Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 7th Cav coming into camp from Wounded Knee fight with Big Foots Band, Pine Ridge Agcy S.D.
- View of the Seventh Cavalry on horseback riding in a long column over the plains enroute to the Native American Lakota Sioux, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota.
- United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th.--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--War--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--War--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Miniconjou Indians--War--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Wounded...
- [November 1890?]
- 9th Cav camp at Wounded Knee, S.D.
- Black and white members of the Ninth Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) pose in their wall tent camp during the Native American Sioux campaign on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota. Hay has been scattered over the snow-covered ground for horses covered...
- United States. Army. Cavalry, 9th.--1890-1900.; African Americans--Military service--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Government relations--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Government...
- [1890 or 1891]
- [Attack on Indian camp] [art original].
- Cowboys in art.; Pen drawing, American.; Pen-and-wash drawings.
- [1948?]
- [Cowboy eating on the range] [art original].
- Cowboys in art.; Pen drawing, American.; Pen-and-wash drawings.
- [1948?]
- [Indian burial] [art original].
- Painting, American.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Indians of North America--Funeral customs and rites.
- 1904
- [Indian camp in the mountains] [art original].
- Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Mountains in art.; Painting, American.; Oil paintings.
- 1889
- [Indian hunter with quail] [art original].
- Watercolor painting, American.; Indians in art.
- [n.d.].
- [Indian ledger drawing] [art original].
- Crayon drawing.; Pencil drawing, American.; Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.
- [n.d.]
- [Indian maiden] [art original].
- Indian women--Pictorial works.; Watercolors (Paintings)
- 19--?
- [Indian warrior] [art original].
- Indians in art.; Indians--Warfare--Pictorial works.; Oil paintings.
- [n.d.]
- [N]avajo Church, near Fort Wingate
- View of Navajo Church, sedimentary rock pillars on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Rock walls have striated layers. Trees and boulders are nearby.
- Navajo Church (N.M. : Pillar)--1880-1890.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1880-1890.; Rock formations--Navajo Indian Reservation--1880-1890.
- [1882?]
- [Pueblo dancer no. 1] [art original].
- Pueblo Indians--Clothing.; Pueblo Indians in art.; Painting, American.; Indian dance--Pictorial works.; Indians in art.; Watercolor painting, American.
- [n.d.]
- [Pueblo dancer no. 2] [art original].
- Pueblo Indians--Clothing.; Pueblo Indians in art.; Painting, American.; Indian dance--Pictorial works.; Indians in art.; Watercolor painting, American.
- [n.d.]
- [Pueblo woman with pot] [art original].
- Pueblo Indians in art.; Pueblo women--Pictorial works.; Indian women potters--Pictorial works.; Watercolor painting, American.
- [n.d.]
- "Big Alec's" wife and her garden
- A Native American (Paiute) woman, identified as the wife of Big Alec, stands in a cultivated garden, Deep Creek, Nevada. She wears a scarf over her head, and a print blouse and skirt, and holds a garden tool. Family members stand in the background.
- Indians of North America--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Paiute Indians--Women--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Deep Creek (Nev.)--1910-1920.; Gardening--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Women--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Big Alex--Family.
- 1913
- "Big Alec", wife, three sons, and daughters-in-law
- Native American (Paiute) man, identified as Big Alec, with his wife, three sons, and two daughters-in-law, in Deep Creek, Nevada. The men wear shirts and dungarees, Big Alec wears suspenders, the youngest son wears a jacket with a ribbon on the...
- Indians of North America--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Paiute Indians--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Deep Creek (Nev.)--1910-1920.; Boys--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Families--Nevada--Deep Creek--1910-1920.; Women--Nevada--Deep...
- 1913
- "Billy" a Shoshone warrior
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Billy, a Native American (Shoshone) man. He wears a blanket over his lap, a shirt, scarves over his braids, and a beaded necklace.
- Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Shoshoni Indians--1860-1870.; Billy Shoshone Indian.
- 1867
- "Butterfly Dance" of the Hopi [sic] Indians
- View of Native American Pueblo men and women dancers; the men wear kilts, moccasins, bells, and carry rattles; the women wear mantas, moccasins, tablet headdresses (tablitas), and carry feathers. Shows singers and a drum.
- Indians of North America--1920-1930.; Pueblo Indians--Dance--1920-1930.; Ceremonial dancers--1920-1930.
- 1933
- "Catalla Wa Cheepee" a Squaw Dance S...? P.R. Ag
- Native American Lakota Sioux women gather in a circle, possibly to play a game of dice on the ground, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. The Presbyterian church shows on the east end of agency's main street.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Women--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--Pine...
- 1891 May 8
- "Dick" Wilson- controversial council pres
- Dick Wilson, a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man, president of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council, and a white man stand near a marble monument during the 1973 AIM occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Dick Wilson wears a beaded necklace with a...
