Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Painting of Cripple Creek Short Line
- Photograph of a painting (artist unknown, possibly John Arthur Ricker) depicting Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway, also called Cripple Creek Short Line, possibly depicting Victor or Cripple Creek, Colorado.
- Railroads--Colorado--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway.
- [1903?]
- Brig. Gen. Irving Hale
- Prize Army Division Marksmanship," depicting soldier on horseback with gun; 2. "Skirmishing," depicting crouching figure; 3. illegible with four point shape; 4. "Creedmoor" with 1887 date and illegible lettering; and 5. "Creedmoor" with illegible...
- Military officers--1880-1900.; Businessmen--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Hale, Irving, 1861-1930.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Integration of art and history mural depicting Indian ceremonial, Sterling Junior High School, Sterling, Colo.
- Two junior high school boys from Sterling Junior High School in Sterling, Colorado (Logan County) work on a piece of artwork depicting a Native American scene. One boy sits in a chair and draws on the canvas; the second boy paints on a cardboard...
- Sterling (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Students--Colorado--Sterling--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Bust portrait of Celedonio Mondragon
- Bust portrait of Celedonio Mondragon, founder of la Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, this portrait hangs in the Concilio Superior Hall in Antonito (Conejos County), Colorado. Shows a man in a suit and tie, he has a full mustache,...
- Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos--1990-2000.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Antonito (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Fraternal organizations.; Portrait paintings.; Mondragon, Celedonio,...
- [1993?]
- Ghost image of portrait of Celedonio Mondragon
- Ghost image on glass from the framed portrait of Celedonio Mondragon, founder of la Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, this portrait hangs in the Concilio Superior Hall in Antonito (Conejos County), Colorado.
- Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos--1990-2000.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Antonito (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Fraternal organizations.; Pictures.; Mondragon, Celedonio,...
- [1993?]
- UFW labor leaders
- Cesar Chavez, left and Marshall Ganz, wearing eyeglasses, pose with two unidentified labor leaders at probably a United Farm Workers of America meeting. They stand in front table behind a mural depicting the United Farm Workers.
- United Farm Workers of America--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Murals.; Ganz, Marshall, 1943---Pictorial works.; Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993--Pictorial works.; United Farm Workers of America--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [1970?]
- Gart Brothers Sports Castle
- View of the Gart Brothers Sports Castle, a three-story Art Deco-Gothic building (architect-Jacques Benedict, 1926) at 1000 Broadway in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The walls of the building are covered in terracotta tile....
- Gart Sports--Buildings--1990-2000.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Sporting goods stores.; Stores & shops.; Gart Sports--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Sporting goods industry--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1994
- Mosquito Pass, Colo.
- View of the sign at the summit of Mosquito Pass, Lake County, Colo. The sign, depicting a wagon, has a title reading "Mosquito Pass, Elevation 13,185 feet."
- Mountain passes--Colorado--Lake County--2000-2010.; Mosquito Pass (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Lake County--2000-2010.; Mountain passes--Colorado--Lake County--Pictorial works.; Mosquito Pass (Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Lake County (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- c. 2005
- Colorado Historical Society and Colorado History Museum
- View of the Colorado Historical Society and the Colorado History Museum, formerly known as the Colorado Heritage Center, 1300 Broadway, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows the front (south) facade of the museum-office...
- Colorado History Museum--Buildings--2000-2010.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Galleries & museums.; Colorado History Museum--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Museums--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Civic...
- 2000
- Evolution of the ball
- Detail of the Evolution of the Ball (1995; Artist-Lonnie Hanzon), a steel and ceramic gateway located in front of Coors Field, 2001 Blake Street, a part of the Ball Park Historic District, in the Five Points neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Shows...
- Coors Field (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Ball Park Historic District (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Public sculpture.; Coors Field (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Public...
- 2002
- "At the Library" sculpture, Denver Public Library
- View of the sculpture "At the Library" (1981; Barry Rosen, artist) near the Broadway entrance to the Central Library branch of the Denver Public Library at 10 West Fourteenth (14th) Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows...
- Denver Public Library--Buildings--1990-2000.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Public libraries.; Sculpture.; Denver Public Library--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Public libraries--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1998
- "The First House in Denver" Postcard
- Teenaged girl
- Studio portrait of a young woman in a dress with print fabric, lace, pleats, and a puff shoulder blouse with ruching. Props include a stone railing with a dragon motif, and a painted backdrop depicting a town street.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Teenagers--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a child
- Full length studio portrait of a young girl who poses on artificial grass near an ornate backdrop depicting ferns. She wears a puffy dress with a dark colored apron. She has long hair with short bangs.
- Dresses--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a child
- Full length studio portrait of a girl who poses on artificial grass and near an ornate backdrop depicting ferns. She wears a puffy dress with a dark colored apron. Her hair is shoulder length with short bangs resting on her forehead.
