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Library of Congress Classification

A guide to understanding Library of Congress call numbers

Classes E–F: History of the Americas

History of the Americas is covered by two classes:

  • Class E: History of America
  • Class F: Local History of the United States and British, Dutch, French, and Latin America

Neither class has any subclasses. They only contain numerical divisions of content.

More Detailed Outline of Content

Library of Congress Classification Outline - Class E-F (PDF)

Wikipedia Entry on Library of Congress Class E

Wikipedia Entry on Library of Congress Class F