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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.  
Directories of heads of households have been published for the District of Columbia.  


==Resources for District of Columbia Directories==
=== Resources for District of Columbia Directories ===
 
==== Libraries and Archives  ====
 
Washington and Georgetown directories are at the Library of Congress.
 
==== Directories Online  ====
 
*[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com] ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_497/city_directories_washington_dc/ District of Columbia Directories] 1866-1923 (2 yrs. missing) and [http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#4|hBylcHpYf miscellaneous years] going back to 1822 available online.


===The FamilySearch Library===
*Ancestry.com ($) has District of Columbia directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years in the District of Columbia including:
Fold3 and Ancestry are sometimes free at libraries.  


*1822-1860 DC city directories {{FSC|6044618}} to 6044628
==== The Family History Library ====
*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}}).
The Family History Library has directories for:


To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
*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}}


:: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
The library also has a prominent citizens directory for the years 1908-1909 ({{FHL|1000157}}).
:: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES


==Websites==
=== Web Sites  ===


*[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 15:22, 27 December 2011

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History[edit | edit source]

Directories of heads of households have been published for the District of Columbia.

Resources for District of Columbia Directories[edit | edit source]

Libraries and Archives[edit | edit source]

Washington and Georgetown directories are at the Library of Congress.

Directories Online[edit | edit source]

  • Ancestry.com ($) has District of Columbia directories available online in its U.S. City Directories collection.

Fold3 and Ancestry are sometimes free at libraries.

The Family History Library[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has directories for:

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

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

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