Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Huskie Highlights: 1940
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1940.
- Douglas County High School (Douglas County, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1940
- Leggings
- A pair of buckskin leggings that belonged to Chipeta. They are decorated with geometric designs in multicolored beadwork.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Leggings--1875-1915.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Bag
- Shows a Native American (Ute) leather bag that belonged to Chipeta, wife of Chief Ouray. The bag is decorated with blue, lavender, red, yellow, white, silver, pink, green and brown beadwork. The beadwork designs are of arrow, people, triangles,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1930.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1900-1930.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1903 and 1923]
- Wm. Sabine residence, Alamosa
- William Sabine's residence in Alamosa, Colorado was built in 1879 and is a one-story wood frame house with a low hipped roof with a widow's walk, clapboard siding, pedimented drip molds, and covered porch with double arch front. William, his wife,...
- Sabine, William--Homes & haunts--1880-1890.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Houses--Colorado--Alamosa--1880-1890.
- [between 1885 and 1887]
- Michael Atencio
- Portrait of Michael Atencio, he wears a devisa (ribbon and badge) at a convention of the Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. The ribbon belonged to his grandfather, Fredrico Ortiz, Jr. of Ortiz,...
- Ortiz, Frederico--Associated objects.; Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos--People--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Ranchos de Taos (N.M.)--2000-2010.; Fraternal...
- [2006]
- Tabor House, Leadville, Colo.
- View of the Tabor House located at 116 East 5th Street, Leadville, Colo. Built in 1877, the two-story clapboard cottage with narrow sawtooth molding around the eaves and front gable belonged to Horace Tabor and his first wife, Augusta. The house...
- Historic house museums--Colorado--Leadville--2000-2010.; Leadville (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Tabor, Horace Austin Warner, 1830-1899--Homes and haunts--Pictorial works.; Historic house museums--Colorado--Leadville--Pictorial works.; Leadville...
- 2003
- El Heraldo
- View of the adobe newspaper office for El Heraldo del Valle, a Spanish Language, Republican newspaper in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. The two story adobe house next to El Heraldo belongs to José Ramos Valdéz, (8th from left), a school...
- Heraldo del Valle (San Luis, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; African Americans--1900-1910.; Hispanic Americans--1900-1910.; Mexican Americans--1900-1910.; San Luis (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Adobe buildings.; Musicians.; Newspapers.; Heraldo del Valle...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Emmett Mine, Leadville
- A Colorado National Guardsman stands on a hill and looks over the Emmett Mine in Leadville (Lake County), Colorado. The soldier guards the mining property during a labor dispute between mine owners and miners who belonged to the Western Federation...
- Colorado. National Guard.--1890-1900.; Western Federation of Miners--Strikes--1890-1900.; Emmett Mine (Lake County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Guards--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- 1896
- At Bent Co. Fair
- Panoramic view of teams of oxen hitched to covered wagons on a race track at the Bent County Fair in Las Animas (Bent County), Colorado. Shows crowds of men, women and children beside a fenced track, parked cars and people in a frame announcer's...
- Las Animas (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cover wagons--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1910.; Fairs--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1910.; Ox teams--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1910.; Racetracks (Horse racing)--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1909 and 1910?]
- War club
- Shows a Native American Sioux war club with a oblong and gray stone head and wood handle. The handle is decorated with rawhide, eagle feathers and a pendant made from deer hair.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Clubs (Weapons)--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- Head stall
- From Colorado Historical Society notes: "Head stall (bridle) for horse. This belonged to Chipeta. Loomed beadwork sewn on cotton cloth, designs range from simple floral (green and red alternating flowers on nose cross-piece) to more intricate leaf...
- Bridles--1875-1915.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Saddle bag
- A saddle bag (Native American Ute Indian) used by Chipeta who died in 1924. The saddle bag is made of buckskin cut into a rectangular shape. It has a canvas backing that is edged with brass studs, wool trim and fringe. It is decorated with zigzag,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1920.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1920.; Saddlebags--1870-1920.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Choker
- A choker (Native American Sioux) made of dentalium shell and rawhide. Worn by Cedar Elk when young.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1880.; Chokers--1870-1880.; Necklaces--1870-1880.; Cedar Elk--Associated objects.
- [between 1870 and 1879]
- Tinder pouch
- Shows a leather tinder pouch made by the Native American North Cheyenne. The pouch was possibly used by Chief Wooden Leg and was found on the Tongue River Reservation in Montana. It features decorative multi-colored beadwork designs and a blue,...
- Cheyenne Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Pouches--1870-1900.; Wooden Leg, 1858---Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1900]
- Bonnet
- Native American (Oglala Sioux) bonnet made of red and yellow quillwork with a crossed flag pattern.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Oglala Indians--Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Bonnets--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- Vest
- A Native American (Ute) beaded vest worn by Buckskin Charley. The vest is made of buckskin which is entirely covered with multicolor beadwork in designs of stylized American flags and geometric shapes on a white background. The interior of the vest...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1930.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1900-1930.; Vests--1900-1930.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief--Associated objects.
