DCPL Washingtoniana Division
901 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-1213
FAX: 202-727-1129
Copying Facilities: YES
Archivist: Danna Bell-Russel, 202-727-1213
Library hours as of February, 1995: Mon and Thurs, 9am-9pm, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5:30pm
The Washingtonia Division houses a large collection on the social,
economic, and political history of the District, including maps, local
daily newspapers, District government documents (DC Code and Municipal
Regulations, City Directories, copies of federal census records relating
to the District of Columbia), and more than 5,000 books. An extensive
verticle file contains news clippings, pamphlets and other materials;
special collections include the Washington Star photo and clipping morgue
with over one million photographic images and thirteen million clippings;
the DC Historical Image Collection, composed of photos, drawings, and
other materials from late 18th to early 20th centuries; the Oral History
Center, with copies of interviews with long-time DC residents, and
information on conducting an oral history program. People and
organizations represented include Julius Hobson, the DC Chapter of the
League of Women Voters, the National Ballet, and the DC Chapter of the
Special Libraries Association.