Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Dining tent area
- Interior view of a miner's dining tent at probably the Gold King Mine near Gladstone (San Juan County), Colorado. Shows an eating area with men, women and dogs seated at wooden tables and benches. The tables are set with white table cloths, dishes,...
- San Juan County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1910.; Employees--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1910.; Tents--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1910.
- [between 1887 and 1910?]
- Parade, Gunnison, Colorado
- Native American (Jicarilla Apache) men and women walk in a parade on Main Street in Gunnison (Gunnison County), Colorado. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Miller's Dry Goods, Haberdashery," "Little Supermarket," "Endner's Hardware," and...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Gunnison--1950-1960.; Jicarilla Indians--Colorado--Gunnison--1950-1960.; Gunnison (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Gunnison--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Gunnison--1950-1960.; Parades...
- 1953 July
- Pueblo flood
- Interior view of men, women and children and wooden tables in a canteen near Pueblo (Pueblo County), Colorado. The building, identified as the state fair building, served as a mess hall for refugees after the Arkansas River flooded. Table cloths...
- Pueblo (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Canteens (Wartime, emergency, etc.)--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; Disaster relief--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; Floods--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; People--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.
- [1921]
- Ladies School of Hairdressing
- Interior view of the Ladies School of Hairdressing in Denver, Colorado. Students style and cut women's hair as they sit in chairs and are covered by cloths.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Hairdressing--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver Post Office
- Rooftop view of the Post Office at 16th (Sixteenth) and Arapahoe Street in downtown Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Streetcars, pedestrians, and horse-drawn wagons are on the street. The Mining Exchange is in the distance. A sign on a building...
- United States. Post Office (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Post offices--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900]
- U.S. Post Office
- View of the United States Post Office at 16th (Sixteenth) and Arapahoe Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Second Empire style building has a central tower with a mansard roof, pediments, columns, and arched windows. People and horse drawn...
- United States. Post Office (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Post offices--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1905?]
- Dining Room at Cabin Hotel, Steamboat Springs
- Interior of the Steamboat Cabin Hotel dining room, Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado, includes round tables with table cloths and four chairs, stone fireplace, wait stands and cash register.
- Steamboat Cabin Hotel (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Steamboat Springs (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1920-1930.; Interiors.
- [1929?]
- Dining room & guests
- Guests sit around tables with white table cloths in the dining room of the mountain resort of Troutdale-in-the-Pines, Troutdale, Colorado in Jefferson County. Interior includes: iron light fixtures, stone walls and large windows.
- Troutdale-in-the-Pines (Troutdale, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Troutdale (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Troutdale--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Resorts--Colorado--Troutdale--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Boulder, Wolle residence
- Interior view of the Wolle residence, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows a banquet table with candles, food, table cloths, silver tea set, cups, saucers, and plates.
- Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977--Homes & haunts.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Buffets (Cookery)--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1947 and 1970]
- Loma, his wife and family, a prosperous indian farmer
- A Native American Flathead (Salish) man, identified as Loma Joscum, farmer, poses with his wife and family. The women and girls wear print dresses and carry blankets over their arms, Loma and his boys wear pants, loose shirts, and breech cloths....
- Indians of North America--Children--1900-1910.; Salish Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Farmers--1900-1910.; Joscum, Loma.
- 1907
- Dancing in the firelight
- Night view of a group of Native American (Crow) men dancing around a fire near tepees. One man plays a drum which he holds in his hand as four others circle. The dancer's wear breast plates, breech cloths, feather bustles, and head wear that...
- Crow Indians--Dance--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Campfires--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--1900-1910.; Tipis--1900-1910.
- 1907
- Tobacco Society ceremony, Crow
- Native American (Crow) men and women participate in a Tobacco Society ceremony under a barrel shaped tent. Men are dressed in costumes including moccasins, leggings, breech cloths, decorative shirts, and headdresses. Women are wearing ceremonial...
- Crow Indians--Spiritual life--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Rites & ceremonies--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1915?]
