Wyoming

Archival Research and Special Collections in the Black West

Here are institutions and archival resources in Wyoming where Africana history, culture, and archival research are documented and made available for scholars, students, genealogists, and the public:

African American and Diaspora Studies research guide, University of Wyoming Libraries
African-American History in Wyoming: Pioneers, GoWYLD.net, Wyoming State Library
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming Libraries
GoWYLD.net, Wyoming State Library
The HistoryMakers (Oral histories from Black Wyomingites)
Wyoming Oral History Online, Wyoming State Historical Society
Wyoming's Black Past. WYOHistory.Org
Newspapers & Community Press as Archival Sources:
- Digitized Newspapers in Wyoming, Library of Congress

Tips for Archival Research

Start with online finding aids — many archives have searchable guides you can review before visiting.
Contact archivists ahead of time — they can help identify relevant collections and materials.
Explore digital collections first — some historical photos, oral histories, and exhibits may be available online.
Leverage community institutions — university archives and regional historical societies often collaborate with local historians.