Like Poore's, it lacks entries for many departmental publications. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Government Publications of the United States , September 5, 1774-March 4, 1881. Compiled by order of Congress by Ben. The first and only attempt to make a complete list of all government publications for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Entries are arranged chronologically, with a general index.
Most entries are for congressional publications.
Many departmental reports were missed. Until 1976, arranged by department and bureau. Includes subject indexing. This is a guide developed at Columbia listing resources you can use to try to find relevant archival collections. The page also provides links to many archival collections' home pages.