Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Kansas vs. Colorado
- A group of mostly members of Colorado and Kansas legal teams sit or stand and pose on the front (east) portico of the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. The men wear suits with neck ties or bow ties, wire-rimmed spectacles, watch...
- United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--1900-1910.; Attorneys general--Washington (D.C)--1900-1910.; Washington (D.C.)--1900-1910.; Capitols--Washington (D.C)--1900-1910.; Judicial proceedings--Washington (D.C)--1900-1910.; Lawyers--Washington...
- 1906 Dec
- Gen. Hays questions German Lt. Gen. Hildebrandt
- General George P. Hays (left) questions Lt. General Hildebrandt of the Marco Polo Division of the German Army (with glasses) at Tenth Mountain Division headquarters on Lake Garda, Italy, May 1945. The generals sit in Gen. Hays' office, seven...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George J.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- May 1945
- Gen. Hays questions captured German general
- General George P. Hays (left) questions Lt. General Hildebrandt of the Marco Polo Division of the German Army at Tenth Mountain Division headquarters on Lake Garda, Italy, May 1945. They sit in Gen. Hays' office; four soldiers look on, including...
- Military officers--1940-1950.; Hays, George J.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- May 1945
- Gen. Mark Clark with Gen. Hays
- General Mark W. Clark, Commander of the 5th Army, stands with General George P. Hays, commander of the Tenth Mountain Division; in the distance a sloping mountain-side, Italy.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Clark, Mark W. (Mark Wayne), 1896-1984.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- April 1945
- Gen. Clark and Gen. Hays planning offensive
- General Hays, commander of the Tenth Mountain Division, looks at a map and General Mark Clark, commander of the 5th Army, points to something in the distance as they confer before the start of a big offensive during the Italian campaign. They stand...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Clark, Mark W. (Mark Wayne), 1896-1984.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- April 1945
- Gen. Duff at desk
- Tenth Mountain Division Brigadier General Robinson E. Duff, Assistant Division Commander poses at his desk. On it are glasses and glasses case, ruler, pencil, map, magnifying glass, lamp, ashtray, and an out-box.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Duff, Robinson E.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Complimentary supper to Gen. P.E. Connor.
- Parties--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Connor, P. E. (Patrick Edward), 1820-1891.; Suppers--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Social life and customs--To 1876.
- 1865
- Cheyenne Mt., The Horns
- View of Cheyenne Mountains with The Horns, a group of pointed rock formations on the summit, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows Broadmoor Lake, trees, road, and utility poles.
- Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Rock formations--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Generals Hays and Duff at map, Campo Tizzoro, Italy
- Tenth Mountain Division General George P. Hays points to a map of Europe as General Robinson E. Duff looks on at Campo Tizzoro, Italy.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Duff, Robinson E.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Generals Livesay and Hays during parade
- Allied soldiers stand at attention in rows during a parade. At the end of a row is British 8th Army General Livsay. Beside him is Tenth Mountain Division commander General Hays.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- June 1, 1945
- No. 5 Cripple Creek
- Members of the Colorado National Guard in uniform pose on railroad tracks in the Cripple Creek mining district in Teller County, Colorado, during the Western Federation of Miners labor strike. Colonel Verdeckberg, Milt Unfinger [?], [General]...
- Colorado. National Guard--People--Colorado--1900-1910.; Western Federation of Miners--People--1900-1910.; Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Teller County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Militia--Colorado--Teller County--1900-1910.;...
- [1903]
- Hawkins Chimney Sweep, for many years a well known figure on C. S. streets, [Nev]ada Ave.
- A man poses in his horse drawn wagon, wearing a pointed, conical hat, Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Lettering on wagon reads: "Hawkins Chimney Sweep, leave orders at Mat Conways 19 Pikes Peak Avenue."
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Chimney sweeps--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Before Broadmoor
- View of valley by Cheyenne Mountain, before the Broadmoor Hotel was built, Colorado Springs, Colorado, shows cattle and fences.
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Valleys--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Exhibits and transcript of testimony in case of Kansas vs Colorado over waters of Arkansas River
- Men identified from left to right as: "S.S. Ashbaugh, Counsel for Kansas, N.C. Miller, Atty. Gen. for Colo., L.G. Carpenter, Consulting Engineer and Expert for Colo., J.P. Doyle, Stenographer, G.A. Richardson, Com. U.S. Supreme Court," pose beside...
- Attorneys general--Colorado--1900-1910.; Judicial proceedings--1900-1910.; Lawyers--1900-1910.
- 1905 May
- First American ponton bridge across Po River at San Benedetto Po, Italy
- Major General Willis D. Crittenberger and other high ranking officers watch the 5th Army, 1554th Engineering Heavy Ponton Battalion complete the first ponton bridge (an M-2 Treadway pontoon bridge) built across the Po River at San Benedetto Po...
