Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Mexican Independence Day
- Two Mexican American perform a traditional dance in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. They perform in the Colorado Grange Building located at 2475 West 26th (Twenty-sixth) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The men wear sombreros and charros or...
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968
- Carlos Santistevan of 1567 Downing examines Mexican American paintings at Centro de la Cruzada - Denver
- Mexican American artist Carlos Santistevan kneels down to look at a painting possibly in the Centro de la Cruzada in Denver, Colorado. Additional paintings are on the floor and lean against the wall. Carlos Santistevan was the founder of the El...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Art--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Artists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968
- Flop house on Larimer
- A man sleeps on a bed in an abandoned building on Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Box springs, mattresses, and a large box are in the room.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Vagrants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967
- May D & F toy department
- Interior view of the May D & F Company toy department in Denver, Colorado; shows people, boys, an inflatable giraffe, and packaging with labels: "Marvel the Mustang," "Polychord Octave Electric Piano Organ," and "Classical Guitar."
- May Shoe & Clothing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Toys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967, December 22
- Eisenhower Chapel
- A woman prays at the altar of the Eisenhower Chapel in the Denver Club, Denver, Colorado. An image of Jesus Christ is on the altar.
- Denver Club (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chapels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968
- Denver Theater interior
- Interior view of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows ornate coffered ceilings, chandeliers, balustrades, and square columns.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Coffers (Ceilings)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1964 July
- Denver Theater interior
- Interior view of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows ornate coffered ceilings, arches, and the proscenium.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Coffers (Ceilings)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1964 July
- Denver Theater interior
- Interior view of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows ornate coffered ceilings, arches, a hanging lamp, and the proscenium.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Arches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Coffers (Ceilings)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Motion picture...
- 1964 July
- Mabel Burnside Myers, (Navajo) leading weaver of vegetable dye materials, displays craft at Denver Museum of Nat. History
- Mabel Burnside Myers, a Native American (Navajo) woman weaves at a loom in the Denver Museum of Natural History in Denver, Colorado. Boys and girls look on.
- Denver Museum of Natural History--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Navajo Indians--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Navajo women weavers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.;...
- 1968 July 15
- Denver St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Jubilee Mass
- Priests participate in a Jubilee Mass at the St. Catherine of Siena Church at 4200 Federal Boulevard in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A statue of Jesus Christ is in a niche nearby. The clergymen wear robes and vestments.
- St. Catherine of Siena (Church : Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Berkeley (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Denver St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 44th & Federal [sic]
- View of the decorated exposed ceiling beams in the St. Catherine of Siena church at 4200 Federal Boulevard in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Light fixtures hang from the beams.
- St. Catherine of Siena (Church : Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Berkeley (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Roof...
- 1963
- Myrtle Rorem
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes Danish Modern chairs, a rubber plant, a floor lamp, a throw rug, and a mobile.
- Rorem, Myrtle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Rorem house
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes Danish Modern chairs, a rubber plant, a floor lamp, a throw rug, and a mobile.
- Rorem, Myrtle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Myrtle Rorem
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a folding aluminum chair, a rubber plant, a planter, and a free-standing metal fireplace.
- Rorem, Myrtle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a table set for dinner, a hanging plastic lamp, an organ, bookshelves, aluminum folding chairs, and blinds.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Morris Miller House Denver, Colorado Architects Baume & Polivnick
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a bathroom sink and mirror, a tuck-and-roll Ottoman, a Danish Modern dresser, porcelain Buddhas, a bed, light fixtures, and a flower arrangement.
- Miller, Morris--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Morris Miller House Denver, Colorado Architects Baume & Polivnick
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a dining table, flower arrangements, lamps, and a porcelain tree.
- Miller, Morris--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes book shelves, Danish modern furniture, open beam ceilings, lamps, and a Chess set.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes book shelves, Danish modern furniture, lamps, porcelain figurines, and a menorah.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Rorem house
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes folding aluminum chairs, a deck, and a wall phone.
- Rorem, Myrtle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an open-beamed ceiling, lamps, book shelves, Danish modern furniture, and a Chess set.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a plant alcove with rubber trees, Sheffeleras, Dracaenas, and Philodendrons.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goldman
- Interior view of a California Bungalow style house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an Ottoman and plant alcove.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bungalows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Stairway
- Interior view of a staircase with decorative banisters in a house possibly in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1960
- John Sydney Brown residence
- Interior view of cabinets and the ceiling in a circular room of the John Sydney Brown house at 909 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The cabinets have glass doors, and the ceiling has decorative trim and woodwork.
- Brown, John Sydney--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ceilings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- John Sydney Brown residence
- Interior view of the John Sydney Brown house at 909 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A mirror and stained glass are on the mantle above the fireplace. The wall and ceiling have decorative trim.
- Brown, John Sydney--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- John Sydney residence
- Interior view of the John Sydney Brown house at 909 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The ceiling and walls have decorative trim. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
- Brown, John Sydney--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Ceiling detail at Campion residence
- Interior view at the Campion home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a ceiling with plaster molding.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ceilings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1963 December 11
- Moffat home
- Interior view of a fireplace in the dining room of the David Moffat house at 808 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A decorative wooden mantle and metal grates are nearby.
- Moffat, David H. (David Halliday), 1839-1911--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1960
- Moffat home
- Interior view of an onyx fireplace in the David H. Moffat house at 808 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A marble mantle and mirror with an ornate frame are nearby.
