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Guide to Research in Federal Judicial History

Federal Judicial Center Federal Judicial History Office
January 1, 2010

This guide describes the records of the federal courts, as well as records of Congress and the executive branch, that are relevant to researching federal judicial history. Note: Minor updates may occasionally be made to this document. Please consult the electronic version for the most current information.