Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- The Tales of the Aeronaut: The Yearbook of 1924
- South Denver High School yearbook for 1924.
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1924
- Pour Aeronaut's Almanac: The Yearbook 1927
- South Denver High School yearbook for 1927.
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1927
- Rural folk band
- Brothers José Filiberto Martinez, far left with violin and Gaspar Martinez, 2nd left with guitar, play with a rural folk band in San Luis Valley, Colorado. Other musicians include a second man with a violin, a man with a washtub, and two men...
- African Americans--1910-1920.; Hispanic Americans--1910-1920.; Musicians.; Martinez, Gaspar--Pictorial works.; Martinez, Jose Filiberto--Pictorial works.; African Americans--San Luis Valley (Colo. and N.M.)--Pictorial works.; Folk musicians--San...
- [between 1915 and 1920?]
- Municipal Facts: Volume 7 Numbers 1 and 2, 1924 January-February
- "Christ is Risen," probably Easter program
- Members of the choir of the Presbyterian Church in Greeley, Colorado, in Weld County, pose on a circular stage for the Easter service. Numerous potted plants are around the perimeter of the stage and on tables among the members of the choir....
- Greeley (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Choirs (Music)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Greeley--1890-1900.
- April, 1898
- Half-full dance floor, Zirocco: party for Headquarters Company
- Party held by Tenth Mountain Division Headquarters Company June 8, 1945, in Zirocco, Italy. Dancers take to the floor; a band with drum, violin, bass violin, accordion, and saxophone occupies a corner platform while many faces look through the...
- Dance parties--Italy--Zirocco--1940-1950.; Dancing--1940-1950.; Military life--Italy--Zirocco--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- 1945 June 8
- Full dance floor, Zirocco: party for Headquarters Company
- Party held by Tenth Mountain Division Headquarters Company June 8, 1945 in Zirocco, Italy. Dancers take to the floor; a band with drum, violin, bass violin, accordion, and saxophone occupies a corner platform while many faces look through the...
- Dance parties--Italy--Zirocco--1940-1950.; Dancing--1940-1950.; Military life--Italy--Zirocco--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- 1945 June 8
- Denver Neighborhood History Project, 1993-94: Whittier Neighborhood
- Woman playing violin
- Portrait of a woman playing a violin by a United States flag and a mandolin in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Flags--American--1900-1920.; Mandolins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Violins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Two women, one holding a violin and the other a mandolin, seated in front of a backdrop of flags and banner reading "Rhode Island"
- Portrait of women holding a violin and mandolin in Denver, Colorado. A pennant near United States flags reads: "Rhode Island."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Mandolins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Violins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1915?]
- Girl standing outdoors holding a violin
- Outdoor portrait of a girl playing a violin in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Violins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Woman with violin
- A woman poses with a violin and bow near a cannon probably in City Park, Denver, Colorado. She wears a dress and wide-brimmed hat.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Violins--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Coast to coast tour of the New York Symphony Orchestra Walter Damrosch conductor, Efrem Zimbalist, violin soloist, George Engles, manager
- Panoramic photograph of the New York Symphony Orchestra, enroute to Denver, Colorado for a performance at the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado, with inset views of Efrem Zimbalist, violin soloist; Walter Damrosch, conductor; and, George Engles,...
- New York Symphony Orchestra--1910-1920.; Greeley (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Musicians--Colorado--Greeley--1910-1920.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950.; Engles, George.; Zimbalist, Efrem.
- 1917, May 4
- East Denver High School: 1915
- 1915 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1915
- 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
- First Baptist Church Worship Program 1937
- Worship program for First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado for Sunday February 28, 1915.
- Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1937 March 28
- Denver Neighborhood History Project, 1993-94: Five Points Neighborhood
- El Heraldo
- View of the adobe newspaper office for El Heraldo del Valle, a Spanish Language, Republican newspaper in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. The two story adobe house next to El Heraldo belongs to José Ramos Valdéz, (8th from left), a school...
- Heraldo del Valle (San Luis, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; African Americans--1900-1910.; Hispanic Americans--1900-1910.; Mexican Americans--1900-1910.; San Luis (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Adobe buildings.; Musicians.; Newspapers.; Heraldo del Valle...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Eva Nuanez and Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo
- Attorney and Hispanic folk violinist Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo poses with his Aunt, Hispanic folk singer Eva Nuanez in Denver, Colorado. The elderly Eva Nuanez wears a print dress, has gray hair and wears glasses. Her nephew, Dr. Trujillo, wears a shirt...
- Hispanic Americans--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Musicians.; Older people.; Nuanez, Eva--Pictorial works.; Trujillo, Lorenzo--Pictorial works.; Folk musicians--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [2009?]
- Mantle clock
- Ornate mantel clock with two figures mounted on a marble base with claw feet; a boy plays the violin and a girl dances.
- Clocks & watches--1890-1900.; Furnishings--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Men and women with musical instruments
- A man, a woman, and a boy pose with a violin, a guitar, and a mandolin, by a brick house with lathe turned porch poles in Denver, Colorado.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Guitars--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Mandolins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1904 and 1920?]
- Salvation Army String Band, Silverton, Colo.
- Studio portrait of the Salvation Army String Band in Silverton, Colorado. Eleven young ladies and one little girl with instruments are in front of a painted backdrop of an open, hexagonally parqueted door and window. They are in matching uniforms...
- Silverton (Colo.)--1880-1900.; African Americans--Colorado--Silverton--1880-1900.; Bands--Colorado--Silverton--1880-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Silverton--1880-1900.; Stringed instruments--Colorado--Silverton--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1895?]
- Walsenburg's orchestra: playing in the patio of the second Sporleder Hotel in 1882.
- A band poses in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, with a cello, cornet, guitars, and a violin. The men wear suits; one has a music stand, and a hat lays on the lawn. Boys and girls sit to the sides; the adobe wall with louvered shutters in the...
- Sporleder Hotel (Walsenburg, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Walsenburg (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Children--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Girls--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Orchestras--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.
- 1882
- City library - Ft. Collins
- Interior view of the City Library auditorium in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Musicians play a grand piano and a violin; a flower arrangement is nearby; the audience is in the foreground.
- Fort Collins (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Libraries--Colorado--Fort Collins--1930-1940.
- 1939
- Cabin of S. J. Roberts, Cripple-Creek, Colo.
- Three men pose by a log cabin belonging to S. J. Roberts, Cripple Creek, Colorado; one man with pants tucked into knee-high boots stands near miner's pick, broom, and sledge hammer (possibly S. J. Roberts); men sit holding a flute or fife and a...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Log cabins--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Roberts, S. J.
- 1893
- Railroad workers, Salida, Colorado
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad workers pose in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, in soiled bib overalls, suspenders and suits. They wear duster, knit, and billed hats; one holds a dog; another mimes playing a violin with bits of wood.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Salida (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Railroad construction workers--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Sporleder Orchestra in the yard of the Sporleder Hotel of the historical fame
- A band poses in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, with a cello, cornet, guitars, and a violin. The men wear suits; one has a music stand. Boys and girls sit to the sides; the adobe wall with louvered shutters in the background is the Sporleder...
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Bands--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Children--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.;...
- 1882
- Five musicians posed
- Men and women wearing swimming suits smile and pose with their musical instruments, a banjo, a snare drum, a saxophone, and a violin.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Musical instruments--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Saloon, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of a saloon in Georgetown, Colorado. The dark wood bar with carved arches and columns is viewed diagonally; the bartender behind the bar wears a vest, a white shirt with a high collar, a tie, and a handlebar moustache; he holds a...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Georgetown--1880-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Grace Fornia
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Grace Fornia. She holds a violin and bow.
- Fornia, Grace.; Girls--1870-1880.
- [either 1872 or 1873]
- Modoc indian police
- A group of Native American (Modoc) policemen pose in front of a wood panel building, probably in Indian Territory (Oklahoma). They wear hats, uniforms, badges and carry revolvers. On the ground are rifles and a musical instrument case. One man...
- Indians of North America--Indian Territory--1870-1880.; Modoc Indians--Indian Territory--1870-1880.; Indian Territory--1870-1880.; Indian reservation police--Indian Territory--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Georgetown Glee Club, Sept. 8th 1890
- The Georgetown Glee Club poses in front of a painted studio backdrop with their instruments, Georgetown, Colorado. Eight men wearing suits and ties form two rows. Instruments include a cello, a mandolin, guitars, violin, and a cornet. Label tapped...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.; Musicians--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.
- 1890 September 8
- Luthier's shop
- Interior view of a violin repair shop in Denver, Colorado; shows violins, cellos, a balalaika, a clock, and a man working.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Musical instrument industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Wheeler Opera House
- Interior view of the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado. Musicians, performers, and a band sit on the stage. The musicians hold instruments including coronet, cello, and violin. Three Black performers sit on the end of each row of musicians. ...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1900-1910.; African Americans--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Aspen--1900-1910.; Entertainers--Colorado--Aspen--1900-1910.; Interiors.; Opera houses--Colorado--Aspen--1900-1910.; Wheeler Opera House (Aspen, Colo.)
- [between 1904 and 1905]
- D.W. Griffith's "Way Down East" Company Broadway Theatre, Denver, Colo.
- Panoramic view of the orchestra members of D.W. Griffith's film, "Way Down East," shown at the Broadway Theater, 1756 Broadway, in Denver, Colorado. Shows men in straw boaters; two men wear white shoes. One orchestra member holds a violin case,...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Musicians--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Orchestras--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1921, July 24
- Musical quintet
- Group portrait of musicians in Denver, Colorado who pose indoors by an accordion, violin, bass viola, steel and acoustic guitars, a banjo, and a microphone with letters: "NBC." Men's outfits include western shirts, bandanas, and cowboy boots.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Music ensembles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Carlton Hotel
- View of Hotel Carlton at 509 15th (Fifteenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Mir O Bar" and "A.J. Vance. Violin Maker."
- Hotel Carlton (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1948?]
- Greeley Opera House
- Members of the ensemble of a play pose on the stage of the Greeley Opera House in Greeley, Colorado, in Weld County for a formal portrait. Costumes include: tuxedos, white suits with large bow ties, and military uniforms. The cast members wearing...
- Greeley (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Actors--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- USO show musical number
- a GI uniform playing a slide trombone while kneeling turned toward the woman lunging so that the slide almost touches her knee.; Seven members of a United Service Organizations, USO troop, perform a musical number on stage. Shows left to right: a...
- Military life--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; United Service Organizations (U.S.); World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Telluride, Colorado
- Interior view of a saloon and gambling club in Telluride, Colorado. Men in suits and hats sit at gaming tables with stacks of poker chips; roulette wheel table is in left foreground. Musicians play a violin, trumpet, and a harp. Men ( one Black)...
- Telluride (Colo.)--1900-1920.; African Americans--Colorado--Telluride--1900-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Telluride--1900-1920.
- [between 1903 and 1915]
- The Organ Guild of Shorter A.M.E. Church : A Music Recital
- A program for a musical recital sponsored by the Organ Guild of the Shorter A.M.E. Church and performed at the Shorter A.M.E. Church.
- Shorter A.M.E. Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1953 October 18
- Edison School choir
- Photograph of a choir rehearsing at Edison Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. As the choir of four students sing, a boy stands to the front playing a violin, and another boy plays the piano. One staff member sits in an arm chair while another...
- Edison School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1938
- Western History Subject Index
- Fodor, Eugene N., Jr
- Western History Subject Index
- Colorado suzuki violin festival
- "If I Were White" by Clarence F. Holmes (unofficial title)
- Official Souvenir Foot Ball Program, Y.M.C.B vs. Troop "I" 9th Cavalry.
- The City of Denver: Volume 3 Number 4, 1914 November 28
- East Denver High School Annual: Class of 1918
- 1918 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1918
- Manual Annual: 1909
- Yearbook for Denver Manual Training High School 1909
- Manual High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.
- 1909
- The Annual: North Side High School 1905
- North Denver High School yearbook for 1905
- Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; North High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.
- 1905