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- Part of predatory animal catch for January and February
- A man stands among the pelts of predators in front of wooden framework braced against a wall covered with pelts. Two girls sit and stand in the pelts by a stone wall.
- Predatory animals--Control--1910-1920.; Girls--1910-1920.; Hides and skins--1910-1920.
- 1916
- Animal pelts and traps
- A man stands behind a stack of animal pelts. He stretches a fox pelt between his hands. Other animal skins rest on a wooden frame. Steel traps hang beneath the pelts.
- Predatory animals x Control--1910-1930.; Animal traps--1910-1930.; Hides & skins--1910-1930.
- [between 1917 and 1929?]
- Animal pelts
- Men stand in a room near a tall pile of animal pelts. Two men hold a piece of paper, possibly a check, over the pile of pelts.
- Predatory animals--Control--1910-1930.; Hides & skins--1910-1930.
- [between 1917 and 1925?]
- Juan Gabaldon and family San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings at Manitou, Colo.
- Native American (Tewa) man, woman, boys, and baby pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings (Manitou Cliff Dwelling Museum), near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Juan Gabaldon wears beaded moccasins, dark leggings, breech cloth,...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- Fur workshop
- Men work with fox pelts in a workshop in Denver, Colorado. Piles of pelts are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Factories--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Foxes--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fur trade--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Hides & skins--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Wolf carcass
- A wolf with front and hind legs trussed with wire hangs from two poles at the end of a sled near Eureka Mountain in Sitka County, Alaska. Carcasses and pelts lie on the sled bed. A rifle sits on the pelts. Another sled sits on the snow.
- Wolves--Control--Alaska--Sitka County--1920-1930.; Sitka County (Alaska)--1920-1930.; Hides & skins--Alaska--Sitka County--1920-1930.; Sleds & sleighs--Alaska--Sitka County--1920-1930.; Wolf hunting--Alaska--Sitka County--1920-1930.
- 1924
- Dr. John Elsner
- Portrait of Dr. John Elsner. He has a moustache and wears a shirt with a starched collar, probably a silk band bow tie, a double breasted jacket with probably satin lapels, pin-striped slacks, and leather boots with covered laces. Dr. Elsner sits...
- Men--1880-1890.; Elsner, John, d. 1922.
- [between 1882 and 1890?]
- Coyote pelts
- A dog sits behind the steering wheel of an automobile next to a display of coyote and cougar pelts propped against the bed, wheels and canvas top of a wagon. A saddled horse stands between the automobile and a canvas tent. Rifles stand propped...
- Coyote--Control--1920-1930.; Automobiles--1920-1930.; Coyote hunting--1920-1930.; Hides & skins--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1927?]
- Miners above the tree line
- Men pose next to a wood frame building with gabled roof and sash windows situated above tree line in the San Juan Mountain Range, Colorado. Shows a pack train of burros with canvas ore bags, chimneys, scree rock and a man with a guitar. Animal...
- Miners--Colorado--1880-1900.; Mining--Colorado--1880-1900.; Packtrains--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Front lobby interior of a lodge
- Panoramic view of the interior of a lodge, possibly Stead's Hotel and Ranch, near Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Snow shoes, fur pelts, and a taxidermy bird are near a stone fireplace.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Estes Park--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Estes Park--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Powatch
- Studio portrait of Powatch, a Native American (Ute) man. He wears a necklace with pendant and fur pelts on his braids.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Powatch.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute warrior
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He wears a blanket, vest, watch chain with fob, beaded necklace, and fur pelts on his braids.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute chief
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He wears beaded moccasins, leggings, buckskin shirt, beaded necklace with pendant, and pelts in his braids.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Alex Levi, gen. merchandise [sic]
- Exterior view of Alex Levy's store, Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado. Men pose by storefront windows; ornate lettering reads: "A. Levy, Whole-Sale, and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Carpets, Glass and...
- Levy, Alex--Homes & haunts.; Walsenburg (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Pevige
- Studio portrait of Pevige (sitting), Native American man (Ute), wears shirt, dark vest; badge reads "Indian Police" pinned on vest; hair pipe choker and scarf around neck; braided hair covered with fur pelts.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Pevige, Ute Indian.
