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<big><big><big><font color="#003366">'''''National Archives and Records Administration'''''</font></big></big></big><br> [[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Research entrance at the National Archives Building as seen from 7th | <big><big><big><font color="#003366">'''''National Archives and Records Administration'''''</font></big></big></big><br> [[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Research entrance at the National Archives Building (Archives I) as seen from 7th St. & Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C.]] | ||
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'''E-mail:''' Several e-mail options are available at http://archives.gov/contact/inquire-form.html <br> | '''E-mail:''' Several e-mail options are available at http://archives.gov/contact/inquire-form.html <br> | ||
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:College Park, MD 20740-6001 <br> | :College Park, MD 20740-6001 <br> | ||
'''National Archives in Washington, D.C. — Street Address:'''<ref>"Washington, D.C. Area" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/ (accessed 5 April 2009).</ref> | '''National Archives in Washington, D.C. (Archives I) — Street Address:'''<ref>"Washington, D.C. Area" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/ (accessed 5 April 2009).</ref> | ||
:National Archives Building—Research Entrance<br> | :National Archives Building—Research Entrance<br> | ||
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=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
The National Archives Building in Washington, DC (Archives I), houses textual and microfilm records relating to genealogy, American Indians, pre-World War II military and naval-maritime matters, the New Deal, the District of Columbia, the Federal courts, and Congress.<ref>"Information for Researchers at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/researcher-info.html (accessed 5 April 2009).</ref><br> | The National Archives Building in Washington, DC (Archives I), houses textual and microfilm records relating to genealogy, American Indians, pre-World War II military and naval-maritime matters, the New Deal, the District of Columbia, the Federal courts, and Congress.<ref>"Information for Researchers at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/researcher-info.html (accessed 5 April 2009).</ref><br> | ||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
Researchers first visiting Archives I, the National Archives and Records Administration building in Washington, DC, proceed to the Research Center on the first floor. | Researchers first visiting Archives I, the National Archives and Records Administration building in Washington, DC, proceed to the Research Center on the first floor. | ||
Depending upon the types of records requested, researchers may need to first obtain a researcher identification card. You can get your research card in the Research Center. | Depending upon the types of records requested, researchers may need to first obtain a researcher identification card. You can get your research card in the Research Center. | ||
During the registration process, new researchers will view a short PowerPoint orientation emphasizing the safe handling of records and explaining the most basic research procedures, responsibilities, and rules. New researchers should plan for a total of 15-20 minutes to complete the registration process.<ref>"Orientation and Research Room Procedures" in "Information for Researchers at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/researcher-info.html#research (access 5 April 2009).</ref> | During the registration process, new researchers will view a short PowerPoint orientation emphasizing the safe handling of records and explaining the most basic research procedures, responsibilities, and rules. New researchers should plan for a total of 15-20 minutes to complete the registration process.<ref>"Orientation and Research Room Procedures" in "Information for Researchers at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC" in National Archives Archives.gov at http://archives.gov/dc-metro/washington/researcher-info.html#research (access 5 April 2009).</ref> | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 5 April 2009
National Archives and Records AdministrationContact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail: Several e-mail options are available at http://archives.gov/contact/inquire-form.html Mailing Address:[1]
National Archives in Washington, D.C. (Archives I) — Street Address:[2]
Telephone:[1] 1-866-272-6272 , or TDD 301-837-0482 Hours:[3] Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 p.m. For record pull-times, holidays, and other details, click here. Directions, maps, and public transportation:[4]
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Collection Description[edit | edit source]The National Archives Building in Washington, DC (Archives I), houses textual and microfilm records relating to genealogy, American Indians, pre-World War II military and naval-maritime matters, the New Deal, the District of Columbia, the Federal courts, and Congress.[5] Tips[edit | edit source]Researchers first visiting Archives I, the National Archives and Records Administration building in Washington, DC, proceed to the Research Center on the first floor. Depending upon the types of records requested, researchers may need to first obtain a researcher identification card. You can get your research card in the Research Center. During the registration process, new researchers will view a short PowerPoint orientation emphasizing the safe handling of records and explaining the most basic research procedures, responsibilities, and rules. New researchers should plan for a total of 15-20 minutes to complete the registration process.[6] Guides[edit | edit source]{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Substitute Repositories[edit | edit source]{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If a record you need is not at the {repository name}, it may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections Similar Collections Neighboring Collections Sources[edit | edit source]
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