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American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Washington, District of Columbia
Description

Read more about the American Folklife Center here: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/aboutafc.html

Mission

The American Folklife Center was established by Congress to preserve and present American folklife. The full text of AFC's enabling legislation can be read here: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/public_law.html

History

A history of the AFC and its predecessor, the Archive of Folk Song, can be read here: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/AFChist/

Address
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20540-4610
phone: 202-707-5510
fax: 202-707-2036
e-mail: folklife@loc.gov
home page: www.loc.gov/folklife/index.html
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Hours of Operation

Library of Congress Folklife Reading Room

Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5 PM

Closed on Federal Holidays

Museum Type(s)
Library
Staff
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