Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- West High School class of 1927 50th reunion
- Scrapbook from the 50th Reunion of the class of 1927 from West High School. Included are photographs of students, programs, news clippings and other items. Some pages were not scanned as they were too fragile.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1977
- The Good Old Days: Grigsby Family History
- Intensive document covering the Grisby family history starting in the early 1870's in Iowa.
- 2012 June 20
- Colorado Marriages 1858-1939 F
- Marriage records--Colorado; Colorado--Genealogy.
- Western History Subject Index
- Adoring Virgin
- Western History Subject Index
- Adoring Virgin
- Camp Weld Council, Denver
- Group portrait of the Camp Weld Council, Denver, Colorado, shows white and Native American men arranged in three rows. Identification: "Standing (back row) l. to rt.: 1. unidentified, 2. unidentified, 3. John Simpson Smith, interpreter, 4. White...
- Arapaho Indians--1860-1870.; Cheyenne Indians--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Organizations--1860-1870.
- September 28, 1864
- Arapahoes Weensizeneet Arapahoe boy
- Studio portrait of Weensizeneet, a Native American (Arapaho) boy kneeling on an animal skin. He holds a revolver. He wears a fur pipe bandolier, metal armbands, and bead necklaces.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Weensizeneet.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Arapahoe kneeling with gun
- A Native American (Arapaho) man poses indoors, he holds a rifle. He wears leggings, a breechcloth, an ammunition belt, metal bead bandoliers, a hair pipe choker, and a beaded feather warbonnet headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.
- [1884-1885]
- Woman posing
- A woman holds a pose as a man kneeling nearby sketches her on a pad of paper, Colorado.
- Artists' models--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Artists--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Sunday haircut in camp
- Stereographic view of a man shaving the hair from another man's head in front of a large tent, probably at a camp near the foothills of Denver, Colorado. A third man sits in the right foreground smoking a pipe and watching the hair cut. Two...
- Barbering--Colorado--1870-1900.; Men--Colorado--1870-1900.; Tents--Colorado--1870-1900.
- [between 1875 and 1900?]
- Red Cross aide playing guitar
- American Red Cross aide Dorothy "Dot" Nielson, sits playing a guitar for three members of the Tenth Mountain Division from the Quartermasters Battalion: t/5 Arnold Carpenter (left), T/Sergeant Wilbert Rittmueller (kneeling), and T/5 Bennie Levine...
- Battlefields--Italy--1940-1950.; Mountains--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- February 1945
- Boulder
- View of a gravemarker sitting atop a pedestal stone in a cemetery in Boulder, Colorado; features the image of a church with a steep gable with crocketts rising above an arched pointed frame, inside of which is the raised image of a person...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Report of Henry A. Buchtel Pastor Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Denver, Colorado
- This is a report submitted to the Quarterly Conference at the close of Henry A. Buchtel's term as pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. During his tenor the church raised money to build a new building at 1820 Broadway in Denver, Colo. The...
- Buchtel, Henry Augustus, 1847-1924.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1891 March 30
- Arastra in Buckskin Gulch above Alma
- View of an arrastre (or arrastra) by Buckskin Creek, Park County, Colorado; shows a man kneeling by a water-filled, circular hole, used by miners for grinding ore.
- Buckskin Creek (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Park County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Grinding wheels--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Mining equipment--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Mining--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Streams--Colorado--Park...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Arrastre at Buckskin Creek
- View of an arrastre (or arrastra) used by miners for grinding ore, beside Buckskin Creek, Park County, Colorado; shows a man kneeling by a water-filled, circular hole in rock.
- Buckskin Creek (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Park County (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Grinding wheels--Colorado--Park County--1920-1940.; Mining equipment--Colorado--Park County--1920-1940.; Mining--Colorado--Park County--1920-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Park...
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- An interior view of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
- A black and white photograph of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The picture is taken from the alter and shows the congregation sitting in pews. A priest is kneeling to the left in the photograph. The inscription on...
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cathedrals--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 April 4
- 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
- Pittsburg Mine, Central City
- A group of fourteen miners in work clothes, including overalls, pose near the Pittsburg Mine in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Shows a dog (with a miner's cap on its head). One miner holds a wrench, another holds a sledge hammer and a...
- Central City (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pittsburg Mine (Gilpin County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Miners--Colorado--Central City--1900-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Central City--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Production of The Lark starring Julie Harris
- A medieval coronation ceremony, in which an archbishop crowns a king, is performed during a production of "The Lark" at the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado. With an altar to the left and a large banner decorated with fleur-de-lis...
- Central City Opera House--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Theatrical productions--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1956
- Civic Center, "The Prospector," Colonade [sic] of Civic Benefactors
- View of an Allen True mural in a niche in the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors in Civic Center park, Denver, Colorado. The mural shows a prospector with a gold pan kneeling beside a creek in a stand of Aspen trees, and a pack mule...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Murals--Colorado--1920-1930.; Prospecting--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Unidentified Indian man, woman & child, full length
- Full length studio portrait of unidentified Dakota woman, child and man, who is partially out of the photograph. Woman is leaning down to reach the child; both are standing. Male is kneeling on ground. Woman and child both wrapped in blankets.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Children & adults--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Paul Bear Robe Ogalla [sic] Sioux Tribe South Dakota
- Studio portrait (kneeling) of Paul Bear Robe, a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man. He wears fringed leggings, a beaded vest, cloth armbands, a bead necklace, fur pelts over his braids, and a feather war bonnet headdress. He holds a wooden staff.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Oglala Indians--1900-1920.; Bear Robe, Paul.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Si-O-Has-Ka's wife
- Portrait of a Native American Dakota Sioux woman kneeling wrapped in a blanket wearing a dress, leather belt, hair bone choker, and earrings.
