Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Chief Painted Hoss [i.e. Horse]
- Painted Horse, a North American Indian (Oglala Sioux, Lakota) warrior and performer in "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," poses in front of a painted backdrop in the dirt arena at Empress Hall, in the Golden West and American Industries...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Oglala Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Teton Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London...
- 1909
- The whole tribe of Sioux Indians
- A group of Native American Sioux (Lakota) men, members of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," pose in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Teton Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Studio...
- 1909
- Family of the interpreter, Frank [i.e. Franc] C. Goings
- Julia Goings, wife of Franc C. Goings, a North American Indian (Sioux) interpreter for the performers in "The Red Man", poses with her children in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls, in the dirt arena at the Empress Hall at the Golden...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Children--England--London--1900-1910.; Clothing &...
- 1909
- Mr. and Mrs. Spotted Weasel
- Native American (Sioux) Spotted Weasel and his wife, members of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," stand in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.;...
- 1909
- Mr. and Mrs. Owns Many Horses
- Native American (tribe unknown) Mr. and Mrs. Owns Many Horses, members of the The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp, stand in front of a backdrop in Empress Hall at The Golden West Exhibition, Earl's Court, London, England. Owns Many Horses...
- Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Exhibitions--England--London--1900-1910.;...
- 1909
- Sioux, Apache, and Navajo braves
- Native American (Sioux, Apache, Navajo) men, women and children, members of the The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp pose in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls, in a dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American...
- Apache Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London...
- 1909
- Some of the squaws
- North American Indian women (tribe unknown), performers in "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," stand in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls, in an arena in the Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries...
- Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Exhibitions--England--London--1900-1910.;...
- 1909
- Frank [i.e. Franc] C. Goings, interpreter and family (not in programs)
- Native American (Lakota Sioux) Interpreter Franc C. Goings and his family, members of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," stand in front of a painted backdrop of Yellowstone Falls in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and...
- Dakota Indians--England--London--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--England--London--1900-1910.; Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Children--England--London--1900-1910.; Clothing &...
- 1909
- Cap - Earl's Court
- A man poses; outfit includes woolies, a cowboy hat, lariat, pistol, and cigarette. He is a member of "The Red Man" from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show by Empress Hall in London, England.
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--People--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Cowboys--England--London--1900-1910.
- 1909
- Cowboys at the Golden West Exhibition
- Two cowboys from "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp" pose near a painted backdrop in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition in Earl's Court, London, England. One wears goat fur chaps...
- Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Cowboys--England--London--1900-1910.; Exhibitions--England--London--1900-1910.; Golden West and American (U.S.A.) Industries...
- 1909
- Mr. Earle B. Gandy, Producer, The Red Man spectacle
- Earl B. Gandy, the producer of "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," poses in front of a painted backdrop at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition in Earl's Court, London, England. He wears a cowboy hat, a scarf tucked into his...
- Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Cowboys--England--London--1900-1910.; Theatrical producers & directors--England--London--1900-1910.; Gandy, Earle B.; Golden West and American (U.S.A.) Industries Exhibition...
- 1909
- Cowgirl, Lillian Bergerhoff
- Lillian Bergerhoff, a cowgirl in "The Red Man Spectacle and Red Indian camp," poses in front of a painted back drop in the dirt arena at Empress Hall, at the Golden West Exhibition at Earl's Court in London, England. She wears a cowboy hat, scarf,...
- Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Cowgirls--England--London--1900-1910.; Bergerhoff, Lillian.; Golden West and American (U.S.A.) Industries Exhibition (1909 : London, England)
- 1909
- Cowgirls from The Red Man spectacle
- Cowgirls, members of the "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," sit on horseback near a painted back drop of Yellowstone Falls, in the dirt arena in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition in Earl's Court, London,...
- Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Cowgirls--England--London--1900-1910.; Exhibitions--England--London--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--England--London--1900-1910.;...
