50th Anniversary Celebration
July 1, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of CSU Libraries Archives and Special Collections. Discover how the early efforts by History Professor Dr. James E. Hansen helped pave the way to a robust repository of more than 500 archival collections and 20,000 rare books.
Collections
Agricultural & Natural Resources Collections
Collections of unique research materials that enhance understanding of Colorado’s agrarian and natural resource heritage.
Water Resources Collections
Collections from individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in the development of water resources in Colorado and the West.
University Archive
The institutional memory of CSU, which collects official copies of historically significant university records, faculty papers, photograph collections, and other materials documenting university history.
Special Collections
More than 20,000 items from antiquities to the 21st century. Subject strengths include Vietnam War literature, feminist presses, equine medicine, water, agriculture, and other topical categories.
Manuscripts
This collecting area focuses on areas outside the University Archives, water and agricultural resources. It contains materials of regional, cultural, or historic significance of individuals and communities in Northern Colorado or affiliated with Colorado State University.
Impact
Our staff and collections empower research and creative brilliance at Colorado State University. Learners and researchers benefit immeasurably when they can partner with expert librarians and archivists to explore distinctive materials to enhance their work.
Material Spotlight
