Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Sons of American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. Idaho Springs, Colo. state convention Boulder
- The Sons of American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps from Idaho Springs, Colorado perform in Boulder, Colorado. There are three rows of instrumentalists, a majorette, and two flag girls in the foreground. Another band sits on the wall at the bottom of...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bands--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Drum majorettes--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.
- August, 1939
- Mayor Stapleton at microphone, Gov. Vivian seated behind mayor
- African American and white men and women stand and sit by Mayor Benjamin Stapleton and Governor John Vivian at an armed forces service center in Denver, Colorado. They stand by United States flags and bass drums with letters: "Forty & Eight Drum...
- United States. Work Projects Administration. Colorado.--1940-1950.; Drum and bugle corps--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Bands--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- [between 1943 and 1945?]
- Mr. & Mrs. Jose Benito Córdova
- Studio portrait of José Benito Córdova and his wife Marina Rivera de Córdova of Rivera of Los Córdovas (Las Animas County), Colorado. Marina wears a dark dress with a basque decorated with bugle beads and lace, a bustle and a pleated...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1890-1900.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1890-1900.; Spouses.; Women.; Córdova, José Benito--Family--Pictorial works.; Córdova, Marina Rivera de--Family--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial...
- [between 1880 and 1886?]
- Pedro Lobato and Esperanza Córdova de Lobato
- Studio portrait of Hispanic American Pedro Lobato and his bride Esperanza Córdova de Lobato, maid of honor Odila Lobato and best man Conrad Córdova. The groom, Pedro Lobato wears a suit, vest and tie, his hair is parted in the middle....
- Hispanic Americans--1920-1930.; Mexican Americans--1920-1930.; Brides.; Grooms (Weddings); Lobato, Esperanza Córdova de--Family--Pictorial works.; Lobato, Pedro--Family--Pictorial works.; Bridegrooms--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- 1925
- Breckenridge, Colo. Hook & Ladder Co. Fire Dept.
- Men pose on ladders or on the street in front of the two story frame Fireman's Hall building with a central cupola and a flagpole in Breckenridge (Summit County), Colorado. Men wear fire hats and uniforms, pose and hold buckets or axes. A man holds...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Breckenridge--1880-1890.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Breckenridge--1880-1890.; Fire stations--Colorado--Breckenridge--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1888]
- Cripple Creek
- Group portrait of members of the Colorado National Guard in front of tents in the Cripple Creek mining district in Teller County, Colorado, during the Western Federation of Miners labor strike. Men sit or stand in uniforms, hats, tall boots, swords...
- Colorado. National Guard.--People--Colorado--1900-1910.; African Americans--Colorado--Teller County--1900-1910.; Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Teller County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Military camps--Colorado--Teller...
- [1903]
- Co. B. 1st N.G.C., Camp Goldfield
- Group portrait of members of Company B, 1st (First) [Infantry] of the Colorado National Guard at Camp Goldfield in Victor (Teller County), Colorado, during the Western Federation of Miners strike. The men stand or sit in uniforms, hats, ammunition...
- Colorado. National Guard.--People--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910.; Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Victor (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Huts--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910.; Military camps--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910.;...
- [1903]
- Ripley and his jobo
- Charles S. Ripley, a miner, plays a bugle on the porch of the Louisiana cabin near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bugles--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Miners--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Soldier
- Studio portrait (sitting) of a Union soldier. He wears a military uniform and kepi hat with a metal bugle and "K" insignia.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans.; Men--1860-1870.; Military personnel--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1865]
- Gourd Clan dance area
- View of the Gourd Clan's (some of whom are descendants of the Native American Kiowa Chief Satanta or White Bear) dance area in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Four staffs decorated with feathers, fur pelts, a banner, and a feather headdress stand upright near...
- Clans--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Kiowa Indians--Spiritual life--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Carnegie (Okla.)--1960-1970.;...
- [July, 1969]
- Gourd Clan dance area
- View of the Gourd Clan's (some of whom are descendants of the Native American Kiowa Chief Satanta or White Bear) dance area in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Four staffs decorated with feathers, fur pelts, a banner, and a feather headdress stand upright near...
- Clans--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Kiowa Indians--Spiritual life--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Carnegie (Okla.)--1960-1970.;...
- [July, 1969]
- Gourd Clan dance area
- View of the dance area used by members of the Native American (Kiowa) Gourd Clan (some of whom are descendants of the Kiowa Chief Satanta or White Bear Person) in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Four staffs decorated with a feather headdress, feathers, and a...
