About the Alfred Packer Collection
The Colorado State Archives holds several legal and historical records concerning Alfred Packer, who was accused of cannibalism during the winter of 1873-1874.
Included in the collection:
- Penitentiary records, mugshot photos, and parole records.
- Confessions
- Letters to the Governor concerning Alfred Packer's parole
- Governor's pardon
- Original case files from Gunnison and Hinsdale District Court
- Gunnison District Court, cases 238-241
- Hinsdale District Court, cases 238-241
- Original case files form the Supreme Court
- Supreme Court case numbers 1198 (1883), 1753 (1885), 1980 (1886), 3239 (1893), 3905 (1898)
- Military grave registration
To Request a Record
To search our records, please see Archives Search.
To request a record from the Archives, please submit a formal request.
- See also our associated fees