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- Rocky Bear, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Chief Rocky Bear of the Oglala Sioux poses for a full-length portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He is wearing a feather headdress and a breastplate, possibly made of bones. He holds a beaded war club in his right hand and a...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Rocky Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- West High School Graduation Class of 1894
- Group photograph of West Denver High School's graduating class of 1894.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Mabel Moffatt
- Photograph of Mabel Moffatt a Senior at West Denver High School. Moffatt wears a white dress with a lace overlet, puffed sleeves, and a corsage on her left sholder.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Aerial view of West High School
- Aerial view of West Denver High School with the Sunken Lake and athletic fields surrounding building.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- undated
- Exterior view of West High School
- Exterior view of West Denver High School's main tower with trees.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1930
- West High School Group Picture
- Group picture of students from West Denver High School.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;West Denver High School--People--1900-1910.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver Public Schools--People--1900-1910.
- circa 1905
- West High School group portrait
- Group portrait of members of the 1907 West Denver High School graduating class. Most individuals hold stringed instruments.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1907
- West High student moving picture project
- Photograph of a female student exiting the stairs of West Denver High School while two other students film her.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1939
- Nettie Middaugh
- Photograph of Nettie Middaugh a Senior at West Denver High School. Middaugh wears a high pleated collar and bodice, mutton sleeves covered in lace.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- H.F. Dunkel
- Photograph of H.F. Dunkel a Senior at West Denver High School. Dunkel wears a tweed jacket and vest with a high white collar and a dark top knot tie.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Lulah M. Dunagan Hatch
- Photograph of Nettie Middaugh a Senior at West Denver High School. Middaugh wears a high pleated collar and bodice, puffed sleeves covered in lace.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Charles Ferguson
- Photograph of Charles Ferguson a Senior at West Denver High School. Ferguson wears what appears to be an athletic uniform comprising a white undershirt and knee length trousers.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Mabel Elizabeth Strout
- Photograph of Mabel Elizabeth Strout a Senior at West Denver High School. Strout wears a pleated bodice, high collar, and mutton sleeves.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Winnefred Hedge
- Full length photograph of Winnefred Hedge a Senior at West Denver High School. Hedge wears a floor length white dress with a high neck and puffed sleeves.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Overton E. Clark
- Photograph of Overton E. Clark a Senior at West Denver High School. Clark wears a thick jacket and vest with a high white collared shirt and bow tie.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Maggie Mower
- Photograph of Maggie Mower a Senior at West Denver High School. Mower wears a white shirt with high collar and lace and puffed sleeves.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Maude Watson
- Photograph of Maude Watson a Senior at West Denver High School. Watson wears a white dress with a high white collar with ruffles, and puffed white sleeves.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Alberta Smith
- Photograph of Alberta Smith a Senior at West Denver High School. Smith wears a light colored bodice with mutton sleeves and a dark square collar.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Florence M. Johnson
- Photograph of Florence M. Johnson a Senior at West Denver High School. Johnson wears a dark dress with a square neckline, puffed sleeves and elaborate lace collar.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Lynn W. Storm
- Photograph of Lynn w. Storm a Senior at West Denver High School. Storm wears a jacket, top knot tie and a high white collar.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Ira Swann Lovering
- Photograph of Ira Swann Lovering a Senior at West Denver High School. Lovering wears a dark jacket with a lapel in on the left label and a handkerchief in the breast pocket. He also wears a white shirt with a bow tie.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- Bert Johnson
- Photograph of Bert Johnson a Senior at West Denver High School. Johnson wears a cadet uniform with D.H.S. on the collar.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Annie Ragland
- Photograph of Miss Annie Ragland a teacher at West Denver High School. Ragland wears a calico print dress with a high dark collar and mutton sleeves. Her hair is pulled into a knot on the top of her head.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1897
- Cecelia Reiss
- Photograph of Cecelia Reiss a Senior at West Denver High School. Reiss wears a white bodice with high pleated neck and mutton sleeves with lace.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Ernest A. Coffin
- Photograph of Ernest A. Coffin a Senior at West Denver High School. Coffin wears a dark suit jacket and vest with a high white collared shirt and dark bow tie.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Clara Klotz
- Photograph of Clara Klotz a Senior at West Denver High School. Klotz wears a white dress with a ruffled white collar and gold chain with pendant around her neck.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- Edward F. Hermann
- Photograph of Edward F. Hermann, Principal of West Denver High School. Hermann sits in a profile view while wearing a dark suit and vest, a dark tie with light dots and a high white collar and handkerchief in the right breast pocket.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Margaret M. Hamilton
- Photograph of Margaret M. Hamilton a Senior at West Denver High School. Hamilton wears a white dress with a square neck, puffed sleeves with lace overlays and a small broach.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Jennie Hillen
- Photograph of Jennie Hillen a Senior at West Denver High School. Hillen wears a white dress with a square neck, puffed sleeves with lace overlays and a small broach.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- circa 1898
- West High School
- Photograph of the exterior of West Denver High School during the winter. Snow covers the ground in front of the school the Sunken Pavilion can be seen on the right side of the photo and several cars are parked around the school.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;West Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1925
- West High School Student Demonstration
- View of Latino students from West Denver High School during their "walk-out" in March 1969.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; West Denver High School--People--1960-1970.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver Public Schools--People--1960-1970.
