Historical vital records documenting the birth of children in the District of Columbia starting in 1870. 

Records created by the Department of Health documenting the death events in Washington, DC. This series begins in 1874. 

Electronic database of marraiges documented in the District of Columbia from 1811 - 1870. *Note: There are no physical records associated with each entry. 

A collection of letters and notes offering condolences and messages of patriotism in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The documents were sent to the Office of Mayor in 2001 and 2002. 

A collection of speeches, statements and talking points from the Office of the Press Secretary during the administration of Mayor Marion Barry. Drafts and related ephemera are included where available. The documents cover the period 1979 - 1990. 

A collection of land record index cards documenting land transactions in the District of Columbia. 

This page contains standalone historic photograph collections from the DC Archives. These photographs document the work of agencies and life in Washington, DC, as documented by the Government.