Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- "Cecile," a Flathead belle
- Sitting portrait of a Native American Flathead (Salish) woman, identified as Cecile. She wears an elaborately stitched and beaded dress, large circular earrings, a necklace, and a long, patterned bone (?) ornament around her neck.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Salish Indians--Women--1880-1910.; Cecile,--Salish woman.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- "Cheyenne Lodge" (& surroundings)
- A Native American (Cheyenne) woman sits near a tepee. Near the tepee is a wood cooking tripod and a wood and brush drying rack from which meat and hide hangs. A metal pot is on the ground near the tripod. Other tepees are in the distance.
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Tipis--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- "Soljercote
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Soljercote, a Native American (Paiute) woman. She wears a blanket on her shoulder.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Paiute Indians--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.; Soljercote.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Altar - Mesa No. 3
- Interior view of a Native American Hopi Pueblo kiva, Third Mesa, Arizona, shows an altar set for a sacred ceremony with fetishes, corn cobs, animal skulls, baskets, bells, feathers and pottery.
- Hopi Indians--Spiritual life--Arizona--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--1880-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1880-1910.; Third Mesa (Ariz.)--1880-1910.; Altars--1880-1910.; Rites &...
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- An Indian council
- A Native American man stands in front of a campfire, he speaks to men and women, some smoking pipes, who sit in a circle around him.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Meetings--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Antonio, Chief of all the Pimas
- A Native American (Pima) man, identified as Antonio, Chief of all the Pimas, poses near a stack of wood in Arizona. He wears a suit and a scarf, and carries a hat in his right hand.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Pima Indians--1880-1910.; Fuelwood--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Antonio, Pima Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Apache cradleboard
- A Native American (Chiricahua Apache) woman poses with a baby in a cradleboard strapped to her back. The hooded cradleboard is decorated with a kerchief and rattle.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Cradleboards--1880-1910.; Infants--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Apache Geronimo
- Indoor portrait (standing) of Geronimo, a Native American (Chiricahua Apache) man. He wears moccasin boots and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Shamans--1880-1910.; Geronimo, 1829-1909.
- [between 1880 and 1909]
- 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]
- Arapaho
- Two images of Little Raven, a Native American (Arapaho) man. Both images are studio portraits (standing). One image depicts his profile, the other a full portrait. Little Raven holds a cane. He wears moccasins, leggings, a coat, and a vest.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Aged persons.; Little Raven.
- [between 1880-1910?]
- Arapahoe man
- A Native American (Arapaho) man poses indoors, he holds his hand up to shade his eyes. He wears moccasins, leggings, a hair pipe breastplate, a beaded vest, metal and bead armbands, a bandolier decorated with teeth, fur pelts over his shoulders,...
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- At the spring
- An unidentified Native American woman kneels at the bank of a small creek and holds one hand to her head. She has a woven blanket around her shoulders and is surrounded by tall grass and trees.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Streams--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Aunt Effie
- Studio portrait of Aunt Effie, an elderly Native American (Navajo) woman. She wears a blanket shawl.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Aged persons--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.; Effie, Aunt, Navajo Indian.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Bacon Rind, Osage
- A Native American (0sage) man, identified as Bacon Rind, sits in a chair at a desk and speaks into a telephone. He wears moccasins, leggings, a blanket around his waist, a print shirt, and a traditional beaver bandeau.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Osage Indians--1880-1910.; Telephones--1880-1910.; Bacon Rind.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- 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]
- Big Tree Kiowa Chief
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Big Tree, a Native American (Kiowa) man. He holds an arrow. He wears moccasins, a blanket, and a scarf around his neck.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Kiowa Indians--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Big Tree.
- [between 1880 and 1907]
- Brave
- Studio portrait (sitting) of a Native American (Sioux) man. He wears a blanket over his lap, a hair pipe breast plate, and a scarf around his neck.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.
- [between 1884 and 1910]
- Calletano & Jake- Navajo's [sic]
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Calletano and Jake, Native American (Navajo) men. Both men wear moccasins, blankets, and hats.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Navajo textile fabrics--1880-1910.; Calletano.; Jake, Navajo Indian.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- 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?]
