Naval History and Heritage Command

NOTICE: THE ARCHIVES IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. RESEARCHERS FROM WITHIN DOD AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONDUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAY CONTACT US AT ARCHIVES@NAVY.MIL TO INQUIRE ABOUT VISITING IN PERSON.

OUR STAFF IS CONTINUING TO PROVIDE REMOTE REFERENCE SERVICES VIA EMAIL, BUT PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE ARE WORKING THROUGH A BACKLOG OF REQUESTS AND YOU MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED RESPONSE.

UPDATE 11/4/20: DUE TO SYSTEM-WIDE MAINTENANCE, EMAILS SENT TO ARCHIVES@NAVY.MIL BETWEEN THE DATES OF OCTOBER 15 AND NOVEMBER 2, 2020, WERE LIKELY NOT RECEIVED. PLEASE RE-SEND YOUR MESSAGE IF YOU ORIGINALLY SENT US AN EMAIL DURING THIS TIME FRAME.

Interested in researching our records? We offer limited reference assistance by phone or email, or you may visit us in person. The archives is open for research Monday-Friday, 0900-1600 (except for Wednesdays and federal holidays), by appointment only.

NOTE TO RESEARCHERS: The Naval History and Heritage Command takes the protection of classified, controlled unclassified, and personally identifiable information (PII) very seriously. All records must be screened for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions and PII by staff before they can be accessed by researchers. Please be aware that this process may add some extra time to onsite research visits and you may be referred to submit a FOIA request. In select cases a review for the presence of information protected by the Atomic Energy Act may also be required. Researchers are strongly encouraged to make appointments at least one week in advance; this will enable our staff to conduct a thorough review of the requested material prior to their visit.