Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 8th grade gym class
- In a girls' eighth grade gym class at Central School in Alamosa, Colorado, the girls all wear white, short sleeved blouses, belted dark shorts, socks and white tennis shoes. Several girls stand on their heads while pairs of girls hold them up. The...
- Alamosa (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Acrobatics--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.
- [1941]
- A model camp kitchen, Sullivan Lake, Kaniksu N.F., Idaho
- A woman stands under a canvas tent in a camp kitchen probably in Kaniksu National Forest in Idaho. The tent is supported by upright logs. Tables, a wood stove, a bucket, wooden crates, a cupboard, a counter, and a shelf are in the kitchen....
- Kaniksu National Forest--1920-1930.; Camps--Idaho--1920-1930.; Kitchens--Idaho--1920-1930.; Tents--Idaho--1920-1930.; Women--Idaho--1920-1930.
- 1923 July 13
- Ah-ah-bed-way-we-dung (Forever Noisy), Chief Sandy Lake Chippewas
- Hand colored standing studio portrait of a Native American (Chippewa) chief identified as Ahahbedwaywedung (Forever Noisy). He wears a blanket around his waist, a long sleeved shirt, a kerchief, and head adornment. He holds a pipe in his hands.
- Indians of North America--1870-1890.; Ojibwa Indians--1870-1890.; Clothing & dress--1870-1890.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1890.; Forever Noisy.
- [between 1872 and 1890?]
- Ahahe, Wichita
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Wichita) woman; in her lap she holds an infant in a cradleboard. The woman, identified as Ahahe, is wearing a blanket around her waist and a long sleeved shirt.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wichita Indians--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Ahahe.
- 1898
- Al S. Lamb and wife, Aspen, Colo.
- Al Lamb and his wife and two dogs and a puppy litter sit on the lawn near a small evergreen tree in front of a house. Mr. Lamb wears a pinstripe suit a white shirt, a striped tie with a tie tack, and a bowler hat. Mrs. Lamb wears a long sleeved,...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Dogs--Colorado--Aspen--1880-1890.; Lamb, Al S.
- 1888
- American Horse, taken at Omaha
- Portrait of a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man, identified as American Horse, in Omaha, Nebraska. He wears a blanket around his waist, a hair pipe breastplate, a long sleeved shirt, and a headdress.
- Dakota Indians--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Omaha (Neb.)--1890-1900.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- 1898
- American Horse, taken at Omaha
- Portrait of a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man, identified as American Horse, in Omaha, Nebraska. He wears a blanket around his waist, a hair pipe breastplate, a long sleeved shirt, and a headdress.
- Dakota Indians--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--Nebraska--Omaha--1890-1900.; Omaha (Neb.)--1890-1900.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- 1898
- Apple orchard maintained by the Colorado State Penitentiary
- Inmates at the State Penitentiary orchard in Canon City, Colorado, pose among crates and tables mounded with apples. They wear long sleeved shirts, suspenders and soft hats. Guards in suits and a variety of hats oversee; a horse drawn buggy (with...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Apple orchards--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Prisoners--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Arapahoe Peaks, Moffat Road
- Looking to snow-covered Arapahoe Peaks, Colorado, from Denver and Salt Lake Railroad's Moffat Road; two men posed at boulders right foreground, one in suit and derby hat, and the other in knee-high laced boots, trousers tucked in boots, suspenders,...
- North Arapaho Peak (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver and Salt Lake Railroad Company.
- [between 1904 and 1925]
- Ashcroft 1943, Mr. Sawyer
- Mr. Sawyer stands in the doorway of remains of the Ashcroft post office, (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado. Weathered signs above the elderly man read: "Ashcroft" and "Post Office." He wears suspenders, a wide brim hat, soiled...
- Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1943
- Benito Gonzáles, Francisca García, and Francisco García
- Benito Gonzáles poses with his sister in law, Francisca García and her father Francisco Garcia in front of a clapboard house in Greeley, Colorado. Benito stands, he wears a shirt with an upright collar, a vest, a plaid tie and holds his hat in...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1920-1930; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1920-1930.; Greeley (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Gonzáles, Benito, 1904-1980--Pictorial works.; García, Francisco, 1862-1928--Pictorial works.; García, Francisca, 1889---Pictorial...
- [1926?]
- Bicycle riders
- Women pose on bicycles in Denver, Colorado; outfits include straw hats, puff sleeved blouses, gloves, and a purse. A brick and stone building is covered in vines.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Cyclists--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- 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?]
- Building pyramids in 8th grade gym class
- An eighth grade girl's gym class forms a human pyramid at the Central School in Alamosa, Colorado. The girls wear white, short sleeved blouses, belted dark shorts, socks and white tennis shoes. Four girls are on their hands and knees in the center....
- Alamosa (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Acrobatics--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.
- [1941]
- Central City's pony express
- A little boy in overalls, long sleeved shirt, and cap sits on a burro in front of the Central City Opera House. The burro has reins, bridle, and saddle. The granite facade of the Opera House, its paneled dorrs, and its transom are visible. The...
- Central City Opera House--1930-1940.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- 1932
- Charles Martinez, Alta Vista, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Charles Martinez poses outside of his apartment in the Alta Vista neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado. The middle aged man wears a short sleeved shirt and cotton pants.
- Mexican Americans--1960-1970.; Hispanic Americans--1960-1970.; Alta Vista (Fort Collins, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fort Collins (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Martinez, Charles--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Chase Gulch
- Image of a woman sitting on a rock wall, next to a worn, white picket fence. The woman has her hands in her lap and is smiling. She is wearing a long skirt, a long sleeved coat and a cloche hat, typical of the late 1920's. The wall is two to three...
- Blackhawk (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Fences--Colorado--Blackhawk--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Blackhawk--1920-1930.
- 1929
- Chef du Bande [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Chef du Bande a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears leggings, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, ornate bead and shell necklaces, chokers, a medallion, a fur sash with conchos, earrings, armbands, bracelets, and a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Tomahawks--1880-1890.; Chef du Bande.
- [1883]
- Chef du Bande [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Chef du Bande a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears leggings, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, ornate bead and shell necklaces, chokers, a medallion, fur with conchas, earrings, armbands, bracelets, and a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Clubs (Weapons)--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Chef du Bande.
- [1883]
- Cheyenne Canyon, mtns. near Colorado Springs
- Members of the William S. Jackson family pose with a boy on a bicycle on a path probably near South Cheyenne Canyon in El Paso County, Colorado. From right to left: Possibly Aunt Mamie, Edith, William (1889-1981), on the bicycle, Roland, Mary C....
- Jackson, William S. (William Sharpless), 1920- --Family.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; South Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children.; Families.; Women.; Jackson, William S. (William Sharpless), 1836-1919--Family.; Jackson family.
- 1902
- Chief Andrew Fools Crow performs piercing rites on Ed McGaa - Oglala Sioux
- A Native American (Oglala Sioux) chief, identified as Andrew Fools Crow, is on one knee as he performs a piercing ceremony on the prostrate body of Ed McGaa. Fools Crow wears a fringed vest over a long sleeved shirt, a headband, and an arm band....
- Body piercing--1960-1970.; Dakota Indians--Spiritual life--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--1960-1970.; Oglala Indians--Spiritual life--1960-1970.; Rites & ceremonies--1960-1970.; McGaa, Ed.; Fools Crow, Andrew.
