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CO History on the Internet

History Colorado Online Collection
History Colorado's collection contains a rich array of archives, artifacts, and photographic material, all documenting the people, places, and events of Colorado. From this page you can access and search the Online Collection and learn more about the types of items that are in the Collection.
Colorado History Chronology
Chronology (Timeline) of major Colorado events with brief descriptions.
Colorado State Archives
Colorado State Archives mission is safeguarding the administrative and documentary history of Colorado by managing, collecting, preserving, and providing access to state and local government records.
Library of Congress Colorado History
Primary and secondary source repository from the Library of Congress on the history of Colorado.
Colorado History Physical Locations
Some of the best things to do on a Colorado vacation revolve around its ancient and historic past. Once roamed by mighty dinosaurs, then formed by native people, westward exploration and expansion, Colorado historic sites and landmarks are waiting to be discovered.
Biographies of Notable Coloradans
Read up on the historical figures that shaped the history of Colorado and the West with articles written just for students.
Colorado Governors
The Governor's Collection is available at the Archives and includes records that document the governors' term in office.

CO History Books and Ebooks

History Databases

Arts & Humanities Database This link opens in a new window Hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.
Artstor This link opens in a new window With approximately 300 collections composed of over 2 million images, find artifacts from the Smithsonian, treasures from the Louvre, and panoramic, 360-degree views of architectural wonders.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States This link opens in a new window Features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. Supportd a wide range of researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
Biography Reference Source This link opens in a new window Provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
British History Online: Primary Sources This link opens in a new window Primary sources including legal, colonial, economic and cultural issues and many more.
Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection This link opens in a new window A service of the Colorado State Library, CHNC currently includes more than 2.9 million digitized pages, representing more than 650 individual newspaper titles published in Colorado from 1859 - 2022. 
Discovering American Women's History Online This link opens in a new window This database provides access to digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, artifacts, etc.) that document the history of women in the United States. 
Ethnic Diversity Source This link opens in a new window Covers the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It includes peer-reviewed journals, magazines, e-books, biographies and primary source documents.
Exploring Race in Society This link opens in a new window provides an in-depth look at the history of race and delivers critical context on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusivity, offering students necessary resources for developing a better understanding of the experiences of racial groups in society. Provides essays written and reviewed by a diverse group of writers representing the fields of academia, journalism, medicine, and other disciplines working to address issues related to race. In addition, this database includes full-text articles from academic journals, primary source documents, nonprofit organizations, primary source documents and government agency reports.
HathiTrust Digital Library This link opens in a new window Founded in 2008, HathiTrust is a not-for-profit collaborative of academic and research libraries preserving 17+ million digitized items and making them available to read online for free.
History Reference Center This link opens in a new window Offers full text ebooks, periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
In Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history. Search using keywords or explore curated topic pages.
In Context: World History This link opens in a new window Contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics from the ancient world to today's headlines. Search using keywords or explore curated topic pages.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window Provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Library of Congress Digital Collections This link opens in a new window View maps & photographs; read letters, diaries & newspapers; hear personal accounts of events; listen to sound recordings & watch historic films.
MAS Ultra This link opens in a new window This database contains full text for popular magazines, full text reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection, and expanded full text backfiles for key magazines.
Military Database This link opens in a new window Covers topics across all government and military branches, including are scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more.
Project Gutenberg This link opens in a new window Project Gutenberg is an online library of over 70,000 free eBooks. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.
Purdue Online Writing Lab This link opens in a new window The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice.