Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- "Steamer, Far West, the heroine of the upper river" used to transport Reno's wounded
- Steamer (or Sternwheeler) Far West - used to transport Major Marcus Albert Reno's wounded soldiers from Battle at Little Bighorn to Fort Lincoln, North Dakota, in record time down Missouri River, 700 miles in 54 hours; also captained by Grant...
- Stern wheelers--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- A council, Indians and wagons in circle, tepees and fort in background
- Group of Dakota men, women and children, gathered in circle with wagons and an American flag in the center. Probably gathered for a council meeting on the Standing Rock Reservation. Tepees and buildings are in the background.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Indian reservations--Dakota Territory--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- A gathering at Custer Battlefield monument
- Full length group portrait of eight men posed near the monument to the soldiers killed at Little Big Horn. From left to right: Corporal Hall, Dr. Henry Rinaldo Porter, Captain Edward Settle Godfrey, Captain Frederick William Benteen, Captain...
- Battlefields--Montana--1880-1890.; Military personnel--1880-1890.; Monuments & memorials--Montana--1886.; White Swan, (Crow warrior), 1851 or 2-1904.; Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898.; Edgerly, Winfield Scott, 1846-1927.; Godfrey, Edward...
- [1886]
- A line of carts and mules on the street of town
- Oval framed view of a line of oxen and mule carts on an unpaved street with boardwalk and business buildings; Lagerbeer Saloon, third brick building from right.
- Boardwalks--1880-1900.; Ox teams--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- American Horse, Dakota Chief, in war bonnet, profile, bust
- Studio profile of head and shoulders of American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet and decorated vest.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet
- Studio portrait of head and shoulders of American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet and decorated vest.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet
- Studio portrait of head and shoulders of American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet and decorated vest.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet, profile, bust
- Studio portrait of head and shoulders of American Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet and decorated vest.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- 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, 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-?]
- Annie Oakley, by Indian in war bonnet, full length
- Annie Oakley and unidentified Native American male, both standing, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; Oakley wears western hat, dress, medals on chest, holding a rifle in left hand; unidentified Native American wears feather...
- Indians of North America --1890-1930.; Women--West (U.S.)--1890-1930.; Cowgirls--1890-1930.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.
- [between 1897 and 1926]
- Annie Oakley, holding rifle in both hands, full length
- Annie Oakley, wearing hat and two medals, holding rifle in both hands, one foot propped on edge of teepee. Full length studio portrait with painted backdrop.
- Cowgirls--1890-1930.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.
- [between 1897 and 1926]
- Annie Oakley, holding rifle in left arm, full length
- Annie Oakley, standing full length studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing western hat, dress, medals on chest, holding rifle in left arm.
- Women--West (U.S.)--1890-1930.; Cowgirls--1890-1930.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.
- [between 1897 and 1926]
- Arthur C. Mellette, portrait
- Arthur C. Mellette, governor of South Dakota; head and shoulders studio portrait.
- Governors--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Mellette, Arthur Calvin, 1842-1896.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Bad Belly, Snake
- Full length studio portrait of Bad Belly and Snake, Crow males, seated in front of painted backdrop. Snake is wearing a hat, no shirt, necklace and metal arm bands. Bad Belly wears earrings, necklace, metal arm bands and long belt.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bad Belly.; Snake.
- [188-?]
- Barry and Rain-in-the-Face
- Studio photograph of Rain-in-the-Face, Dakota Chief, and photographer David F. Barry. Barry is standing, wearing suit, hat and pocket watch. Rain-in-the-Face, seated, is wearing long beaded necklace and holds rifle.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Rifles.; Rain in the Face, ca. 1835-1905.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Barry's gallery at Fort Buford, Barry standing in doorway
- David Barry's prefabricated gallery, Fort Buford, North Dakota; Barry stands in doorway, Chief Shields stands next to him outside doorway; wind picked up and destroyed this gallery during storm at Fort Custer, Montana, 1883.
- Fort Buford (Fort Buford, N.D.--1880-1890); Galleries & museums--North Dakota--1870-1880.; Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
- [between 1878 and 1883]
- Barry's photographic studio, different view
- David F. Barry's photographic studio and gallery in Superior, Wisconsin, 1312 Tower Avenue; numerous Native American artifacts (many were gifts to Barry), props used in his photographic portrait work and framed images by Barry covering walls.
- Photographic studios--Wisconsin--1890-1930.; Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
- [between 1898 and 1934]
- Barry's photographic studio, different views
- David F. Barry's photographic studio and gallery in Superior, Wisconsin, 1312 Tower Avenue; numerous Native American artifacts (many were gifts to Barry by Native Americans), props used in his photographic portrait work, and framed images by Barry...
- Photographic studios--Wisconsin--1890-1930.; Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
- [between 1898 and 1934]
- Barry's photographic studio, different views
- David F. Barry's photographic studio and gallery in Superior, Wisconsin, 1312 Tower Avenue; numerous Native American artifacts (many were gifts to Barry from Native Americans), props used in his photographic portrait work and framed images by Barry...
- Photographic studios--Wisconsin--1890-1930.; Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
- [between 1898 and 1934]
- Basket
- Shows a Native American (White Mountain Apache) coiled bowl. The bowl is made of willow and devil's claw and features decorative images of circles, four point star, triangles, and diamonds. The foundation of the bowl is rod and welt (weft?).
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; White Mountain Apache Indians--Arts & crafts--1900-1920.; Baskets--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, cattle, wagons and roads in background
- Semi-monthly beef (ration) day probably at Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota; overview of corral with cattle, some standing and others slaughtered showing roads leading to corral area, large group of Dakota Native Americans around corral; wagons...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Corrals--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, groups of people around a fence with slaughtered cattle inside.
