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- 1915 Corbett & Ballenger's 43rd Annual Denver City Directory
- 1920 Corbett & Ballenger's 48th Annual Denver City Directory
- 31. Navajo Indians Shiprock
- A group of Native American (Navajo) men, a woman, child, and baby in a cradleboard pose outdoors near an unhitched wagon at Shiprock, New Mexico. The men are wrapped in woven blankets and wear headbands. The woman wears a dress and shawl. The girl...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.; Navajo Indians--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Shiprock (N.M.)--1890-1910.; Cradleboards--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1908]
- 33. Navajo Indian girl at Shiprock
- Native American (Navajo) woman poses outdoors on horseback at Shiprock, New Mexico. The woman wears a dress and shirt. The horse has a saddle, bridle, and blanket.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.; Navajo Indians--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Shiprock (N.M.)--1890-1910.; Horseback riding--New Mexico--Shiprock--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1908]
- A Mellin's food Hopi baby, Oraibi, Arizona
- Native American (Hopi) woman leans over and stands up a large baby with her hands under his arms, Oraibi Pueblo, Arizona.
- Hopi Indians--Children--Arizona--Oraibi--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Oraibi--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Women--Arizona--Oraibi--1910-1920.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Oraibi (Ariz.)--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1911 and 1920?]
- A Navajo
- Studio portrait (sitting) of a Native American (Navajo) man. He wears a blanket and a cloth headband.
- Indians of North America--1900-1940.; Navajo Indians--1900-1940.; Men--1900-1940.
- [between 1904 and 1932]
- A Navajo belle N. Mex.
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Navajo) woman. She wears a blanket, a belt with a silver buckle, and bead necklaces.
- Indians of North America--1940-1960.; Navajo Indians--1940-1960.; Women--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- A. T & S. F. R. R at Tesuque
- Two unidentified Native American women of Tesuque Pueblo, New Mexico, pose wearing shawls next to a furry burro. The governor's adobe residence and pens show across the plaza.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Tesuque Pueblo--1880-1910.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Tesuque Pueblo--1880-1910.; Tewa Indians--Women--New Mexico--Tesuque Pueblo--1880-1910.; Tesuque Pueblo (N.M.)--1880-1910.; Donkeys--New Mexico--Tesuque...
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Alex Boneparte
- Alex Boneparte and another Native American man on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana pose on horseback on the reservation. Bonaparte, on the right, wears a unique headdress with two antlers. He holds a tomahawk across his chest and...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Montana--1900- 1910.; Boneparte, Alex.
- [between 1905 and 1907?]
- Antonio Abeyta, Laguna pueblo
- Seated studio portrait of Antonio Abeyta, Native American man (Laguna). He wears a shirt, pants, blanket kilt, headband, and fur pelt with a tail over one shoulder. On his other shoulder rests a rifle.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Laguna Indians--1900-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1920.; Abeyta, Antonio.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Apache women and children
- Native American (Apache) women and children pose outdoors near a timber shelter, probably either Arizona or New Mexico. Pots and pans hang on the wall of the shelter. Woven baskets are on the ground nearby.
- Apache Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Children--1880-1910.; Shelters--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Apaches Ta-ayz-slath, wife of Geronimo, and one child
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Ta-ayz-slath (Early Morning), Geronimo's wife, and his son, Native American (Chiricahua Apache) woman and boy. She wears beaded necklaces.
- Chiricahua Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Boys--1890-1910.; Spouses--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Early Morning.; Geronimo, 1829-1909--Family.
- [between 1884 and 1885]
- Arapahoe Goes Up Hill Later a U. S. soldier Co J 7th Inft
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Goes Up Hill, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He wears leggings, an ammunition belt, and a beaded feather warbonnet headdress.
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 7th.--People.; Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Military personnel--1880-1890.; Goes Up Hill.
- [between 1884 and 1885?]
- Arapahoe- Goes Up Hill U. S. soldier Co J 7th Inft.
