Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Pete Smythe
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies member Pete Smythe poses with a pipe in his mouth, he sits on a mule in chaps, a woven vest, and a sombrero at a camp site on the group's annual trail ride in Colorado. Shows other riders on horseback, a tent, a truck...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Camping--Colorado--1950-1960.; Mules--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Riding--Colorado--1950-1960.; Smythe, Pete, 1911-
- 1958 July
- On the trail
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies members ride in single file in a valley during the group's annual trail ride, probably in Boulder County, Colorado. The men wear western attire and chaps. Shows low shrubs and rocks beside the trail, mountains are in...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Boulder...
- 1958 July
- Abandoned buildings in Caribou
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies members take a break from their trail ride at probably the ghost town of Caribou (Boulder County), Colorado. Riders stand or sit near their horses in a grassy meadow. Dilapidated, abandoned log buildings are on the...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Caribou--1950-1960.; Caribou (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Caribou--1950-1960.; Ghost towns--Colorado--Caribou--1950-1960.;...
- 1958 July
- Chuckwagon at Brainard Lake
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies stand near the chuckwagon at their camp at Brainard Lake in Boulder County, Colorado. The men sit in folding chairs, stand, or wait in line at the covered wagon. Dense trees are on hillsides above the lake.
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Brainard Lake (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Camping--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Chuckwagons--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Lakes &...
- 1958 July
- Art Pfister
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies member Arthur "Art" Pfister sits on horseback and displays a ribbon during a gymkhana or rodeo competition in possibly Larimer County, Colorado. Shows people in an announcers stand beside a microphone and spectators at...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Contests--Colorado--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.;...
- [1958?]
- Central City parade
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies members ride horseback in a parade on Eureka Street in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Riders carry "3R" banners and a Colorado state flag. Spectators line the sidewalks. Shows St. James' Methodist church, the...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- [1958?]
- Award presentations
- Dale Williams and Rick Ricketson pose with a tray and a trophy of a horse, during an awards presentation for members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies on the group's annual trail ride, probably in the Teller House in Central City (Gilpin...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Teller House (Central City, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Awards--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- [1958?]
- Award presentations
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies from left to right, Rick Ricketson, Sage Kester and Joe Dekker laugh and stand near a microphone during an awards presentation for members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies on the group's annual trail...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Teller House (Central City, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Awards--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- [1958?]
- Denver 3R parade
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies members ride horseback in a parade on Bannock Street in front of the City and County Building in the central business district of Denver, Colorado. The men are dressed as Arabs with kaffiyah headdresses, and their...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Arabs--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [1958?]
- Denver 3R parade
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride horseback in a parade on Bannock Street in front of the City and County Building in the central business district of Denver, Colorado. The men are dressed as North American Indians and wear feather...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Horseback...
- [1958?]
- Betts, Carey dressed as Indians
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies pose on horseback in a parking lot in Denver. The men, dressed as North American Indians, are part of a holiday parade in downtown Denver and wear feather headdresses and beaded vests, and ride without...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Horseback...
- [1958?]
- Elmer Berg and award
- Elmer Berg smiles and displays a framed Roundup Riders of the Rockies award that reads: "Tophand Award, 1957, presented to Elmer Berg... Sportsmanship, Comradeship, Fellowship and Loyalty... [signed] Rick Ricketson." Berg wears a bolo tie and...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Awards--Colorado--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Berg, Elmer C.
- [1957?]
- Estes Park show, broom polo for the fans
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies play broom polo in a field in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Men on horseback wear western attire and hold straw brooms. Players include Harry Deem, Wayne "Sage" Kester, Lou Wulfekuhler, and Dick...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Polo--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- On the trail out of Estes Park toward Brainard Lake
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride on horseback on an eroded dirt road near Estes Park in Larimer County, Colorado. Shows snow on mountains in the distance.
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Larimer County--1950-1960.; Larimer County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Larimer County--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- Estes Park, start of the show, the line up
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies line up on horseback at the beginning of a performance in an outdoor riding arena in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. One man holds a Colorado state flag. Mountains and the Stanley Hotel are in the...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; State...
- 1953 July
- Central City, Joe Dekker and Rick Ricketson
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, Vice President Joe Dekker and President Rick Ricketson (also President of the Central City Opera), pose beside a map plaque of "Historic Central City," in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. The men...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Plaques--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- 1953 July
- Rodeo winners at Elmer Berg's Elk Falls Ranch
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies pose on horseback on their annual trail ride at Elmer Berg's Elk Falls Ranch in Park County, Colorado. Rodeo winners are identified left to right as: Wayne Van Vleet, Melvin "Mel" Glatz, J.C. Parker,...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Rodeos--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Elk Falls Park Guest Ranch (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Park County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.;...
- 1953 July
- Enjoying the evening
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies pose at a camp site on their annual trail ride in Colorado. Men identified left to right are: J.C. Parker, Paul Holmes, Hal Dahl, J.J. "Lou" Carey, F. Burr Betts, Red Fenwick, Claude "Gravey" Graves and...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--1950-1960.; Camping--Colorado--1950-1960.; Leisure--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- Rodeo winners at Elmer Berg's Elk Falls Ranch
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies and rodeo winners pose at Elmer Berg's Elk Falls Ranch in Park County, Colorado. The men wear western attire, fringed vests, chaps and cowboy hats. Actor Montie Montana poses on horseback and holds his...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Rodeos--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Elk Falls Park Guest Ranch (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Park County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Actors--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Horseback...