- Pine Ridge Agency, S.D., four Sioux posed with two white men
- Unidentified Native American Sioux men pose with a white man in front of a Pine Ridge Agency building, South Dakota. Two Native Americans are wrapped in cloths, two wear shirts, vests, neck scarves and hats, another wears a top hat. The white man...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.
- [1890]
- Larimer St
- View of Larimer Street and nearby buildings in Denver, Colorado. Signs on the buildings and awnings read: "Singer Sewing Mach[ines] Dr. Lawrence[e]," "Carpets," "Munk & Stapper," "Gallup," "Stanbury," "Manhattan Jewlers," "Watches Clocks," "Carpets...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Photographic studios--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Shoe stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1864 and 1877]
- J. J. Joslin, dry goods and ladies' wear, Larimer Street, corner Fifteenth, Denver, Colorado.
- View of a brick storefront / office block in Denver, Colorado, on the corner of 15th (Fifteenth) and Larimer Streets. A woman and baby stroller are under awnings; signs read: "J. Jay Joslin, Staple & Fancy Dry Goods," "Bess Goods, Silks, Shawls,...
- J. J. Joslin, Dry Goods and Ladies' Wear--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Joslin, John Jay--Homes & haunts--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Native American men
- Native American (tribe unknown) men pose outdoors probably in New York City. They hold staffs decorated with feathers and wear moccasins, leggings, breech cloths, hair pipe breast plates, and feather headdresses.
- Indians of North America--New York (State)--New York (City)--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Indian dance at Craterville Park, Okla.
- Native Americans (Plains probably Comanche) dance dressed in costume as spectators look on in Craterville Park, Oklahoma. Costumes include moccasins, feather bustles, headdresses, bows and arrows, and decorative breech cloths.
- Comanche Indians--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indian dance--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Craterville Park (Okla.)--1910-1930.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Clothing & dress--Oklahoma--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Indian dancers at Craterville Park, Okla.
- Native Americans (Plains probably Comanche) dance dressed in costume as spectators look on in Craterville Park, Oklahoma. Costumes include moccasins, feather bustles, headbands, and decorative breech cloths.
- Comanche Indians--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indian dance--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Craterville Park (Okla.)--1910-1930.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Clothing & dress--Oklahoma--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Indian dancers at Craterville Park, Okla.
- Native Americans (Plains probably Comanche) dance, dressed in costume, as spectators look on in Craterville Park, Oklahoma. Costumes include moccasins, feather bustles, headbands, headdresses, bells, and decorative breech cloths.
- Comanche Indians--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indian dance--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Craterville Park (Okla.)--1910-1930.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--1910-1930.; Clothing & dress--Oklahoma--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Post Office
- View of the United States Post Office (later the Customs House) at 16th (Sixteenth) and Arapahoe Streets, Denver, Colorado; businesses include: W.F. Robinson Printing Company (at 1508-1514 Arapahoe), and the P. Casey Building with a sign which...
- United States. Post Office (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Post offices--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1886 and 1890?]
- Ferndale, Colo.
- Interior view of the living room of the Robinson cabin in Ferndale, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Furnishings include a striped couch, a rocking chair, tables covered with ruffled table cloths, window curtains, a rug, and prints and photos on log...
- Robinson, Mary Byers--Homes & haunts.; Robinson, W. F.--Homes & haunts.; Ferndale (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cabins--Colorado--Ferndale--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Living rooms--Colorado--Ferndale--1890-1900.
- August 6, 1895
- Top of the Rockies
- Interior view of the Top of the Rockies restaurant in Denver, Colorado; decor includes red carpet, table cloths, chairs, dinnerware, candles, plastic flowers, an open beam ceiling, and a chandelier.
- Top of the Rockies (Restaurant : Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967
- Group of Indian dancers, standing in straight row, full length
- Group of Dakota Native American males in dance costume standing outside log building, Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory; feathers in hair, loin cloths, straps of bells around legs and ankles, metal studded belts, moccasins, holding various...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Group of Indians standing in straight row, full length
- Group of Native American Dakota males in loin cloths, straps of bells, moccasins, and feathers in hair preparing to dance; probably Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory, possibly ration day when Native Americans would stay several days to feast...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Large group of Indians, similar view
- Group of Dakota Native Americans gathered to dance, many holding long narrow sticks, straps of bells around legs, feathers in hair, loin cloths, and a flag attached to one pole blowing in the wind; probably Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory,...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.
