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American Heritage Center: Searching the Collections

A guide about the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center, where patrons can explore and conduct research in primary source collections.

About the Collections

The American Heritage Center’s collections encompass a wide range of subjects, including Western history, politics, literature, and popular culture. In addition to its main collections, the AHC is home to the Toppan Rare Books Library, which houses rare and unique books from various periods and disciplines, and the University Archives, which preserves the history of the University of Wyoming. 

Learn more about searching our collections on this page.

Search Our Collections

Search our Collection Guides

Browse by Subject Area

Search the Toppan Library Catalog

Additional search tools (such as physical card catalogs, subject/photo/biographical file indexes, etc.) are available on-site at the American Heritage Center. If you are unsuccessful in your search, please contact the Reference Services Unit for assistance, or visit us on-site. Online cataloging projects are ongoing. 

Search the AHC's collections using UW Libraries QuickSearch

Additional search tools (such as physical card catalogs, subject/photo/biographical file indexes, etc.) are available on-site at the American Heritage Center. If you are unsuccessful in your search, please contact the Reference Services Unit for assistance, or visit us on-site. Online cataloging projects are ongoing. 

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