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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. | |||
==Resources for District of Columbia Directories== | |||
===The FamilySearch Library=== | |||
[[Category: | 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 {{FSC|6044618}} to 6044628 | |||
*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: | |||
{{Block indent|DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES|2}} | |||
==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. | |||
{{District of Columbia|District of Columbia}} {{U.S. Directories}} | |||
[[Category:Washington, D.C., United States|Directories]] | |||
[[Category:United States Directories]] | |||
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Online Resources
- 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
Directories of heads of households have been published for the District of Columbia.
Resources for District of Columbia Directories
The FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library has city directories for various years in the District of Columbia including:
- 1822-1860 DC city directories FS Catalog 6044618 to 6044628
- 1862-1935 DC city directories FS Catalog 1377578 to 1377594+
- 1889-1928 DC city directories FS Catalog 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 Catalog 1000157).
To find directories, consult the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
Websites
- City Directories of the United States for the District of Columbia identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
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