Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Harry E. Fontius residence
- Interior view of the Harry E. Fontius house at Circle Drive and Gaylord Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sofa, chairs, footstool, fireplace and large rug are in the room.
- Fontius, Harry E.--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center Building Maintenance
- A workman holds a portion of a chair in the Building Maintenance workshop of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. He wears an apron that reads: "Hallack & Howard Lumber." A workbench, tools, wooden crates, and paint can...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Workshops--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center extension department
- Women work in the Extension Department of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. Piles of books are on a worktable. One woman stands near a group of drawers labeled with names of library branches that include: "Dickinson,...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Business Office
- Women who include Miss Campbell sit at a desk in the Business Office of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. One woman sits near an adding machine that reads: "Burroughs."
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1937]
- Malcolm G. Wyer
- City Librarian Malcolm Glenn Wyer reads a book at his desk in the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. A blotter, pen set, and wooden tray are on the desk. A bookcase and telephone are nearby.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Librarians--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Wyer, Malcolm Glenn.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center building maintenance
- Interior view of a hallway in the basement of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. A ladder is in the hallway. A workman stands in the distance.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Passageways--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center documents room
- Men read newspapers and work at tables in the documents room at the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. Large wooden frames are on the tables. Book stacks are nearby.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Newspapers--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center extension department
- Women load books into metal trunks in the extension department of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. A counter with large drawers is in the room.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center building maintenance
- A man poses near a bank of gauges in a building maintenance section of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. A chair and a notice to employees that concerns the Workman's Compensation Act are nearby.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center bibliographic center
- Men and women work at tables in the bibliographic center at the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. Typewriters and card catalog cards are on the tables. Book stacks are nearby.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center adult education
- Women sit and stand near a work table in the adult education room of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. Typewriters that read: "L. C. Smith" and "Royal" are on the table. Bookshelves and a sign that reads: "Use Your...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center extension unit
- Women, girls, and a boy work and read in the extension department of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. File cabinets and a work table are in the room.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center newspaper room
- Men read newspapers in the newspaper room at the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. Reading tables and work tables are in the room.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Newspapers.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library Civic Center extension department
- Women work in the extension department of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. One woman works with files of book circulation cards and another woman uses a typewriter. Bookshelves are along the wall.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library building maintenance shop
- A workman holds a portion of a chair in the Building Maintenance workshop of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado. He wears an apron that reads: "Hallack & Howard Lumber." A workbench, tools, wooden crates, and paint can...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Tools--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library business office
- Women who include Miss Campbell sit at a desk in the Business Office of the Denver Public Library in Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. One woman sits near an adding machine that reads: "Burroughs."
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Denver Public Library circulation department
- Interior view of the circulation department in the Denver Public Library at Colfax Avenue and Bannock Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Desks, tables, card catalogs, banisters, and stacks are in the room. The return desk...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1938
- One of the spacious well-lighted reading rooms in the main city library at Civic Center
- Women and men work and read at tables in a reading room at the Denver Public Library at Colfax Avenue and Bannock Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Wooden frames and books are on the tables. Stacks are nearby.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Reading rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1935 November 24
- Denver Public Library display
- View of an interior display at the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; maps, books and photos display themes: Kit Carson, Bent's Fort, and Native Americans.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photographic prints--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Showcases--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Denver Public Library display
- View of an interior display at the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado. Lettering reads: "Magazines & Documents." Photos include an image of a gold miner.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photographic prints--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Showcases--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Denver Public Library display
- View of an interior display at the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado. Lettering reads: "Technical Division;" photos include images of miners. Newspaper pages are shown.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Newspapers--1930-1940.; Photographic prints--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Denver Public Library display
- View of an interior display at the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; photos include a Cherry Creek flood, trucks and cars, Denver buildings, and trains.
- Denver Public Library--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photographic prints--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Showcases--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Chlorinator at N.S. Marston
- View of a municipal water chlorination system at Marston Reservoir (North Side) in the Marston Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a glass bulb, bell jar, valves, pipes, and a reflection in a window.
- Marston Water Treatment Plant (Denver, Colo.)--Equipment & suppies--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Marston (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Waterworks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1935?]