- 1969 March 20
- West High School with Pavilion in winter
- Exterior view of West Denver High School and the Sunken Lake Pavilion covered in snow. A car can be seen parked in front of the school.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- West High School and Sunken Pavilion
- Exterior view of West Denver High School with the Sunken Gardens in front. Reflection of school and pavillion can be seen in Sunken Lake.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926
- West Denver High School
- Exterior view of West Denver High School tower taken through an arch of the Sunken Gardens.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools.
- Undated
- West Denver High School Postcard
- Color postcard of the West Denver High School building.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- circa 1910
- West High School Social Room
- Interior view of the West Denver High School Social Room. Room has stone walls, high back chairs, wood table, sofa and lounge chair, carpeting and fireplace.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- Undated
- Mural Painting in West Denver High School
- Front of a postcard of a mural painted in West Denver High School painted by Dudley Carpenter.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- West Creek, Colorado
- View in West Creek, Douglas County, Colorado, shows a man driving a horse-drawn wagon down an unpaved street, men working on a project in front of a wood-frame, commercial building, a woman riding a horse, pitched tents among frame commercial...
- West Creek (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--West Creek--1900-1910.; Commercial districts--Colorado--West Creek--1900-1910.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--West Creek--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--West Creek--1900-1910.
- [between 1906 and 1910?]
- Army cavalry at Camp George West
- View of U.S. Army Cavalry on horseback, in formation, at Camp George West in Jefferson County, Colorado. One soldier holds a flag "117", three officers are in front of the line.
- United States. Army. Cavalry.--People--1910-1930.; Camp George West (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Cavalry--Colorado--Camp George West--1910-1930.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Camp George West--1910-1930.; Military officers--Colorado--Camp George...
- [between 1918 and 1925?]
- Wild West Show original company, ca. 1884
- The original cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show poses for a group portrait. William Frederick ("Buffalo Bill") Cody sits in the center of the second row wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Seated on the ground in front of Cody is John Y. Nelson, driver...
- Bogardus, Adam--Family--1880-1890.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Ma Whitaker.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Bogardus, Adam.; Hathaway, Seth.; Keen,...
- [1884?]
- At West Portal
- View of trestle and tracks, Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, West Portal, Grand County, Colorado.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; West Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Trestles--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.
- [1926 or 1927?]
- West Portal Moffat Tunnel
- View looking down on a sawmill and Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad freight cars, West Portal (also known as Idlewild and Winter Park), Grand County, Colorado.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; West Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lumber industry--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Mills--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Railroads--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.
- [1926 or 1927?]
- West Portal, Colorado
- Three men shovel deep snow outside of the railroad depot of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad at West Portal (also known as Idlewild and Winter Park), Colorado in Grand County. Signs: "Postal Telegraph Office," "Money Orders," and "Freight...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; West Portal (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Blizzards--Colorado--West Portal--1930-1940.; Railroad stations--Colorado--West Portal--1930-1940.; Snow removal--Colorado--West Portal--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Moffat Tunnel in construction
- Scaffolding frames the west entrance to the Moffat Tunnel, which is under construction at West Portal (also known as Idlewild and Winter Park), Grand County, Colorado. Snow blankets the ground and narrow gauge tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Moffat Tunnel (Colo.)--1920-1930.; West Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad construction & maintenance--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--West...
- [1926 or 1927?]
- West Portal Moffat Tunnel
- View of wooden trestle and construction sheds, Denver & Rio Grande West Railroad, West Portal (also known as Idlewild and Winter Park), Grand County, Colorado.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; West Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad construction & maintenance--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Trestles--Colorado--West...
- [1926 or 1927?]
- West Alpine Pass near Pitkin - excursion train
- Tourists pose for a photo along the narrow gauge tracks west of Alpine (Altman) Pass, near Pitkin, Gunnison County, Colorado. A train of the Colorado & Southern Railway is in the background.
- Colorado and Southern Railway.--1900-1910.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--1890-1910.; Sightseers--Colorado--Gunnison County--1890-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Under the patronage of Royalty and the Marquis & Marchioness of Bute
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands in front of the Deadwood Stagecoach, which was used in an act of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody wears thigh boots and a buckskin coat decorated with beaded flowers and tassles. He holds a long whip...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Stagecoaches--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Nate Salsbury with group in front of tent
- Albert Scheibel, secretary of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, sits on a saddle on the ground in the left midground smoking a cigar in the tent of Jule Keen, treasurer of the show. Scheibel wears a derby hat, his vest is unbuttoned, and he has a...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1880-1900.; Burke, John, d. 1917.; Keen, Jule.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Scheibel, Albert.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Oil house spur track - west side Berthoud Pass
- The narrow gauge tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad are blocked by a wire fence near West Portal, Colorado (also known as Idlewild and Winter Park) in Grand County. A wooden fence with barbed wire on top encloses an area next to the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; West Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Fences--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--West Portal--1920-1930.
- September, 1928
- West Creek & Pemberton district
- View of the young, mining community of West Creek, Colorado in Douglas County. Framed building next to pitched tent. Wood-frame house near pond.
- West Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Building construction--Colorado--West Creek--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--West Creek--1890-1900.; Tents--Colorado--West Creek--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1900?]