- American Indian Movement--1970-1980.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--Wounded Knee--1970-1980.; Wilson, Dick, Dakota Indian.
- [1973]
- "Dutchy," the avenger of Capt. Crawford's death
- Seated outdoor portrait of Dutchy, a Native American Chiricahua Apache scout for the U.S. Army during the Crook campaigns; posed with a rifle and ammunition belt.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1890.; Indian scouts--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Military scouts--1880-1890.; Dutchy Chiricahua Indian.
- [1882?]
- "Good-bye" Joseph
- "Good-bye" Joseph (Joe Isadore Woodcock), a Native American young man on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana, poses for an informal portrait. The young man wears his hair in braids, has several beaded necklaces hanging around his...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Montana--1900-1910.; Woodcock, Joe Isadore.
- [between 1905 and 1907?]
- "Home of Mrs. American Horse" visiting at Mrs. A's home in hostile camp
- View of American Horse's wife with other Native American Sioux (Lakota) women and children sitting around a cooking pot on an iron tripod inside a pole tepee framework with the canvas lowered. Other tepees, cooking pots, wagons, show in the camp.
- American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908--Family.; Dakota Indians--Women--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--Children--1890-1900.; Indian encampments--1890-1900.; Tipis--1890-1900.
- 1891
- "If I Were White" by Clarence F. Holmes (unofficial title)
- "Katalla Wachee-pee," a Squaw Dance at P.R. Agency, S.D. 4th of July, A.D. 1891
- Native American Lakota Sioux women gather in a circle possibly to dance, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. Spectators on horses and bleachers show in background.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Dance--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--Pine...
- 1891 July 4
- "Lo, the poor indian," - a company of Ute braves
- Reproduction of a lithograph shows a portrait of Native American Utes standing and sitting in two rows.
- Indians of North America--1820-1830.; Ute Indians--1820-1830.
- [1826]
- "Loma" a prosperous Indian farmer
- Standing portrait of a Native American Flathead (Salish) man, identified as Loma Joscum. He stands in the entryway of a tepee shielding his eyes with his right hand. In his left hand he holds a rifle. He wears moccasins, leggings, a breech cloth,...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Farmers--1900-1910.; Joscum, Loma.
- 1907
- "Medicine Wheel" in mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming
- View of a Native American medicine wheel on Medicine Mountain in the Big Horn Mountains, Big Horn National Forest, near Sheridan Wyoming. It was constructed using medium to large size stones, has a circular perimeter, a raised central point, and...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Wyoming--1910-1920.; Medicine wheels--Wyoming--1910-1920.; Medicine Mountain (Wyo.)--1910-1920.; Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark (Wyo.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological...
- 1917
- "Mint," Crow Agency, Mont.
- A Native American (Crow) man identified as Mint poses probably at Crow Agency (Big Horn County), Montana. He wears a long feather headdress and headpiece with antlers and fur, a decorative breechcloth over leather leggings, and moccasins. He holds...
- Crow Indians--Structures--Montana--Crow Agency--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Men--Montana--Crow Agency--1880-1900.; Crow Agency (Mont.)--1880-1900.; Indian encampments--Montana--Crow Agency--1880-1900.; Men--Montana--Crow...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- "Oke Doke" = Plenty Holes at Fort Peck Reservation, Montana
- Portrait of Plenty Holes, "Oke Doke", an elderly Native American Sioux man, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, and soft hat, in front of a log cabin, Fort Peck Reservation, Montana.
- Dakota Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Fort Peck Indian Reservation (Mont.); Aged persons--Montana--1930-1940.; Plenty Holes.
- August 1936
- "Oke Doke" = Plenty Holes at Fort Peck Reservation, Montana
- Standing portrait of Plenty Holes, "Oke Doke", an elderly Native American Sioux man with a cane, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, and soft hat, in front of a log cabin, Fort Peck Reservation, Montana.
- Dakota Indians--Montana--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Montana--1930-1940.; Fort Peck Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1930-1940.; Aged persons--Montana--1930-1940.; Plenty Holes.
- August 1936
- "Old Indian" rock formation, Colorado
- A tall rock formation called "The Old Indian at the Gap" stands out from a group of tall pine trees in Colorado.
- Pines--Colorado--1900-1920.; Rock formations--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- "Snake Priests," Hopi Indians snake dances
- Native American Hopi snake priests dance in front of Snake Rock, pueblo buildings, and a Kisi, wearing body paint, kilts, and animal pelt tails, Walpi, First Mesa, Arizona.
- Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1920-1930.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1920-1930.; Ceremonial...
