Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Dedication exercises, East High School.
- Program for the dedication of the East High School building on Colfax and Elizabeth Street in Denver, Colorado.
- High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1925 September 25
- A Tribute to Youth Program
- Program for 1994 African-American Awareness Month event at the Ford-Warren Branch at the Denver Public Library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1994 February 19
- Impersonating Zeezo the Clown
- United Farm Workers of America (UFW) organizer Jerry Ryan, dressed as "Zeezo" the clown, stands outside a Safeway store in Denver, Colorado. The store was running a promotion with it's own clown to entertain customers. Ryan, dressed as the clown,...
- Safeway Stores, Inc.--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boycotts.; Supermarkets.; Pickets.; Impersonation.; Clowns--Colorado.; Ryan, Jerry--Pictorial works.;...
- [1975]
- America Theatre
- View of the America theater at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado. Cars and people are in the streets; electric roof sign depicts an eagle and shield, and reads: "America Theatre - See America First - Lets go Places a Riot of...
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1930]
- America Theatre
- View of the America theater at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado. Cars and people are in the streets; electric roof sign depicts an eagle and shield and reads: "America Theater - See America First - Nazimova In A Dolls House."...
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1922]
- America Theatre
- Night view of the America theater at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows pedestrians, a car, and an electric roof sign: "America Theatre - See America First - Now Playing Hogan's Alley."
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1925]
- Children march in boycott demonstration
- Two unidentified children march with AFL-CIO United Farm Workers of America members and their supporters in support of the grape and Gallo Wine boycott through Denver, Colorado.
- United Steelworkers of America--People--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations.; Boycotts.; Children.; United...
- [1975]
- First Baptist Church 1942 Directory
- Directory produced by the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the directory is: a list of member, past and present, along with their address in and out of the Denver area, the Churches By-Laws and advertisements from local Denver...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1942
- Policemen in parade on 16th Street
- Denver police officers march in the Denver Police and Firemen's Parade near the corner of Sixteenth (16th) Street and Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. Officers marching at the head of the formation include: Chief of Police, Herbert R. Williams;...
- Denver (Colo.). Police Department.--Commemoration--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Clock towers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [1921 May 17?]
- United Farm Worker's march
- Mike Wilzoch shouts into a megaphone as he leads a United Farm Workers of America grape and Gallo Wine boycott protest march through Denver, Colorado. He wears a coat and dark eyeglasses. A marcher in the distance carries a sign with the eagle...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Agricultural laborers' unions.; Demonstrations.; Boycotts.; Wilzoch, Mike--Pictorial works.; United Farm...
- [1975?]
- E.J. Burnside confronts picketers
- E.J. Burnside, a firefighter, is restrained by police after confronting members of the United Farm Works of America (UFW) boycott picket line at Party Time Liquors on South Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The UFW members were protesting the...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boycotts.; Police.; Pickets.; Confrontations.; Burnside, E. J.--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of...
- [1975]
- United Farm Worker pickets
- Members and supporters of the United Farm Workers of America picket the Farm Bureau in Alamosa (Alamosa County) Colorado. Men and women carry signs that read: "Don't Support [?]" and "Farm Bureau Exploits Farm Workers." Railroad freight cars are in...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Alamosa--1970-1980.; Migrant agricultural laborers.; Pickets.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1970]
- Leroy "Korn" Maes
- Leroy "Korn" Maes, leader of the United Farm Workers of America (United Farm Workers) strike against the Finerman Lettuce Company poses with some children in Center (Sagauache County), Colorado. He has long hair, and a bushy mustache.
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Agricultural laborers' unions.; Maes, Leroy--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1970?]
- Pickets outside Denver City Auditorium
- United Farm Workers of America (UFW) supporters picket the Denver Symphony outside of the Denver City Auditorium theater on Fifteenth (15th) Street in Denver, Colorado. The pickets were part of a boycott of the Safeway grocery store chain. People...
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.;...
- [1971]
- Lettuce strike, Center, Colo.
- A member of the United Farm Workers of America stands beside his wife and holds his baby probably during a lettuce strike in Center (Saguache County), Colorado.
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Center (Colo.))--1970-1980.; Migrant agricultural laborers.; Infants.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1970?]
- Picketing the Denver City and County building
- United Farm Workers of America (UFW) supporters picket the Denver City and County building in Denver, Colorado. The picketers protest Judge Robert Cummins' decision to jail UFW coordinator Jerry Ryan for refusing to remove his "Boycott Gallo"...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Pickets.; City and County Building (Denver,...
- [1975]
- Chester Ruiz negotiates with police at picket line
- United Farm Workers of America boycott coordinator Chester Ruiz negotiates with the police on a picket line at an unidentified store in Denver, Colorado. The picketers were boycotting the sale of grapes, lettuce and Gallo Wine. Chester talks to a...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Police; Negotiating.; Pickets.; Ruiz, Chester--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of...
- [1971?]
- State Senator Rich Castro
- Senator Richard Castro speaks to reporters about the Gallo Wine boycott at a press conference held at Super Save Drugs located near West 44th Avenue and North Pecos Street in the Sunnyside neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Mike Wilzoch stands on...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Press conferences.; Legislators--Colorado.; Wilzoch, Mike--Pictorial works.; Castro, Richard Thomas,...
