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==Online Resources==
*'''1822-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/ U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1866-1923''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_497/city_directories_washington_dc/ District of Columbia Directories] at Fold3 - index & images ($); [http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#4%7ChBylcHpYf miscellaneous years] going back to 1822
*'''1912''' [https://www.loc.gov/item/12030066/ Directory of alleys, Washington, D.C.] at Library of Congress - images
*'''1936''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-55084/washington-district-of-columbia-city-directory-1936?s=275764761 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1936] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1938''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-55087/washington-district-of-columbia-city-directory-1938?s=275764761 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1938] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


==History==
Directories of heads of households have been published for the [[District of Columbia|District of Columbia]]. For example, the Family History Library has directories for:
Directories of heads of households have been published for the District of Columbia.  


==Resources for District of Columbia Directories==
*1822-1860 DC city directories {{FHL|6044618}} to 6044628
*1862-1935 DC city directories {{FHL|1377578}} to 1377594+
*1889-1928 DC city directories {{FHL|1320614}}
*1956, 1960 DC city directories {{FHL|975.3/W1 E4p}}


===The FamilySearch Library===
The library also has a prominent citizens directory for the years 1908-1909 ({{FHL|1000157}}).


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years in the District of Columbia including:
These and additional directories for Washington and Georgetown are also at the Library of Congress.


*1822-1860 DC city directories {{FSC|6044618}} to 6044628
=== Web Sites  ===
*1862-1935 DC city directories {{FSC|1377578}} to 1377594+
*1889-1928 DC city directories {{FSC|1320614}}
*1956, 1960 DC city directories {{FSC|123556|title-id|disp=FS Library 975.3/W1 E4p}}
 
The library also has a prominent citizens directory for the years 1908-1909 ({{FSC|1000157}}).
 
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
:: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
:: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==


*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/dc.htm City Directories of the United States] for the District of Columbia identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/dc.htm City Directories of the United States] for the District of Columbia identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


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Revision as of 12:31, 20 January 2011

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Directories of heads of households have been published for the District of Columbia. For example, the Family History Library has directories for:

The library also has a prominent citizens directory for the years 1908-1909 (FHL 1000157).

These and additional directories for Washington and Georgetown are also at the Library of Congress.

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