Select Bibliography of Genealogical Research Aids Published by the National Archives and Records Administration

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has published several books that can be used by the genealogist to locate additional research material. This bibliography does not include the pamphlets or brochures that NARA produces and gives to beginning genealogists. It does include all the major NARA publications. It is divided into three sections: a review of the general guide (the basic source guide to NARA holdings, published in 1983); a discussion of catalogs of microfilmed records, which contain descriptions and roll lists of microfilmed publications by subject, and a review of NARA's two ethnic subject guides (a comprehensive guide to records relating to Native Americans and a guide to civilian records relating to Afro‐Americans).