A concise catalog of Congressional documents
This reference compiles the volumes that make up the Congressional Documents from the Fifteenth to the Fifty-First Congress, with historical and bibliographical notes by John Griffith Ames.
The aim is to aid quick reference and discovery of the contents across the period.
The book explains how the series is organized, what is included or omitted, and how documents are classified. It also notes practical considerations, such as the mix of executive and miscellaneous items and the arrangement by subject matter.
- An enumeration of volumes and the documents they contain
- Guidance on how volumes are arranged for reference use
- Notes on omissions and the rationale for the catalog’s scope
- Context about the historical development of the series and its boundaries
Ideal for researchers, librarians, historians, and students who need a reliable map to the early official publications of the United States Congress.