- 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]
- Changing Crow
- Studio portrait of two Native American (Dakota) men. One man, sitting, is identified as Changing (?) Crow and wears moccasins, leggings, a blanket around his waist, a decorative vest, and a kerchief. The other man is unidentified and wears...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Changing Crow.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Cheyenne Indians
- A group of Native American (Cheyenne) men pose outdoors. One man is on horseback and aims a rifle; another man holds a wooden staff. The men wear beaded leggings or pants, blankets, jackets, and wide-brimmed hats with feathers; one man wears a...
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.; Horseback riding--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Cheyenne warriors (holiday costume)
- Native American (Cheyenne) men pose near a wooden building. One man holds a feather fan. The men wear blankets around their waists and metal bead and hair pipe necklaces. A third man stands in the doorway of the building.
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Men--1880-1910.; Plank buildings--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Chief Iron Tail
- Standing portrait of a Native American (Dakota) man, identified as Chief Iron Tail. He wears a dark long sleeved shirt, arm bands, a hair pipe breastplate, a kerchief, and braids.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Iron Tail.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Chief One Eye
- Chief One Eye, a Native American man.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; One Eye.
- 1966
- Chief Two Leggins, Crow Indian
- Sitting portrait of Native American (Crow) man, identified as Chief Two Leggins (Leggings). He wears a highly decorative outfit that includes a fringed shirt with beadwork and 0animal tails on the shoulders, various types of necklaces, a beaded...
- Crow Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Two Leggings, ca. 1847-1923.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Chinquilla Cheyenne
- Portrait (standing) of Chinquilla, a Native American (Cheyenne) man. He wears a beaded shirt, a hair pipe breast plate, a beaded choker with a pendant, and a beaded feather headdress.
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Men--1880-1910.; Chinquilla.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Comanche peyoist
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Comanche) man, a leader in the peyote cult. He holds a beaded leader stick and a rattle. He wears a fringed shirt, fur pelts over his braids, a scarf with a metal clasp around his neck, and a feather headdress.
- Comanche Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Peyotism--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; People associated with religion--1880-1910.; Staffs (Sticks)--1880-1910.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Crow Indian
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Crow) man. He wears a Fort Berthold shirt and a feather headdress.
- Crow Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Crow Indian at R. R. headquarters
- A Native American (Crow) man poses in front of a tent wearing boots, pants, a hat, and a coat. Railroad supplies lie in a pile behind him.
- Crow Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Crow Indian camp
- View of two Native Americans (Crow) posing in front of a tepee. One,on horseback, wears a hat and heavy clothing. The other is standing near the horse and wears moccasins, leggings, a breech cloth, a shirt, and necklaces. A carriage with an...
- Crow Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Horseback riding--1880-1910.; Tipis--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakota burial
- View of a Native American (Dakota) burial platform mounted above ground using timber supports. A shrouded casket lies tied down atop the platform.
- Dakota Indians--Spiritual life--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Funeral rites & ceremonies--1880-1910.; Scaffold burial--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakota Indians
- Standing studio portrait of an unidentified, Native American (Dakota Sioux) woman. She wears moccasins, a long skirt, a fringed blanket around her shoulders, hair pipe decoration around her neck, a long belt extension with decorative discs, braids,...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakota Indians
- Studio portrait of two unidentified Native Americans (Dakota). A woman sits wearing a fringed dress, a blanket around her shoulders, hair pipe necklace, and feathers in her hair; she holds a leather belt with decorative metallic disks in front of...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakota Indians
- Two Native American (Dakota) women, a girl, and infant pose in front of a tepee with a stovepipe. Both of the women wear plaid print dresses and blankets around their shoulders; the younger woman holds the baby wrapped in blankets; the young girl...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Girls--1880-1910.; Infants--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakota Indians
- Group studio portrait of Native American (Dakota) men, women and children. Identification on card: "Roaster, Standing Elk, Whirlwind Soldier, Walk About And Talk, Use The Shield, Jumper, Black Eyes." Shows headdress, eagle feathers, pipe, leggings,...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dakotas torturing a Pawnee
- Native Americans (Sioux) dance around a fire during the torture of a Pawnee. The Dakota are dressed in costume and carry weapons and shields; one man plays a drum.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Pawnee Indians--1880-1910.; Punishment & torture--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Dick Pet-se-moie, Fire Walker, Osage
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Osage) man, identified as Dick Petsemoie (Fire Walker). He wears leggings and a blanket around his waist, a print shirt, kerchief, choker, shells, earrings, and holds a feather fan in his right hand.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Osage Indians--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Petsemoie, Dick.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Domingo Mescalero Indian
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Domingo, a Native American (Mescalero Apache) man. He wears a hair pipe breast plate, and a choker decorated with conchos.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Mescalero Indians--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Domingo Mescalero Indian.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Eskimazeen, Apache San Carlos
- Studio portrait of Eskiminzin, a Native American (Aravaipa Apache) man. He wears face paint.
