Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- William Forman residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- The entry of a residence in Breckenridge, Colorado, has a curved wire gate with an ornate medallion at its center. Finials top the gateposts and alternate fence uprights. The medallion bears the name of the original owner, William Forman, county...
- Forman, W. (William)--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Unidentified woman
- Studio bust portrait of an unidentified woman from Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado. She wears a dark cut velvet dress that buttons up the front and has a tight waist. She wears a large pin with a medallion that hangs from it. The pin...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress.; Women.
- The Good Old Days: Grigsby Family History
- Intensive document covering the Grisby family history starting in the early 1870's in Iowa.
- 2012 June 20
- Windows of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Denver, Colorado
- Book created by Rev. Raymond A Waser regarding the significance of the windows in the First Plymouth Congregational Church in Denver, Colorado.
- Glass painting and staining.; Christian art and symbolism.; Church architecture.; First Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1943
- 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
- Water jar
- Shows a Native American (Zuni) water jar. Designs include scallops, lines, hooks, hatches, cross hatches, stepped triangles, circles, pedal, deer motif, bird, and medallion. Colors are painted in dark red and black paint and cream color slip.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1920.; Water bottles--1890-1920.; Zuni Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1920.; Zuni pottery--1890-1920.; Jars--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- So. Ute sub-chief Nanise, with wives and children
- Native American (Southern Ute) Sub-chief Nanise sits in front of a tepee with a group of women and children at a fair in New Mexico. He wears a feather headdress, fur covered braids, a fringed buckskin shirt, hairpipe necklace, a George Washington...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Children--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Tribal chiefs--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Women--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Nanise.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- 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
- Nanise, sub-Southern Ute Indian chief in front of teepee
- Portrait of Native American Ute Chief Nanise in (probably) Colorado, in a fringed hide shirt and feather headdress, fur covered braids, a hairpipe necklace, a George Washington Peace Medallion, leggings with beaded bands and silver studs, and ...
- Nanise.; Indians of North America--Men--Colorado--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1900-1910.; Headdresses--Colorado--1900-1910.; Tribal chiefs--Colorado--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Nanise Southern Ute sub-chief on horse
- Portrait of a Native American Ute sub-chief Nanise on a horse, probably Colorado. He wears a fringed hide shirt and feather headdress, fur covered braids, a hairpipe necklace, a George Washington Peace Medallion, and leggings. He holds a staff with...
- Nanise.; Indians of North America--Men--Colorado y 1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1900-1910.; Headdresses--Colorado--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Jake Borah
- Mr. Jack Borah, a guide for President Theodore Roosevelt, leans on a rifle; he wears a hat, suit and tie, and a small medallion on a chain, probably in Colorado.
- Guides & scouts--Colorado--1890-1910.; Borah, Jake.; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919--Staff.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby girl, possibly the daughter of Joe Sander. She wears a white gown, a medallion around her neck, and stands on an upholstered chair.
- Girls--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Standing Buffalo Ponca
- Studio portrait of Standing Buffalo, a Native American (Ponca) man. He holds a tomahawk and wears beaded moccasins, blanket, necklace decorated with teeth and a medallion, and a feather headdress.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ponca Indians--1880-1900.; Standing Buffalo.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Pueblo Indians, Jose Jesus and wife
- A Native American (Pueblo) man and woman pose for a studio portrait. The woman wears a manta (shawl) with fabric rosettes, a wool skirt over a petticoat, wrapped boots, and a ring. The man, identified as Jose Jesus, wears a long sleeved shirt, a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Pueblo Indians--1880-1900.; Spouses--1880-1900.; Jose Jesus.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Jose Jesus and wife
- Studio portrait of an elderly Native American (Pueblo) man and woman. The woman wears a manta (shawl) with fabric rosettes, a wool skirt over a petticoat, wrapped boots, and rings. The man, identified as Jose Jesus, wears a long sleeved shirt, a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Pueblo Indians--1880-1900.; Aged persons.--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Spouses--1880-1900.; Jose Jesus.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Salida, Colorado, G R Gray residence
- Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, the G. R. Gray House features a beaded crystal lamp, hanging from a square, molded plaster medallion set on the interior ceiling.
- Gray, G. R.--Homes & haunts.; Salida (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Salida, Colorado, G. R. Gray residence
- Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, the G. R. Gray House features a beaded crystal lamp, hanging from a square, molded plaster medallion set on the interior ceiling.