- 1953 July
- Estes Park show, Rex Allen and Joe Dekker
- Rex Allen and Joe Dekker stand on the back of a truck and talk in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado during a Roundup Riders of the Rockies rodeo. Allen, an actor and performer, wears a western shirt decorated with beadwork, a holster and gun,...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Actors--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Rodeos--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Allen, Rex, 1924-;...
- 1953 July
- Central City parade
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride on horseback in a parade on Eureka Street in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some riders hold flags. Spectators line the street near businesses. Signs on commercial buildings read: "City...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Central...
- 1953 July
- On the divide, Doctor Harry Gorman
- Doctor Harry Arthur Gorman, veterinarian, inventor of the artificial (plastic) hip, and member of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, poses on horseback above timberline on the continental divide in probably Boulder County, Colorado. Gorman wears...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Veterinarians--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Boulder...
- 1953 July
- The 3R Bar
- Tommy Schneider and Johnny Coyne stand behind a bar in a tent and serve drinks to Ray Davis and Jack Stehley, members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, at a camp site on their annual trail ride. A cooler and glasses are on the bar. Autographed...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hides & skins--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- Lunch stop, Allenspark
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies eat lunch at a chuckwagon on their annual trail ride, in Allenspark (Boulder County), Colorado. Riders wear western attire and hold plates. Some men are identified: Tim Tyler, Hal Dahl, Anthony "Tony"...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Allenspark (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Chuckwagons--Colorado--Allenspark--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Allenspark--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Allenspark--1950-1960.; Rest...
- 1953 July
- Estes Park parade
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride on horseback in a parade on probably Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Riders with American flags and the "3R" truck, with loudspeakers mounted on the roof, pass a ball field...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- Near Brainard Lake, above Estes Park
- Dick Dickson and Wayne Van Vleet pose on horseback above timberline on the continental divide, on the Roundup Riders of the Rockies annual trail ride near Brainard Lake, in Boulder County, Colorado. The men wear western attire and have lariats on...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Timberline--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Horseback...
- 1953 July
- Near Brainard Lake, above Estes Park
- Jim Tyler and Dick Dickson pose on horseback on the Roundup Riders of the Rockies annual trail ride, above timberline on the continental divide near Brainard Lake, in Boulder County, Colorado. The men wear western attire and plaid shirts. Dickson's...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Timberline--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Boulder County--1950-1960.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Indian Peaks (Colo.) y 1950-1960.; Horseback...
- 1953 July
- Parade, Central City
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride on horseback in a parade on Eureka Street near the Central City Opera House in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some of the riders hold flags. Riders are identified from front to back as:...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Central...
- 1953 July
- William Schweigert
- William Schweigert sits on his palomino horse during a Roundup Riders of the Rockies trail ride in Colorado. Will Schweigert was the "inspirational leader" of the ride. Schweigert wears chaps, a leather shirt, gloves and a cowboy hat. Horses in a...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--1950-1960.; Palomino horse--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1950-1960.;...
- 1953 July
- The Teller House Bar, Central City
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies sit on horseback and drink beer inside the Teller House Bar in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Men on horseback are, left to right, Dick Dickson, Wayne Van Vleet and Johnny Boyle. The riders wear...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- 1953 July
- Johnny Boyle, Montie Montana and Lou Wulfekuhler
- Montie Montana "lassos" Johnny Boyle and Louis "Lou" Wulfekuhler with a rope on the Roundup Riders of the Rockies annual trail ride in Colorado. The men smile and wear patterned western shirts, cowboy hats and jeans or chaps.
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Actors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Joking--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Roping--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Boyle, John F.; Montana, Montie.; Wulfekuhler,...
- 1953 July
- John Eastman at Elk Falls Park
- John Eastman poses with his horse in a meadow near Elk Falls Ranch in Park County, Colorado. Eastman wears a western shirt, a belt, cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, a neck scarf and holds the reins of his palomino horse. Shows aspen trees and a slope in...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Palomino horse--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Eastman, H. John.
- 1953 July
- At the Estes Park show
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies pose probably at a rodeo in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Men and boys, members of the Ki-Ann Indian Dancers are dressed as North American Indians with feather headdresses, beaded panels on...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Impersonation--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes...
- 1953 July
- Paying up! Doc Bumpus and tent mates
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, identified left to right as: Elmer Elliot, Bill Meyers, John "Doc" Bumpus, Claude Shortman, Charles "Art" Pettibone and Dean O'Brien sit or stand in their tent at a campsite on their annual trail ride....
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Camping--Colorado--1950-1960.; Gambling--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Tents--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- Riding lessons! Cutting up during evening festivities
- View of evening entertainment on a Roundup Riders of the Rockies annual trail ride in Colorado. John "Jack" Foster poses on a saddle and saddle stand, and Rudy Paulson stands beside him and speaks into a microphone, on a stage. Foster wears a woven...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--1950-1960.; Joking--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Stages (Platforms)--Colorado--1950-1960.
- 1953 July
- The ride leaving Estes Park
- A group of Roundup Riders of the Rockies rides horseback beside a road, on their annual trail ride in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Shows buildings, corrals and utility poles beside the road and snow on mountains in the distance.
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Trail riding--Colorado--Larimer County--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Larimer County--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Larimer...
- 1953 July
- Elk Falls rodeo, Rudy Paulson, whoa damnit!
- Rudy Paulson, a member of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, pulls the reins to slow his horse during a rodeo at Elk Falls Ranch in Park County, Colorado. Paulson stands beside his horse in western attire with boots and spurs. Spectators sit on a...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Park County (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Rodeos--Colorado--Park County--1950-1960.; Paulson, Rudy E.
- 1953 July