GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
Search U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications for catalog records. Many records link to the full text.
All FDLP Resource Guides are open educational resources for anyone to share, copy, and reuse.
For more in-depth research, contact your local library, Federal Depository Library, state historical society, or a national archives in your area for experts who can assist you with your genealogical questions. Below are some options to start 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:
Visit NARA on locating and researching at state archives and historical societies.
The Federal Depository Library Program distributes Government information free of cost to libraries that participate in the program. These libraries have information specialists who can assist your research needs. To find your nearest depository, check out the FDLD.
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