Guide To The Archives Of The Government Of The United States In Washington (1907)

The book ""Guide To The Archives Of The Government Of The United States In Washington"" is a comprehensive guide to the archives of the US government located in Washington. Written by Claude Halstead Van Tyne in 1907, the book provides a detailed overview of the various collections and records held in the archives, including those of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The book is organized into chapters based on the different departments and agencies of the government, such as the State Department, Treasury Department, and War Department. Each chapter provides an overview of the records held by that department or agency, as well as information on how to access and use those records. In addition to the department-specific chapters, the book also includes a general introduction to the archives and their history, as well as a glossary of terms and a list of abbreviations commonly used in the records. Overall, ""Guide To The Archives Of The Government Of The United States In Washington"" is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in exploring the vast collections of the US government archives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.