Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Unidentified Indian and white man, full length
- Full length studio portrait of unidentified Dakota male and unidentified white man, standing by fence in front of painted backdrop. White man is wearing hat and suit; Dakota is wearing beaded necklace and blanket.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Gall, Dakota Chief, standing, holding bow, full length
- Standing full-length studio protrait of Gall, Dakota Chief, with one feather in hair, earrings, braids wrapped in fur, scarf tied at neck, vest, shoulders and forearm painted or tattoos, decorated hide wrapped around lower torso, holding bow and...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Gall, ca. 1840-1894.
- 1880
- Gros Ventre Group Picture - Black Owl seated (on left), Mary standing, unidentified Indian seated, full length
- Gros Ventre group portrait. Includes Black Owl, seated at left; Mary, standing; and an unidentified Indian male, seated at right. Both males wear a feather in hair, braids, and are wrapped in blankets; Mary wears braids, necklace and beaded...
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.; Black Owl.
- [188?]
- Big Belly
- Studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Big Belly, Cheyenne male. Big Belly is seated, wearing a decorated vest.
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Big Belly.
- [188-?]
- Long Soldier
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Long Soldier a Native American (Gros Ventre) male. Long Soldier is wearing a top hat and a fur piece around neck.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Long Soldier.
- [188-?]
- Crow Foot, Sitting Bull's son, wearing blanket, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Crow Foot, Dakota boy and Sitting Bull's son, standing, wrapped in blanket.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Foot.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.
- [188-?]
- Red Cloud and American Horse, Dakota, seated, Buffalo Bill, standing, Indians wearing full headdress, full length
- Full length photograph of (left to right) Red Cloud, Dakota Chief, William Cody, and American Horse, Dakota Chief. Cody is standing, Red Cloud and American Horse are seated and wearing headdresses. Red Cloud hold peace pipe. Photograph taken at...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Rifles--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.;...
- [1897 or 1898]
- Sitting Bull, Dakota, and William Cody, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, and William Cody, standing in front of painted backdrop. Sitting Bull wears long headdress, leather jacket and beaded bag over shoulder. William Cody is pointing. Both have a hand on the...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Rifles--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.
- [1897?]
- Harry Eaton, Dakota, standing, wearing fur neck piece, full length
- Harry Eaton, Dakota, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop; fur neck piece, shirt, metal armbands, beaded sash, holding pipe and woven band with fringe, moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Eaton, Harry.
- [188-?]
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, and McLaughlin, full length
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, and James McLaughlin, Indian Agent, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; John Grass wears feather headdress, breastplate, fringed leather jacket, blanket around waist, and moccasins; McLaughlin in suit...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Grass, John.; McLaughlin, James, 1842-1923.
- [188-?]
- John Grass, Sioux Chief, standing, in clothing of white man, 3/4 length
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop; fur hat, scarf tied at neck, long jacket.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Grass, John.
- [188-?]
- Plenty Coups, Crow, wearing beads and earrings, bust
- Plenty Coups, Crow, head and shoulders studio portrait; one feather in hair, earrings, braids, short beaded necklace with many wraps.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Plenty Coups, Chief of the Crows, 1848-1932.
- [188-?]
- Running Antelope, Dakota, wearing single feather headdress, bust
- Running Antelope, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait; one feather in hair, scarf around neck with jewelry clasp, shirt and vest.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Running Antelope.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian, wearing two feathers, full length
- Unidentified Native American male, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop; two feathers in hair, fur piece attached to braid, scarf tied at neck, blanket wrapped around waist, holding unidentified object, standing on a fur hide.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Harry Eaton, Dakota, seated, wearing fur neck piece, full length
- Harry Eaton, Dakota, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; fur neck piece, beaded sash, metal armbands, holding pipe and woven band with fringe, moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Eaton, Harry.
- [188-?]
- Cotton Man, Sioux, similar view
- Cotton Man, Dakota, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, two presidential medallions or medals around neck; fought Custer's troops and took one of their carbines during Battle of Little Bighorn.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Cotton Man.
- [188-?]
