Regional history and genealogy collections at Pikes Peak Library District are held by Special Collections in the 1905 Carnegie Library. The Regional History collection includes books, maps, manuscripts and archives, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the Pikes Peak region. The Genealogy collection contains extensive family history research materials, covering the entire United States from Colonial times to the present, including books, periodicals, and access to major genealogical databases.
Regional History and Genealogy Policy
There are multiple ways to contact our team:
- Contact Special Collections by Email
- By Phone:
- Regional History: (719) 531-6333, x1253
- Genealogy: (719) 531-6333, x1252
- Book a Librarian
Regional History Resources
Genealogy Resources
Many of the resources can be used for both genealogy research or research on the region.
Visit our Partners for additional and complementary resources:
Regional History and Genealogy Programs and Classes
Regional History and Genealogy Exhibits
Reading Lists
- Colorado and Pikes Peak Region History
- Cripple Creek
- Extraordinary Women of the Rocky Mountain West
- Health Seeking History
- Historic Railroads of the Rockies
- William Jackson Palmer
- Zebulon Montgomery Pike