Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Delegation of Colorado Ute Indians together with white escorts in Washington D. C. who formulated the Kit Carson Treaty of 1868
- Image of a oval portrait of Kit Carson and a triptych of standing portraits of the delegation of representatives from the Tabeguache, Moache, Capote, Weeminuche, Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah bands of Native American Utes and white delegates in...
- Capote Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Moache Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Tabeguache Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Uinta Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.;...
- 1868
- 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
- Indians, Ute, government relations, delegations
- A triptych of standing portraits of the delegation of representatives from the Tabeguache, Moache, Capote, Weeminuche, Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah bands of Native American Utes and white delegates in Washington D. C. to sign the Kit Carson...
- Capote Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Moache Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Tabeguache Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.; Uinta Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1860-1870.;...
- 1868
- Seventh national convention Townsend Plan Washington, D. C.
- Panoramic view of delegates at the Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc. (a social security organization) seventh national convention near the United States Capitol building in Washington, D. C. Automobiles and trucks are nearby.
- Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc.--Meetings--1940-1950.; United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--1940-1950.; Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.; Capitols--United States--Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.;...
- 1947
- Chipeta, Ouray, Piah
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Native American (Ute) and white men and women in Washington, D. C. for the Brunot Treaty signing. Left to right- Back row Washington (Northern Ute), Susan (sister of Chief Ouray), Johnson #2 (Susan's...
- Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Government relations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Treaties--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Tribal...
- [1874]
- Illustrated interview of our lady artist with the Ute Indian Chiefs and prisoners in Washington, D. C.
- Reproduction of a sketch of Miss Georgie A. Davis, artist, visiting with Native American Ute delegation, in the Tremont House bedroom, Washington D. C. The Ute chiefs, including Ouray, look at her sketch; one smokes a long pipe.
- Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Reporters--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ouray.
- [between 1900 and 1940?]
- Indian delegation at White House
- Native American (Sioux, Pawnee, Potawatomi, and Sac & Fox) men pose with white men near the White House in Washington, D. C. The Native American men wear leggings, blankets, bead necklaces, fur pelts, hats, feather roaches, and headdresses.
- White House (Washington, D.C.)--1850-1860.; Dakota Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1850-1860.; Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1850-1860.; Pawnee Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1850-1860.; Potawatomi--Washington (D.C.)--1850-1860.;...
- 1858 January 1
- Colorado delegation Townsend 7th national convention Wash, D. C.
- Panoramic view of the Colorado delegation to the Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc. (a social security organization) at the seventh national convention in Washington, D. C. The men wear suits and ties and the women wear dresses.
- Townsend National Recovery Plan, Inc.--Meetings--1940-1950.; Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.; Meetings--Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.; People--Washington (D.C.)--1940-1950.
- 1947
- Denver railroad offices
- Colonel D. C. Dodge and Austin McFarland stand near the Denver and Rio Grande Railway ticket counter in Denver, Colorado. D. C. Dodge holds a brochure titled "Denver Rio Grande Western Pacific." Other brochures and signs that read: "Southern...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dodge, David C. (David Child), 1837-1918.; McFarland, Austin.
- 1917 March 13
- Picturesque Indian chiefs in claims against government
- White and Native American (Sioux) men pose in a marble lined hallway in Washington D. C. Suits are worn by all but two men who wear traditional Native American outfits which include headdresses, moccasins, pouches, pipes, furs, and beads. Label on...
- Dakota Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1920-1930.; Washington (D.C.)--1920-1930.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1920-1930.; War claims--Washington (D.C.)--1920-1930.
- 1926 February 18
- Standing Rock A Sioux visiting Washington with delegation in Oct.
- Native American (Standing Rock Sioux) men pose on and near a stage, Washington, D.C. The men wear suits with ribbons on their lapels, and hats. One man holds a beaded and fringed tobacco bag and a wooden pipe. One man holds a kerchief.
- Dakota Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1890.; Washington (D.C.)--1880-1890.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1890.; Interiors--Washington (D.C.)--1880-1890.
- October, 1888
- After the conclusion of the Brunot Treaty of 1873, Ouray, subchiefs, white friends, brought to Washington
- Portrait of Native American Utes and whites in Washington D. C. after the Brunot Agreement was signed giving miners access to the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. "Front row, left to right: Guero, Chipeta, Ouray, Piah (Ouray's brother), second row:...