- Cotton Man, Sioux, wearing medal with George Washington's picture, bust
- Cotton Man, Dakota Chief, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, two presidential medallions or medals around neck; fought Custer's troops and took one of their carbines during Battle at Little Bighorn.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Cotton Man.
- [188-?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, similar view
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing feather headdress, hair loose around shoulders, necklace, and embroidered shirt with fringe.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188-?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, similar view
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing feather headdress, hair loose around shoulders, necklace, embroidered shirt with fringe, sword tucked under left arm.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188-?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, seated, holding sword, 3/4 length
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 3/4 length seated studio portrait, wearing feather headdress, hair loose around shoulders, necklace, and embroidered shirt with fringe; holding sword in left hand.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188-?]
- Frisking Elk, Dakota, similar view
- Frisking Elk, Dakota, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, one earring, braids wrapped in fur, necklace around throat, fur sash, and embroidered shirt with fringed sleeves.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Frisking Elk.
- [188-?]
- Frisking Elk, Dakota, wearing furs, bust
- Frisking Elk, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, one earring, necklace around throat, braids wrapped in fur, fur sash, and embroidered shirt with fringed sleeves.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Frisking Elk.
- [188-?]
- Frisking Elk, similar view
- Frisking Elk, Dakota, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, one earring, braids wrapped in fur, necklace around throat, fur sash, and embroidered shirt with fringed sleeves.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Frisking Elk.
- [188-?]
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet, bust
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing feather headdress and embroidered tunic.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Grass, John.
- [188-?]
- Lone Sitting Bull, standing, wearing fur piece and ornamental vest, 3/4 length
- Lone Sitting Bull, Dakota, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing two feathers in hair, necklace around throat with fur piece attached, scarf tied in hair, vest with metal beads and chains, and metal armbands; hands...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Lone Sitting Bull.
- [188-?]
- Lone Sitting Bull, wearing fur piece and ornamental vest
- Lone Sitting Bull, Dakota, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing two feathers in hair, necklace around throat with fur piece attached, scarf tied in hair, vest with metal beads and chains, and metal armbands.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Lone Sitting Bull.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian, seated on horse, two houses in background
- Unidentified Native American male seated on horse, probably Dakota Territory; two residences in background, open field with fencing.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Timber Wolf, Dakota, wearing disk-like neck ornament & vest, bust
- Timber Wolf, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, necklace around throat, vest with metal beads and chains.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Timber Wolf.
- [188-?]
- Unidentifed Crows, dressed in war clothing with headdresses, full length
- Two unidentified Crow Native American males, full length standing studio portraits with painted backdrop, wearing feather headdresses, breastplate, holding pipes, moccasins; beaded sash draped over one's arm also holding a bow, the other wears...
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Crow, wearing disk-like neck ornament, bust
- Unidentified Native American male, Crow, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, hole in ear lobe, necklace around throat, and breastplate.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Crow Eagle, Crow, standing, holding peace pipe and wearing war bonnet, 3/4 length
- Crow Eagle, Crow or Dakota, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing feather headdress, braided hair, scarf tied at neck, necklace, fringed jacket, blanket around arm and mid-torso, and holding a pipe.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Eagle.
- [188-?]
- Plenty Coups, Crow, wearing beads and earrings, bust
- Plenty Coups, Crow, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, braids, necklaces, earrings, and woven shirt with fringe.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Plenty Coups, Chief of the Crows, 1848-1932.
- [188-?]
- Low Dog, Dakota, portrait, holding tomahawk, bust
- Low Dog, Dakota, 1/2 length studio portrait, wearing one feather in hair, braids wrapped in fur, necklace, breastplate, holding tomahawk.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Tomahawks--1880-1890.; Low Dog.
- [188-?]
- Rain-in-the-Face and wife outside tepee
- Rain-in-the-Face and wife, Sati, Dakota Native Americans, standing outside tepee probably on Standing Rock Reservation, North Dakota, where he lived after surrendering to General Nelson Miles at Fort Keogh, Montana in 1880 until he died in 1905;...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Tipis.; Rain-in-the-Face, ca. 1835-1905.; Sati.
- [188-?]