- Clans--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Kiowa Indians--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Carnegie (Okla.)--1960-1970.; Headdresses--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.;...
- [July, 1969]
- Gourd Clan dance
- Native American (Kiowa) men participate in a Gourd Clan dance (some of whom are descendants of the Kiowa Chief Satanta or White Bear Person) in Carnegie, Oklahoma. The men dance near four decorated staffs and a bugle. Some men hold feather and bead...
- Clans--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Kiowa Indians--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Carnegie (Okla.)--1960-1970.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.;...
- [July, 1969]
- Loretto Heights, service camp, World War I
- A military man holds a bugle and poses in uniform of jodhpurs, jacket, gaiters, boots and wide brim hat with Montana creases, Loretto Heights service camp, a WWI training center for women, Denver, Colorado. A canvas tent with wide open doors and...
- Loretto Heights College--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Military life--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Soldiers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1917 or 1918]
- Saloon, Colorado City, Colorado
- Two bartenders and two customers pose inside the Union Saloon, 605 Colorado Avenue, Colorado City, El Paso County, Colorado. The interior features a wooden bar with brass foot rail, spitoons, back bar with mirror, cash register, glassware, mounted...
- Colorado City (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Colorado City--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- 1910
- East Denver High Color Guard
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in downtown Denver, Colorado; they hold rifles, a bugle, and United States flags. Cornerstone reads: "Denver High School and Public Library, Corner Stone Laid Apr...
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Flag bearers--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- East Denver High Color Guard
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in downtown Denver, Colorado; they hold a bugle and a United States flag. A bicycle leans on the wall.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Flag bearers--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Tabor hose cart
- Firemen pose in front of a hose cart at West 5th Street at the Ball Park in Leadville, Colorado. The cart was given by H.A.W. Tabor and was decorated for the Labor Day parade in 1934 with a sign "Tabor Hose 1878" and paper streamers on the spokes....
- Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.
- [1934]
- Post Hall audience and band, Fort Keogh
- View of men and women in formal dress, in front of a theater stage at the post hall at Fort Keogh (Custer County), Montana. The women wear gloves and long fitted dresses with puffed sleeves and pleats, lace details and silk fabric. The men wear...
- Fort Keogh (Mont.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Montana--Fort Keogh--1890-1900.; Military bands--American--Montana--Fort Keogh--1890-1900.; Military officers--Montana--Fort Keogh--1890-1900.; Women--Montana--Fort Keogh--1890-1900.; Barthelmess,...
- [1893 July 12]
- Bugler
- A Black (African American) soldier sounds a bugle at a military fort. A second Black man in civilian clothes stands on a boardwalk by new trees and barracks or officer's quarters with mansard roofs.
- African Americans--1860-1890.; Bugles--1860-1890.; Men--1860-1890.; Soldiers--1860-1890.
- [between 1860 and 1890?]
- Member of Leadville drum corps
- Studio portrait of a Leadville Drum Corps member, in Leadville (Lake County), Colorado; uniform includes gaiters, gloves, a jacket with piping, and a fez hat. The man has a drum, bugle, whistle, and medals.
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drums--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Uniforms--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Ft. Washakie drum corps
- Group portrait of Native American (Shoshoni) men, boys, and a woman at Fort Washakie (Fremont County) Wyoming. The members of the drum and bugle corps wear feather headdresses and pose (some with bugles) by drums. Letters read "Wyoming." A white...
- Indians of North America--Wyoming--Fort Washakie--1910-1930.; Shoshoni Indians--Wyoming--Fort Washakie--1910-1930.; Fort Washakie (Wyo.)--1910-1930.; Bands--Wyoming--Fort Washakie--1910-1930.; Headdresses--Wyoming--Fort Washakie--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Sergt. Lean's tent
- Several cavalrymen in uniform stand in front of a group of tents in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. "Ma" Whitaker, manager of the costumes for the show who was married to "Pa" Whitaker, an announcer,...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1894?]
