Reading Room - Alexandria, Watson Reading Room, Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Call 703.746.4356 for an appointment.
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Description
The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African American history and culture. Currently has over 4,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.
Providing organization
Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria Black History Museum is devoted to exhibiting local and regional history, preserving the history of Alexandria’s African-American citizens, as well as providing a forum for issues of concern to all African Americans.