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Due to a contract conflict between two software vendors, our DC Public Library app is currently experiencing functionality limitations, particularly with the "Search the catalog" and "Popular Titles" features located at the top. The vendors are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. The library's catalog can still be accessed via our website both on mobile and on desktop, for your convenience.

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HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. Powered by Ancestry, this collection consists core data sets such as the U.S. Federal Census, City Directories, Military records, Wills and Probate Records and Freedman's Bank Records.

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