- Buffalo Bill and Sioux Chief Iron Tail
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stops on his horse in the right midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Wearing a dark hat and a dark, striped suit, Cody talks with Sioux Chief Iron Tail, who stands in...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Buffalo Bill with Sioux Chief Iron Tail
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stops on his horse in the left foreground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody is wearing a dark hat and a dark, striped suit. He talks to Sioux Chief Iron Tail, who stands...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Buffalo nursing baby
- A buffalo nurses a young calf in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A Mexican vaquero rides a horse in the right midground. He wears a sombrero and a dark, bolero jacket. He holds a coiled rope in his right hand. Additional riders are...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1900-1910.; Gauchos--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Buffalo herd running in arena
- A herd of buffalo runs through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Two cowboys ride horses behind the herd in the right midground. The audience sits in bleachers under a large tent in the background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1900-1910.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Cavalryman standing on horses
- An American cavalryman balances himself on the backs of two horses as they jump over a low jump in an arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of spectators sits in the bleachers underneath a large tent in the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Horse shows--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Co. D 5th U.S. Artillery
- Members of the 5th U.S. Artillery ride horses pulling caissons into an arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear helmets and uniforms. Empty bleachers are underneath a large tent in the background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; United States. Army--Artillery.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Rough riders of Battle of San Juan Hills
- Members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World" reenact the Battle of San Juan Hill during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men carry rifles and walk toward the back of the arena. One man carries a large,...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Historical reenactments--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; San Juan Hill, Battle of, 1898.
- [1901?]
- Rough Riders, Battle of San Juan
- Members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World" are gathered in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of the men kneel down on the ground near a group of rifles propped together to form a cone shape. A set of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Sioux Chief Iron Tail with group of Native American women
- Sioux Chief Iron Tail stands in the left center of the back row of a group of Native American women and children gathered in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Iron Tail wears his hair in braids that are pinned up to form long loops....
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Sioux Chief Iron Tail
- Sioux Chief Iron Tail stands in front of a teepee in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a feather headdress and a breastplate, possibly made from bone. He holds a long spear adorned with feathers in his left hand and holds his right...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- U.S. Cavalry 9th and 10th reg. (Battle of San Juan)
- Members of the 9th and 10th regiments of the U.S. Cavalry ride horses into a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man rides slightly ahead of the group in the right foreground. The men have their swords drawn. One...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- U.S. Cavalry 9th and 10th reg. (Battle of San Juan)
- African American members of the 9th and 10th regiments of the U.S. Cavalry ride horses down a dirt street during a parade for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man rides alone in the left foreground. A rider in the right midground carries a flag...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- U.S. Cavalry
- A group of U.S. cavalrymen rides horses in the left midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of Native Americans on horseback is stopped in the right midground. A large tent covers the bleachers in the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- U.S. cavalrymen
- A group of U.S. cavalrymen rides horses in the left midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of the horses pull a caisson with men riding on it. A large tent covers the bleachers in the background. A...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Caissons (Vehicles)--1900-1910.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- U.S. Cavalry
- A group of U.S. cavalrymen in dark uniforms stands in a circle holding a large cloth they will use to catch a man that they have just tossed into the air. Several men stand slightly apart from the group watching. The audience sits in bleachers...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Acrobats--1900-1910.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Entertainers--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show performance
- A group of men, including three Native Americans and an American cowboy, rides horses in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The Native Americas wear feathers on their heads. The cowboy wears a cowboy hat and...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show performance
- An American cavalryman balances on the backs of four horses as they jump over a low jump in an arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of people is gathered in the background watching the man jump. The group stands...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Horse shows--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show rehearsal
- Members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show pose in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for the show. The group includes Native American men wearing feather headdresses and carrying long spears adorned with feathers. Also in the group are a...
- Cossacks--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody and Native American man
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits on a dark horse leaning down to hold the arm of a Native American man standing in the right foreground. The man has a bandage on his left hand and holds his left arm in a sling hanging from around his...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Wounds & injuries--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody and Sioux Chief Iron Tail
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stops on his horse in the right midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Wearing a dark hat and a dark, striped suit, Cody talks with Sioux Chief Iron Tail, who stands in...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody and Native American man
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits on a dark horse looking toward a Native American man standing in the right foreground. The man has a bandage on his left hand and holds his left arm in a sling hanging from around his neck. He holds a...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Wounds & injuries--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback with group of Native Americans
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback with a group of Native Americans in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Sioux Chief Iron Tail is on a horse in the right foreground. Another Native American man is on a horse in the...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides a dark horse in the left midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of Native Americans on horseback is gathered in the right midground watching Cody ride in...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1900-1910.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a dark hat and a dark, striped suit. Gaiters that lace up the side cover the lower part of his pant legs. He...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a dark hat and a dark, striped suit. Gaiters that lace up the side cover the lower part of his pant legs. He...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides a dark horse in the left midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of Native Americans on horseback is gathered in the right midground watching Cody ride in...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Young boys peeking under tent
- A group of young boys lies on the ground peeking under a tent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several additional boys walk near them. They are wearing knickers and caps. One boy lying on the ground in the center midground has a hole near the top...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Boys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]