- Dakota tribe members surround corral with slaughtered cattle for distribution at Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota. Several wagons and grazing oxen and horses are in the background.
- Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.; Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, groups of people standing in and around a wooden fence, church and houses in background
- Large groups of people, some on horseback, gathered around and inside fenced area waiting for cattle to be butchered and distributed for rations. In background are two houses, a church and cemetery. Possibly at Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota.
- Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock-- 1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota.; Dakota Indians.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, Indians around fence with slaughtered cattle inside
- Semi-monthly beef (ration) distribution day, probably at Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota; corral with slaughtered cattle, a few cattle still alive; Dakota Native Americans gathered around corral, wagons led by horses, oxen or mules in...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Corrals--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, people in and around a corral
- Semi-monthly beef (ration) distribution day probably Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota; large group of Dakota Native Americans standing, on corral railing, on horseback or in wagons; primary attention towards slaughtered cattle in corral; numerous...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Corrals--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, picture of slaughtered cattle, men with rifles seated on corral fence
- Men, some with rifles, stand in and near corral with live and slaughtered cattle for distribution to Dakota tribe at Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota.
- Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.; Dakota Indians--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Dakota, similar view
- Semi-monthly beef (ration) distribution day, probably Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota; close-up view of Dakota Native Americans gathered around corral, on horseback or in the corral, slaughtered cattle are within corral but are out of view in...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Corrals--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Beef distribution, Indians and wagons in open plains
- Probably semi-monthly ration or beef distribution day, Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory; large group of Dakota Native Americans scattered throughout the open field, sitting, standing, some on horseback, others in horse drawn wagons and...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1890-1900.
- [between 1880-1889]
- Beef distribution, showing slaughtered cattle, people seated on fence
- Semi-monthly beef (rations) distribution day, probably Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota; log corral with Dakota Native Americans and other men in corral standing next to or over slaughtered cattle, sitting on corral's railing, or on horseback,...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Corrals--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Subsistance activities--1880-1890.; Livestock--1880-1890.; Slaughtering--North Dakota--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Belly Fat
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of Belly Fat, Dakota male, wearing crucifix and Ulysses S. Grant Peace Medal around his neck.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Belly Fat.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Benteen
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Colonel Frederick Benteen, 7th Cavalry, in uniform.
- Military officers--United States--1870-1900.; Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898.; United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th.
- [between 1874 and 1898]
- 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-?]
- Bird, Crow, seated, 3/4 length
- Bird, Crow female, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; braided hair, necklaces, shawl wrapped around shoulders, beaded sash at waist, wristbands.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bird Crow woman.
- [188-?]
- Bismarck bridge under construction
- View of construction of railroad bridge with large group of people gathered to watch. Several horse-drawn carriages are present. Bridge is the Northern Pacific Railroad's bridge over the Missouri River near Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Missouri River--1880-1890.; Construction--North Dakota--Bismarck--1880-1890.; Railroad bridges--1880-1890.; Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
- [between 1881 and 1882]
- Bismarck bridge under construction
- View of the construction on the Northern Pacific Railroad's bridge over the Missouri River near Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Missouri River--1880-1890.; Construction--North Dakota--Bismarck--1880-1890.; Railroad bridges--1880-1890.; Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
- [between 1881 and 1882]
- Bismark, North Dakota at Main and 4th streets
- Main and Fourth streets, Bismark, North Dakota, Constitutional Convention Parade; four lines of military or soldiers parading downtown past prominent buildings followed by soldiers on horseback, buggies and wagons; groups of men, women and children...
- Parades & processions--North Dakota--Bismark--1889.; Soldiers--1880-1890.
- 1889
- Black Bear & Moon Eyes
- Full length studio portrait of Black Bear and Moon Eyes, Dakota or Gros Ventre, seated in front of painted backdrop. Black Bear is wrapped in blanket and is wearing necklace, earrings, and feather in hair. Moon Eyes is wearing dress and beaded...
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Black Bear.; Moon Eyes.
- [188-?]
- Black Bird
- Studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Black Bird, Crow male, wearing feather in hair, beads and wrapped in blanket, standing.
- Crow Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Black Bird.
- [188-?]
- Black Bull
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Black Bull, Dakota male, wearing feather in hair.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Black Bull.
- [188-?]
- Black Bull
- Studio portrait of Black Bull, Dakota male, wearing feather in hair.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Black Bull.
- [188-?]
- Black Owl, May 12th, 83, made at Buford
- Full length studio portrait of Black Owl, Gros Ventre male, wrapped in blanket, wearing feather in hair, standing in front of painted backdrop.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Black Owl.
- [1883]
- Blue Bird
- Full length studio portrait of Blue Bird, Native American male, wearing long beaded necklace and vest over robe. Blue Bird stands in front of backdrop, and leans against fence.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Blue Bird.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Bob Brave Bear
- Studio portrait of Bob Brave Bear, Dakota male, wearing two feathers in hair and decorated vest.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Brave Bird, Bob.
- [188-?]
- Bob Brave Bear
- Full length studio portrait of Bob Brave Bear, Dakota male, wearing two feathers, decorated vest and pants, standing next to fence in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Brave Bird, Bob.
- [188-?]
- Bob Brave Bear, Dakota, standing, both hands on fence, 3/4 length
- Studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Bob Brave Bear, Dakota male, wearing two feathers in hair and decorated vest, standing behind wooden fence, in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Brave Bird, Bob.
- [188-?]
- Brave Bear, [sic] Dakota, wearing war bonnet, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Conquering Bear, Oglala chief.
- [188-?]
- Brave Bear,[sic] Dakota, wearing war bonnet
- Full length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Conquering Bear, Oglala chief.
- [188-?]