- Indians of North America--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--Government relations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Treaties--Washington D.C.)--1870-1880.; Brunot...
- [1874]
- Sioux Delegation
- Group portrait of the Native American (Sioux) delegation that traveled to Washington D. C. to negotiate Indian rights. Identification on back reads: "TOP ROW, 1. Zaphier, 2. Hump, 3. High Pipe, 4. Fast Thunder, 5. Rev. Chas. Cook, 6. P. T. Johnson,...
- Dakota Indians--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Government relations--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Delegations--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Judge William A. Carter
- Studio portrait of Judge William A. Carter in Washington, D. C. He wears a suit and watch chain.
- Judges--Washington (D. C.)--1870-1880.; Carter, William Alexander.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Library of Congress, South Hall entrance pavilion
- View of the South Mosaic Corridor, first floor, of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia; shows a double vaulted ceiling with elaborate designs, white marble walls with Corinthian pilasters and...
- Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--Facilities--1890-1900.; Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Libraries--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Murals--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.;...
- 1900
- Library of Congress, Central Stair Hall
- View of the Central Stair Hall in the interior of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, District of Columbia. Shows a large marble staircases with statues, arched colonnade, Corinthian columns, murals, a vaulted ceiling,...
- Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--Facilities--1890-1900.; Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Colonnades--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.; Libraries--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.;...
- 1900
- C F H Howard University
- African American cast members of a play who include Clarence F. Holmes pose on stage at Howard University in Washington, D. C. Their costumes include Native American beaded dresses and headbands.
- Native Americans--Performances & portrayals--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; African Americans--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Theatrical productions--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
- [between 1913 and 1917]
- The White House
- View of the south portico of the White House in Washington D.C.
- White House (Washington, D.C.)--1900-1910.; Presidents--Dwellings--United States--1900-1910.; Washington (D.C.)--1900-1910.; Dwellings--Washington (D.C.)--1900-1910.
- 1903
- Executive Office Building
- View of the Executive Office Building at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th (Seventeenth) Street NW in Washington, D. C.
- Old Executive Office Building (Washington, D.C.)--1870-1880.; Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.; Government facilities--American--Washington (D.C.)--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1880]
- Automobiles with wooden spoke wheels, open sides and fabric tops in front of the Mecca Hotel building at 1732-34 Welton Street.
- View of the Mecca Hotel on Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "The D. C. Packard Agency Co., James B. Brown Jr., President, Insurance", "The Investment Securities Co., F. L. Chamberlin, Managing Director, Real Estate", and "The...
- Mecca Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1917
- Bennett family outing
- Scene of an outing to Pikes Peak from Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado shows well dressed people and a baby, held in place by a man, on donkeys. The town of Manitou Springs is seen in the distance. The people are identified (left to...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Donkeys--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Riding--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Travel--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.;...
- 1892
- The Pride of Leadville, Col. U.S.A.
- This view, from the south, of horse drawn wagons and carriages up Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado, includes brick commercial blocks with awnings, the old Lake County Courthouse with Lady Justice and her scales, and the Tabor Grand Hotel in...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Courthouses--Colorado--Lake County--1890-1900.; Courthouses--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Telegraph...
- 1890
- D.C. Bristol, "Omaha Charlie"
- An oil portrait of D.C. Bristol "Omaha Charlie". He has long wavy hair, a mustache, a pendant earring and wears a beaded and fringed tunic and a hat. The frame is rectangular varnished wood.
- Bristol, D. C. (D. Charles); Men--1890-1900.; Mustaches.; Indian traders.
- 1891
- Howard University class
- African American women and men who include Clarence F. Holmes pose with a banner at Howard University in Washington, D. C. The pennant reads: "H U College of Arts & Sciences Class of '17."
- African Americans--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Students--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
- [1917?]
- At Howard
- Black men who include Clarence F. Holmes pose for a studio portrait at Howard University in Washington, D. C. They wear tuxedoes.
- African Americans--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Students--Washington (D. C.)--1910-1920.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
- [between 1913 and 1917]
- Drawing by D. C. Funcheon inventor (Denver) wind-driven boring machine or auger
- View of a drawing of a horse-drawn, wind powered, drilling machine.