- Studio portrait (standing) of Goes Up Hill, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He wears a breechcloth, an ammunition belt and a pistol in a leather holster.
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 7th.--People.; Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Military personnel--1880-1890.; Goes Up Hill.
- [between 1880 and 1890.]
- Arapahoe Yellow Eyes
- Studio portrait (standing) of Grey [or Yellow] Eyes, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a war bonnet feather headdress and a revolver. One of his feet rests on a log. He wears moccasins, leggings, a breechcloth, metal armbands, a metal bead...
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.; Grey Eyes.
- [between 1880-1890?]
- Arapahoes Bill Friday's wives and baby
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Native American (Arapaho) Bill Friday's wives and child. The women wear blankets. The girl wears a dress decorated with elk teeth.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Girls--1880-1890.; Mothers & children--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.; Friday, Bill--Family.
- [between 1890 and 1920?]
- Arapahoes Black Coal, Coolidge, and Painting Horse
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Black Coal, Coolidge, and Painting Horse, Native American (Arapaho) men. Black Coal and Painting Horse wear scarves over their braids. Coolidge wears a watch chain.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Black Coal.; Coolidge.; Painting Horse.
- [1880-1890]
- Arapahoes Black Coal, plain
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Black Coal, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He wears a vest, a scarf around his neck, and has cloth and fur wrapped braids.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Black Coal.
- [between 1884-1885]
- Arapahoes Black Coal, with head dress
- Studio portrait of Black Coal, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He wears a vest, fur pelts in his braids, and a feather headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.; Black Coal.
- [between 1884-1885]
- Arapahoes Painting Horse
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Painting Horse, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a revolver. He wears a breechcloth, scarves over his braids, and a beaded feather warbonnet headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses.; Painting Horse.
- [between 1884 and 1885]
- Arapahoes Painting Horse, Sister, etc
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Painting Horse, his sister, and a man, Native American (Arapaho) men and woman. The men wear scarves around their necks. Painting Horse's sister wears a dress and a blanket across her lap.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.; Painting Horse--Family.; Painting Horse.
- [between 1884 and 1885?]
- Arapahoes Weensizeneet Arapahoe boy
- Studio portrait of Weensizeneet, a Native American (Arapaho) boy kneeling on an animal skin. He holds a revolver. He wears a fur pipe bandolier, metal armbands, and bead necklaces.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Weensizeneet.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- At Walpi
- Native American (Pueblo, Hopi) men pose at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. One man wears a blanket and a cloth headband. The other wears a hat and a concha belt.
- Hopi Indians--Men--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
- [1899]
- At Walpi- 1899.
- Native American (Pueblo, Hopi) men pose outdoors at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. The men stand near a pile of wood. They both wear beaded necklaces. One man wears a hat.
- Hopi Indians--Men--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Baby in Central City
- A small baby is posed for a studio portrait in Central City, Colorado. The baby wears a dark gown with embroidery and white fringe at the cuffs and hem sits on a fur-covered cloth, leaning with its right arm against an upholstered armrest. The baby...
- Central City (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Infants--Colorado--Central City--1910-1920.
- [1910?]
- Be-zhosie
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Be-zhosie, an elderly Native American (Navajo) man. He holds a bow and arrows and wears a blanket, metal beaded bandolier bag, beaded necklaces, and a cloth headband.
- Indians of North America--1900-1940.; Navajo Indians--1900-1940.; Aged persons--1900-1940.; Be-zhosie.
- [between 1904 and 1932]
- Bear Foot Chief
- Studio portrait (standing) of Bear Foot, a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man. He holds a shield and a spear. He wears a hair pipe breast plate, bead bandolier and feathers in his hair.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Shields--1890-1900.; Spears--1890-1900.; Bear Foot.
- 1899
- Belt maker
- Native American (Hopi) man arranges a knotted, fringed, woven belt hanging from a line over a bucket, Hopi Reservation, Arizona. He wears a headband, shirt, and pants. Behind him is an adobe wall with a paned glass window, a saddle on a post, a...
