Yellowstone's Records details the official records of the administration and operation of the park. The records are generally organized by function. Subjects include policy, resource management, fire, development and much more. Search the records listed below by subject on the Yellowstone Research Library catalog. Donated collections, with strengths in tourism, concessions, and photos can be found on the Manuscript Collections webpage.
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Finding Aids
1988 Fire Records 1988-1998
Aerial Photograph Collection 1940s?-1988, 1996, and undated
Army Era Records 1881-1931
Army Era Letters Sent & Received Bound Volumes Index 1887-1906
Bear Management Records 1922-present
Bird Program Records 1875-present
Commercial Visitor Services Records 1917-Present
Facilities & Maintenance Records 1918-Present (may be closed for cataloging at times in 2024-contact us before planning a research visit!)
Fire Management Records 1918-Present
Fiscal, Personnel, & Supply Records 1917-Present
Fisheries and Aquatics Program Records, 1878-2014
Geology Program Records 1870-2017
History Program Records 1905-Present (update coming soon!)
Information and Public Image Management Records 1922-2008
Interpretation and Education Records 1920-Present
Land Use Records 1901-2001
Maps and Drawings Collection 1870-2009
Management and Accountability Records 1878-present
Partnership Records 1920-Present Bulk dates: 1940s-1990s
Protection and Safety Records 1913-present
Research Permit Records 1961-Present
Vegetation Program Records 1895-Present
Wildlife Program Records 1872-2007
Winter Use Records 1985-Present
Preliminary Inventories These collections are not fully arranged or described. Check back as we continue to catalog the records and prepare formal finding aids.
Archeology Program Records
Resources Administration
Wolf Management Records (closed for cataloging in 2024-contact us before scheduling a research visit!)
Online Collections Selected portions of our records have been digitized and placed online. This is an ongoing project.
Montana Memory Project: Collections include Superintendent's Annual and Monthly reports, maps and drawings, oral histories, and photographs.
Open Parks Network: Historic photographs taken by the Park's official photographers and gathered together into thematic albums in the mid-20th century.
Historic Slide File: Historic photographs from the museum collection organized by era and then by topic.
Using the Archives See the Archives homepage for detailed information about hours, access policies, and other ways to search our collections.
Contact Information Archivist
Email: e-mail us
Mailing Address:
Yellowstone National Park Archives
PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