- World War, 1939-1945--Engineering & construction--Italy--San Benedetto Po.; San Benedetto Po (Italy)--1940-1950.; Bridge construction--Italy--San Benedetto Po--1940-1950.; Military occupations--American--Italy--San Benedetto Po--1940-1950.; Pontoon...
- 1945 April 25
- Gen. Hays in DUKW on Lake Garda
- General George P. Hays, commander of the Tenth Mountain Division, stands with arms crossed as he crosses Lake Garda in an amphibious U.S. Army boat-truck called a DUKW [like duck]. A solder stands towards the front of the DUKW with his back to the...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- April 1945
- Gen. Custer
- Photograph of a photograph, taken by Mora(?), New York City, of head and shoulders of General George A. Custer, wearing uniform.
- Military officers--United States.; Military uniforms--United States.; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876.
- [between 1876 and 1934]
- Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian camp in the U.S., near Pine Ridge, S. Dak., Jan. 16, 1891
- Gen. Nelson A. Miles and several officers stop on horseback and look toward a large Native American camp in the background near Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Numerous teepees are set up across the large field. A dog stands underneath one of the horses.
- Indians of North America--Structures--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1890-1900.; Cavalry--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1891?]
- Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian camp in the U.S., near Pine Ridge, S. Dak., Jan. 16, 1891
- Gen. Nelson A. Miles and several officers on horseback stop in the midground looking toward a large Native American camp near Pine Ridge, South Dakota. A large dog stands with the group. Numerous teepees are set up across the large field.
- Indians of North America--Structures--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1890-1900.; Cavalry--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1891?]
- Gen. Hays VI day, Lake Garda
- General George P. Hays, commander of the Tenth Mountain Division in Italy speaks into a microphone at the shores of Lake Garda to annonouce the Victory in Italy over the German Army. Eight other staff members stand near. In background the mountains...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- May 2, 1945
- Gen. Ruffner at desk, Lizzano
- General David L. Ruffner poses for a portrait at a desk with an air speed mail kit and three pens on it. Behind him are maps on a bulletin board, made from Spumanti and vermouth boxes, and a large stone fireplace.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Ruffner, David L.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- General Roe, seated, in uniform, 3/4 length
- General Fayette Washington Roe, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing military uniform, with hat resting on side table, holding sheathed sword or saber.
- Generals--1880-1890.; Military officers--United States--1880-1890.; Military uniforms--1880-1890.; Roe, Fayette Washington, d. 1898.
- [188-?]
- James McLaughlin, seated, in civilian dress clothes, full length
- James McLaughlin, Indian Agent, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing civilian suit.
- Indian agents--1880-1890.; McLaughlin, James, 1842-1923.
- [188-?]
- General John Gibbon, in uniform, bust
- General John Gibbon, head and shoulders studio portrait wearing military uniform; commanded Montana column from Fort Ellis in Yellowstone Expedition of 1876.
- Generals--1880-1890.; Military officers--United States--1880-1890.; Military uniforms--1880-1890.; Gibbon, John, 1827-1896.
- [between 1874 and 1876]
- Gen. George A. Custer and Grand Duke Alexis, in hunting clothes, "Original by Scholter"
- General George Armstrong Custer and Alexis, (Alexandrovitch) Grand Duke of Russia, both full length studio portraits with painted backdrop; Alexis seated with hat, jacket, belt with sheathed saber, pants tucked in boots; Custer standing with hat,...
- Generals--1870-1880.; Rulers--Russia--1870-1880.; Alekseĭ Aleksandrovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1850-1908.; Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876.
- 1872
- Gen. Duff inspecting town
- General Robinson E. Duff inspects a heavily shelled Italian town, with a damaged bridge in the background. Further in the background are rugged mountains.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Duff, Robinson E.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Gen. Hays at observation point
- Genreal Hays and three other Tenth Mountain Division soldiers at an observation point probably in Italy. A small white dog stands next to the general. Bushes with budding leaves surround them.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- [1945]
- Col. Tomlinson with Gen. Hays
- General George P. Hays, commander of the Tenth Mountain Division in Italy, shakes hands with Col. Clarence Tomlinson, commander of the 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment; probably at an awards ceremony.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; Tomlinson, Clarence.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Gen. Ruffner at desk, Zirocco
- General David L. Ruffner, Tenth Mountain Division Artillery Commander poses at his desk. On desk are ink blotter, leather notebook, in- basket containing newspapers, paper and pen. Behind him is a window with a view of the park-like grounds at the...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Ruffner, David L.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- July 10, 1945
- Gen. Ruffner with field glasses
- Tenth Mountain Division General David L. Ruffner making an observation using field glasses; another soldier with field glasses stands nearby. Woods have trees with budding leaves.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Ruffner, David L.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Gen. Hays on horseback at Zirroco, Italy
- General George P. Hays poses on horseback on the lawn in front of the Tenth Mountain Division Headquarters, Zirocco, Italy, wearing a helmet, the 10th Mountain Division Patch and a holding a riding crop.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- June 27, 1945
- Gen. Crook ordaining Spotted Tail Chief of the Sioux, at Red Cloud Agency
- General George Crook stands next to Spotted Tail, he is proclaiming him Chief of all Sioux, Red Cloud Agency, Dakota Territory. Native American Sioux (Oglala) including chiefs Red Cloud and Red Leaf, stand with U. S. soldiers.
