About the Archives

Welcome to the Archives of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. We are the permanent repository for FDR's personal and family papers, manuscripts related to his public career at the state and national level, the papers of Eleanor Roosevelt, and of many individuals associated with the Roosevelts' public and private life.


The Archives also houses significant collections of historical photographs, sound and motion picture recordings, books and periodicals. Please explore our website to learn how you can start your research online, or read further descriptions of our resources and facilities by clicking  More About the Archives...

closup view of speech draft showing FDR's handwriten addition of the word, "infamy," to the December 7, 1941 Day of Infamy radio address

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Digitized historical materials, finding aids, download Researcher Application 

FDR Day by Day

New to the Archives

Digital resources and recent acquisitions

View of books from FDR's personal collection

More Online Resources

Timelines, bibliographies, Roosevelt facts and figures, special features

FDR photographed while using the telephone

Research Services

Research support, policies and procedures, citation and copyright

View of books from FDR's personal collection

Plan a Research Visit

What to expect and how to prepare for a research visit at the Roosevelt Library

FDR photographed while using the telephone

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