GovInfo is a one-stop site for official information from all three branches of the Federal Government. Search, browse, and download over 2 million U.S. Government publications.
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) is a finding tool for historic and current documents produced by the U.S. Government. Search results show bibliographic information about publications and links to digital publications when available.
DiscoverGov is a unified interface for trusted Government information searching across multiple U.S. Federal Government databases, including the CGP and GovInfo.
All FDLP Resource Guides are open educational resources for anyone to share, copy, and reuse.
For assistance with your research, contact your local library, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facilities, state archives, or Federal Depository Library. Experts can assist you with your genealogical questions. Below are some options to assist you in your research.
The public can visit the research rooms of NARA's facilities by appointment only. For more information about each type of facility and location, click on the following links:
NARA maintains a List of State Archives, including: websites, mail and email addresses, and phone numbers.
Federal Depository Libraries provide access to Federal information in various formats (online, paper, microfiche, and more). While the information rarely includes personal names of use to genealogists, depository information can be used to help provide context about a time period, location, or topic. Consult with library staff about your specific interests or research needs.
Use the FDL Directory to find your nearest Federal Depository Library. Depositories are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Federated States of Micronesia, and U.S. territories.
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