While the University of Wyoming Libraries does not have an extensive genealogy collection that includes family histories and genealogical periodicals, we do have excellent history-related research materials. However, this guide is a very selective bibliography and does not attempt to be exhaustive or complete. These resources include a wide variety of standard reference sources, historical periodicals, regional histories and biographies, newspapers, maps, city directories, Wyoming census schedules, and unique manuscripts. In addition, the American Heritage Center (AHC) at UW has unique collections that may be accessed for research.
This guide is primarily designed to assist UW students whose course assignments includes researching their family history or a historical period during which their ancestors lived. Non-UW researchers are welcome to access the information that is available to them. Please note that librarians and staff are unable to provide personalized research assistance for genealogical or family history research other than directing patrons to resources.
The basic steps of genealogy
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Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet - The most useful compendium of websites for genealogy and family history research.
Family History Sample Outline & Questions - A thorough set of questions to ask when interviewing a family member or when taking an oral history.
Tips for Oral History Interviewing (Family Tree Magazine article)
Using Local & Family History Photographs to Tell the Stories of Your Ancestors - A guide from the Library of Congress
Useful Forms:
If the links below do not work, the following forms are available for free from the Ancestry Library Edition.
UW Libraries QuickSearch: includes the collections of the University Libraries, UW Law Library, and the American Heritage Center.
Prospector: a unified catalog of twenty-three academic, public and special libraries in Colorado and Wyoming. UW students, faculty and staff can borrow materials from Prospector.
Interlibrary Loan: UW students, faculty and staff can request books, journal volumes, journal articles and other materials, regardless of whether it is available in the UW Libraries, online or in libraries around the world. A free service!