Operational Archives Branch

The Operational Archives Branch, the main repository of the U.S. Navy's operational history, maintains a select group of operational records, histories of naval commands, manuscripts, oral histories, biographies, and personal papers dealing with the twentieth century Navy, especially after 1941.

Location:

Third Floor of Building 57, Washington Navy Yard.
Map of the Washington Navy Yard & Information on Visiting the NHHC

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 0900 - 1600 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Wednesday and Friday CLOSED
Thursday 0900 - 1600 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
CLOSED: Weekends and Federal holidays

Please call to make an appointment to visit the Archives as space in the research room is limited.

Phone: (202) 433-3224; Fax (202) 433-2833

Reference Policy:

Due to limited staffing, the Archives provides reference assistance, rather than conducting in-depth research, for patrons who visit, call, or send a written inquiry.