- Man in his office
- An unidentified man poses in his office probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Women dancers
- Women tap dancers, in midriff tops, shorts and tap shoes, pose on a stage probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Tap dancing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Denver Police officer
- A Denver Police officer poses at his desk in Denver, Colorado. Calendars and photographs are on the walls nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Governor Edwin C. Johnson playing with yo-yo
- Interior view of Colorado Governor Edwin C. Johnson in his office, he plays with a yo-yo while he poses for a photograph, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Governors--Colorado--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Yo-yos--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Johnson, Edwin Carl, 1884-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1937]
- Edward & Mabel Costigan
- Interior view of home with Edward and Mabel Costigan, Denver, Colorado. Shows: lamps, curtains, candles, books, furniture, carpet.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939.; Costigan, Mabel.
- [1930?]
- Edward Prentiss Costigan
- Portrait of Democratic Senator Edward P. Costigan and Mrs. Costigan in their home, Denver, Colorado. Interior decor includes: rug, furniture, lamp, candles, books.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Legislators' spouses--United States--1930-1940.; Legislators--United States--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939.;...
- [between 1931 and 1937?]
- Mr. & Mrs. Edward Costigan
- Portrait of Democratic Senator Edward P. Costigan and Mrs. Costigan in their home, Denver, Colorado. Interior decor includes: rug, furniture, lamp, candles, books.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Legislators' spouses--United States--1930-1940.; Legislators--United States--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939.;...
- [between 1931 and 1937?]
- Colorado Governor Edwin C. Johnson
- A man and a woman stand in front of Colorado Governor Edwin C. Johnson's desk. The woman is dressed in a short coat, hat, silk or satin blouse. The man wears a suit, tie and glasses. Johnson served two terms as Governor of Colorado from 1933 to...
- Johnson, Edwin Carl, 1884-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Governors--Colorado--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Two women
- Interior portrait of two unidentified woman, one is seated at a table, the other stands, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Woman at a mirror
- A woman poses indoors near a mirror in Denver, Colorado. A flower arrangement and a candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman indoors
- A woman, wearing glasses, poses near a Buddha on a pedestal in a house. A mirror, flower arrangement, and a candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buddhas--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Man poses indoors
- A man poses in a wicker chair in a house in Denver, Colorado. A phonograph is nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--1920-1930.; Phonographs--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Models
- View of a living room interior where two unidentified women model lingerie, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lingerie--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Newspaper office
- Interior view of people with telephones and typewriters at the Denver Civic (?) News newspaper, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Newsrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935, June]
- Replastering church at 2222 Marion
- Interior view of a church, probably a synagogue, at 2222 Marion Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Workmen's tools and jackets are near scaffolding in the room.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Maintenance & repair--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Synagogues--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- William L. Ford studio
- Interior view of William L. Ford's photographic studio in Denver, Colorado. Photographs are displayed in glass cases and on the wall. A postcard rack is near a clock that reads: "Electrically Controlled Time Goalstone Bros."
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photographic studios--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1938]
- William L. Ford studio interior
- View of lightbulbs, cameras, and key accessories in William L. Ford's studio in Denver, Colorado. A cash register is behind the glass display cases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photographic studios--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photography stores--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1937 May 30
- Doctor's office
- A doctor uses a microscope in his office in Denver, Colorado. Cabinets, chairs, an enclosed glass case, and medicine bottles are in the room.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Medical offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Physicians--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Water testing laboratory
- Interior view of a municipal water analysis facility in Denver, Colorado; a man sits by chemical bottles, alembics, a mortar and pestle, scales, pipettes, and possibly a centrifuge.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Laboratories--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Waterworks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1935?]
- Rude Park Community Center Orchestra
- Members of the Rude Park Community Center Orchestra pose with their instruments that include violins, clarinets, drums, saxophones, piano, and a cello, at Rude Park Community Center, 1285 Decatur Street, in Denver, Colorado. The conductor stands...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Rude Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Community centers--Colorado--Denver.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Youth...
- February, 1934
- Bungling Bros.
- Men and women pose with fake horses and parade floats representing circus wagons. A banner reads: "Bungling Bros. Circus." A barrel reads: "Crown Tar Works - Pitch."
- Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parades (Floats)--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Three men
- Men pose by interior lockers; costume includes suits, bow ties, and sashes with crosses, probably in a bowling alley in Denver, Colorado.
- Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]