- Hopi Indians--Arizona--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Arizona--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--1910-1920.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Belts (Clothing)--Arizona--1910-1920.
- [1918?]
- Big Bow
- Studio portrait of Big Bow (Zepko-eete), a Native American (Kiowa) man. He wears a vest, a medal on a ribbon around his neck, and scarf over a braid.
- Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Kiowa Indians--1860-1880.; Big Bow.
- [between 1869 and 1874]
- Big Bow Kiowa Chief
- Studio portrait (standing and sitting) of Big Bow (Zipkiyah, Zipkoheta, Zepko-eete), Satanwan, and Parose, Native American (Kiowa) men. The men pose near a buffalo head. One man wears fringed leggings and shirt, a leather belt, a sheathed knife,...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Kiowa Indians--1880-1900.; Big Bow.; Parose.; Satanwan.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Big Bow Kiowa Chief
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Big Bow, Satanwu, Porose, and another Native American (Kiowa) man. One man wears fringed leggings and shirt, and a metal bandolier. Another man wears a sheathed knife and a hair pipe breastplate.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Kiowa Indians--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Big Bow.; Porose.; Satanawu.
- [between 1880 and 1903]
- Biog. Nusbaum, Jesse
- Jesse Nusbaum stands next to a camera tripod and leans his hand on top of it pointing his index finger up. He holds a bag and some film cartridges in his other hand and has a cigarette in his mouth. He wears wire-framed glasses and a hat. A cloth...
- Cameras--Colorado--1920-1930.; Photographers--Colorado--1920-1930.; Nusbaum, Jesse L. (Jesse Logan)
- [1920?]
- Biog. Nusbaum, Jesse
- Jesse Nusbaum stands next to a camera tripod and leans his hand on top of it pointing his index finger up. He holds a bag and some film cartridges in his other hand and has a cigarette in his mouth. He wears wire-framed glasses and a hat. A cloth...
- Cameras--1920-1930.; Photographers--Colorado--1920-1930.; Nusbaum, Jesse L. (Jesse Logan)
- [1920?]
- Bonito Chiricahua Chief
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Bonito, a Native American (Chiricahua Apache) man. He holds a rifle and wears moccasin boots, ammunition belt, bead necklaces, and kerchief.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Rifles--1880-1890.; Bonito.
- 1884
- Bosse, Left Hand, White Wolf, Black Kettle, White Antelope, Bull Bear, Neva : Chiefs of Arapahoe, Sioux, Cheyenne & Kiowa tribes
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Native American (Arapahoe, Sioux, Cheyenne, & Kiowa) men. They wear blankets over their laps.
- Arapaho Indians--1860-1870.; Cheyenne Indians--1860-1870.; Dakota Indians--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Kiowa Indians--1860-1870.; Black Kettle.; Bosse.; Bull Bear.; Left Hand, Southern Arapaho chief, ca. 1820-1864?; Neva.;...
- [between 1860 and 1868]
- Broken Arm Chief
- Studio portrait (profile) of Broken Arm, a Native American (Sioux) man. He wears a shirt with quillwork, hair pipe breast plate, scarves over his braids, and a fur pelt cap.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Broken Arm.
- 1899
- Buck with buffalo robe
- A Native American (Plains) man poses outdoors near an adobe wall. He wears moccasins, leggings, a fur pelt blanket, and a sheathed bow and arrows that are held by a strap around his shoulders.
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1910.; Great Plains--1880-1910.; Men--Great Plains--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Buckskin Charley and wife
- Buckskin Charlie and Towee Native Americans (Ute) pose outdoors for a portrait (standing), near tepee, possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley wears beaded moccasins and leggings, dark shirt, leather belt...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1894
- Buckskin Charley and wife
- Buckskin Charlie and Towee, Native Americans (Ute), pose outdoors for a portrait (standing, sitting), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley, mounted on horse with leather saddle and bridle decorated with...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute...
