Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Unidentified children
- Studio portrait of three unidentified children, a young boy and two girls. They pose in front of a painted backdrop beside a prop balustrade. The boy wears a loose, pleated shirt with an oversized collar and knickers. His dark hair is parted on the...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1880-1890; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1880-1890.; Children--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Unidentified family
- Studio portrait of an unidentified family (a man, woman and young girl) from Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado. They stand in front of a painted backdrop. The husband wears a suit with a sack coat, a vest and striped tie. He has a...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress.; Families.; Girls.; Women.
- Annual: East Denver High School, 1917
- 1917 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1917
- Montana, Blackfeet
- Group portrait of five men and one woman, Montana. Three of the men are Native Americans (Blackfeet, Siksika), the others are white. They stand in a wheat field belonging to Bull Calf, who is included in the image. Legible identifications on the...
- Indians of North America--Montana--1900-1930.; Siksika Indians--Montana--1900-1930.; Bull Calf.; Curly Bear.; Mountain, Siksika Chief.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- The Annual: East Denver High School, 1914
- 1914 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1914
- Bobby Herrera
- Studio portrait of Bobby Herrera, a resident of the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The 3-years-old, sits in a wooden high chair, he wears shorts, a short sleeved shirt, laced boots, and striped socks. He has curly hair.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Boys.; Herrera, Bobby--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1952 and 1960?]
- Celina Barela
- Portrait of Celina Barela a ceremony for the centennial anniversary of La Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos held in Antonito (Conejos County), Colorado. The elderly woman has curly gray hair and wears eyeglasses. Mrs. Barela was...
- Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos--People--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Antonito (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Fraternal organizations.; Older people.; Women.; Barela,...
- [2000 November 26]
- Father Lucas, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
- Father Lucas, Assistant Pastor, poses in front of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church (Sangre de Cristo Church), 511 Church Place in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. Father Lucas has curly dark hair and wears a western-style shirt. The...
- Sangre de Cristo Church (San Luis, Colo.)--1980-1990.; San Luis (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Catholic churches.; Priests.; Sangre de Cristo Church (San Luis, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Catholic church buildings--Colorado--San Luis--Pictorial works.;...
- 1982
- Unidentified family posed against adobe house
- Women and children pose against and adobe house in Colorado. A boy wears a short jacket and a shirt with a lace Bertha collar. A teenage girl wears a white dress and has her hair pulled back and secured with a large bow. Three young girls wear...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1890-1900.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Families--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Children--Colorado--Pictorial...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Antonita García (Tonie), José García
- Studio portrait of Antonita (Tonie) García and her brother José García. They pose on a prop railroad car platform in front of a painted drop of a railroad lounge car. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves and a gathered V neck, a necklace, a...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1940-1950; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; García, Antonita, 1907---Pictorial works.; García, José--Pictorial works.; Families--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Women--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Brothers and...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Unidentified family
- Studio portrait of an unidentified family. The husband wears a jacket and vest and has short hair. His wife wears a long plaid dress with a fitted bodice, a ribbon belt and her hair is curled and pulled up. Their children sit in front. An infant ...
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Families--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Spouses--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Infants--Colorado--Pictorial works.
- [beween 1890 and 1900?]
- Tom Vigil
- Tom Vigil poses in front of the Foundry near 12th (Twelfth) and Curtis Streets in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The teenage boy wears a dark shirt and pants with the cuffs rolled up. His dark, curly hair is parted on the side.
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boys.; Teenagers.; Vigil, Tom--Pictorial works.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1941
- Celia Baca
- Celia Baca poses near 1118 Lawrence Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The teenage girl wears a wrap around coat tied with a belt. Her curly, dark hair is worn back.
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Teenagers.; Women.; Baca, Celia--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Women--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1943
- Pete Baca, Bobby and Gloria Herrera, and Robert Marquez
- Children Pete Baca, Bobby Herrera, Gloria Rodriguez, née Herrera and Robert Marquez sit on the front steps at 1121 Lawrence Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Pete wears a striped shirt and shorts and has curly hair, Bobby...
