Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Toy cradleboard
- Shows a Native American (Ute) toy cradleboard. It is constructed of a rectangular board, buckskin, red velveteen and canvas and decorated with copper, button, fringe, white, blue, red and yellow glass beads. The cradle has a hood and the front was...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Cradleboards--1880-1890.
- 1880
- Pouch
- A tanned leather pouch (Native American Ute) used by Chipeta. The pouch has multicolor lazy stitch beadwork in triangle, diamond and band designs, a flap, strap, thong, sinew and fringe at the bottom.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Pouches--1870-1900.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1900]
- 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]
- Cradleboard
- Show a Native American (Ute) toy cradleboard with a doll. The cradleboard is buckskin wrapped around a board and is decorated with fringe, multi-color beadwork sewn on with lazy stitch. The doll's head is possibly made of wood painted a medium...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Cradleboards--1880-1900.; Dolls--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- 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]
- Moccasin
- Pair of Native American (Ute) men's moccasins painted yellow ochre with rawhide soles, thong laces, blue, gold, red, green, and white beadwork.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1890-1920.; Moccasins--1890-1920.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- 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]
- Moccasins
- Shows a pair of Native American (Ute) men's moccasins. They are made of buckskin and have a rawhide sole, lacing and a thong. Embroidered on the top of the moccasins in red, white, orange, yellow blue, green, and light green translucent glass beads...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Moccasins--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Pouch
- Shows a Native American (Ute) buckskin pouch. It features multi-color beadwork in floral patterns, a brass nail at the base, fringe and a strap.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1880.; Pouches--1860-1880.
- [between 1865 and 1875]
- Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Calif.
- View of Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton, Santa Clara County, California. Shows a complex of buildings with a three story yellow brick building, several frame clapboard buildings, a yellow brick observatory tower, and a red brick Italianate...
- Lick Observatory--1900-1910.; Hamilton, Mount (Calif.)--1900-1910.; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--1900-1910.; Astronomical observatories--California--Santa Clara County--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Stella Yellow Shirt and baby
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Stella Yellow Shirt and her baby, a Native American (Brule Sioux) woman and child. Stella Yellow Shirt wears a hair pipe necklace and a dress decorated with elk teeth.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Yellow Shirt, Stella.
- 1899
- Yellow Bird
- Full length studio portrait of Yellow Bird, a Dakota male, wearing fur piece, robe and beads. Yellow Bird stands in front of ornate backdrop, next to carved bench.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Yellow Bird.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Old Yellow Barn, Conifer, Colo.
- View of the Old Yellow Barn located at 27051 Barkley Road. Conifer, Colo. The three-story 5,000 square-foot yellow barn was built in 1918 by John Mullen from a Gordon Van-Tine kit. In 2003, the structure was designated a historic landmark by the...
- Barns--Colorado--Conifer--2000-2010.; Conifer (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Barns--Colorado--Conifer--Pictorial works.; Conifer (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 2007
- Picture writing Yellow Jacket Canyon, Colo.
- View of a rock face with carved North American Indian (Ancestral Puebloan) pictographs in Yellow Jacket Canyon, probably in Montezuma County, Colorado. Includes anthropomorphic figures, animals and designs.
- Indians of North American--Antiquities & archaeological sites--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--1900-1910.; Montezuma County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Rock art.
- [1900?]
- Picture writing Yellow Jacket Canyon, Colo.
- View of a rock face with carved North American Indian (Ancestral Puebloan) pictographs of anthropomorphic figures in Yellow Jacket Canyon, probably in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- Indians of North American--Antiquities & archaeological sites--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--1900-1910.; Montezuma County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Rock art.
- [1900?]
- When Cripple Creek district towns were wide open
- Illustration depicts interior of dance hall and saloon, Cripple Creek district, Colorado; three men are seated at table playing poker, saloon employee is working roulette table, several couples are dancing, bartender is serving men at bar, and men...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dance halls--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Claymore & Yellow Birch Store, Pine Ridg. Ag.
- United States soldiers, Native American Lakota Sioux army scouts, civilians and shopkeepers pose on the boardwalk of the Claymore & Yellow Birch Store, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota.
- United States. Army.--People--1890-1900.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indian scouts--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North...
