Additional Resources
The following libraries, archives, and agencies can provide additional resources for your Colorado history research.
Denver Public Library--Genealogy, African American & Western History Resources
10 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. Denver, CO 80204
720-865-1821
history.denverlibrary.org
Genealogy resources, Denver records and history, house and neighborhood history materials
Colorado State Archives
1313 Sherman St. Room 120 Denver, CO 80203
303-866-2358
colorado.gov/archives
Repository for state and county records, marriage index, school records, Colorado military records, prison records
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: Vital Records
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. So. Denver, CO 80246
303-692-2200
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/searching-vital-records
Birth, death, marriage records 1910 to present
National Archives at Denver
17101 Huron St. Broomfield, CO 80023
303-604-4740
archives.gov/denver
Military service records, genealogical materials, records from federal courts and agencies in Colorado
Colorado State Library - State Publications Library
201 E. Colfax Ave., Room 314 Denver, CO 80203
303-866-6725
cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/ and cospl.blogspot.com
Free permanent public access to Colorado state government documents, including historical and digital documents
Colorado Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 9218 Denver, CO 80209
www.cogensoc.us
Classes and instruction in searching Colorado genealogies
Colorado Legislative Council
Bureau of Land Management--Public Lands Information Center
2850 Youngfield St. Lakewood, CO 80215
303-239-3600
https://www.blm.gov/media/public-room/colorado
Land records and plats, maps, GLO records including patented mining claims, federal homestead records, surveys and other federal land records
Arthur Lakes Library--Colorado School of Mines
1400 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401
303-273-3694
library.mines.edu
Mines and mining
Boulder Public Library--Carnegie Branch for Local History
1125 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3100
boulderlibrary.org/services/local-history
History of Boulder, photographs, newspapers, genealogy resources
Douglas County History Research Center
Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-688-7730
douglascountyhistory.org
History of Douglas County and Front Range, genealogy, oral histories
Fort Collins History Connection
408 Mason Ct. Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-221-6688
history.poudrelibraries.org
Fort Collins and Larimer County history. A collaboration between the Ft. Collins Museum of Discovery and the Poudre River Public Library District.
Center of Southwest Studies--Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Dr. Durango, CO 81301
970-247-7456
swcenter.fortlewis.edu
Library, archives, and museum focused on the American Southwest.
Colorado State University Library--Archives and Special Collections
Morgan Library, Suite 202 Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-491-1844
lib.colostate.edu/archives
Jefferson County Public Library
Several branch locations in Jefferson County
303-235-5275
jefferson.lib.co.us
Foothills Genealogy Society
PO Box 150382 Lakewood, CO 80215
foothillsgenealogy.org
History and genealogy resources for Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park Counties.
Mesa Verde National Park
PO Box 8 Mesa Verde, CO 81330
970-529-4465
www.nps.gov/meve
Ancestral Puebloan National Park and World Heritage Site
University Libraries--University of Colorado Boulder
Norlin Library, 1720 Pleasant St. Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-7521
https://www.colorado.edu/libraries/
Western Americana, newspapers, photographs, maps
University of Denver Libraries
2150 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208
303-871-2905
library.du.edu
Photographs, dance, music, Jewish history collections
Pikes Peak Library District--Regional History & Genealogy
Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-531-6333 x2253
ppld.org
Photographs, newspapers, history of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region
Tomlinson Library--Mesa State University
1200 College Place Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-1860
coloradomesa.edu/cmulibrary
Tutt Library--Colorado College
1021 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-389-6662
www.coloradocollege.edu/library
Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Bailey Library and Archives
2001 Colorado Blvd. Level 3 Denver, CO 80205
303-370-6000
dmns.org/science/bailey-library-and-archives/
Denver Botanic Gardens - Helen Fowler Library
1007 York St. Denver, CO 80206
720-865-3570
https://www.botanicgardens.org/helen-fowler-library
Colorado Encyclopedia
The Colorado Encyclopedia is an online source of information about important people, places, events, and things in Colorado.