- 1894
- Julian, son of Buckskin Charlie, and family
- Native American (Ute) girl, woman, and man pose outdoors for a portrait (standing); unidentified girl wears beaded moccasins and pants, striped dress, beaded belt, dark clasped shawl with (possibly) medal, and metal earrings; woman wears beaded...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Julian, son of Buckskin Charlie, and family
- Outdoor portrait (sitting, standing) of Native American (Ute) girl, woman, and man; unidentified, girl wears moccasins and pants, striped dress, dark clasped shawl with possibly medal, and metal earrings; woman wears printed dress, and clasped...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Julian, Ute Indian.
- 1896
- Buckskin Charley and wife
- Buckskin Charlie and Towee, Native Americans (Ute), pose outdoors for a portrait (standing, sitting), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley, mounted on horse with leather saddle and bridle decorated with...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute...
- 1894
- Ute group
- Native Americans (Ute), Buckskin Charlie, Towee and unidentified men, women, and baby, pose for a portrait (standing), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; baby is in beaded cradleboard from which print scarf and key...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Group of Utes
- Native Americans (Ute), Buckskin Charlie, Towee and unidentified men, women, and baby, pose for a portrait (standing), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; baby is in beaded cradleboard from which print scarf and key...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Buckskin Charlie and wife sketched background
- Native American (Ute) man and woman pose outdoors for a portrait (standing and on horseback), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley, mounted on horse with feather and metal decorated bridle and leather...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1894
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scout party pose on horseback; men wear moccasins, leggings, amunition belts, scarves around necks, braided hair and feathers in hair; two men wear hair pipe breast plates, one man wears a dark shirt with long strand of large...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute man with rifle
- Native American (Ute) man poses outdoors on horseback; he holds a rifle and wears beaded moccasins, beaded and fringed leggings and shirt, ammunition belt, fur pelts decorated with metal discs draped over shoulders, braided hair covered with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scout party pose outdoors on horseback; all men have rifles; men wear moccasins, leggings, amunition belts, scarves around necks, braided hair and feathers in hair; one man wears a dark shirt with long strand of large beads...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute man with rifle
- Native American (Ute) man poses on horseback; he holds a rifle and looks into the distance; he wears beaded moccasins, beaded and fringed leggings and shirt, fur pelts decorated with metal hang around his neck, in front of his shoulders, and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; they wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves , and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Hunting
- Native American (Ute) man poses near his horse; he looks down and holds a rope; he wears beaded and fringed leggings and shirt, fur pelts decorated with metal discs draped over shoulders, and a feather in his hair; horse has bridle decorated with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Hunting--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; men wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves, and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Hunting
- Native American (Ute) hunter poses (crouched) near his horse, with rifle drawn; a rope attatched to horse's neck hangs on his arm; man wears moccasins, fringed and beaded leggings and shirt, scarf tied around neck, and fur pelts decorated with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Hunting--1890-1900.
- 1899
- March of snake priests around altar rock the Moki Indians, Wolpi
- View, at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona, of Native American (Hopi) snake priests, who dance in a single file around snake or dance rock; they wear fur moccasins, kilts, fur pelts which hang from woven leather belts, body paint, beaded...
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
- August, 1899
- Moki Indians, Wolpi Pueblo snake priests march by threes carying [sic] snake in mouth
- Native American (Hopi) snake dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; three snake members stand together, one holds a snake in his mouth while two men stroke the snake with feathers; groups of unidentified Native American and white men and women...
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
- August, 1899
- Moki Indians, Wolpi Pueblo the snake dance
- Native American (Hopi) snake dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; snake members stand in two groups; some hold snakes in their mouths while others stroke snakes with feathers, one man handles a snake; groups of unidentified Native American...
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
- August, 1899
- Interior of ancient snake kiva, weaver making blanket Moki Indians, Walpi Pueblo
- Interior view of a kiva, possibly the snake kiva, at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; two unidentified Native American (Hopi) men sit near a loom; a wooden ladder leans against a large opening in the ceiling; a clay bowl is next to the ladder;...
- Hopi Indians--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.;...
- 1899
- Pevige
- Studio portrait (seated, profile) of Pevige, Native American man (Ute); wears dark shirt and vest, hair pipe choker and scarf on neck, fur pelts cover braided hair.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Pevige, Ute Indian.
- 1896
- Group of Utes
- Unidentified Native American (Ute) man and woman pose outdoors and stand behind outspread blanket; man wears moccasins, leggings, print shirt underneath overshirt, pelt with concho, breechcloth, and fur pelts cover braided hair; woman wears blanket...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Group of Utes
- Two unidentified Native American (Ute) men pose outdoors; one man wears a dark three piece suit with tie, vest with medal and decorated watch chain, jacket deocrated with fringed pennant, metal earrings, wide-brimmed hat, and scarves tied to...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Indians Pueblo Taos (children, unidentified)
- Standing portrait of unidentified Native American Taos Pueblo child, wearing fur pelts.