- 1891
- 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]
- 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
- Edge Gallery and Bug Theatre
- View of the Edge Gallery at 3654 Navajo Street and the Bug Theatre at 3658 Navajo Street in the Highland Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The Edge is brightly painted in yellow, red, and dark blue. Bright block yellow letters over the corner...
- Edge Gallery (Denver, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Bug Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Denver (Colo.)--2010-2020.; Commercial art galleries.; Edge Gallery (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Bug Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.;...
- 2010
- Moccasins
- Shows a pair of Native American (Northern Plains) moccasins possibly made from buffalo skin. They feature decorative green, blue, pink, yellow, silver and white beadwork, a pointed yellow and ochre flap and hard soles.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1920.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1890-1920.; Moccasins--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Moccasin
- Shows a pair of yellow and ochre doeskin moccasins made by Native American Northern Plains Indians. The moccasins were made for a child and feature red, white, green, yellow and blue beadwork, spot stitch, green felt, and soft soles.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Moccasins--1900-1910.
- [1900]
- War club
- Shows a war head (Native American Sioux ) made by White Whirl Wind of Badlands, South Dakota (Pine Ridge Indian Agency). The war club features a stone head, quartz, chert, a wood handle with yellow and black beadwork, horsehair dyed purple and...
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Clubs (Weapons)--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- 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]
- Moccasins
- A pair of women's buckskin moccasins (Native American Ute) with rawhide soles, ankle flaps and thongs. The moccasins are decorated with a floral image in multi-color beads. The beads are sewn on with lazy stitch.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Moccasins--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Ornament
- Shows a Native American Sioux ornament (circlet) found or purchased in Rosebud, South Dakota. The ornament features a tassel, blue and yellow beadwork; animal hide, possibly buffalo, tin jingler and horsehair dyed red. An image of a cross in yellow...
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; Ornament--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Gun case
- Buckskin gun case made by Native Americans of the Southern Plains with yellow, blue, red, white beadwork; lazy stitch; twisted fringe; yellow cotton edging.
- Holsters--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Ornament
- Native American (Sioux) ornament with green and red porcupine quills, dyed yellow chicken feathers and yellow and red beaded balls.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Decorations--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Pouch
- Shows a Native American (Sioux) buckskin pouch. The pouch feature decorative blue, dark blue, yellow and white beadwork in designs of lines, squares and triangles; the beadwork is attached with lazy stitch. The buckskin is yellow and ochre colored.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Pouches--1870-1890.
- [between 1875 and 1888]
- Shield
- A Native American (Sioux? or Cheyenne?) ritual shield. It is made of yellow ochre rawhide and buckskin and has red strouding, eagle feathers and a wire handle. Images of a turtle, butterflies, lizard and a bird painted in green, black, red and...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--1860-1870.; Sun dance--1860-1870.; Shields--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870]
- Dress
- A Native American (Ute) buckskin dress used by Lauriano-I-You, Ignacio's wife. The dress is cape-like and has fringe on the bottom and the sleeves. The upper bodice is painted yellow and decorated with blue, red and green beads.
- Lauriano-I-You--Associated objects.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Dresses--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Women's dress
- A women's afternoon dress ensemble with cape. The bodice is semi-tailored with Empire? style waist, sleeveless, patterned white silk faille, a high rounded neckline, a spread collar, shoulder pads, blue piping at the armhole and waistline; down the...
- Dresses--1930-1950.
- [between 1938 and 1945]
- Crook campaign
- Captain George Crook stands with Native American(Chiricahua) Dutchy (Ba-keetz-ogie, the Yellow Coyote,) and Al-chi-say, chief of White Mountain Apaches, both with rifles; they are next to a saddled mule with Crook's double barrel rifle.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; White Mountain Apache Indians--1880-1890.; Generals--1880-1890.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1890.; Crook, George, 1829-1890.; Dutchy Chiricahua Indian.
- [1884 or 1885]
- Omaha Chief Yellow Smoke [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Chief Yellow Smoke, a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears a buffalo robe around his shoulders, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, a medallion, and earrings.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Hides & skins--1880-1890.; Medals--1880-1890.; Yellow Smoke, Omaha Chief.
- [1883]
- Omaha Chief Yellow Smoke [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Chief Yellow Smoke, a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears a buffalo robe around his shoulders, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, a medallion, and earrings.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Hides & skins--1880-1890.; Medals--1880-1890.; Yellow Smoke, Omaha Chief.
