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Do you have a question about the historical materials found at the FDR Presidential Library or about the Roosevelt era? The Archives staff can answer general research queries and provide information about about the Library's holdings. Submit a request for information through Ask the Archivist or send an email to archives.fdr@nara.gov. The research room telephone number is (845) 486-1142.

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