- Rain-in-the-Face, Dakota Chief, portrait, wearing headdress of two feathers, bust
- Rain in the Face, Dakota Chief, head and shoulders studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing two feathers in hair, scarf tied at neck, necklaces, scarf tied on hair.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Rain-in-the-Face, ca. 1835-1905.
- [188-?]
- Red Tomahawk and Eagle Man, Dakota police, in uniform, full length
- and Eagle Man reputed to have helped kill Sitting Bull during his arrest in 1889.; Red Tomahawk and Eagle Man, full length standing portraits in tribal or reservation police uniform taken inside wooden frame building; Red Tomahawk, at left, in...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indian reservation police--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Eagle Man.; Red Tomahawk.
- [188-?]
- Red Tomahawk, and Eagle Man, and unidentified Indian man, in uniform, full length
- badge, gloved hands, moccasins, one hand holds rifle with rifle butt resting on floor and other hand tucked in belt; Red Tomahawk and Eagle Man reputed to have helped kill Sitting Bull while arresting him in 1889.; Dakota Native Americans dressed...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indian reservation police--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Eagle Man.; Red Tomahawk.
- [188-?]
- Standing Holy, daughter of Sitting Bull, Dakota, bust
- Standing Holy, Sitting Bull's daughter, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, earrings, necklace, loosely woven beads forming chains over yoke.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Children--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; Standing Holy.
- [1885?]
- Standing Holy, daughter of Sitting Bull, Dakota, bust
- Standing Holy, Dakota Chief Sitting Bull's daughter, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing braided hair with ornamentation, earrings, necklace, loosely woven beads forming chains over yoke.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Children--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; Standing Holy.
- [1885?]
- American Horse, Dakota, profile, wearing Indian headdress, bust
- American Horse, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait; wearing; feather headdress, breastplate; left profile.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- [188?]
- Wild Horse, profile, 3/4 length
- Chief Wild Horse, Dakota, left profile and 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing feather headdress, necklace, arm bands, seashell decorated vest; holding feather headdress in lap; reputed to be Crazy Horse's cousin.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild Horse.
- [188-?]
- American Horse, Dakota, wearing war bonnet, profile, bust
- American Horse, Dakota, left profile, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing feather headdress and breastplate with woven vest underneath.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- [188-?]
- American Horse, Dakota, seated, wearing Indian headdress, holding peace pipe, 3/4 length, (oval frame)
- American Horse, Dakota, 3/4 length seated studio portrait; wearing feather headdress, breastplate, holding straps to beaded bag; oval frame; photograph of a portrait.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- [188?]
- American Horse, Dakota, seated, wearing Indian headdress, holding peace pipe, 3/4 length
- American Horse, Dakota, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with oval frame; wearing feather headdress, breastplate; holding straps to beaded bag; photograph of a portrait.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
- [188?]
- Chief Crow, Crow, seated, 3/4 length
- Chief Crow, Crow, seated studio portrait, 3/4 length with felt hat in lap, hands crossed, short beaded necklace; wears braids wrapped in fur and earrings.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow, Crow Chief.
- [188?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, similar view
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 1/2 length seated studio portrait; wearing feather headdress, short beaded necklace, decorated shirt, and unbraided hair.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188?]
- Crow King, Dakota, bust
- Crow King, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait; wearing one feather in hair, braids wrapped in fur, breastplate; jacket has epaulets on shoulders.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow King.
- [188?]
- Crow King, Dakota, similar view
- Crow King, Dakota, head and shoulders studio portrait; wearing one feather in hair, braids wrapped in fur, and breastplate; jacket has epaulets on shoulders.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow King.
- [188?]
- Gall, Dakota Chief, and an unidentified white boy (Tot Clifford?), Gall seated, white boy standing, full length
- Gall, Dakota Chief, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop and unidentified boy (possibly Tot Clifford?) standing beside him; Gall wears one feather in hair, braids wrapped in fur, bandana tied at neck, vest, paint or tattoos on...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Gall, ca. 1840-1894.
- [188?]
- Gall, Dakota Chief, hair long and loose, bust
- Gall, Dakota Chief, head and shoulders studio portrait with unbraided hair; open shirt.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Gall, ca. 1840-1894.
- [188?]