- Indians of North America--Children--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Children--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.; Taos Indians--1890-1900.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Boys--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Baby and Navajo woman nearer in center of summer hogan
- View of a Native American (Navajo) woman and child, they sit inside a brush covered summer hogan. The woman holds a large piece of cloth while the child looks on. Sheepskins, a blanket, and fur pelts are on the floor and hang from a wooden pole...
- Indians of North America--Children--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Lodges--1900-1910.
- summer, [1908?]
- Baby and Navajo woman interior of summer hogan
- Native American (Navajo) woman and child sit inside a brush-covered summer hogan. The woman holds a large piece of cloth; the child looks at a sheepskin. Sheepskins, a blanket, and other fur pelts lie on the floor. Others hang from a wooden pole...
- Indians of North America--Children--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Lodges--1900-1910.
- summer, [1908?]
- Pedro Cajete and Anacito? son in law
- Two Native American (Tewa) men pose for portrait (standing) on a woven blanket at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. They stand on either side of a double headed drum and a wide brimmed hat, Pedro Cajete wears moccasins, beaded leggings, a long...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Tewa Indians--Clothing & dress--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Drums--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Cajete,...
- [between 1908 and 1910]
- Pedro and little girl in his house
- Native American (Tewa) man and girl pose for an interior portrait (standing) on a woven blanket, Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Pedro Cajete stands next to a drum, he wears moccasins, beaded pants, a long breechcloth, a long printed shirt, a hair...
- Indians of North America--Children--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Shields--New...
- [between 1908 and 1910]
- Santa Clara
- Interior, two Native American (Tewa) men and a white man pose for a portrait (standing) on a woven blanket, Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Pedro Cajete holds a drum and beater. Possibly Anacito holds a wide brimmed hat with a metal star bage....
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Shields--New Mexico--Santa...
- [between 1908 and 1910]
- San Juan Indians- cliff dwellings at Manitou, Colo. family group
- A Native American (Tewa) man, woman, and children pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings, (Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum) near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears beaded moccasins, leggings, and vest, a long...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings in Manitou, Colo. family group
- Native American (Tewa) man, woman, and children pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings (Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum), near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears beaded moccasins, leggings, and vest, a long dark...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- Ute group
- Native American Ute men and a woman pose, Julian and his wife on left. Clothing includes: blankets, hair and pipe bone breastplates, chokers, fur pelts, silver belts and beaded moccasins. Man, center, holds a club with feathers.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Buck, Julian.
- 1894
- Kit Carson's former home
- Front of Kit Carson's home, Taos, New Mexico. Long, single story adobe structure with plastered walls, roofed porch and wood beams, built in 1858. Man and boy stand in a doorway next to a wheelbarrow and a pile of fur pelts.
- Taos (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Adobe buildings--New Mexico--Taos--1900-1910.; Houses--New Mexico--Taos--1900-1910.; Carson, Kit, 1809-1868--Homes & haunts.
- [1902?]
- Interior of Indian Pueblo
- Portrait (sitting) of Danacio Mondragon, Native American (Taos), with blanket, interior, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. Shows platform (bed) with blankets, fur pelts, post and beams (vigas). shawl, two rifles with a bow, and a religious painting.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1900-1910.; Taos Indians--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1900-1910.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--New Mexico--Taos...
- 1902
- Ute Indian group on reservation
- Outdoor portrait (standing) of Native American (Ute) men and boy near a large pile of timber, probably near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. Men, including Julian Buck, wear moccasins, leggings, breechcloths, shirts, and braided hair. One man...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Ute Indian Reservation (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Buck, Julian.
- 1890
- Snake priests
- View of Native American (Hopi) men, Snake members, who stand in a line near the kisi as part of the Snake Dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. The Snake members wear moccasins, kilts, fur pelts attached to belts, body paint, and feathers in...
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Clothing & dress--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi...
- August, 1899
- The Snake priests
- View of Native American (Hopi) men, Snake members, who stand in a line near the kisi as part of the Snake Dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. The Snake members wear moccasins, kilts, fur pelts attached to belts, body paint, and feathers in...
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Clothing & dress--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi...
- 1899