- 1894
- Buckskin Charlie and wife sketched background
- Native American (Ute) man and woman pose outdoors for a portrait (standing and on horseback), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley, mounted on horse with feather and metal decorated bridle and leather...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1894
- Buckskin Charlie, Antonio, Ocapoor and others
- Native American (Ute) men, women and children pose in front of tepees. Standing in a headdress is Chief Buckskin Charlie (Sapiah) wearing the Rutherford Hays Indian Peace medal. Sitting to his left, holding a lance, is Tony Buck. Ocapoor is in...
- Indians of North America--Women--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Children--1910-1920.
- 1911
- Buffalo Bill (Hon. W.F. Cody)
- Studio portrait (standing) of Buffalo Bill, (the Honorable W.F. Cody). He wears decorated buckskins with leather hip riding boots, leather gauntlets (gloves), spurs, a cowboy hat, and a large belt buckle. He holds a riding quirt at his side.
- Celebrities--1880-1900.; Costumes--1880-1900.; Entertainers--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
- [between 1887 and 1892]
- Cambridge Ditch men
- Native American (Navajo) men pose outdoors in either New Mexico or Arizona. One man wears a concho belt. The other holds a hat and wears a blanket.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Camp in Monument Valley Park
- Native American (Ute) women and children pose outside a tepee at Monument Valley Park, El Paso County, Colorado. They are identified as, back row, left to right: Ruby (Stone) Kent and Amy (Kent) Snow. Front row, left to right: Amy Snow's daughters...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Monument Valley Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Children--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Cradleboards--Colorado--El Paso...
- August, 1912
- Capitanito
- Standing studio portrait of Capitanito, Native American (Ute) boy, son of Chief Severo, wearing a long shirt, choker and beads, moccasins, and beaded leggings. He stands on a wicker chair with his arms crossed over his chest.
- Indians of North America--Children--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Children--1890-1900.; Capitanito.
- 1894
- Capitanito and Cerette at cabin on reservation
- Outdoor portrait (standing) of a Native American (Ute) boy and girl probably near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. The Capitanito and Cerrete (Isareta) and stand on a wooden porch in front of a log cabin, near two dogs. Cerrete wears beaded...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1890-1900.; Ute Indian Reservation (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Log cabins--Colorado--1890-1900.; Capitanito.; Isareta.
- 1890
- Capitanito before cabin
- Outdoor portrait (standing) of a Native American (Ute) boy on a wooden porch probably near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. Capitanito stands near a log cabin and wears beaded moccasins, pants, a dark coat, and a shell and bead necklace. Snow...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Children--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Log cabins--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Capitanito.
- 1890
- Capitanito, Piah, Severo, and family
- Native American men, woman and children (Ute), pose for a portrait (standing) near a tepee; Capitanito wears beaded moccasins, beaded pants, long shirt, hair pipe breast plate and choker, necklace decorated possibly with teeth, and braided hair;...
- Indians of North America--Children--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Captain Ben Rogers and Largo, a Navajo Scout
- Studio portrait (standing and sitting) of Largo, a Native American (Navajo) man and Captain Ben Rogers. Largo wears a breechcloth, an ammunition belt with a pistol in a holster, a blanket, and a wide brimmed hat. Captain Ben Rogers wears a military...
- Indian scouts--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Military officers--1880-1910.; Military scouts--1880-1910.; Largo, Navajo Indian.; Rogers, Ben Army Captain.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Carlotta Chiwiwi and daughters pueblo of Isleta
- Standing studio portrait of Native American women (Isleta) Carlotta Chiwiwi, holding a small child, and her daughters, María and Felicíta Toura. The women wear shawls over their heads, long sleeve dresses, mantas, aprons, and necklaces. María...
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Isleta Indians--Women--1900-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Children--1900-1920.; Tewa Potters--1900-1920.; Mothers & children--1900-1920.; Chiwiwi, Carlota.; Toura, Felicíta.; Toura, María.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]