The Naval Historical Center's Photographic Section has extensive
pictorial reference files on all aspects of Naval history. Its own collections
are the principal source of photographs and other illustrations of U.S.
Navy subjects made prior to 1920, and contain a wide selection of unique
photography from later years. It also holds thousands of references to Naval
photographs held by other repositories.
Location: Washington Navy Yard, second floor of Building 108
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 0900 - 1600 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
CLOSED: Weekends and Federal holidays
Phone: (202) 433-2765; DSN 288-2765
Reference Policy:
The Photographic Section provides LIMITED RESEARCH SERVICES in response
to written and telephone inquiries. Such requests should be as specific
as possible concerning names, dates, places, ship hull numbers and other
details of the views wanted.
If EXTENSIVE RESEARCH is required, it must be conducted in person. APPOINTMENTS
ARE RECOMMENDED to ensure the availability of reference staff. Send RESEARCH
requests to:
NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER (CUP)
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
901 M STREET SE
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