- [1975]
- Jesús Valderrama
- Portrait of United Farm Workers of America supporter, Jesús Valderrama. He wears a straw hat with a high crown. Valderrama was beaten and then arrested at a UFW picket line at Party Time Liquor in Denver, Colorado.
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Agricultural laborers.; Valderrama, Jesús--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican American agricultural...
- [1975?]
- Lettuce strike, Center, Colo.
- Members and supporters of the United Farm Workers of America join the lettuce strike against Finerman Company in Center (Saguache County), Colorado. Men and women stand neat the side of a highway. Some wear berets and armbands with the United Farm...
- Mel Finerman Company--People--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Center (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Migrant agricultural laborers.; Mel Finerman Company--Pictorial...
- [1971?]
- UFW marchers boycott Liquor Mart, Boulder
- University of Colorado students and supporters of the United Farm Workers of America participate in a picket boycott of Liquor Mart in Boulder, Colorado. They march past an unidentified motel and businesses. They carry signs with a cartoon figure...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Boulder (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations.; Boycotts.; Pickets.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1972?]
- Cinco de Mayo
- View of the stage at Cinco de Mayo celebration in Denver, Colorado. An unidentified man looks over the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) information table. In the distance Father José Lara addresses the crowd. A sign over the stage reads:...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Holiday)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Public speaking.; Priests.; Lara, José, Father--Pictorial...
- [1975]
- Striking lettuce workers
- Striking workers with the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) pray near a Mobil gas station during the Finerman lettuce strike in Center (Saguache County), Colorado. A photographer stands with the men, one man holds a sign that reads: "Farm Labor...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Center (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Strikes.; Agricultural laborers.; Prayer.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1972]
- Farm workers in front of trailer
- Jerry Ryan, with a beard and dark eyeglasses, and Jesús Valderrama, with an umbrella, members of the United Farm Workers Union of America and three supporters stand in front of a trailer in front of the Super Serve Drugs on West 44th...
- Super Serve Drugs (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Sunnyside (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Agricultural...
- [1975]
- Father José Lara
- Father José Lara stands in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1209 West 36th Avenue, in the Highland neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Father Lara is flanked by United Farm Workers of America (UFW) boycott organizer Mary Ann Alonzo and the...
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.;...
- [1971]
- United Farm Workers Convention, Fresno, Calif.
- Interior view of the United Farm Workers of America Convention in Fresno, California. Attendees sit at tables with signs that indicate their union affiliation. Members of the Colorado Boycott staff attended the convention.
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Fresno (Calif.)--1970-1980.; Congresses and conventions.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1975]
- UFW rally, Center, Colo.
- United Farm Workers of America members and supporters hold a rally for the lettuce workers who are on strike against the Finerman Company in Center (Saguache County), Colorado. Men, an African American and a Hispanic American, stand on a stage and...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; African Americans--1970-1980.; Center (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations.; Strikes.; Agricultural laborers.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.;...
- [1971?]
- America Theatre
- Night view of the America theater entrance on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows cars, and electric signs: "America Theatre - Greed."
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1925]
- America Theatre
- Nighttime view of the America theater at Curtis and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows storefronts, a popcorn cart, and electric signs: "America Theater - Mary Maclane in Men Who Have Made Love To Me," "Greater Vitagraph...
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918]
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 9
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1944 March 2
- Gallo Wine boycott march
- AFL-CIO United Farm Workers of America members and their supporters march in support of the grape and Gallo Wine boycott through Denver, Colorado. A large group of people carry banners and signs. A banner reads: "The People United Will Never Be...
- United Steelworkers of America--People--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations.; Boycotts.; United Steelworkers of...
- [1975]
- Joseph T. Geuting and Rev. Richard Ryan
- Reverend Richard Ryan, the President of Regis College, poses next to Joseph T. Geuting, the manager of the Utility Airplane council of the Aerospace Industry Association of America.
- Aerospace Industries Association of America--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; College presidents--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Geuting, Joseph T.; Ryan, Richard, President of Regis College.; Regis College (Denver,...
- January 1965
- 16th St
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and pedestrians are on the street and sidewalks. The America Theatre on Curtis Street and the Daniels and Fisher Department Store on Arapahoe Street are nearby. Prominent signs read:...
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Motion picture...
- [between 1920 and 1925]
- Publicity stunt for film
- Members of the Denver Fire Department participate in a publicity stunt as they climb on a ladder and stand on the roof of the America Theater at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Another ladder truck and spectators...
- Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.--1920-1930.; America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Motion picture...
- [1926]
- 1909-1922 Index to the Denver Municipal Facts
- This index is a work in progress and will be updated as additional years are indexed.
- Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Denver (Colo.)--Social life and customs.; Denver (Colo.)--History.;
- April 2013
- Sixteenth Street shopping district in downtown Denver
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and a streetcar are in the street. Signs on buildings read: "America Theater See America First," "The May Co.," "Texaco," "F & C Shoes," and "Colorado."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925
- Parade, opening of Ice Palace, Leadville, Colo.
