The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is one of the largest publishers in the world. GPO has been keeping a record about its people for two centuries, so federal publications are a valuable resource for genealogy research. Federal publications can be specifically useful for research if an ancestor:
• Was involved in the military
• Dealt with the government
• Was a government official
• Settled in a frontier area
• Suffered in a disaster
• Was an immigrant
• Attended a government institution
• Was a Native American
• Was a member of a minority or oppressed group
• Was involved in banking, transportation, or commerce
For publications listed without hyperlinks, please contact the Research Library for an appointment to review the print publications.