- Dresses--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted bodice with pleats down the center and lace applique. A pin depicting a star and crescent moon, possibly a Masonic symbol is at her throat. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short bangs are...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a boy
- Studio portrait of a boy who wears a sailor suit, the double-breasted jacket is in the style of a naval uniform. The buttons are decorated with anchors, a patch depicting an eagle is sewn on the arm. A bow and mitty collar are around his neck.
- Boys--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Full-length studio portrait of a man who poses near an ornate backdrop depicting a stone fence and vines. He stands with his hand in the pocket of his pants. He wears a long overcoat, cap, and suit.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.; Studio props--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Religion - penitentes - "The Whippers" by Herbert Geer
- Reproduction shows an oil painting called: "The Whippers," by Herbert Geer, depicting Native Americans running; an adobe church or mission is in the background.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Westward Ho!
- View of a Romantic painting depicting Westward expansion. Shows wagons, pioneers, women in distress, men with guns on horses, and rugged landscape.
- Paintings--1900-1910.; Pioneers--1830-1900.; Westward movement--1830-1900.
- c1904
- Discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto
- View of a painting depicting De Soto and his army encountering Native Americans near the Mississippi River. Shows well-armed Spanish military men with armor, swords, cannons, and a crucifix. Native American men and women are near tepees.
- Soto, Hernando de, ca. 1500-1542.; Indians of North America--1540-1550.; Discovery & exploration--Spanish--America--1540-1550.; Explorers--Spanish--America--1540-1550.; Paintings--1900-1910.
- c1904
- Westward Ho!
- View of a Romantic painting depicting Westward expansion. Shows pioneers, wagons, horses, women in distress, men with guns on horses, and rugged landscape.
- Paintings--1900-1910.; Pioneers--1830-1900.; Westward movement--1830-1900.
- c1904
- Upper Twin Lake and Mariposa Lily
- View of Mariposa Lilies and a postcard depicting Upper Twin Lakes in Lake County, Colorado.
- Lake County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Twin Lakes (Lake County, Colo. : Lake)--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lake County--1890-1900.; Lilies--1890-1900.; Photographic postcards--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Mt. of the Holy Cross & iris
- A photograph of a meadow iris overlies a photographic print depicting Mount of the Holy Cross in Eagle County, Colorado.
- Eagle County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Holy Cross, Mount of the (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Flowers--1890-1900.; Mountains--Colorado--Eagle County--1890-1900.; Photographic prints--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Only building standing on Bennett Ave. after fire
- View of two images depicting first fire, April 26, 1896, Cripple Creek, Colorado; top image depicts flames and smoke moving towards Bennett Avenue; large crowds are on boardwalk and horse-drawn wagons and enclosed commercial wagons are on street;...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Buildings--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Facsimile of Diploma awarded by the Leadville Crystal Carnival Association
- Reproduction shows a certificate with artwork depicting mine shafts and buildings, people on a toboggan, ice skaters, and the Leadville Ice Palace. Lettering reads: "Commemorative Diploma 1896 Leadville Crystal Carnival Exposition Leadville,...
- Dougan, D N.--Autographs--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Hardt, H. B.--Autographs--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Wood, Twigley S.--Autographs--Colorado--Leadville--1890- 1900.; Leadville Crystal Carnival Association--1890-1900.; Leadville...
- 1896
- D & R G Hospital
- The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, is a brick building with a terra-cotta roof, balcony and covered porch. A frieze of garlands is topped by wide eaves. The stained glass window depicting Jesus healing...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital (Salida, Colo.)--1900- 1910.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hospitals--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Stained glass--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Armstrong, Maitland 1836-1918.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital, Salida, Colorado
- The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, is a brick building with a terra-cotta roof, balcony and porch. A frieze of garlands is topped by wide eaves. Men pose on the terrace, by a stained glass window...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital (Salida, Colo.)--1900- 1910.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hospitals--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Stained glass--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
- Facade of the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows the concrete structure composed of block shapes and a square columned entry with murals depicting the arts; painting, drama, dance, music. The 1936 facility was...
- Meem, John Gaw 1894--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center--1940-1950.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- El Pomar Retreat Center, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Interior view of the El Pomar Retreat Center at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows a checked tile floor, plasterwork in the ceiling coves, sconce lamps, a chandelier, French doors, a table with a vase of roses and...
- El Pomar Retreat Center (Colorado Springs, Colo)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Religious retreats--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Seven Castles, Colo. Midland
- Photograph of a painting by Charles H. Harmon depicting rock formation Seven Castles near Basalt, Colorado reached via Colorado Midland Railway; passenger train is paralleled by Fryingpan River in valley.
- Basalt (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fryingpan River (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Railroad passenger cars--Colorado--Basalt--1900-1910.; Rivers--Colorado--Basalt--1900-1910.; Rock formations--Colorado--Basalt--1900-1910.; Colorado Midland Railway.
- [1907?]