- Gray, G. R.--Homes & haunts.; Salida (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Salida--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Grand salon
- Interior view of the grand Salon in Trianon, formerly called Claremont, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The room includes a fireplace with large mirror above the mantel, patterned wall fabric, ornate plaster cove, two sofas with end...
- Giddings, Ralph--Homes & haunts.; McLaren, Thomas--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Salons (Social...
- 1963 December 8
- Ute group portrait
- Studio portrait of unidentified Native American men (Ute); costume includes feather headdresses, wrapped braids, face paint, print fabrics, a medallion, beaded wristbands and armbands, a buckskin shirt, moccasins, and a vest.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Ute group portrait
- Studio portrait of unidentified Native American men (Ute); costume includes feather headdresses, wrapped braids, face paint, print fabrics, a medallion, beaded wristbands and armbands, a buckskin shirt, moccasins, and a vest.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Ute group portrait
- Group portrait of unidentified Native Americans (Ute); costume includes braids, felt hats, suits, vests, ties, and a cast metal medallion.
- Indians of North America--1910-1930.; Ute Indians--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Female portrait
- Portrait of a woman in Denver, Colorado, outfit includes a medallion on a long chain.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado, house was built by Joseph Watson and acquired by mine owner William A. Hamill in 1874; shows a brass gas chandelier with four globes. The design of the metal structure is rectilinear with...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado. The house was built by Joseph Watson and later acquired by mine owner William A. Hamill in 1874. A suspended brass chandelier, with six curvilinear arms holding spherical glass globes,...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado, built by Joseph Watson and later acquired by William A. Hamill in 1874; shows a room with alternating light-and-dark maple and walnut floorboards, walls wallpapered in a flowered pattern...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- The Manitou Soda Springs
- Scene in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking west. The low stone wall edging the unpaved Manitou Avenue is interrupted by stepped walls bounding the walk down to Fountain Creek. The round, finial topped conical roofed shelters over Navajo and...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Soda Spring Pavilion (Manitou Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1887 and 1895?]
- Sulphur Springs, Manitou
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking northwest. In the left is the Soda Spring Pavilion, a cross gable roofed structure with a cupola and ridgecresting; latticework in the gable apexes forms sunbursts. The eastern half of the building is open...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Chiefs, Mandan Indians
- Seated studio portrait of two unidentified Native American (Mandan) chiefs. The man on the left holds a bow; he wears strings of beads on either side of his face, necklaces, abalone shells, long hair extensions with painted stripes, a buckskin...
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Mandan Indians--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1880.
- 1872
- William Forman residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- In a residence in Breckenridge, Colorado, originally the home of William Forman, county clerk and mayor in the 1890's, water has buckled and stained the ceiling paper and part of the floral patterned border topping the papered wall. A filigreed...
- Forman, W. (William)--Homes & haunts--1899-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- 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
- Man with staff
- Nanise, a Native American Southern Ute sub-chief, is seated in front of a tepee at a fair in New Mexico. He wears a feather headdress, long fur covered braids, a fringed buckskin shirt, hairpipe necklace, a George Washington Peace Medallion,...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Staffs (Sticks)--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Tipis--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Nanise.
- [1900?]
- Chas. Beddle, Otoe (Omahas)
- Standing studio portrait of Native American (Oto) man Charles Beddle. He wears a single feather in his hair, fur covered braids, a kerchief with a star medallion, a vest with silver studs and beaded stars, a beaded bag over his shoulder, a...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oto Indians--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Beddle, Charles.
- 1898
- Howard Frost, Interp., Omahas
- Standing studio portrait of Native American (Omaha) man Interpreter Howard Frost. He wears a feather and a roach in his hair, silver arm bands, cuffs and medallion, beaded necklaces, and moccasins. His dark shirt, breechcloth and leggings are...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Omaha Indians--1890-1900.; Indian interpreters--1890-1900.; Frost, Howard, Omaha Indian.
- 1898
- Peatwytuck, Sac and Fox
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of Native American (Sauk [Sac] and Fox) man Peatwytuck. He wears a roach and feather on his head, a kerchief, a peace medallion, a a single long chain earring, and a buckskin shirt with beaded bands over the...
- Fox Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Sauk Indians--1890-1900.; Peatwytuck.
- 1898
- Mosteose, (Holy Rabbit), Iowa
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of Native American (Iowa) man Mosteose or Holy Rabbit. He wears a woven cloth turban with a feather, a kerchief, a medallion necklace, and a blanket over one shoulder. He holds a fan of feathers and a tomahawk...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Iowa Indians--1890-1900.; Holy Rabbit.