- 1909
- Cowgirls from "The Red Man"
- Jane Bernoudy, Lillian Bergerhoff and Lucille Pease, cowgirl performers in the "The Red Man spectacle and Red Indian camp," pose in a dirt arena in front of a painted backdrop in Empress Hall, at the Golden West and American Industries Exhibition...
- Earl's Court (London, England)--1900-1910.; London (England)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--England--London--1900-1910.; Cowgirls--England--London--1900-1910.; Exhibitions--England--London--1900-1910.; Bernoudy, Jane.; Lillian Bergerhoff.; Pease,...
- 1909
- Canon and Ruxton
- for the Grandview Hotel, and concrete tipis (one painted with a swastika). An adobe building has vigas; a wrought iron arch reads: 'Visit the Wonderful Cave of the Winds'. Below it is 'Earl's Bingo.' ; The path of the incline is on Mount Manitou.;...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1941 January 23
- Main Street, Central City
- View of the intersection of Main and Eureka Streets in Central City, Colorado (taken from Eureka Street). The First National Bank building is on the right with a sign on it that reads "Post Office." A man with a cane sits on a step outside of the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Main Street, Central City
- View of Main Street in Central City, Colorado, most of which is in the shadows. The street is flanked by two and three story nineteenth century storefronts. The top stories of the buildings on the right side of the street are in the sunlight, and...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Main Street, Central City
- A crowd gathers on Main Street in Central City, Colorado, to watch a brass band play in front of the Harris block. The spectators are dressed in casual clothes, such as blue jeans, trousers and shirts, and dresses. The buildings include:...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bands--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Main Street, Central City
- The intersection of Eureka Street and Main Street is crowded with people on a summer day, possibly July 4th, in Central City, Colorado. Historic buildings include: the Harris block (with signs that read "Earl's Toll Gate Bar," and "Rare Books"),...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Main Street, Central City
- A view of the crowded intersection of Main and Eureka streets in Central City, Colorado, during the Central City play festival. People crowd the sidewalk on both sides of the Main Street. Garbage litters the street. Historic buildings, which are...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Festivals--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Central City Play Festival
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Festivals--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Firemen in Central City
- Two men wrestle with a fire hose spraying water in the middle of Main Street in Central City, Colorado, as a third man rushes to join them. The men wear dark trousers and long sleeved shirts. Spectators sit and stand on the sidewalks. Signs on the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Spectators--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Man riding bicycle
- A man wearing striped trousers, a frock coat, a string tie, a white shirt and a top hat rides down Main Street in Central City, Colorado, on a high-wheel bicycle. Spectators sit and stand on the sidewalk to watch him. Signs read: "One Way," "Toll...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Buffalo livestock
- A large buffalo is in the foreground tied to a post in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. While touring at Earl's Court in England, this particular buffalo reportedly got loose, charged his keeper three times and was finally shot.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887?]
- A.E. Sheible, Jimmy Thomas, Joe Hart
- Albert E. Scheibel, secretary for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, stands with Jimmy Thomas and Joe Hart in the bleachers of a grandstand for the show at Earl's Court in England. Thomas rests his foot on a bleacher next to a basket with a sign...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Grandstands--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Hart, Joe.; Scheibel, Albert.; Thomas, Jimmy.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Annie Oakley
- Phoebe Anne "Annie Oakley" Moses shoots at targets in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. A person squats next to Moses. The grandstand is in the left background. A landscape scene is painted on the backdrop...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Sharpshooting--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Arapahoe Indian
- A Native American man poses on horseback in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it in the dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. He wears a single feather on the back of his head nad holds a long...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Bucking horse
- A group of cowboys works to settle a bucking horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody is on a white horse in the right background watching the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Bucking horse
- A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. A man sits on top of a small, wood platform in the background. Several additional men stand near the platform, and two more riders are in...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Grandstands--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Annie Oakley shooting
- Phoebe Anne "Annie Oakley" Moses shoots at targets in the air during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in a dirt arena at Earl's Court in England. A person throws the targets into the air. The grandstand is in the left background. A...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Sharpshooting--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Bucking horse
- A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. The grandstand curves in the right background and is supported by large wood beams.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Grandstands--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Bucking horse
- A cowboy rides a horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. The man leans down around the horse's neck. The grandstand is in the left background and is supported by large wood beams.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1890-1900.; Grandstands--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Buffalo