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Boys.; Girls.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Auraria (Denver,...
- 1947
- Florence Torres Gallegos
- Florence Torres Gallegos sits in "Smitty's" backyard at 1941 9th Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. She wears a short sleeved white blouse and slacks and has her dark, curly hair loose. She sits on the grass near a young tree, a...
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Mexican Americans--1940-1950.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Women.; Gallegos, Florence Torres--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- 1947
- Margaret Torres
- Margaret Torres posses on her bicycle in the alleyway at 943 1/2 10th Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The teenage woman wears a blouse with puff sleeves and a skirt with pleats and contrasting "kick panels." She wears low...
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Teenagers.; Women.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Teenage girls--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Auraria (Denver,...
- 1943
- María Salomé Córdova
- Studio portrait of a Hispanic American woman, María Salomé Córdova. She wears a dark dress with a tight bodice with two rows of buttons, a bustle, pleated skirt and striped trim. She has curly hair and wears a broad brimmed hat with an...
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--1890-1900.; Women.; Córdova, María Salomé, 1867--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Women--Colorado--Pictorial...
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- Juan J. Valdéz and Reyes Maes
- Studio portrait of Hispanic Americans Juan J. Valdéz and his wife Reyes Maes de Valdéz. Juan is balding, he is seated in a chair and wears a suit, silk tie and watch fob. His wife stands beside him. She wears a long dress with puffed sleeves, a...
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--1890-1900.; Spouses.; Women.; Valdéz, Juan J.--Pictorial works.; Valdéz, Reyes Maes de--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial...
- ca. 1896
- Francisco Rivera and Benigna Rivera family
- Studio portrait of Hispanic American Francisco Rivera, his wife Benigna Córdova de Rivera and their children, a boy and three girls. Identification: Front row Adelina. Back row, left to right: Francisco, Tobias, Lucinda, Cidelia, and Benigna...
- Hispanic Americans--1880-1890.; Mexican Americans--1880-1890.; Children.; Spouses.; Women.; Rivera, Benigna Cordova de--Family--Pictorial works.; Rivera, Francisco--Family--Pictorial works.; Children--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- ca. 1887
- Lucia Maria Gomez Smith born in Stonewall, Colorado.
- Studio portrait of Lucia Maria Gomez Smith. She wears a dark dress with cut-away pockets, a contrasting collar and matching scarf. The pockets and bodice are decorated with buttons. She has curly hair and wears buttoned boots..
- Hispanic Americans--1910-1920.; Mexican Americans--1910-1920.; Clothing & dress.; Women.; Smith, Lucia Maria Gomez, 1892-1970--Pictorial works.; Clothing and dress--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [ca. 1915?]
- Children of Francisco Gallegos
- Studio portraits, mounted on a floral background, of the children of Francisco Gallegos and his wife Úrsula García. They are identified as: Top row, left to right: Lucinda Gallegos and Maclovio Gallegos; bottom row, left to right: Diego Antonio...
- Hispanic Americans--1900-1910.; Mexican Americans--1900-1910.; Boys.; Clothing & dress.; Girls.; Gallegos, Francisco, 1870-1945--Family--Pictorial works.; García, Úrsula, 1876-1973--Family--Pictorial works.; Boys--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- [1901?]
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman with curly hair poses on a bench and wears a dress with gathered shoulders, v-neck, sleeves and waist. The woman wears beaded shoes with straps and a flared skirt with a shortened hemline.
- Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman with curly hair poses on a bench and wears a dress with gathered shoulders, a v-neck, and gathered sleeves and waist. The woman wears shoes with straps and a flared skirt with a shortened hemline.
- Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman holds the back of a chair, smiles and poses for a studio portrait. The woman has curly hair, a beaded headband or tiara, and wears a dress with gathered shoulders, v-neck and sleeves, a narrow waist and a flared skirt.
- Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman with curly hair stands and poses for a studio portrait. The woman has a dress with gathered shoulders, v-neck, sleeves and a narrow waist with a leafy corsage.
- Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman stands in profile and holds the back of a chair for a studio portrait. The woman has a curly, upswept hairstyle, a beaded headband or tiara, and wears a dress with gathered shoulders, gathered waist and sleeves and a flared skirt.
- Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Denver Ordnance Plant, lt. col. D.G. McGregor & stenographer
- Lt. Col. D.G. McGregor, in uniform and a female stenographer sit at a desk in an office at the Denver Ordnance Plant (Remington Ordnance Plant, later the Denver Federal Center) in Lakewood (Jefferson County), Colorado. The desk is covered with...
- Denver Ordnance Plant--People--1940-1950.; Lakewood (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.; Military officers--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.; Office workers--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.;...
- [1941?]
- Portrait of two men
- Two men pose with their arms resting on a carved stone pedestal prop. The men wear suit coats, neck ties, and watch chains. Both men have curly hair.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Girl
- Studio portrait of a girl with a crocheted collar and curly bangs.
- Girls--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Young woman
- Studio portrait of a woman in a bodice with buttons, neck jewelry, earrings, and curly bangs.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Young woman
- Studio portrait (3/4 profile) of a woman in a bodice with buttons, neck jewelry, earrings, and curly bangs.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Little darling
- Studio portrait (profile) of a girl; her hair style has curly bangs, a pony tail, ribbons, and loose sections.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.; Hairstyles--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who rests his hand on the back of an upholstered chair. He wears a suit jacket fastened at the top button, a necktie, and high collar. A thick watch chain hangs from his vest and a cigar is in his jacket pocket. He has...
- Men--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1891?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a dress with a lace collar held in place with a pin at the neckline. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who sits in a chair and looks over her shoulder. She wears a dress with a lace collar and flourishes on the shoulders. Her hair is pulled back into a bun and her curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who poses near an ornate backdrop and rests her hand on a fur rug that is draped over a chair. She wears a fitted bodice with pleats, and a bow at her neck. Her hair is pulled back and her short curly bangs...
- Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a knit shawl around her shoulders held closed by a bar pin. Her thick, curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a dress with a fitted bodice, pleats, and close-set, cloth buttons. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted bodice with pleats. Her high collar is held together with a bar pin and an decorative charm in the shape of a boot is attached to her bodice. Her short curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- Portrait of a man and woman
- Studio portrait of a man and woman who pose near an ornate backdrop. The man sits in an upholstered chair and rests his elbow on a table. He wears a suit, vest, and neck tie. The woman stands near the table and rests her hand on a leather bound...
- Couples--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who poses near an ornate backdrop. She rests her arm on the back of an upholstered chair. She wears a dress with a zig-zag hemline and matching short jacket. She has a pin at her hip and a bow around her neck. Her short...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman and a painting
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who poses near an ornate backdrop and rests her hand on the frame of a painting. She wears a dress and cape trimmed with feathers. He hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over...
- Paintings--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Studio portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who looks to the side. He wears a suit jacket, vest, and neck tie. A watch chain hangs from his vest. He has short curly hair.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit jacket, vest, and neck tie. A handkerchief is in his jacket pocket and a pin holds his tie in place. He has short curly hair.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a plaid suit and bow tie. A handkerchief is tucked in his jacket pocket. He wears his curly hair parted on the side and moustache and beard trimmed.
- Beards--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a dress with a pleated front. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a family
- Studio portrait of family who pose near an ornate backdrop. The man sits on a stool and wears striped pants and a long jacket. His hair is parted on the side and he has prominent sideburns and a moustache. He rests one arm on a table where a baby...
- Families--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who faces the side and rests her hands on a fur rug. She wears a dress with a small bustle and slightly puffy sleeves. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her...
- Dresses--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a child
- Studio portrait of a girl who smiles and looks to the side. She wears a wool dress accented with plaid fabric. She has short curly hair.
- Girls--1890-1900.; Smiling--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted bodice with puffy sleeves. The edges of the dress' lapel are decorated with a dark contrasting fabric. The collar of the dress is held together by a circular pin. Her short curly bangs are piled on top...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890