Research Collections
Archival Collections
Thousands of feet of manuscript collections, including letters, diaries, business records, state government and legislative records, and oral histories.
Photograph Collections
More than 1.25 million photographs documenting the diverse history of Montana and its people.
Library Collections
The world’s largest collection of published material on Montana history, including books, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and subject files.
Maps
Historical printed and manuscript maps, including USGS, land office, and Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
Moving Images
Moving images made by amateurs filmmakers and by, or for, Montana production companies and Montana State agencies.
Newspapers
Nearly every newspaper published in Montana on microfilm and many titles in digital form.
State and Federal Publications
Annual reports, legislative audits, and other publications produced by government agencies.
Catalog
Search our catalog to find records from our entire collection, including library materials, archival and manuscript collections, government records, and photograph collections.
Finding Aids
Search our Finding Aids to find detailed inventories of our archival and manuscript collections, government records, and photograph collections.
Montana History Compass
Explore our Indexes, Subject Guides, and Facts to find resources and get started on your Montana history research.