- A herd of buffalo lies on the ground in a fenced pen near Earl's Court in England. The buffaloes are part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of them are shedding their woolly coats. A longhorn steer lies on the ground in the center...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Cattle--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Buffalo
- A herd of buffalo is gathered in a pen with a longhorn steer while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. One buffalo lies on the ground in the left foreground. The others stand in the pen. A tall, wood fence is in...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Cattle--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Buffalo
- A herd of buffalo stands in a fenced pen near Earls' Court in England. The herd is part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One buffalo lies on the ground in the left foreground. A longhorn steer stands with the herd. The tops of several buildings...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Cattle--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Cody
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides his horse through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. He has removed his hat and holds it at his chest. Numerous other members of the cast of the...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Col. Cody in Indian camp
- A group of men, possibly including William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, stands in the foreground on a dirt path in front of a group of teepees in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show near Earl's Court in England.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Men--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Col. Cody
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides a horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Cody rides in front of a small, log cabin, possibly during the "Attack on a Settler's Cabin" act...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Col. Cody saluting audience
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides his horse through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. He has removed his hat and holds it at his right side. Numerous other members of the cast...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Cossack
- A Georgian Cossack rides a horse through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Several additional horses are in the left background. A landscape scene is painted on the backdrop at the far...
- Cossacks--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horse shows--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Deadwood Stage Coach - Johnnie Baker, John Burke, John Higby, Jule Keene
- John Burke, press agent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, stands in front of the Deadwood Stagecoach with Johnnie Baker, a star of the show, and Jule Keen, treasurer for the show. Driver John Higby sits on top of the coach holding the reins to...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Stagecoaches--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Burke, John, d. 1917.; Higby, John.; Keen, Jule.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Death at the stake
- A member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, possibly John Y. Nelson, stands tied to a tall, wood stake during a performance of the show at Earl's Court in England. A Native American man rides a horse near the stake and holds a long spear...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Burning at the stake--1890-1900.; Historical reenactments.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Death of the horse thief
- Two cowboys, one walking, the other kneeling on the ground, scurry near a log pole from which a man hangs with a noose around his neck during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. The hanging man's hands are...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Hangings--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Della and Bessie Farrell [i.e. Georgia Duffy]
- Della Ferrell, left, and Georgia Duffy, right, stand in front of a covered wagon used in a scene for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Both wear long dresses and wide-brimmed hats and both hold long riding crops in their...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowgirls--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Duffy, Georgia.; Ferrell, Della.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Emigrant train
- A train of covered wagons drives through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Several passengers are riding in the wagons. One man rides a horse in the right midground in front of the train....
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Covered wagons--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Group Ogallala Indians
- A group of Sioux men on horseback is gathered in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Several of the men wear feather headdresses and hold round...
- Oglala Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Group Sioux Indians
- A group of Sioux men on horseback is gathered in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Several of the men wear feather headdresses and hold round...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Hanging of the horse thief
- A man playing the role of a horse thief in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show hangs with a noose around his neck from a log pole in a dirt arena for the show at Earl's Court in England. The man's hands are tied behind his back. His hat lies on the dirt...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Hangings--1890-1900.; Horse stealing--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Headquarters
- Three young children and a woman carrying a parasol walk with a man who wears a top hat toward the back of a tent in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show near Earl's Court in England. A large stuffed buffalo is in the grass in front of the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Children--1890-1900.; Flags--1890-1900.; Umbrellas--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Hurdle jumping
- Three men on horseback jump over a hurdle during a race in a dirt arena at Earl's Court in England as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The rider in the left background holds his arm in the air above him as his horse jumps. The rider on the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Horse shows--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]