- Drilling & boring machinery--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Deputation of Sioux Indians, to the American Government, in charge of Capt. D. C. Poole
- Group portrait of two white and four Native American men, Front row seated, left to right: Quick Bear or Mato Ohanko (aka Fast Bear, Wozhazha Band of the Brulé), Spotted Tail (Brulé), Swift Bear, and Yellow Hand (Yellow Hair, Cheyenne) Back row...
- Brulé Indians--1870-1880.; Cheyenne Indians--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indian reservation police--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Quick Bear, 1827-1916.; Spotted Tail, 1823-1881.; Yellow Hand, 1850?-1876.; Gueru,...
- [1870 June 18]
- Mrs. D. C. Coleman in Keota summer 1921
- Sitting on the lawn in Keota, Weld County, Colorado, Mrs. D. C. Coleman wears a print dress. The covered entry of a frame house is in the background, with a porch swing.
- Keota (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Keota--1920-1930.; Coleman, D. C. Mrs.
- 1921
- Mrs. Margaret Gray
- Studio portrait of Margaret Gray (later Evans); her hair is in braids and a bun, and she wears a brooch and earrings.
- Governors' spouses--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Evans, Margaret Gray, 1830-1906.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- Government building
- View of the U. S. capitol building in Washington, D. C. Horse-drawn buggies are parked nearby.
- Washington (D. C.)--1890-1910.; Capitols--United States--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Date Mason Saloon, Pitkin, Colo.
- One Black man poses with a group of men who raise a toast, in front on D. C. Mason's saloon, Pitkin, Gunnison County, Colorado. The men are identified as: 1. Joe McWilliams, bartender wearing apron, 2. Bill Miller, 3. Jim Stewart, 4. Bert Kanoble,...
- Mason, D. C.--Homes & haunts.; Pitkin (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Pitkin--1900-1910.
- 1905
- The Gold Fleece mine
- View of the front of the shaft house of the Golden Fleece mine, Boulder County, Colorado.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1910.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Golden Fleece Mine (Boulder County, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Indian delegation at Washington - presentation to the President - from a photograph by A. Gardner, Washington, D. C.
- A group of Native Americans from various tribes make a presentation to the President of the United States (Andrew Johnson ?) in Washington D. C. The Native Americans are dressed in traditional outfits which contrast sharply with the society dress...
- Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Meetings--1860-1870.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Back of Curtis St. home of D. C. Oakes
- Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bennett and Mrs. D. C. Oakes pose outdoors near the Daniel C. Oakes house on Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The one-story wood frame house has a pitched roof and is surrounded by trees.
- Oakes, Daniel C.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Bennett, W. A.
- 1889
- SR train, engine number 1383, engine type 4-6-2
- Passenger train, crossing the Potomac River; 10 cars, 12 MPH. Photographed: at Washington, D.C., August 10, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Southern Railway (U.S.)
- 1932
- C&O locomotive, engine number 460, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., August 10, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1932
- C&O train, engine number 470, engine type 4-6-2
- Train #1, The George Washington. Photographed: leaving Washington D.C., August 3, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1939
- C&O train, engine number 546, engine type 4-8-2
- Train #4, The Sportsman. Photographed: in Washington D.C., July 22, 1940.
- Locomotives--1940-1950.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1940.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1940
- C&O locomotive, engine number 464, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D. C., October 10, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1930
- C&O locomotive, engine number 470, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., August 3, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1939
- C&O locomotive, engine number 543, engine type 4-8-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washingron D.C., August 3, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D.C.); Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
- 1939
- B&O locomotive, engine number 5143, engine type 4-6-2
- Left side view of engine. Photographed: Washington D.C., August 3, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1939
- B&O locomotive, engine number 5104, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., August 5, 1936.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1936.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1936
- B&O locomotive, engine number 1434, engine type 4-4-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930
- B&O locomotive, engine number 1439, engine type 4-4-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930
- B&O locomotive, engine number 1444, engine type 4-4-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930
- B&O locomotive, engine number 4239, engine type 2-8-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930
- B&O locomotive, engine number 5059, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., August 5, 1936.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1936.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1936
- B&O locomotive, engine number 5000, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930
- B&O locomotive, engine number 5009, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Washington D.C., October 20, 1930.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1930.; Railroad locomotives--Washington (D. C.); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
- 1930