- Dakota Indians--Women--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Si-O-Has-Ka--Family.
- [between 1870 and 1880]
- Man kneeling in canoe
- Outdoor portrait of a man boating in Archer Canal, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Canals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1904 and 1910?]
- Decker Branch library children's sidewalk chalk event
- Photograph of an unidentified girl kneeling on the sidewalk, drawing with chalk during an event outside of the Decker Branch library in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- circa 1990
- Decker Branch library children's sidewalk chalk event
- Photograph of an unidentified girl kneeling on the sidewalk, drawing with chalk during an event outside of the Decker Branch library in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- circa 1990
- Decker Branch library children's sidewalk chalk event
- Photograph from across the street of the Decker Branch library during a children's sidewalk chalk drawing event in Denver, Colorado. Shown are several groups of children kneeling on the sidewalk drawing, while adults stand near by watching.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- circa 1990
- Huskie Highlights: 1965
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1965.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1965
- Huskie Highlights: 1969
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1969.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1969
- Huskie Highlights: 1973
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1973.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1973
- Huskie Highlights: 1977
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1977.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1977
- Huskie Highlights: 1979
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1979.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1979
- Huskie Highlights: 1963
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1963.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1963
- Huskie Highlights: 1967
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1967.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1967
- Huskie Highlights: 1971
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1971.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1971
- Huskie Highlights: 1972
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1972.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1972
- Huskie Highlights: 1976
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1976.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1976
- The Easter Bunny and Children at Mission Viejo
- A person dressed as the Easter Bunny kneeling in front of two children. The costume consists of a white rabbit head, a furry white suit, and pink gloves. The blonde child in the front wearing a red jacket with white lining. Other children and...
- Easter.; Mission Viejo (Aurora, Colo. : Neighborhood); Aurora (Colo.)
- circa 1980
- Eaton Hi
- A basketball team at Eaton High School in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, poses in two lines against a brick wall; the players wear dark, sleeveless, numbered jerseys that read "Eaton," and trunks with light colored belts. The coach and manager wear...
- Eaton (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Basketball players--Colorado--Eaton--1930-1940.
- February 19, 1935
- 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
- Navajo Spring, 1874
- View of Navajo Spring, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The basin in which the spring originates is on a large boulder on the south bank of Fountain Creek, and a kneeling man drinks from it. A log bridge is across the creek; trees, rocks, and...
- Fountain Creek (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1870-1880.
- [1874?]
- Gilpin School students during classroom lesson
- Gilpin Elementary students in a classroom lesson. One group of children is seated around a table looking at illustrated books. Three children stand around a bird cage hanging from a stand. One child has a pointing stick pointed at a poster with...
- Gilpin Place School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; Plants.; Birds.;
- Undated
- Greeley, Colorado Saddle Horse "Chief Squirrel" kneeling
- Kneeling for a crowd in Greeley, Colorado, this horse bears a rider in a white suit and hat. Spectators watch from an elevated bandstand; others hold umbrellas.
- Greeley (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Horses--Colorado--Greeley--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Group in Halloween Costumes at Mission Viejo
- Large group of people in Halloween costumes, both standing and kneeling in a room. Clear curtain and door visible in the background.
- Halloween.; Costumes.; Mission Viejo (Aurora, Colo. : Neighborhood); Aurora (Colo.)
- circa 1980
- Dr. Larry Brown, kneeling, explains the growth processes of experimental grass seed mixture at the Urad reclamation site
- Dr. Larry Brown demonstrates to his co-workers the growth processes of an experimental mixture of grass seed using crushed rock, wood chips, and dried sludge during the reclamation of the Urad mine site, Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- Henderson Mine (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--People--1970-1980.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Mining--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980.; Reclamation of land--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980.; Brown, Larry.
- [between 1975 and 1980]
- Dr. Larry Brown, kneeling, explains the growth processes of experimental grass seed mixture at the Urad reclamation site
- Dr. Larry Brown demonstrates to his co-workers the growth processes of an experimental mixture of grass seed using crushed rock, wood chips, and dried sludge during the reclamation of the Urad mine site, Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- Henderson Mine (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--People--1970-1980.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Mining--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980.; Reclamation of land--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980.; Brown, Larry.
- [between 1975 and 1980]
- Fred Paiz
- Four men pose in a corral probably on a ranch in Gulnare (Las Animas County), Colorado. Two of the men are on horseback, one in a checked cap and jacket is identified as Fred Paiz who aims a rifle, the other wears a cowboy hat and has a rifle on...
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1910-1920.; Gulnare (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Horseback riding.; Paiz, Silfredo, 1904-1919--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Shooting--Colorado--Gulnare--Pictorial works.;...
- [ca. 1918]
- Western History Subject Index
- Indians in Colorado
- Indians, Utes
- Group of Native American (Ute) men, women and children pose in front of tepees among trees. From left is Beta Colorow, Yoha, Antonio Buck holding a mirror, John Deal, Naneece's son in headdress, the Cook, Juanita, Mrs. Luke Snow, baby Snow, Ocapoor...
- Indians of North America--Children--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Women--1910-1920.
- 1911
- A Ute squaw and papoose
- Sitting portrait of a Native American Ute woman and a baby in a cradleboard posing next to the Los Pinos(?) River near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. Shows a person kneeling to dip water from the river, buildings in background.
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--1880-1910.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Cradleboards--Colorado--1880-1910.; Infants--Colorado--1880-1910.; Rivers--Colorado--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]