Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume D
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume E
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume A
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume A
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume B
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- City of Denver City Council Minutes: Volume C
- Denver (Colo.). Clerk and Recorder--Archives.; Denver (Colo.). City Council--Archives.; Ordinances, Municipal--Colorado--Denver.; Apportionment (Election law)--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--Politics and government.; Administrative records.;...
- The stage road, view from summit
- A view of the stage road on Santa Catalina Island (Los Angeles County), California from the summit shows the Pacific Ocean, horses grazing in a pasture and a road bordered by cacti.
- Santa Catalina Island (Calif.)--1890-1900.; Dirt roads--California--Santa Catalina Island--1890-1900.; Islands--California--Santa Catalina Island--1890-1900.
- [1899?]
- My horse, Dave Dapple Gray, on detail the day of the massacre
- Reproduction of a painting of the December 21, 1866 fight between the Native American Oglala Dakota Sioux and William J. Fetterman's troops. Shows a wagon and dead bodies, Native Americans with bows and arrows and on horseback, and a wounded horse.
- Dakota Indians--War--Wyoming--1860-1870.; Fetterman Fight, Wyo., 1866.; Indians of North America--War--Wyoming--1860-1870.; Oglala Indians--War--Wyoming--1860-1870.; Fetterman, William J.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1930 and 1960?]
- Sitting Bull's grave
- View of the Sitting Bull memorial, a concrete slab with corner posts and center rock stack at one end, on the plains of South Dakota, erected in honor of Sitting Bull, a Native American Hunkpapa Sioux Chief.
- Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Monuments.; Dakota Indians--Commemoration--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Commemoration--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Monuments & memorials--South Dakota--1930-1940.
- [1936]
- Scabbard Knife in Custer Battle, Nayes, South Dakota, Rosebud Reservation
- Standing portrait of Scabbard Knife, an elderly Native American Sioux man who fought in the Little Bighorn, outside a log cabin, wearing overalls, a hat, and holding a cane, Nayes, Rosebud Reservation, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Rosebud Indian Reservation (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Scabbard...
- 1936
- Amos Wooden Knife - warrior in Custer Battle
- Amos Wooden Knife, an elderly Native American Sioux who fought in the Little Bighorn, sits outside a log cabin in South Dakota, wearing overalls and holding a cane.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Wooden Knife, Amos.
- [1936]
- Amos Wooden Knife, warrior in Custer Battle
- Amos Wooden Knife, an elderly Native American Sioux man, who fought in the Little Bighorn sits outside at a table next to evergreen trees in South Dakota. He holds a cane and wears overalls; he has large pierced earlobe holes.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Wooden Knife, Amos.
- 1936
- Scabbard Knife in Custer Battle, Nayes, South Dakota, Rosebud Reservation
- Standing portrait of Scabbard Knife, an elderly Native American Sioux man who fought in the Little Bighorn, outside a log cabin, wearing overalls, a hat, and holding a cane, Nayes, Rosebud Reservation, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Rosebud Indian Reservation (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Scabbard...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota. He wears a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota, wearing a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota, wearing a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk and son, Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor portrait of Black Elk, (1863-1950) an elderly Native American Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, standing with his son, South Dakota; both wear shirts, breechcloths, leggings, and moccasins; Black Elk is...
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Amos Wooden Knife, warrior in Custer Battle
- Amos Wooden Knife, an elderly Native American Sioux man who fought in the Little Bighorn, sits outside at a table, next to evergreen trees, in South Dakota. He holds a cane and wears overalls and has large pierced lobe holes.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Wooden Knife, Amos.
- 1936
- Cheyenne warriors who fought in Custer Battle, Louis Dog, left, Stumphorn, right
- Standing portrait of Louis Dog and Stumphorn, two elderly Native American Cheyenne men who fought in the battle of Little Bighorn; a corral and automobiles show in background.
- Cheyenne Indians--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--1930-1940.; Stumphorn.; Dog, Louis.
- 1936
- Cheyenne warriors who fought in Custer Battle, Louis Dog, left, Stumphorn, right
- Standing portrait of Louis Dog and Stumphorn, two elderly Native American Cheyenne men who fought in the battle at Little Bighorn, with a corral and automobiles in background. (Figures blurred because of movement.)