- [between 1880-1889]
- Large group of Indians, some dancing
- Group of Dakota Native Americans gathered to dance; many holding long narrow sticks, feathers in hair, loin cloths, and straps with bells around legs; probably Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory, possibly ration day when Native Americans would...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.
- [between 1880-1889]
- Sioux Indian dancers, standing in straight row, full length
- Group of Dakota Native American males lined up against wall of log building in dance costume, Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory; feathers in hair, loin cloths, straps of bells around legs, beaded moccasins, blankets on ground around feet;...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Burlington's new Vista Dome, Denver Zephyr
- View of a banquet, a promotional event for the Chicago, Burlington, Northern and Quincy Railroads new Denver Zephyr Vista Dome in Denver, Colorado. Men are seated at banquet tables in a conference room. A large printed advertisement hung on the...
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company--Public relations--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Banquets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1956?
- Mexican Bullfight, Gillett, Colorado
- The bullfight on August 24 or 25, 1895, takes place in the wood bullring built at the race track in Gillett, Colorado, for the occasion. Joe Wolfe was the organizer of the event which caused a scandal because of its cruelty to animals. The matador,...
- Gillett (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bullfighting--Colorado--Gillett--1890-1900.; Marrero, Jose.
- [August 1895.]
- Englewood post office construction
- The post office in Englewood, Colorado, is under construction: the windows have not yet been put in the one-story red brick building, which has a central entrance flanked by square columns and other window openings with columns; carved into the...
- Englewood (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Building construction--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.; Post offices--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.
- May 23, 1938
- Home of Absalom V. Hunter
- Absalom V. Hunter was a vice president at the Carbonate National Bank in Leadville, Colorado. In this interior view of his home, from parlor to dining room, we see that both rooms are ornately furnished and decorated in Victorian style. An archway...
- Hunter, Absalom V.--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Dwellings--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Parlors--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Morrison & Bros. carpet store, carpets, oil cloths, window shades, &c. 337 Larimer Street, Denver, Col.
- Interior view of Morrison and Brothers carpet store in Denver, Colorado; shows men and women posing among rolled floor coverings.
- Morrison & Bros. Carpet Store--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Floor coverings--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Home furnishings stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Trinity fourth annual oratorio concert : Mendelssohn's Elijah
- Program for a presentation of Mendelssohn's Elijah performed at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado on March 9, 1905. Included in the program are several pictures of prominent performers, list of performers, a detailed listing of the...
- Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Elias; Trinity Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.). Choir--Performances.; Oratorios--Librettos.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver,...
- 1905 March 9
- 300 choice recipes
- Cookbook created by the Ladies of the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the cookbook are various recipes and household tips provided by the ladies.
- Cooking, American--Colorado.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.); First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.
- 1892
- First Baptist Church Diamond Anniversary
- Book commemorating the Diamond Anniversary of the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book is a description of the history of the church, is former locations, photographs and a list of members of the congregation.
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Directories.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1939
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 10
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1944 March 23
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 18, 1910 April 30
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 45, 1910 November 5
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 40, 1909 November 20
- Annual: North Side High School 1907
- North Denver High School yearbook for 1907
- Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; North High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.
- 1907
- Western History Subject Index
- Dakota Indians. Religion
- Western History Subject Index
- Flour mills
- Western History Subject Index
- Delaware Indians. Costume
- 1882 Corbett & Ballenger's 10th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1884 Corbett & Ballenger's 12th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1885 Corbett & Ballenger's 13th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1892 Ballenger & Richards 20th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1896 Ballenger & Richards 24th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1907 Ballenger & Richards 35th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1905 Corbett & Ballenger's 32nd Annual Denver City Directory