- 1898
- Black Man (Arapahoes)
- Standing studio portrait of a Native American (Arapahoe) man identified as Black Man. He wears a feather headdress; necklaces, that include a cross and medallion; a fringed buckskin shirt painted with stars, birds, and turtles; a breechcloth,...
- Arapaho Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clubs (Weapons)--1890-1900.; Black Man.
- 1898
- John Maskwas, Pottawatomie
- Standing studio portrait of Native American man (Potawatomi) John Maskwas. He wears a kerchief with an oval medallion, several strands of white bead necklaces, a print shirt with ribbon trim, a metal arm band, a plaid, fringed blanket around his...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Potawatomi Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Aged persons--1890-1900.; Maskwas, John.
- 1898
- Pete Mitchell (Dust Maker), Ponca
- Standing studio portrait of a Native American (Ponca) man, Pete Mitchell (Dust Maker). He wears a single feather in his hair, a kerchief with a star medallion, a fur pelt decorated with coins, dark shirt, metal arm band, vest, breechcoth, leggings...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ponca Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Fans (costume accessories)--1890-1900.; Mitchell, Pete.
- 1898
- Osage
- Sitting studio portrait of an unidentified Native American (Osage) man. He is shirtless and wears a bear claw necklace, armbands, necklaces, earrings, a medallion, a traditional beaver bandeau with feathers, and holds a combination pipe and...
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Osage Indians--1880-1910.; Bandeaux--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Necklaces--1880-1910.; Tomahawks--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Omaha Chief Yellow Smoke [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Chief Yellow Smoke, a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears a buffalo robe around his shoulders, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, a medallion, and earrings.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Hides & skins--1880-1890.; Medals--1880-1890.; Yellow Smoke, Omaha Chief.
- [1883]
- Omaha Chief Yellow Smoke [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Chief Yellow Smoke, a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears a buffalo robe around his shoulders, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, a medallion, and earrings.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Hides & skins--1880-1890.; Medals--1880-1890.; Yellow Smoke, Omaha Chief.
- [1883]
- Homme Connu [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Homme Connu a Native American (Omaha) man. He is shirtless and wears a blanket around his waist, a medallion, choker, bead necklaces, shell, earrings, and a feather in his hair. He holds a large and decorative pipe in his...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Homme Connu.
- [1883]
- Homme Connu [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Homme Connu a Native American (Omaha) man. He is shirtless and wears a blanket around his waist, a medallion, choker, bead necklaces, shell, earrings, and a feather in his hair. He holds a large and decorative...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Homme Connu.
- [1883]
- Chef du Bande [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Chef du Bande a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears leggings, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, ornate bead and shell necklaces, chokers, a medallion, a fur sash with conchos, earrings, armbands, bracelets, and a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Tomahawks--1880-1890.; Chef du Bande.
- [1883]
- Chef du Bande [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Chef du Bande a Native American (Omaha) man. He wears leggings, a dark colored, long sleeved shirt, ornate bead and shell necklaces, chokers, a medallion, fur with conchas, earrings, armbands, bracelets, and a...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Clubs (Weapons)--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Chef du Bande.
- [1883]
- American Indian
- Studio portrait (seated) of a Native American man, he wears a bear claw necklace, a peace medallion, a loose shirt with leggings and moccasins, and a single feather, Colorado. He has a blanket on his lap and a flute attached to his wrist.
- Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Men--1860-1870.
- ca. 1868
- Standing Holy, Sit. Bull's daughter
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of Standing Holy, Dakota girl and Sitting Bull's daughter, wearing necklace with medallion and other beaded jewelry.
- Indians of North America--Children--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; Standing Holy.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [1885?]
- Portrait of a man
- Artistic head and shoulders studio portrait of a man whose image is superimposed over a scroll of paper adorned with chaffs of wheat, buds, and flowers, Aspen, Colorado; dressed in an unbuttoned, suit jacket with small lapels, tuxedo shirt, and a...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- [about 1891?]
- Interior of Park Hill branch library
- View of a clay medallion sculpted by Robert Garrison for the Park Hill Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; depicts a ship, an eagle, waves, and a fish.
- Denver Public Library. Park Hill Branch--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; South Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Medallions (Ornament...
- [1920?]
- Mautchick, Utah
- A studio portrait (standing) of Mautchick, a young Native American chief (Muache Ute), a delegate to Washington, D.C. in 1873. He has martin fur wrapped braids, metal hoop earrings, a short beaded hair pipe breastplate, a woven and beaded tunic...
- Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Moache Indians--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880.; Mautchick.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
- [between 1869 and 1874.]