Definition: Genealogists are the most numerous users of the Washington, DC research rooms and the 13 regional facilities of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). They hold millions of records of interest to genealogists - especially U.S. census, immigration and military records.

Related Resources:

Great Genealogy Research Libraries
Links and information about the world's best libraries for genealogy research, plus tips for conducting research in a library.

Standards for Using Record Repositories and Libraries
Standards for using records repositories and libraries, as recommended by the National Genealogical Society