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=== History ===
== Online Resources ==
 
===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 ====
====Libraries and Archives====


Washington and Georgetown directories are at the Library of Congress.  
Washington and Georgetown directories are at the Library of Congress.  


==== Directories Online ====
====Directories Online====


*[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com] ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_497/city_directories_washington_dc/ District of Columbia Directories] 1866-1923 (2 yrs. missing) and [http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#4%7ChBylcHpYf miscellaneous years] going back to 1822 available online.
*[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com] ($) 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%7ChBylcHpYf miscellaneous years] going back to 1822 available online.
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Fold3 and Ancestry are sometimes free at libraries.  
Fold3 and Ancestry are sometimes free at libraries.  


==== The Family History Library ====
====The Family History Library====


The Family History Library has directories for:  
The Family History Library has directories for:  


*1822-1860 DC city directories {{FHL|6044618}} to 6044628  
*1822-1860 DC city directories {{FHL|6044618}} to 6044628
*1862-1935 DC city directories {{FHL|1377578}} to 1377594+  
*1862-1935 DC city directories {{FHL|1377578}} to 1377594+
*1889-1928 DC city directories {{FHL|1320614}}  
*1889-1928 DC city directories {{FHL|1320614}}
*1956, 1960 DC city directories {{FHL|123556|title-id|disp=FHL 975.3/W1 E4p}}
*1956, 1960 DC city directories {{FHL|123556|title-id|disp=FHL 975.3/W1 E4p}}


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


=== Websites ===
===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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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

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).

Websites[edit | edit source]