- 1921
- "Spotted Tail" a noted Indian Chief
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man, identified as Spotted Tail. He is wrapped in a large blanket, manta style, and wears moccasins, a shirt, a kerchief, and earrings. A hat is on the ground at his feet. He is noted for...
- Brulé Indians--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Spotted Tail, 1823-1881.
- [1870 June 18]
- "Students to Give Frontier Pageant", news clipping (unidentified source)
- "The Infamous Silverton Brass Band" at Outlaw Bar & Cafe "four songs for their Coors"
- The Silverton Brass band prepares for a performance inside of the Outlaw Bar and Steakhouse on Main Street (Third, 3rd) in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. Interior decor includes a hanging wagon wheel chandelier, model ships, saddles, antlers, a...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bands--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Bars--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.
- 1979 September 22
- "The Infamous Silverton Brass Band" at Outlaw Bar & Cafe playing for their free drink! 5:30 PM.
- Members of the Silverton Brass band, wearing period costumes of straw, top, and bowler hats and long dresses, play their instruments inside of the Outlaw Bar and Steakhouse on Main (Third, 3rd) Street, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. Bar decor...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bands--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Bars--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Costumes--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.
- 1979 September 22
- "Waiting for Gabriel's trumpet," Indian burial, Crow, Montana, near Pryor
- A covered casket (?) sits atop a wooden burial platform on a hilltop, possibly on the Native American Crow Reservation in Montana. Signs of frost line the securing ropes and platform poles.
- Crow Indians--Social life--Montana--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Montana--1890-1900.; Scaffold burial--Montana--1890-1900.
- 1900
- A "feast" after the council, P.R. Agency, S.D.
- Native American Dakota Sioux men sit in a large circle and eat after a council meeting, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indian councils--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.;...
- July 1891
- A beef issue in the Indian territory
- A Native American man on horseback aims a pistol at a bull on a grassy plain. The man has braids and wears an ammunition belt over a shirt and pants. Men beside a covered wagon use knives to butcher a dead bull. Shows a fence and a building in the...
- Indians of North America--Subsistence activities--1890-1900.; Beef cattle--1890-1900.; Covered wagons--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Shooting--1890-1900.
- 1890 January 4
- A Century of Baptist Faith: First Baptist Church of Denver
- Book created by the Fist Baptist Church of Denver regarding the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Church. Included in the book is: a history of the church beginning in 1864, as well as photographs and lists of the different...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1963 December
- A collection of Moqui ware - very distinct from all other pueblo pottery both in form and decoration
- Reproduction of a half-tone image shows a collection of Native American ware from the Moqui tribe. Bowls, pots, plates, and a shaker are included.
- Hopi Indians--Arts & crafts--Arizona--1900-1940.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Arizona--1900-1940.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Pottery--Arizona--1900-1940.
- [between 1900 and 1940?]
- 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 Cree Indian woman, a Snake Indian woman
- Reproduction of an engraving of a Cree woman and a Snake Native American woman, wrapped in blankets.
- Cree Indians--Women--1840-1880.; Indians of North America--1840-1880.; Shoshoni Indians--Women--1840-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- A dance before wigwams [art original].
- Indian dance--North America--Pictorial works.; Indians in art.; Painting, American.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Wigwams--Pictorial works.; Oil paintings.
- [n.d.]
- A distinguished group
- A group of unidentified Native American and white men poses on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana. Several of the Native American men hold patterned blankets around their shoulders. Most wear their hair in braids. A few of the men...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Montana--1900-1910.
- [1907]
- A frontier camp near Fort Sill where TSE waited for opening
- Panoramic view of a Native American (Kiowa or Apache) tepee camp by a river near Fort Sill, Indian Territory. Wagons are parked in the camp.
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1870-1880.; Fort Sill (Okla.)--1870-1880.; Indian encampments--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1870-1880.; Rivers--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1870-1880.; Tipis--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- A girl with wheels
- Portrait of unidentified Native American woman (Hopi Pueblo) wearing a manta, plaid shawl and hair whorls.
- Hopi Indians--Women--Arizona--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arizona--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.
- [1899 or 1900?]
- A Kootenai and two Flatheads
- Three Native American men, one from the Kutenai tribe and two from the Flathead (Salish) tribe, pose on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. One man wears a beaded hide shirt; a second man wears a beaded necklace, a studded vest, and a...
- Indians of North America--Men--Montana--1900-1910.; Kootenai Indians--Men--Montana--1900-1910.; Salish Indians--Men--Montana--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Men--Montana--1900-1910.
- 1902
- A leaf from the Indian's book
- View of a Native American tepee by probably the Little Bighorn River in Big Horn County, Montana, an encampment is in the distance.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Indian encampments--Montana--1900-1920.; Rivers--Montana--1900-1920.; Tipis--Montana--1900-1920.; Rodman Wanamaker Expedition.
- [between 1908 and 1913]