- United States. Army--1870-1880.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Red Cloud Agency--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Oglala Indians--Dakota...
- 1876 October 24
- Lt. General von Senger (left foreground) discussing surrender terms with Maj. Gen. Hays and B.G. Don Carlton [sic], 5th Army, Verona, Italy.
- German Lt. General Fridolin von Senger und Etterlin, commander of the German 14th Panzer Corps; 10th Mountain Division commander, Major General George P. Hays; and Brigadier-General Don Emerson Carleton, Chief of Staff 5th Army, Italy, discuss the...
- World War, 1939-1945--German--Surrenders.; Verona (Italy)--1940-1950.; Generals--American--Italy--Verona--1940-1950.; Generals--German--Italy--Verona--1940-1950.; Surrenders--German--Italy--Verona--1940-1950.; Carleton, Don Emerson, 1899-1977.;...
- 1945 May 3
- General Hays at Rescia Pass with three others
- General George P. Hays commander of the Tenth Mountain Division stands left with three others at Rescia Pass.
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- [1945]
- Electric light plant equipment
- An electric light plant car bearing Nate Salsbury's name is in the foreground on a cobblestone street near Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. Salsbury was the owner and manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Lettering on the side of the car...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Carts & wagons--1890-1900.; Power plants--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1895?]
- Williamette Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo.
- View west on Williamette Avenue, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, towards snow dusted Pikes Peak. The mountain reflects in a puddle of water in the muddy, tree-lined street. Horse drawn wagons park in front of residences.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1891 and 1900]
- Van Briggle Art Pottery original pieces 1st prizes at Paris Ex. & St. Louis Fair
- An interior display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features ceramic vases and jugs with bas-relief floral or vegetal designs; some have carved wooden bases.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle Art Pottery, original pieces took 1st prize at Paris Exposition also St. Louis & other fairs
- View of a ceramic vase and pitchers display at Van Briggle Pottery Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. They feature bas-relief floral patterns and a human form; some have carved wooden bases.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colo.
- View of the Public High School, Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a three-story stone and brick building with dormers, arched entries, round bays, a square clock tower and turrets. Children sit in a horse-drawn buggy...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- Cor. Dale & Tejon Sts., Colorado Springs, Colo.
- All Souls Unitarian Church, at Dale and Tejon Streets, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, has a stone foundation, a belltower with flared eaves, shingle siding, and leaded windows.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1920.; Unitarian churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1920.
- [between 1893 and 1914]
- Cor. Huerfano St. & Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Church of the Strangers United Presbyterian Church, Nevada Avenue and Huerfano Street, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, is a corbeled brick building with a corner entry tower and steeple.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Deaf & Blind Institute
- View of a Deaf and Blind Institute building, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a four-story stone structure with dormers, steps, and balconies. A woman poses.
- Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind--Buildings--1890- 1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Deaf & Blind Institute
- View of a Deaf and Blind Institute building, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a four-story stone structure with dormers, steps, and balconies.
- Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind--Buildings--1890- 1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Deaf & Blind Institute
- View of the Deaf and Blind School, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a two-story stone building with hip roof, entry steps, and gables.
- Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind--Buildings--1890- 1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- First Congregational Church, St. Vrain - Tejon Sts. Colorado Springs Colo
- First Congregational Church, St. Vrain and Tejon Streets, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, has stone columns and a half- timbered, faceted roof with dormers.
- First Congregational Church (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- First Presbyterian Church
- First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, is built of rusticated stone with a corner entry, belltower, and incised stone trim.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Grace Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs Colo.
- View of Grace Church, Weber Street, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Benjamin Brewster's 1873 design includes rusticated stone, stained glass, ornamental shingles and a steeple. A carriage is in the street.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1900]
- Interior of Grace Church
- Interior view, Grace Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a pipe organ, a paneled, open-beam ceiling, and an altar.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Organs--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1900]
- Lincoln School, Colorado Springs, Colo
- View of Lincoln School, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a two-story brick building with stone trim. Children sit in a buggy.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- South Weber
- African Church, at South Weber Street and Pueblo Avenue, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, is a stone building with a belltower. A girl waits in a carriage.
- African Americans--Spiritual life--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1892 and 1900]