Originally collected by the Arvada Historical Society, this collection includes diaries, letters, photographs, news clippings and more. The collection is housed at the Arvada Library and materials are available for in-library use and reproduction.

This collection is comprised of 350+ photographs, stereoviews, railroad passes, maps and other ephemera. Includes the first laws published in Golden for the Colorado Territory. Considered one of the more comprehensive photographic collections of Golden area and Jefferson County.