- Apache Indians--1880-1910.; Aravaipa Indians--1880-1910.; Face painting--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Body painting--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Eskiminzin, Apache Chief.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- Fire place in Ouray's cabin, built by Chief Ouray himself
- Interior view of the cabin belonging to Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta, shows a small fireplace built by Ouray. It is surrounded by debris and is cracked in places.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--1880-1910.; Fireplaces--1880-1910.; Interiors--1880-1910.; Chipeta--Homes & haunts.; Ouray--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Flathead Indians, groups
- Two Native American Flatheads (Salish), decoratively dressed, pose on horseback. The man wears a headdress, dark colored clothing with embroidery, and moccasins. The woman holds a beaded cradleboard, wears a shawl over a loose shirt, and leggings....
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Salish Indians--Women--1880-1910.; Cradleboards--1880-1910.; Horseback riding--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Flathead Indians, groups
- View of three Native American Flathead (Salish) posing on horseback in a clearing in front of a line of tepees. The horses and their riders are decoratively adorned.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Salish Indians--1880-1910.; Horseback riding--1880-1910.; Tipis--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Flathead Indians, women
- Standing portrait of two Native American Flathead (Salish) women in front of a tepee. One wears a full length, fringed dress over a print shirt, and carries a hand bag. The other wears a full length dress and a vest decorated with animal hides. She...
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Salish Indians--Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Flathead Indians, women
- Two Native American Flathead (Salish) women pose on horseback in front of a tepee. Riders and horses are both lavishly adorned. Riders wear shawls, leggings, moccasins, blankets, and strips of animal fur. Horses wear decorative blankets, saddles,...
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Salish Indians--Women--1880-1910.; Horseback riding--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Geronimo and Vincent
- Standing studio portrait of two Native American Ute men identified as Geronimo and Vincent. One wears moccasins, leggings, breechcloth, loose shirt, breastplate, choker, eagle feathers, and headband, while holding an arrow and a blanket. The other...
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Geronimo, Ute Indian.; Vincent, Ute Indian.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Group portrait
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of Short Bull, Lone Bull, Feathers On-His-Head, Fire Thunder, Mrs. Feather On-His-Head, Native American (Oglala Sioux) men and woman, Frank Yates, and Charles B. Gordon ("Deadwood Charlie"), white men. The...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Oglala Indians--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Head Chief Black Horse shaking hands with missionary and promising friendship
- Black Horse, a Native American (Navajo) man, shakes hands with a white missionary near a brush shelter. Spectators and an interpreter stand nearby.
- Indian interpreters--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Missionaries--1880-1910.; Translators--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Black Horse, Navajo Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Helen Goes Ahead - Crow
- A Native American (Crow) woman, identified as Helen Goes Ahead, poses among bushes. She wears a long print dress, a decorative belt, moccasins, and long braids.
- Crow Indians--Women--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Goes Ahead, Helen.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Holley's Store on border of Reservation, devoted entirely to trade with Navajo Indians
- Native American (Navajo) men and women stand and sit near Holley's Store, probably in Arizona. Saddled horses stand nearby.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1880-1910.; General stores--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]