Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Vest
- A Native American (Ute) beaded vest worn by Buckskin Charley. The vest is made of buckskin which is entirely covered with multicolor beadwork in designs of stylized American flags and geometric shapes on a white background. The interior of the vest...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1930.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1900-1930.; Vests--1900-1930.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief--Associated objects.
- [between 1900 and 1930]
- Buckskin Charlie & two Native American women
- Native American Ute Indian chief Buckskin Charlie poses in front of a tepee with his wife Emma Naylor Buck (To-Wee) and an unidentified Native American woman. Buckskin Charlie wears fringed pants and shirt, a feather in his hair and a choker...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1901
- Buckskin Charlie and two Indian women
- Ute Chief, Buckskin Charlie poses in front of a tepee in Ignacio, Colorado with two Native American women. He wears fringed shirt, corduroy, a feather headdress and a medallion. A shaggy dog sleeps next to the tepee. The Native American woman to...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1901
- Cradleboard
- Show a Native American (Ute) toy cradleboard with a doll. The cradleboard is buckskin wrapped around a board and is decorated with fringe, multi-color beadwork sewn on with lazy stitch. The doll's head is possibly made of wood painted a medium...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Cradleboards--1880-1900.; Dolls--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Native American Woman
- A Native American (Ute) woman, identified at Mrs. Buckskin Charlie (To-Wee), poses in front of a tepee possibly in Colorado. She wears a dress (buckskin?) with fringe on the sleeves, bodice and skir, beaded moccasins, a belt with a beaded pouch and...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--1890-1910.; To-Wee.
- [between 1890 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
- Doll
- Shows a Native American (Southern Plains (Ute?)) doll. The head is buckskin with buffalo fur for hair; the body is muslin and is covered with a blue wool dress trimmed with red cotton binding. The sleeves are long with purple stripes; the yoke,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Dolls--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Elderly Native American woman
- An elderly Native American (Ute) woman, identified at Mrs. Buckskin Charlie, poses in front of a tepee possibly in Colorado. She wears a long patterened dress, a belt and a beaded bag and her hair is in braids.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--1890-1910.; To-Wee.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Group of Utes
- Native Americans (Ute), Buckskin Charlie, Towee and unidentified men, women, and baby, pose for a portrait (standing), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; baby is in beaded cradleboard from which print scarf and key...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Utes
- Group studio portrait of Ute Native Americans; seated are: Tachiar, Parrum, A-Pat-We-Ma, and Wich-Ha-Ka-Sa; standing are: Tan-Nah, Jui, Ce-Gee-Che, Ta-Wee, Buckskin Charley, and Pedro; painted backdrop.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.
- c1899
- Ute Chief's (Buckskin Charley) [sic] Squaw
- A portrait of a Native American (Ute) woman, identified as Buckskin Charlie's wife, probably in Colorado. The woman stands in front of a tepee and wears a full length, animal hide dress with hemline fringes, a decorative belt, a hair pipe choker,...
- Smith-Hassell Co.; Indians of North America--Colorado--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1890-1900.; Tipis--Colorado--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief--Family.
- 1899
- Buckskin Charlie - 1901 at Ignacio, Colo.
- Ute Chief Buckskin Charlie poses in front of a tepee in, probably, Ignacio, Colorado. He wears fringed pants and shirt, a feather in his hair and a choker necklace. He holds what may be a pipe in his hands. A shaggy dog sleeps next to the tepee.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- 1901
- Utes, Buckskin Charlie and wife
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and his wife Emma Naylor Buck (To-Wee), Native Americans (Ute). Buckskin Charlie sits, holds feathers, and wears fur wrapped braids, earrings, a jacket with embroidered sleeve and shoulder details, a bone...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Spouses--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- 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 & wife Towee
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee, Native Americans (Ute). Buckskin Charlie has fur wrapped braids and wears a jacket, hair pipe breastplate and leggings, and holds a feather fan; To-Wee wears a woven dress, earrings, bead and shell...
- Indians of North America--Women--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Buckskin Jim and Pawnee Bill Pawnee Bills Wild West
- "Buckskin Jim", possibly John W. Russell, and Gordon "Pawnee Bill" Lillie pose for a full-length, studio portrait, possibly while touring with "Pawnee Bill's Wild West." Both men wear buckskin coats and pants with tassles and cowboy hats. Buckskin...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buckskin Jim.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Pawnee Bill, 1860-1942.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- 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
- Utes-Buckskin Charlie, Antonio, Ocapoor and others
- Native American (Ute) men, women and children pose in front of tepees. Standing in headdress is Chief Buckskin Charlie (Sapiah) wearing the Rutherford Hays Indian Peace medal. Sitting to his left, holding a lance, is Tony Buck. Ocapoor sits in...
- Indians of North America--Women--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Ocapoor.; Buck, Tony.