- Cheyenne Indians--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--1930-1940.; Stumphorn.; Dog, Louis.
- 1936
- Mrs. Wooden Leg, of Manderson, 18 yrs. old & in camp at time of Custer Battle
- Outdoor seated portrait of the wife of Wooden Leg, a seventy-eight year old Native American Northern Cheyenne woman, wearing a long cotton dress and braids. She was eighteen and in camp at time of the Little Bighorn.
- Cheyenne Indians--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.; Wooden Leg, 1858---Family.; Wooden Leg, Mrs.
- 1936
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- View of a Native American Sioux camp, Mission, South Dakota, shows men and women, canvas wall tents, a wagon, automobiles, and horses.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Indian encampments--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Tents--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936]
- Julia Face in Custer Battle with husband, St. Francis, South Dakota
- Julia Face, an elderly Native American Sioux woman who was in the battle of Little Bighorn with her husband, sits on a trunk on the running board of an automobile, St. Francis, South Dakota. She wears a cotton dress and a head scarf.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Saint Francis--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Saint Francis--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Saint Francis (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--South Dakota--Saint...
- 1936
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- View of a Native American Sioux men under a newly constructed dance arbor made of evergreen boughs and branches, Mission, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- View of a Native American Sioux men, a boy and a dog under a newly constructed dance arbor made of evergreen boughs and branches, Mission, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux man points to turn the attention of a group of children to the camera, Mission, South Dakota. The boys and girls sit on boards in front of a stack of evergreen boughs.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Mrs. Wooden Leg, Sioux in Custer Battle, in Indian camp, 18 yrs. of age
- Outdoor seated portrait of the wife of Wooden Leg, a seventy-eight year old Native American Northern Cheyenne woman, wearing a long cotton dress and braids. She was eighteen and in camp at time of Battle of the Little Bighorn.
- Cheyenne Indians--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.; Wooden Leg, 1858---Family.; Wooden Leg, Mrs.
- 1936
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux man points to turn the attention of a group of children to the camera, Mission, South Dakota. The boys and girls sit on boards in front of a stack of evergreen boughs.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A group of Native American Sioux children pose sitting on boards in front of a stack of evergreen boughs, Mission, South Dakota. The boys wear shirts with trousers or overalls and girls wear dresses.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux man and woman pose outside the awning of their canvas wall tent, Mission, South Dakota. The woman wears a dress with an apron and head scarf; the man wears a long sleeve shirt and trousers and holds his hat.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Tents--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Women--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux man and woman pose outside the awning of their canvas wall tent, Mission, South Dakota. The woman wears a dress with an apron and head scarf; the man wears a long sleeve shirt and trousers and holds his hat.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Tents--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Women--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux woman sits outside a canvas wall tent preparing a piece of meat for drying, Mission, South Dakota. Two pieces of meat dry on a line; children show inside the tent.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Food drying--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Home food...
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux woman sits outside a canvas wall tent preparing a piece of meat for drying, Mission, South Dakota. Two pieces of meat dry on a line; children show inside the tent.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Food drying--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Home food...
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota
- Two Native American Sioux woman wearing aprons, pose with two men by an evergreen arbor with drying meat, Mission, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Food drying--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.;...
- [1936?]
- Sioux Indian camp, Mission South Dakota, Rosebud
- Two Native American Sioux woman wearing aprons pose with two man and a child by an evergreen arbor with drying meat, Mission, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-19.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Children--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Food...
- [1936?]
- Mission cemetery, 5 miles north of Pine Ridge
- View of Native American grave sites in the mission cemetery near Pine Ridge, South Dakota; shows a concrete slab encrusted with rocks and stones and a headstone decorated with feather plumes, flowers and a plaque: "Andrew W. Rabbit, Born Apr. 8,...
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Cemeteries--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--South Dakota--Pine...
- August 1936
- Indians in summer camp, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
- View of Native American Sioux camps near Pine Ridge, South Dakota, shows scattered canvas wall tents; some with parked automobiles.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Indian encampments--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.
- 1936
- Indians in summer camps, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
- View of two Native American Sioux women with pots and kettles, in their camp near Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Outdoor cookery--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Women--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.
