Regional History / Genealogy

Discover the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research, 1704 - today.

PPLD's Digital Collections features historic photographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, oral histories, films and more that highlight the rich history of the Pikes Peak area. The materials come from the Special Collections of the Pikes Peak Library District, housed in the 1905 Carnegie Library in downtown Colorado Springs.

My Heritage is a diverse genealogy database providing access to billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.

AtoZ Maps Online is a comprehensive collection of downloadable maps including more than 100,000 royalty-free maps designed for non-commercial use by students, teachers, and library patrons.

With more than 8 billion records to search, build your family tree and discover your ancestors' stories on the world's best website for British and Irish family history research.

This database is only available at the Penrose and 1905 Carnegie Libraries.

AmericanAncestors.org provides access to 1.4+ billion records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the only online source for records from Boston's Catholic Archdiocese.

Discover your family history through the vast resources of the world’s largest genealogical library. Search the extensive FamilySearch records database, join their collaborative family tree, or learn more about genealogical research, locations, and records using the Research Wiki. Special Collections at Penrose Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Affiliate library locations have access to certain collections that are unavailable remotely.

Fold3 features premier collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come from the U.S. National archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international records.