- 1911
- Miniature cradleboard
- Shows a Native American (Ute) miniature cradleboard with a doll inside of it made by Chipeta. The cradleboard is decorated with multi-colored beads and thread, and buckskin fringe on the bottom. The doll has black cotton thread hair and painted...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Cradleboards--1880-1890.; Dolls--1880-1890.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- 1880
- Leggings
- A pair of buckskin leggings that belonged to Chipeta. They are decorated with geometric designs in multicolored beadwork.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Leggings--1875-1915.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Saddle bag
- A saddle bag (Native American Ute Indian) used by Chipeta who died in 1924. The saddle bag is made of buckskin cut into a rectangular shape. It has a canvas backing that is edged with brass studs, wool trim and fringe. It is decorated with zigzag,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1920.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1920.; Saddlebags--1870-1920.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Scalp ornament
- Native American (Sioux) scalp ornament made of rawhide and buckskin with red, white, and blue dyed porcupine quills, maroon dyed feathers, metal jinglers, and a green dyed, horse hair tail.
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Headdress--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Old hotel and dance hall Buckskin, Colo. where "Silver Heels" danced
- View of an abandoned hotel and dancehall in Buckskin Joe (Park County), Colorado. The log building has a gable roof and brick chimney.
- Buckskin Joe (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Hotels--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Log buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Mining--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.
- [1940]
- Tabors old store Buckskin, Colo.
- View of the abandoned Tabor's store in Buckskin Joe (Park County), Colorado. A dismantled automobile is near the log building with a gable roof and stovepipe.
- Buckskin Joe (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Log buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Mining--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.
- [1940]
- Excelsior Mine Buckskin Joe, Colo.
- View of the shafthouse and a cabin at the Excelsior Mining Group Mine near Buckskin Joe (Park County), Colorado.
- Abandoned mines--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Mine buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Buckskin Joe (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Excelsior Mining Group Mine (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Cabins--Colorado--Buckskin...
- [1940]
- Mineral Park open cut lead mine above Buckskin, Colo.
- View of a group of portable conveyers and an ore loader at the Mineral Park Mine near Buckskin Joe (Park County), Colorado. A crane is nearby.
- Ore handling--Equipment and supplies--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Buckskin Joe (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Mineral Park Mine (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Conveying systems--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Hoisting...
- [1940]
- Ute group
- Native Americans (Ute), Buckskin Charlie, Towee and unidentified men, women, and baby, pose for a portrait (standing), possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; baby is in beaded cradleboard from which print scarf and key...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1894
- North High School Black Masque Dramatic Club
- View of the stage and backdrop for the play, "Glory of the Morning," performed at North High School at 2960 North Speer Boulevard in the Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. An actor in a military uniform stands over an actress dressed as a...
- North High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1926
- Colorado Tax Assessment List 1862-1866
- Federal Internal Revenue assessment lists for the Territory of Colorado 1862-1866. Includes resident and absentee property holders.
- Internal revenue--Colorado.; Colorado--Vital Records.; Tax collection--Colorado.; Colorado--Genealogy.
- 2005
- Buckskin Charlie of Ignacio Colorado
- Ute Chief, Buckskin Charlie poses in front of a tepee in Ignacio, Colorado. He wears fringed pants and shirt, a feather in his hair and a choker necklace. He holds what may be a pipe in his hands. A shaggy dog sleeps next to the tepee.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1910.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- 1901 March
- Ute, Buckskin Charlie, subchief
- Close-up studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie, a Native American (Ute) man. Buckskin Charlie poses and wears fur and bead wrapped braids, a bone breastplate with fringe, earrings, a leather shirt with embroidered shoulder details, and a feather hair...
- Indians of North America--Men--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Men--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Buckskin Charlie
- Close-up studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie, a Native American (Ute) man. Buckskin Charlie poses and wears fur and bead wrapped braids, a bone breastplate with fringe, earrings, a leather shirt with embroidered shoulder details, and a feather hair...
- Indians of North America--Men--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Men--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Buckskin Charlie
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. Buckskin Charlie has a moustache, fur and bead wrapped braids, he wears a hair pipe breastplate with leather fringe, hoop earrings, a leather shirt with embroidered shoulder details and a feather hair...
- Indians of North America--Men--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Men--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- 1899
- Buckskin, Colo.
- View of a cabin and abandoned mine near Buckskin Joe (Park County), Colorado.
- Abandoned mines--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Mine buildings--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.; Buckskin Joe (Park County, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Mining--Colorado--Buckskin Joe--1940-1950.
- [1940]
- Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee, Native Americans (Ute), wearing feathers, beads, leggings, moccasins, conchos, hair pipe chokers, earrings, and printed fabrics. Buckskin Charlie holds a sword and a fan.
- Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Buckskin Charlie and Ta-Wee
- Sitting studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee, Native Americans (Ute); To-wee wears a fringed dress, concho belt, and bead necklace; Buckskin Charlie has fur wrapped braids, his costume includes beads, fringe, feathers, hair pipe choker,...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Chipeta, Buckskin Charlie and wife
- Native American (Ute) Chief Buckskin Charlie (Sapiah), poses with two children and his wife, Emma Naylor Buck (To-Wee). Chipeta, widow of Chief Ouray, sits to his right. He wear a Rutherford Hayes Indian Peace Medal, his wife wears a bead necklace....
- Indians of North America--Women--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Chipeta.; To-Wee.
- 1911
- Utes-teaching the trail, John Deal, Buckskin Charlie, Ocapoor
- Native American (Ute) chiefs gather in a circle in front of tepees. Buckskin Charlie in center, wears the Rutherford Hays Indian Peace Medal. John Deal wears a headdress and beaded vest and holds a lance. Ocapoor holds a pipe and wears a headdress...
- Indians of North America--Women--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Ocapoor.; Deal, John.
- 1911
- Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee, Native Americans (Ute), wearing feathers, beads, leggings, moccasins, conchos, hair pipe chokers, earrings, and printed fabrics. Buckskin Charlie holds a sword and a fan.
- Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Marking of U. P. Trail Address at the first marker. Col. Heizer, Buckskin Charley & E. Gov. Adams
- Ex-Governor Alva Adams extends his hand toward Buckskin Charley, a Native American (Ute) Chief, near the first marker of the Ute Pass Trail, as part of the trail marking ceremony in El Paso County, Colorado. Colonel Heizer, along with other...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commemoration--Colorado--El Paso County--1910-1920.; Convertible automobiles--Colorado--El Paso...
- August 29, 1912
- Buckskin Charley Ute Chief
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charley, a Native American man (Ute), wearing a feather headdress, a hair pipe choker, a metal cross, a buckskin shirt with fringe, and a Rutherford Hayes Indian Peace medal.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--1900-1910.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- 1905
- Arastra in Buckskin Gulch above Alma
- View of an arrastre (or arrastra) by Buckskin Creek, Park County, Colorado; shows a man kneeling by a water-filled, circular hole, used by miners for grinding ore.
- Buckskin Creek (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Park County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Grinding wheels--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Mining equipment--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Mining--Colorado--Park County--1920-1930.; Streams--Colorado--Park...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Chief Buckskin Charlie and band of Ute Indians
- Group portrait of North American Indian (Ute) men, women, children, a baby, and white men. Buckskin Charlie, with fur wrapped braids, a hairpipe breastplate, concho belt and a feather in his hair, stands. The men wear hair pipe breastplates, beaded...
- Indians of North America--1870-1890.; Ute Indians--1870-1890.; Clothing & dress--1870-1890.; Women--1870-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- Southern Ute Chief Buckskin Charlie at Agency headquarters at Ignacio, Colorado
- North American Indian (Southern Ute) Chief Buckskin Charlie sits astride his horse in front of the wooden Consolidated Ute Indian Agency building in Ignacio (Ute Indian Reservation), Colorado. He wears a buckskin shirt and leggings, a blanket,...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Consolidated Ute Agency.--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1920-1930.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1920-1930.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Clothing &...
- [1924 May 24]
- Ute Indians, from southern Colorado
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie, a Native American man (Ute), costume includes fur, feathers, and a hair pipe breastplate.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- 1895 October 17
- Utes-women and children-Antonio Buck and Luke Snow
- Group of Native Americans (Ute) men, women and children sit in front of tepees. Susan B. Eaton is on left. Woman in center is Amy Snow Kent, wife of Luke Snow. The man holding a lance is Tony Buck. Buckskin Charlie stands apart in the background...
- Indians of North America--Children--1910-1920.; Ute Indians--Women--1910-1920.; Tipis--1910-1920.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Buck, Tony.; Cloud, Mary.; Eaton, Susan B.; Kent, Amy Snow.; Snow, Luke.
- 1911
- The Messenger
- A photomontage by Charles Craig of Native American (Ute) men (including Buckskin Charlie), women and children, in profile, facing a messenger (Severo) on a horse. Severo wears a headdress and points to the background. The landscape and foreground,...
- Indians of North America--Children--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Severo, Chief.
- 1898
- The Messenger
- A photomontage by Charles Craig of Native American (Ute) men (including Buckskin Charlie), women and children, in profile, facing a messenger (Severo) on a horse. Severo wears a headdress and points to the background. The landscape and foreground,...
- Indians of North America--Children--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Severo, Chief.
- 1898
- The Messenger
- Posed outdoor setting of Native American (Ute) men (including Buckskin Charlie), women and children gathered around a messenger (Severo) on a horse. Severo wears a headdress and points to the background. The women wear blanket shawls and belted...
- African Americans--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Children--1890-1900.; Tableaux--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; Severo, Chief.
- 1894