- 1970 August 14
- Chief Iron Tail
- Standing portrait of a Native American (Dakota) man, identified as Chief Iron Tail. He wears a dark long sleeved shirt, arm bands, a hair pipe breastplate, a kerchief, and braids.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Iron Tail.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Chief Painted Horse, Chief Little Bull
- Studio portrait of two Native American (Dakota) men, identified as Chief Painted Horse and Chief Little Bull. Painted Horse is sitting and wears moccasins, a blanket around his waist, a vest over a long sleeved shirt, and a kerchief. Little Bull is...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Little Bull.; Painted Horse.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Chief Standing Elk 1st Lieut. to Chief Little Wound
- Two Native Americans pose sitting near a broken wagon and tepees. Different identifications suggest the men are Standing Elk (Oglala Sioux) and Black Horse (Sioux). Standing Elk wears moccasins, leggings, a vest over a long sleeved shirt, and a...
- Dakota Indians--1870-1900.; Indians of North America--1870-1900.; Oglala Indians--1870-1900.; Indian encampments--1870-1900.; Tipis--1870-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1900.; Black Horse.; Little Wound, Oglala Chief--Staff.; Standing Elk.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Children of Jerome Dingerson
- Interior view of the Georgetown Courier building in Georgetown, Colorado. Two little boys, the children of Jerome (Jerry) Dingerson, who was an employee of the Courier, lie on their stomachs on top of printing type set into frames for printing;...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Children--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Newspapers--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Dingerson, Jerry--Family.
- [between 1945 and 1950?]
- Cinti Maza (Iron Tail), my chief, Buffalo Bill Show
- Sitting portrait of a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man, identified as Sinte Maza (Iron Tail). He wears beaded leggings, a long sleeved shirt, a hair pipe breastplate, a kerchief, and a headdress. He traveled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in...
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--People--1880-1890.; Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Iron Tail.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Clayton College
- A boy poses outdoors at Clayton College in Denver, Colorado. He wears overalls and a long sleeved shirt.
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Orphanages--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Orphans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1915 and 1920?]
- Crazy Bear
- Head and shoulders portrait of an elderly Native American (Lakota Sioux)) man, identified as Crazy Bear. He wears a hair pipe necklace, a fur piece, a long sleeved shirt, a medal, and feathers.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Aged persons--1890-1900.; Crazy Bear.
- 1900
- David Bruce Powers train of Leavenworth at Denver
- David Bruce Powers' supply train from Leavenworth, Kansas forms a circle on Market Street, Denver, Colorado. Men sit on burros and lead teams with covered wagons. Signs on businesses read: "Leather & Shoe Findings Storage & Commission," "Saddlery...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Covered wagons--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Wagon trains--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- 1868 June 20
- Decker Branch 75th Anniversary celebration woman in costume
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on the steps of the the Decker Branch library, located in Denver, Colorado, during library's 75th anniversary. The woman wears an early 20th century white long sleeved dress and straw hat.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- 1988
- Effie & Lucy through the vines
- Women talk on a porch in (probably) Denver, Colorado; outfits include a calico puff sleeved blouse and hair braids. Virginia Creeper grows on a chicken wire trellis.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Conversation--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Effie and Lucy at steps
- Women pose at 1310 Race Street in Denver, Colorado; one holds sweet pea blossoms. Outfits include feathered hats, a puff sleeved blouse, and hair in braids.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Eureka & Palisade locomotive
- A man and a woman pose inside the cab of a Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company locomotive in Nevada. The woman wears a short sleeved blouse and a soft, brimless, fabric hat.
- Eureka and Palisade Railroad Company--1900-1912.; Couples--Nevada--1900-1910.; Railroad locomotives--Nevada--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1912?]
- Female portrait
- A young woman poses in a short sleeved blouse.
- Teenagers--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Female portrait - possibly a Gates daughter
- A young woman (possibly of the Gates family) poses in a short sleeved blouse.
- Girls--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Firemen in Central City
- Two men wrestle with a fire hose spraying water in the middle of Main Street in Central City, Colorado, as a third man rushes to join them. The men wear dark trousers and long sleeved shirts. Spectators sit and stand on the sidewalks. Signs on the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Spectators--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Fishing party
- A group of people, some with fishing poles, cross a log bridge at a reservoir or lake in Denver, Colorado. The woman in the sailor suit is Hazel Rhoads Gates; the woman in the puff sleeved top coat is Julia Knapp.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fishing--Colorado--1900-1910.; Gates, Hazel LaDora Rhoads.; Rhoads, Julia Knapp.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- 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
- Flower Carnival spectators
- Men, women, and children crowd bleachers, wearing straw and bowler hats, puff sleeved blouses, and sailor suits at the Sunflower Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. A band plays brass instruments and drums.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bands--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1910.; Spectators--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1893 and 1906?]