- [between 1900 and 1930]
- Scraper and awl
- A Native American (Sioux) scraper tool made from elk horn and a steel blade. The scraper has a natural color, dots and lines carved into the handle portion, hollow depression and there is a thong piece of buckskin wrapped around the blade. This...
- Arapaho Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Scrapers (tools)--1880-1900.; Cases (containers)--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1900]
- Industries ice making processing crew with wagon posed with ice cutting implements
- A group of men pose on and near a horse-drawn wagon probably in Denver, Colorado. The men smoke pipes and hold tools to cut ice. Jake, a dog, owned by C. Ryan, lies on the ground nearby.
- Jake (Dog)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Ice industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Ryan, C., Denver, Colo. resident--Animals & pets.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Court house Julesburg, Colo.
- View of the Sedgwick County Court House in Julesburg, Colorado. Architectural features include a hipped roof, a pediment, a large cupola with a clock, quoins, lintels, and a bracketed cornice. Two boys with bicycles in foreground. Water tower in...
- Julesburg (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Courthouses--Colorado--Julesburg--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Stacking alfalfa, Dawson Ranch, Moffat Road
- View of agricultural machinery & equipment stacking hay, Dawson Ranch (Routt County) near Hayden, Colorado reached via Denver & Salt Lake Railroad (formerly Denver, Northwestern & Pacific): two teams of horses and several men working equipment and...
- Hayden (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Routt County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Alfalfa--Colorado--Routt County--1900-1920.; Croplands--Colorado--Routt County--1900-1920.; Hay--Colorado--Routt County--1900-1920.; Haystacks--Colorado--Routt County--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1908 and 1915]
- 16th and Penn., John Galen Lock residence
- View on Sixteenth (16th) and Pennsylvania Streets, Denver, Colorado, shows a large brick house identified as having belonged to John Galen Lock. The sign over the door reads: "Colorado Educational Association."
- Colorado Educational Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Educational organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Lock, John...
- 1956
- Ruxton Street
- View of Ruxton Street, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking northeast. The rails for the Manitou Springs trolley are to the left, and power poles and wires are at the edge of the dirt street, at the base of a steep embankment. On the right are...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1890.
- [between 1888 and 1890?]
- "Dope" house
- Shows the "dope" house at the Denver Municipal Airport (later Stapleton International Airport) in Denver, Colorado. The single structure belonged to the Humphrey's Aircraft Corporation and was a shop for dope (a special paint) for airplane...
- Denver Municipal Airport--Buildings--1930-1940.; Humphrey's Aircraft Corporation--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Airports--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Paint...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Eugene Field Branch Library
- An exterior view of the Eugene Field Library located on East Exposition and South Franklin Street in Denver, Colorado. The single story cottage belonged to Denver poet Eugene Field. The building features wood siding, tiled roof, and a covered...
- Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Monuments.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Downtown Denver
- View of downtown Denver, Colorado; shows log and frame buildings including the U.S. Mint (with tower and battlements) and "Saddlery Hardware.
- United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1860-1870.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Mints--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870?]
- J. Turre Building
- View of the J. Turre Building at 1316 21st Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story brick building has a turret and decorative brickwork. Automobiles and pedestrians are nearby. Signs read: "Wine," "LeRoy's...
- LeRoy's Liquors (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1977
- Colorado City, 1860
- View of Colorado City, (capitol of Colorado Territory in 1861) El Paso County, Colorado; shows wood frame and stone false fronts and a two- story hotel (known as the El Paso House, Holmes House, Baird & Smith Hotel) with hip roof and dormer; Pikes...
- Colorado City (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1860-1870.
- 1860
- Eldora, Colorado upper end of Eldorado Ave.
- A single story cabin with a screened in front porch and commercial buildings are on opposite sides of a dirt road in Eldora, Colorado. A man works on the roof, and another stands in front of a commercial building with "Ice Cream" and "Fruit"...
- Eldora (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Eldora--1910-1920.
- [1912?]
- Eugene Field branch
- View of the Eugene Field Library located on East Exposition and South Franklin Street in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The single story cottage belonged to Denver poet Eugene Field and features wood siding, a covered porch,...
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- 1970
- Billie Sloan place near Prairie Divide, Larimer Co., Colo.
- View of the Billie Sloan ranch near Prairie Divide in Larimer County, Colorado. Shows a ranch house and outbuildings in a valley.
- Larimer County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Ranches--Colorado--Larimer County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1893?]
- Chair of Ester Hobard Morris
- An elderly woman identified as Mrs. M.C. Keith sits in a large hand-carved wood chair probably in Lander, Wyoming. Mrs. Keith wears a hat, floral dress, dark colored coat, and holds a purse on her lap. The chair is identified as having once...
