The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the repository of the permanently valuable archival records of the Federal Government. Our mission is to preserve the records and make them available to the public. Research appointments are highly encouraged.

Appointments can be scheduled for:

• Textual Research Room at Archives 1 in Washington DC
• Textual Research Room at Archives 2 in College Park, MD
• Cartographic Research Room in College Park, MD
• Motion Picture & Sound Research Room in College Park, MD
• Still Pictures Research Room in College Park, MD.