- Freckles
- Two girls dressed in costumes sit side by side at a table at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora, Colorado. One girl wears a dress with a dark bodice and polka-dotted, puffed sleeves and skirt. Her hair is pulled back from her face and a large...
- Aurora Public Library (Aurora, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Aurora (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Aurora--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.; Libraries--Colorado--Aurora--1960-1970.
- 1962
- Girl in costume
- A girl poses in (probably) Denver, Colorado, in costume including a flowered hat, a knit or lace sleeved blouse, and a dress with ribbons and flounces.
- Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Glassys Inn
- Members of the Glassys Inn baseball team owned by Gene Goldstone pose for a portrait in Denver, Colorado. Hispanic American, African American and Anglo young men wear uniforms with short sleeved shirts and caps. They are identified : "Top row left...
- Glassys Inn (Baseball team)--1940-1950.; Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; African Americans--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Baseball players.; Vasquez, Milt--Pictorial works.; Glassys Inn (Baseball team)--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [1948]
- Gloria Montez
- Gloria Montez poses next to a Colorado state highway sign that reads: "Welcome to Colorful Colorado." The wooden sign hangs from log posts. Gloria wears a short sleeved blouse and slacks. She holds a purse.
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1960-1970.; Signs (Notices); Women.; Montez, Gloria--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Signs and...
- [1961?]
- Golden, Colo.
- A woman dressed in a cowboy hat, a short sleeved blouse, a neckerchief, and blue jeans poses near a stone marker probably on Lookout Mountain above Golden (Jefferson County), Colorado. Shows the business district, Coors Brewery, the Colorado...
- Adolph Coors Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Golden (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Brewing industry.; Cities & towns.
- [between 1955 and 1960?]
- Golden, Colo.
- A woman dressed in a cowboy hat, a short sleeved blouse, a neckerchief, and blue jeans sits on a stone marker probably on Lookout Mountain above Golden (Jefferson County), Colorado. Shows houses, probably Golden High School and the buildings at the...
- Lookout Mountain School for Boys (Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Golden (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Cities & towns.; Reformatories.; Women.
- [between 1955 and 1960?]
- Grand opera at Sprague's, opera singers from Central City Opera
- A woman opera singer from the Central City Opera performs for members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies during a dinner at Sprague's Lodge in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. The unidentified singer wears slacks, a short sleeved shirt and...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Hotels--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.;...
- 1956 July
- Group portrait
- Men and women pose in outfits including brocade fabric, suits, flowers, puff sleeved blouses, and paper Valentine hearts. Decor includes lace curtains and a framed portrait.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Couples--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Hairy, the Sioux brave
- Standing studio portrait of a Native American (Sioux) man, identified as Hairy. He wears beaded moccasins, leggings, a blanket around his waist, a beaded vest over a long sleeved shirt, wrist and arm bands, a kerchief, and feathers in his hair. He...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Hairy. Dakota Indian.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Harry Mellon Rhoads
- Harry M. Rhoads leans in a chair in a workroom, possibly his darkroom. He wears an apron, short sleeved shirt, bow tie, suspenders and slacks. Rhoads was a photographer for the Rocky Mountain News from 1900 to 1969.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cameras--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Photojournalists--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.
- July 8, 1932
- Harry's family house
- A woman in a puff sleeved blouse stands in the open screen door of this frame, clapboard sided dwelling in Breckenridge, Colorado. The yard in the foreground is enclosed by a chickenwire and 2 x 4 fence. A man in a sack suit and silk tie with a...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1915?]