Ask a Librarian: Manuscripts

We provide assistance with our holdings of manuscript collections of personal papers and organizational records in the Library of Congress Manuscript Division. We will provide a response to your question within 5 business days.

Can I request Manuscript Division collections in advance of a visit?

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Can the Library of Congress appraise my document?

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Do I need an appointment to use the Manuscript Reading Room?

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How do I plan a visit to the Manuscript Reading Room?

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Who can use the Manuscript Reading Room?

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Where is the Manuscript Reading Room located and what are the public services hours?

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Are all of the Manuscript Division's collections available online?

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What's the difference between the Library of Congress Manuscript Division and the National Archives?

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What is a finding aid?

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Can the Library grant me permission to publish?

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Manuscript Reading Room

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Library of Congress Manuscripts: An Illustrated Guide

Video Tutorial

Research in the Manuscript Reading Room

Investigación en la Sala de Lectura de Manuscrito

Additional Ways to Contact Us

Send written correspondence to:

Manuscript Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4680

(202) 707-5387