Primary Sources

History Colorado, the official historical society of the state of Colorado. The Stephen H. Hart Library at History Colorado is free and open to the public. You can make an appointment 303-866-2305 with a librarian at History Colorado to explore original documents and objects related to Latino history.

Libraries, archives, and museums in Colorado and Wyoming all hold pieces of our rich cultural history. This online collection brings together these unique objects and their stories, allowing visitors to freely explore photographs, manuscripts, books, audio recordings, artifacts, and videos found at a variety of cultural heritage institutions in both states.

The Department has documents, photographs, and other primary source materials. You can call 720-865-1821 to make an appointment with a librarian for research help.

A collection of primary resources from the Colorado State Archives including documents, records, and photos.

The Library of Congress online collection of Colorado primary resources.

Primary sources on the history of the Southern Colorado Coal Field.

The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection and the Wyoming Newspaper collections. Together, these collections currently include 835+ newspapers published in Colorado and Wyoming from 1849 to 2020.