Welcome to NCAR Archives

The Archives seeks to preserve the institutional memory of UCAR/NCAR/UCP. The Archives acquires, processes, manages, and makes accessible to staff and researchers high quality information resources documenting the broad spectrum of activities undertaken by UCAR/NCAR/UCP in the areas of research, technology, education, and community building.

Use the NCAR Archives to:

  • Study how atmospheric science has changed over time
  • Learn about the history of NCAR
  • Research the unique architecture of the Mesa Laboratory 
  • Explore past field projects and scientific studies

Cover of electronic publication, Perspectives on Personal Digital ArchivingHave you ever found a box of family photos and letters in a grandparent's attic or in a parent's garage?  What will our grandchildren and beyond find that tells them the story of our lives?  In the 21st century, our memories often exist on hard drives as digital photographs or corresponsdence in an email account.  Our personal archives exist in bits and bytes. The Library of Congress recently issued this free publication, "Perspectives on Personal Digital Archiving," a useful resource offering advice about how to best preserve your personal digital archive, providing information on how to manage digital photographs, social media accounts, and more.  Check it out and take a step towards to preserving your own history.

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Contact Us

Kate Legg, Archives & Digital Collections Librarian
303-497-8508
klegg@ucar.edu

Matt Ramey, Archivist
303-497-8559
mramey@ucar.edu

Visit the Archives

The NCAR Archives are open year round, Tuesday thru Friday, from 9:00-4:00. The archivist offers reference and information services for all users, and provides access to the collections. If you would like to visit the Archives, please contact us 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment.

The Archives are located at the Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. View directions and a map.