- 1936
- Rosebud Agency, Sioux Indian camp at Mission, South Dakota
- View inside a Native American Sioux canvas wall tent at the Rosebud Agency, Mission, South Dakota, shows belongings, including cookware and bedding, scattered on the ground.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Rosebud Agency--1930-1940.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--South...
- [1936?]
- Indians in summer camps, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
- A Native American Sioux man and woman sit in their camp under shade trees with pots and kettles, near Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Pine Ridge (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Outdoor cookery--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.; Women--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1930-1940.
- August 1936
- Rosebud, So. Dak,
- View over the Native American Sioux Rosebud Agency, Mission, South Dakota, shows tents and agency buildings, including churches, barns, and houses built on the rolling terrain.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Rosebud Agency--1930-1940.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Mission--1930-1940.; Mission (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--South...
- [1936?]
- Dancing at Sun Dance, Little Eagle, South Dakota
- Blurred image of two Native American Sioux Sun dancers inside a branch arbor filled with spectators, Little Eagle, South Dakota. The men's dance costumes consist of headdresses, shirts with fringe, and leggings.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Little Eagle (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Ceremonial dancers--South...
- August 1936
- Sun Dance, Little Eagle, South Dakota
- Native American Sioux Sun dancers stand under a branch arbor, Little Eagle, South Dakota. The women wear dresses with fringe and leather belts with conchas; the men have bare chests and wear long white skirts. Both hold dried flowers and wear head...
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Little Eagle (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Ceremonial dancers--South...
- 1936 August 22 or 23
- Sun Dance, Little Eagle, South Dakota
- Native American Sioux Sun dancers stand by a center tree inside a branch arbor filled with spectators, Little Eagle, South Dakota. The women wear dresses with fringe and leather belts with conchas; the men have bare chests and wear long white...
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Little Eagle (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Ceremonial dancers--South...
- 1936 August 22 or 23
- Sioux, dancing at Sun Dance, Little Eagle, South Dakota
- Blurred image of three Native American Sioux Sun dancers inside a branch arbor filled with spectators, Little Eagle, South Dakota. The men's dance costumes consist of headdresses, shirts with fringe, and leggings.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Little Eagle (S.D.)--1930-1940.; Arbors (Bowers)--South Dakota--Little Eagle--1930-1940.; Ceremonial dancers--South...
- August 1936
- Indians riding for Paramount pictures, Tongue River - Montana
- Blurred image of fast riding Native Americans at the Tongue River Reservation (Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation), Montana, during filming of a Paramount motion picture.
- Paramount Pictures Corporation--People--1930-1940.; Cheyenne Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1930-1940.; Horseback riding--Montana--1930-1940.; Motion...
- 1936
- Indians riding for Paramount pictures, Tongue River - Montana
- Blurred image of fast riding Native Americans in water at the Tongue River Reservation (Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation), Montana, during filming of a Paramount picture.
- Paramount Pictures Corporation--People--1930-1940.; Cheyenne Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1930-1940.; Horseback riding--Montana--1930-1940.; Motion...
- 1936
- Indians riding for Paramount pictures, Tongue River - Montana
- Blurred image of fast riding Native Americans in water at the Tongue River Reservation (Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation), Montana, during filming of a Paramount picture.
- Paramount Pictures Corporation--People--1930-1940.; Cheyenne Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1930-1940.; Horseback riding--Montana--1930-1940.; Motion...
- 1936
- Indians riding for Paramount pictures, Tongue River - Montana
- Blurred image of Native Americans on horseback in water at the Tongue River Reservation (Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation), Montana, during filming of a Paramount picture.
- Paramount Pictures Corporation--People--1930-1940.; Cheyenne Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1930-1940.; Horseback riding--Montana--1930-1940.; Motion...
- 1936
- Cheyenne wickiup at Sundance, Busby Montana
- View of a Native American Cheyenne wickiup framework at a Sun Dance site in Busby (Big Horn County), Montana, shows an oval structure with arched poles.
- Cheyenne Indians--Structures--Montana--Busby--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Structures--Montana--Busby--1930-1940.; Sun dance--Montana--Busby--1930-1940.; Wickiups--Montana--Busby--1930-1940.
- 1936