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==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||
*'''1822-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/ U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995] at Ancestry - index & images | *'''1822-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/ U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | ||
*'''1866-1923''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_497/city_directories_washington_dc/ District of Columbia Directories] at Fold3 - index & images | *'''1866-1923''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_497/city_directories_washington_dc/ District of Columbia Directories] at Fold3 - index & images ($); [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 | *'''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 | *'''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 ($) | ||
*'''1938''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-55087/washington-district-of-columbia-city-directory-1938?s=275764761 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1938] at MyHeritage — index & images | *'''1938''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-55087/washington-district-of-columbia-city-directory-1938?s=275764761 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1938] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Resources for District of Columbia Directories== | ==Resources for District of Columbia Directories== | ||
===The | ===The FamilySearch Library=== | ||
The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years in the District of Columbia including: | ||
*1822-1860 DC city directories {{ | *1822-1860 DC city directories {{FSC|6044618}} to 6044628 | ||
*1862-1935 DC city directories {{ | *1862-1935 DC city directories {{FSC|1377578}} to 1377594+ | ||
*1889-1928 DC city directories {{ | *1889-1928 DC city directories {{FSC|1320614}} | ||
*1956, 1960 DC city directories {{ | *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 ({{ | 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: | To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under: | ||
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- 1822-1995 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- 1866-1923 District of Columbia Directories at Fold3 - index & images ($); miscellaneous years going back to 1822
- 1912 Directory of alleys, Washington, D.C. at Library of Congress - images
- 1936 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1936 at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1938 Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1938 at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
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]
The FamilySearch Library[edit | edit source]
The FamilySearch Library has city directories for various years in the District of Columbia including:
- 1822-1860 DC city directories FS Library 6044618 to 6044628
- 1862-1935 DC city directories FS Library 1377578 to 1377594+
- 1889-1928 DC city directories FS Library 1320614
- 1956, 1960 DC city directories FS Library 975.3/W1 E4p
The library also has a prominent citizens directory for the years 1908-1909 (FS Library 1000157).
To find directories, consult the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
Websites[edit | edit source]
- City Directories of the United States for the District of Columbia identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
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