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DC History & Local Area Studies

This guide recommends resources about the history, local government, and current situation in Washington, D.C.

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HistoryMakers
An African-American oral history collection, featuring interviews with thousands of individuals from the worlds of art, business, entertainment, politics, religion, science, and sports. Use the advanced search to select "District of Columbia" as a state. Contains over 1400 interviews with DC residents.