Photos

Photograph Database (LUNA)

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Photographs capture moments in time and offer an unparalleled view of the past. The Archives’ Historical Photograph Collection includes more than 500,000 images of Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region.

Topics include:

Cowboys and cowgirls
Ranches local communities, buildings, and street scenes
Scenic views
Studio portraits
Historic events
Aerial photographs
Photographer’s studio collections

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FAQs

Is the online photo database complete?

No. This online database is a work in progress. Only a small portion of our photographs is currently available to view online. A complete, text-only database is available onsite. Unable to visit? Please contact us for assistance.

Can I purchase prints or scans of photographs?

Yes! Find out how on our Purchasing Photograph Reprints page.

Can I use an image from the Wyoming State Archives in a publication or exhibition?

Yes! We do ask that you fill out a use agreement and there may be an applicable use fee. For more information, please see our Commercial Use of Photographs page.

Does the Wyoming State Archives claim copyright on the images in its collection?

In most cases, no. But there are some cases where copyright has been formally transferred to us. Please contact us for assistance. Researching copyright is the responsibility of the user.