- [1883]
- Prehistoric ruins near Colo & Utah line
- View of Native American (Ancestral Puebloan) ruins near Yellow Jacket Pueblo in Montezuma County, Colorado. Stone masonry pueblo ruins top sandstone cliffs.
- Indians of North America--Structures--Colorado--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--1890-1900.; Archaeological sites--Colorado--1890-1900.; Cliff dwellings--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [1898?]
- Child with Balloons at Mission Viejo
- Young child with blonde hair holding four colored balloons (green, orange, yellow, blue) while standing in green grass. Child is wearing a yellow outfit with Donald Duck pictured on the front. A building with people and trees in front of it in the...
- Mission Viejo (Aurora, Colo. : Neighborhood); Aurora (Colo.)
- circa 1980
- Sales and Information Building, Mission Viejo
- View of building with wooden fence in front. Building is two story and has words Welcome to/ MISSION VIEJO in red and yellow lettering between windows. Two wooden slats on side of building say SALES AND/ INFORMATION in yellow lettering. Sign that...
- Mission Viejo (Aurora, Colo. : Neighborhood); Aurora (Colo.)
- circa 1980
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 5, 1909 March 20
- King Solomon mountain, North Star and Yellow Jacket mines
- View of miners at the North Star and Yellow Jacket mines on King Solomon Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado.
- King Solomon Mountain (Colo.)--1900-1910.; North Star Mine (San Juan County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; San Juan County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Yellow Jacket Mine (San Juan County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Miners--Colorado--San Juan County--1900-1910.;...
- [1900?]
- Yellow Jacket mine
- Miners pose at the Yellow Jacket mine on King Solomon Mountain, San Juan County, Colorado.
- King Solomon Mountain (Colo.)--1900-1910.; San Juan County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Yellow Jacket Mine (San Juan County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Miners--Colorado--San Juan County--1900-1910.; Mining--Colorado--San Juan County--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Yellow Dog
- Head and shoulders portrait of a Native American (Crow) man, identified as Yellow Dog. He wears a loose shirt, various types of necklaces including a hair pipe choker and one with bells and a pendant, earrings, strips of fur binding his braids, arm...
- Crow Indians--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Yellow Dog, Crow Indian.
- [between 1889 and 1900?]
- Stab, Bob Tail Bull, Yellow Wolf, Little Brave
- Portrait of Native American men (Arikara or Ricaree): (left to right) Stab, Bob Tail Bull, Yellow Wolf, and Little Brave (Little Soldier); costume includes a feather headdress, a fur hat, a uniform jacket with epaulets, leggings, moccasins, a...
- Arikara Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Bob Tail Bull.; Little Brave.; Stab.; Yellow Wolf.
- 1876
- Wife of Oscar Yellow Wolf
- Studio portrait of a Native American Comanche woman, wife of Oscar Yellow Wolf, seated on a chair covered with a floral cloth; she wears long loose hair, a dress with a fringed shawl around her waist, and tall moccasins decorated with silver.
- Comanche Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Yellow Wolf, Oscar--Family.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Oscar Yellow Wolf, Comanche
- Oscar Yellow Wolf, a Native American Comanche man, poses on horseback wearing leggings and shirt with fringe, neck scarf, an animal fur cap, and braid covers, probably Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Spectators watch from the background.
- Comanche Indians--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1910-1930.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1910-1930.; Fort Sill (Okla.)--1910-1930.; Horseback riding--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1910-1930.; Yellow Wolf, Oscar.
- [between 1911 and 1926?]
- Yellow Feather, Maricopa
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Maricopa) woman, identified as Yellow Feather. She wears a wrap around her waist, a shirt, and a decorative yoke. On her head she balances a basket of Maricopa manufacture.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Maricopa Indians--1890-1900.; Baskets--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Yellow Feather.
- 1899
- Yellow Calf
- Portrait of Yellow Calf, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a bow and arrows and wears a quill-work bandolier, necklace, and feather headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1900.; Bow and arrow--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Headdresses--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Yellow Calf.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Yellow Calf Chief of Arapahoes
- Portrait (sitting) of Yellow Calf, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a bow and arrows and wears a quill-work bandolier, beaded necklace, and feather headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1900.; Bow and arrow--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Headdresses--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Yellow Calf.
- [between 1880 and 1900]