Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room is located in Library of Congress Madison Building, Room LM133, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington DC (202) 707-5690. The Library of Congress has the most comprehensive collection of newspapers in the United States.
Some newpapers have been digitized and may be accessed through through the Library of Congress website.
The Madison Building is located across the street from the Capitol South Metro stop on the Blue or Orange Line.
To use the Library of Congress collections, first obtain a Reader Identification Card.
NOTE: THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.
The Washingtoniana Collection is the local history section of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (MLK) which is the main branch of the D.C. Public Library. Washingtoniana is part of MLK's Special Collections.
Washingtoniana has:
Click here for newspaper holdings of Washingtoniana (as reported to the Library of Congress)
The Washingtoniana is located in room 307. The MLK Library is located at 901 G Street, N.W. at the Gallery Place Metro 9th St. exit. Call to confirm hours. (202) 727-1213. http://dclibrary.org/research/collections