- Lander (Wyo.)--1930-1950.; Chairs--Wyoming--Lander--1930-1950.; Women--Wyoming--Lander--1930-1950.; Morris, Esther Hobart, 1814-1902--Associated objects.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Yellow Creek round up
- Cowboys pose beside or on horses near Yellow Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. A steer is on the ground, tied with ropes. A man holds a branding iron to the steer's flank, and another man leans over the steer. Kettles and an iron bar are over a...
- Rio Blanco County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cattle branding--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Cowboys--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.
- 1911
- Yellow Creek round up
- Cowboys sit on horses and pose in a row near Yellow Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The men wear cowboy hats, vests, and boots and carry lariats. A herd of steer is on a hillside behind men on horses.
- Rio Blanco County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cattle herding--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Cowboys--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.
- 1911
- Yellow Creek round up
- Cowboys pose near a herd of horses on a hillside in Rio Blanco County, Colorado near Yellow Creek. The men are on horseback or stand nearby and wear cowboy hats, jackets, boots with spurs, chaps, gloves and carry lariats. Horses are in a temporary...
- Rio Blanco County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cattle herding--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Corrals--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Cowboys--Colorado--Rio Blanco County--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Rio Blanco...
- 1911
- Barry's photographic studio, different views
- David F. Barry's photographic studio and gallery in Superior, Wisconsin, 1312 Tower Avenue; numerous Native American artifacts (many were gifts to Barry by Native Americans), props used in his photographic portrait work, and framed images by Barry...
- Photographic studios--Wisconsin--1890-1930.; Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
- [between 1898 and 1934]
- Tents on Kiska
- View of large tents set up on Kiska that belonged to the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment. A few of the soldiers are standing near the tents that face a lagoon and the sea.
- Kiska Island (Alaska)--1940-1950.; Military camps--Alaska--Kiska Island--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- 1943
- View of Manitou Springs
- building with gables, turrets, and dormers appears above the trees. Numerous residences are in the background, including one on the left with large conservatory which belonged to Jerome Wheeler.; View of Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- Arrow, Colo. on the Moffat Road
- Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway (later called Denver and Salt Lake) passenger train at Arrow, Colorado train station; dining room, Elk Saloon and rooms, Cottage Bar, hotel, and New England Kitchen are identifiable businesses; wooden frame...
- Arrow (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Billboards--Colorado--1900-1920.; Railroad passenger cars--Colorado--1900-1920.; Railroad stations--Colorado--1900-1920.; Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway.
- [between 1904 and 1913]
- Denver Public Schools flat top writing desks
- Photograph of four different styles of flat top writing desks used by various Denver Public Schools before 1920. The pedestal chair towards the back of the picture originally belonged to the Ashland School in Denver, Colorado.
- Desks.; Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- Crochet Purse
- Photograph of a crochet purse found in a buggy frame that belonged to Ellen Floyd Popejoys.
- undated
- Crochet Purse
- Photograph of a crochet purse found in a buggy frame that belonged to Ellen Floyd Popejoys.
- Undated
- East Denver High School: 1915
- 1915 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1915
- East Denver High School Annual: 1910
- 1910 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1910
- East Denver High School Annual: 1911
- 1911 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1911
- First Baptist Church Diamond Anniversary
- Book commemorating the Diamond Anniversary of the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book is a description of the history of the church, is former locations, photographs and a list of members of the congregation.
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Directories.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1939
- Historical sketch of the Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado
- Booklet compiled for the fiftieth anniversary of the Central Presbyterian Church located in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book are excerpts of correspondence from previous clergy, list of all Elders during the fifty years, and a history of the...
- Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1911
- Diamond jubilee of the Cathedral parish, Denver, Colorado...1860-1935.
- Book created by Retired Reverend Monsignor Hugh L. McMenamin, LLD. for the Diamond Jubilee of the Cathedral Parish of Denver, Colorado. It covers the years of 1860 to 1935. Included in the book are sections dedicated to: Bishop Machebeuf, a...
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, Colo.); Catholic Church Colorado.
- 1935
- Trinity Methodist Pioneer Day
- Transcript of the proceedings for the Pioneer Day Celebration at Trinity Methodist Church in 1894.
- Pioneers--Colorado.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1894 January 7
- A Century of Baptist Faith: First Baptist Church of Denver
- Book created by the Fist Baptist Church of Denver regarding the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Church. Included in the book is: a history of the church beginning in 1864, as well as photographs and lists of the different...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1963 December
- Beautiful, beautiful, zion! : the majesty of God's power and grace, First Chronicles-Chapter 20, Verse 11.
- Booklet created detailing the clerical and building history of the Zion Baptist Church located in Denver, Colorado. Included are several photographs of different pastors and their families, changes to different church buildings to the year 2003.
- Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; Baptists--Colorado--Denver--History.; Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 2003