- Lake City
- View of the Lake City, Hinsdale County, Colorado, cemetery, shows an iron grave marker depicting a sword stuck into the ground.
- Lake City (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Lake City--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Lake City--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows men, women, and a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo. )--Buildings--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows a woman and a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo.)--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows a woman by a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo.)--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Breckenridge
- View of a grave at the Breckenridge, Boulder County, Colorado, cemetery; shows a pedestal depicting a tree stump and lamb, and a stone reading "DUM."
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Breckenridge
- View of a cemetery plot in Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado; shows pedestal grave markers depicting girls asleep by tree stumps. Epitaphs read: "Eugenia L. Dau. of E. D. & L. Keller. July 6, 1893; Dec. 27, 1895," and, "Clara L. Dau. of E. D. &...
- Keller, Clara L., 1897-1899--Tomb.; Keller, Eugenia L., 1893-1895--Tomb.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Central City
- View of a broken gravestone at the Masonic cemetery, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, depicting a man by a tree stump and reading: "Thomas Joseph."
- Joseph, Thomas, Central City, Colo. resident--Tomb.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Central City--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Central City--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Central City
- View of a broken gravestone at the Masonic cemetery, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, depicting a man by a tree stump and reading: "Thomas Joseph."
- Joseph, Thomas, Central City, Colo. resident--Tomb.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Central City--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Central City--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- The Ute scare in Colorado - the Indian signal fire - settlers abandoning their ranches and flying to Meeker for safety
- Reproduction of a drawing depicting settlers and ranchers fleeing from log cabins on horseback and in a wagon with belongings, to Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--War--Colorado--1860-1880.; Pioneers--Colorado--1860-1880.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Painting of lighthouse and gulls
- A man looks at a mural depicting a globe (Earth), a lighthouse, and seagulls.
- Art--1910-1930.; Interiors--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Central City, Colorado
- View of a floral funeral tribute in Central City, Colorado; shows a portrait of a man, a bicorn hat with feathers, and flower arrangements depicting a Masonic square and compass, a cross, and letters: "Nevada No. 4.," and RAM No. 1."
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bouquets--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Trail worn through rock Tsankawi
- View of a trail to the Tsankawi ruins, Pajarito Park (later to be named Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The trail has been worn smooth into tuff rock. Scrub trees and bushes dot the trailside.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Tsankawi Ruins (N.M.)--1900-1910.;...
- 1910
- A picture in which Mrs. Brown envisioned herself in one of the roles made famous by Sarah Bernhardt
- View of a painting depicting Sarah Bernhardt in one of her more famous roles. This image was a picture in which Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown envisioned herself. As a joke, she had an article published in a Denver newspaper that claimed this was her...
- Actresses--1950-1960.; Women--1890-1920.; Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923--Portrayals.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932--Associated objects.
- 1959 January 21
- Shop of silversmith
- Reproduction of a painting depicting a silversmith working on a piece of jewelry with a hammer on an anvil, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Shop interior includes a fireplace, work tables and pottery.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Zuni--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Arts & crafts--New Mexico--Zuni--1900-1910.; Silversmiths--New Mexico--Zuni--1900-1910.; Zuni Indians--New Mexico--Zuni--1900-1910.; Zuni (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Silverwork--New...
- [1901?]
- Montana-the Nez Perce War incidents in the defeat and capture of Chief Joseph by General Nelson A. Miles
- Photographic reproduction of five sketches by G. M. Holland depicting the Nez Perce War incidents; titles read: "General Miles charging the Indian camp-the dash into the ravine," "Squaws coddling Lieutenant Jerome in a rifle pit, while held as...
- Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904--Capture & imprisonment--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Nez Percé Indians--War--1870-1880.; Surrenders--1870-1880.; Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Diagram of the Situation at the Battle of Wounded Knee at the time the Indians opened fire
- Photo reproduction of a map depicting location of United States troops and Native American Lakota Sioux, at the start of the Wounded Knee massacre, South Dakota. Shows: "soldiers tents, Indian tepees, Big Foot's tent, the Bee correspondent, General...
- Dakota Indians--War--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--War--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--War--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1890-1900.; Wounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890.; Wounded Knee...
- [1891]
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: two men, in top hats and coats, stand next to a horse drawn float depicting an outdoor scene with foliage, rocks, and a stuffed elk. Float includes cloth siding with bunting.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Elk--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado...
- 1899
- Ben Stanley Revett residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- The rock fireplace with tiles depicting Native American tribal scenes set in the stone is a feature of the 'Swan's Nest,' near Breckenridge, Colorado. One tile is of a man in a military uniform and has letters reading: "Saginaw Jake, Alaska," the...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1960-1970.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Ben Stanley Revett residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- A rock fireplace, with tiles depicting Native American tribal scenes set in the stone, is a part of the 'Swan's Nest,' near the Swan River, near Breckenridge, Colorado. The home was built by and for Ben Stanley Revett, general manager of the North...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]