Genealogy
The Public Access Research Room (also known as the genealogy computer room) is currently CLOSED, please email denver.archives@nara.gov for more information
Resources Available to You
We have several resources on-site to facilitate family history research:
- 28 internet capable computers with free access to Ancestry and Fold3. These sites hold digital copies of a wide range of records including the US Federal Census (1790-1940), Indian Census Rolls (1885-1940), naturalization records, passenger lists, death indexes, WWI and WWII draft cards, military pension records, and much more. For a listing of NARA microfilm and original records available on partner websites, please see Microfilm Publications and Original Records Digitized by our Digitization Partners.
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The Public Access Research Room is staffed by volunteers at various times throughout the week. These volunteers are a great resource if you need a little more guidance with your genealogical or historical research. They are here to help you with whatever you may need.
If you would like to ensure that you visit at a time when a volunteer is working, please email us at denver.archives@nara.gov or give us a call at (303) 604-4740.
Records Available to You
In addition to the resources listed above, the National Archives at Denver also holds original records that may be useful to genealogists. A partial listing of these records include:
- Homestead records (record group 49)
- Mining and grazing leases on federal land (record group 49)
- IRS tax assessments (record group 58)
- Naturalization records (record group 21)
- Federal court records (record group 21)
Additional Resources
- Genealogists/Family Historians — find general information about the National Archives' genealogical resources.
- Genealogy Links — lists links and web sites with searchable databases of genealogical interest.
- Library References — offers guides, instructions, and links to databases of family trees.