- Moffat, David H. (David Halliday), 1839-1911--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1960
- Fleur de Lis Club
- A couple, members of the Fleur de Lis Club sit close to one another and pose in dining room in Denver, Colorado. The woman wears a sleeveless dress, lipstick, and holds a cigarette in her hand. The man wears a striped suit coat, thick framed black...
- Fleur de Lis Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Dining...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Idle Hours Club
- A group of African American (Black) women in party dresses pose in front of a stage in Denver, Colorado. They stand near a Christmas tree and a large sign reading "Exit." Musicians in a jazz band are on the stage. Signs hanging near the stage...
- Idle Hours Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1961?]
- Idle Hours Club
- Three African American (Black) women, members of the Idle Hours Club, and a man sit at a table at an unidentified location in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and the man wears a suit. Budweiser and Miller beer bottles sit on the table...
- Idle Hours Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1961?]
- Owl Club, New Years
- A group of African American (Black) men and women revelers gather at a bar on New Years Eve in Denver, Colorado. Many of the men wear party hats. One man has a cigar in his mouth and the room is filled with smoke. A bottle of champagne and empty...
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; New Year--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965?]
- Owl Club, New Years
- African American (Black) couples dance in a bar on New Years Eve in Denver, Colorado. Many of the revelers wear party hats.
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; New Year--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965, January 1?]
- Owl Club tea
- A group of African American (Black) women gather for an Owl Club event in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and hats and pose near a table set with hors d'oeuvres, plates, and cups. Each woman wears a name tag.
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Predecessor to Virginia Village - 1950 S. Holly
- Interior view of the South Holly Neighborhood Library in the Virginia Village neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Children read and browse bookshelves and are identified as Martha Kaplan and Terri and Dave Holland.
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Virginia Village (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bookcases--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1964 November 4
- Denver Public Library bookmobile
- Interior view of the Denver Public Library bookmobile in Denver, Colorado; Helen V. Watts and Ellen Berner watch Black (African American) boys and girls read books.
- Denver Public Library--Equipment & supplies--1960-1970.; African Americans--Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bookmobiles--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1964 November 4
- Intensive Care Unit
- View of a room in the Intensive Care Unit at General Rose Memorial Hospital (Rose Medical Center) in Denver, Colorado. A cardiac monitor sits on a shelf next to a hospital bed. A blood pressure monitor is mounted on the wall. Sun shines through the...
- General Rose Memorial Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1960-1970.; Intensive care units--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Medical...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Diagnostic equipment
- Interior view of a room filled with medical diagnostic equipment at General Rose Memorial Hospital (Rose Medical Center) in Denver, Colorado. A large piece of equipment, probably an x-ray machine, is mounted on an examination table. A monitor,...
- General Rose Memorial Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Equipment & supplies--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Medical equipment &...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- George Washington Carver Day Care Nursery
- Two African American (Black) women serve food to African American and white boys and girls at the George Washington Carver Day Nursery at 2260 Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows a room with a high ceiling...
- George Washington Carver Day Nursery (Denver, Colo.)--People--1960-1970.; African Americans--Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Day care centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver...
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- Welfare rights organization of Father Craig Hart and Peter Garcia demonstrating
- Interior view of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado during a political demonstration. People, fake coffins, and picket signs surround the mezzanine railing. Signs on coffins read: "Justice Miss Farm Labor," "Mr. Education," "Police...
- Garcia, Peter--Political activity.; Hart, Craig, Father--Political activity.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Assistance--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1968 or 1969?]
- Arboretum interior
- Interior view of the Boettcher Memorial Conservatory (Victor Hornbein, architect) at the Denver Botanical Garden in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete lattice and Plexiglas windows.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver Botanic Gardens--1960-1970.; Botanical gardens--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Greenhouses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1966
- Red Cross youth volunteers cleaning up
- Teenage boys and girls clean up flood damage in a building in Denver, Colorado; they wear rubber boots, stand in mud, and hold shovels.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cleaning--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Public service...
- [1965 June]
- Fritz Scholder at Denver Art Museum
- North American Indian (Luiseño) artist Fritz Scholder, an unidentified man and possibly his wife Romona, pose by his painting of a Native American man in a gallery at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado.
- Luiseño Indians--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Acrylic paintings.; Artists--American--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Galleries (Display spaces)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- European Health Spa
- Women in bikinis pose in the swimming pool at the European Health Spa in Denver, Colorado. A replica of a Greek statue of a woman with a pitcher is to the side.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bikinis (Bathing suits)--1960-1970.; Health resorts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1969?]
- European Health Spa
- Women in bikinis pose in the swimming pool at the European Health Spa in Denver, Colorado. A replica of Michaelangelo's David statue is in a niche.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bikinis (Bathing suits)--1960-1970.; Health resorts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1969?]
- Home pictures
- A man and woman sit in a Denver, Colorado living room; furnishing includes couches, chairs, a fireplace, a birdcage, ottomans, lamps, tables and bold print curtains.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Furnishings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Green Bowers
- Interior view of the Green Bowers Nursery and Garden Center in Denver, Colorado. Displays of plants, tables, and lawn ornaments are in the store.
- Green Bowers Nursery and Garden Center (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Nurseries (Horticulture)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Green Bowers
- Interior view of the Green Bowers Nursery and Garden Center in Denver, Colorado. Displays of plants, porcelain trinkets and planters, and metal plates are in the store.
- Green Bowers Nursery and Garden Center (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Nurseries (Horticulture)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]