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Goal 2: Archives and Libraries


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Goal 2: Learn about Colorado archives and libraries.


Choices


ALearn about Colorado archives and libraries.


Summary
  1. Learn about Colorado archives and libraries in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: Colorado Archives and Libraries
    Colorado State Archives: Wonderful Local Sources for Genealogical Research

  2. Learn about resources in the Historical Records Index of the Colorado State Archives.

    FS—Wiki: Colorado State Archives, Historical Records Index

  3. Search for free online books on Colorado research on the FamilySearch site.
  4. Explore the Books We Own site for Colorado genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services.
  5. Search for free online books on Colorado research on the FamilySearch site.
  6. Photos: Explore historical photo resources on the Ancestor Hunt site.
  7. County Histories: Explore county and town histories.
Exercises


BLearn about Colorado city directories.


Summary
  1. Learn about Colorado city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Colorado Directories

  2. Sites: Explore Colorado city directories on the Ancestor Hunt site.
  3. Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.

    AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs.

  4. Explore Colorado city directories on the Ancestry site.
  5. Explore Colorado historical directories by county.
Exercises


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Colorado Counties

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