- Street scene of people dressed in winter coats and hats at a parade for the Ice Palace opening in Leadville (Lake County), Colorado. People are on horses or burros, in wagons, or beside commercial businesses. Signs read: "Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat,"...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- 1896 January 1
- Searchlight
- Monthly newsletter produced by Trinity Methodist Church located in Denver, Colorado. Includes editorials, news bulletins, and general information regarding the youth of the church.
- Christians--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Youth--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; Methodist...
- 1948 August
- Denver Public Library 1928 obituary index : Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post.
- Index of all deaths published in the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post for the year 1928. Included in the index
- Denver (Colo.)--Genealogy--Indexes.; Denver (Colo.)--Vital records.; Denver Post--Indexes.; Rocky Mountain News--Indexes.;
- 2010
- Picketing Applejack Wine & Spirits
- Teenage pickets, Mike Wilzoch and Michelle Hobart, are arrested at the United Farm Workers of America Colorado boycott of lettuce, grapes and Gallo Wine at Applejack Wine and Spirits, 3320 Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge (Jefferson County),...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Wheat Ridge (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boycotts.; Pickets.; Law enforcement.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Boycotts--Colorado--Wheat Ridge--Pictorial works.;...
- [1975]
- Picketing Karl's Liquors
- Jesús Valderrama pickets Karl's Liquors for the sale of Gallo Wine at West Colfax in Denver, Colorado. He holds a sign that reads: "AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Union Picket. Please Don't Scab. Huelga." A young girl, the daughter of the owner of...
- Karl's Liquors (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Girls.; Liquor stores.; Boycotts.; Pickets.; Valderrama,...
- [between 1973 and 1975?]
- Picket at Karl's Liquors
- Mike Wilzoch pickets Karl's Liquors for the sale of Gallo Wine at West Colfax in Denver, Colorado. He holds a sign that reads: "AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Union Picket. Please Respect the Picket Line Huelga." A young boy, the son of the owner of...
- Karl's Liquors (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boys.; Liquor stores.; Boycotts.; Pickets.; Wilzoch,...
- [1972]
- Arrest of Loretto Sisters
- Loretto Sisters Pat McCormack and Cecily Jones are arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies at Applejack Wine and Spirits, 3320 Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge (Jefferson County), Colorado. Both women wear eyeglasses.
- Sisters of Loretto--1970-1980.; Jefferson County (Colo.) Sheriff's Office--People--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Wheat Ridge (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boycotts.; Nuns.; Law enforcement.; Sheriffs--Colorado.; McCormack,...
- [1975]
- Father José Lara
- Father José Lara wears vestments with the United Farm Workers of America Aztec eagle on them as he removes a tortilla from a basket probably in Denver, Colorado. An older woman sits in a wheelchair nearby.
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Older people.; Priests.; Lara, José, Father--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1970 and 1975?]
- Grape boycott at Safeway store
- AFL-CIO United Farm Workers of America supporters picket a Safeway Store in support of the grape boycott in Denver, Colorado. Anglo and Hispanic women, men and a little girl carry signs that read: "United Farm Workers," "Union Picket Line AFL-CIO...
- United Farm Workers of America--People--1970-1980.; Safeway Stores, Inc.--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Pickets.; Boycotts.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.;...
- [between 1973 and 1975?]
- UFW labor leaders
- Cesar Chavez, left and Marshall Ganz, wearing eyeglasses, pose with two unidentified labor leaders at probably a United Farm Workers of America meeting. They stand in front table behind a mural depicting the United Farm Workers.
- United Farm Workers of America--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Murals.; Ganz, Marshall, 1943---Pictorial works.; Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [1970?]
- Father Jose Lara and Jesús Valderrama at protest in front of the Denver City & County Building
- Cesar Chavez and farmworker Jesús Valderrama, pose beside a hand lettered copy of the Bill of Rights outside the Denver City and County Building in Denver, Colorado. They were part of a protest against the incarceration and trial of United Farm...
- United Farm Workers of America--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Agricultural laborers.; Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993--Pictorial works.; Valderrama, Jesús--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of...
- 1975
- United Farm Workers protest
- Members of the United Farm Workers of America and their supporters march in a field at an unidentified farm. One man carries a UFW flag, another wears sunglasses.
- United Farm Workers of America--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Pictorial works.; Demonstrations--Pictorial works.
- [1970?]
- UFW Conference, Fresno, Calif.
- Cesar Chavez, greets a member of the Colorado delegation at the United Farm Workers of America Convention in Fresno, California. He has his arm around an unidentified, elderly woman. She has white hair, eyeglasses, a floral print dress and a...
- United Farm Workers of America--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Fresno (Calif.)--1950-1960.; Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- 1974
- Municipal Facts: Volume 14 Numbers 1 and 2, 1931 January-February
- Newsletter produced everty two months by the City of Denver highlighting the civic, administrative, and informational aspects of government within the City.
- Local government--Colorado--Denver.; Cities and towns--Colorado--Denver.
- 1931 January-February