Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- The Vidal family
- Members of the Vidal family, seven women and one man, pose in front of a wood cabin on the set of a western movie. The women wear overalls and the man wears work pants and suspenders.
- Motion picture industry--1900-1910.; Westerns--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1902 August 2
- Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands
- Posed Native Americans depicting Barry's interpretation of Hiawatha, sent to Mr. Landry of Cincinnati who used them to paint his conception of "Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands" which took first place at National Photographers' Convention;...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Iroquois Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Hiawatha, 15th cent.
- [188-?]
- Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands, full length
- Posed Native Americans depicting Barry's conception of Hiawatha and sent to Mr. Landry of Chicago who used them to create his painting, "Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands", which won first place at National Photographers' Convention; Landry...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Iroquois Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Hiawatha, 15th cent.
- [188-?]
- B.P.O.E. Lodge-367, Victor, Colo.
- Group view of Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 367, Victor, Colorado posed in front of Donnelley building, 412 West Victor Avenue; men are posed (seated or standing) in three-piece suits, many with silk top hats or derby hats with...
- Victor (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Victor--1910-1920.
- [1910?]
- Three men and two women posed in swimsuits
- Three men and two women in swimming suits, garters, and hats make faces; one woman puts her tongue out.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Faces--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Couple posed in swimsuits
- A man and a woman pose in a tent on a beach. The man wears a swimsuit, and shoes. The woman wears a swimsuit with ruffled edges, a hat and a beach tag on her arm.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Couple posed in swimsuits
- A couple poses in their swimsuits in a tent at a beach. The woman's swimsuit is one piece with a skirt bottom and fringed edges. She wears a pair of bloomers underneath her swimsuit, a headband with ribbons attached to it, a beach tag, socks and...
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Couples--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Couple posed in swimsuits
- A man and a woman pose for a photo inside of a tent. The woman wears a swimsuit, bathing cap, stockings and shoes. The man wears a swimsuit, rolled down socks and shoes.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Couples--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Couple posed in swimsuits
- A man kneels on a sand floor while a woman sits on his knee, he wears a swimsuit and shoes. The woman wears a swimsuit with ruffled skirt bottom, a flower on the bodice, a hat with flowers, bloomers and shoes.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Two couples posed in costume
- Portrait of men and women posed in costumes, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Indian burial, scaffold and Indian woman, posed in studio
- Unidentified Dakota Native American female lying on ground posed next to staged burial on scaffolds; full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; Dakota female with braids, necklaces, fringed buckskin shirt, bracelets, woven beaded belt,...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--1880-1890.; Funeral rites & ceremonies--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.; Scaffold...
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Bride and groom on couch holding each other
- A bride and groom pose on a sofa while members of the wedding party look on in a house in Denver, Colorado. The bride wears a veil and the groom wears a boutonniere.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Brides--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Grooms (Weddings)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Hugging--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Wedding costume--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Portrait of children
- Studio portrait of a boy and a girl posed in a rocking chair. The girl wears a plaid dress, leggings and a large hair bow. The boy wears a suit and a striped shirt with a matching handkerchief.
- Children--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Distinguished pose
- Studio portrait of a young man posed like a statesman by a statuette of a French courtier.
- Men--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.; Teenagers--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who sits on a boudoir chair that has a curved back and circular cushion. The baby wears a white, sleeveless dress with a lace hem and neckline and is posed in front of an ornate backdrop.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a man and a dog
- Studio portrait of a man and a dog. The man has a moustache, wears a suit and tie, an overcoat, gloves and a wide-brimmed probably felt hat. A short-haired dog is posed on a wooden bench.
- Dogs--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of boys
- Studio portrait of boys posed in front of a painted backdrop. One boy stands and wears a suit and tie. The second boy is seated on prop rocks; he wears a suit with knickers, a bow tie and leather boots with side buttons; he holds a felt hat. The...
- Boys--1890-1910.; Studio props--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of man and skeleton
- Studio portrait of a man beside a human skeleton. The man, in a suit, vest and tie, leans over a table beside the skeleton which is posed in a chair and holds a book open on the table. Shows an upholstered chair and a painted backdrop.
- Men--1890-1910.; Skeletons--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a dress with lace on the bodice and around the hem. The baby is posed on a wicker chair covered with a woven rug.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a dress with lace on the bodice and around the hem. The baby is posed on a woven rug and wicker chair.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a long dress with a high yoke and a full skirt. The baby has curly hair and is posed on a woven rug on a chair.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a boy
- Studio portrait of a boy posed in front of a hand hewn wooden bench and painted backdrop. The boy has short hair and wears a sack suit and a shirt with a banded collar.
- Benches--1890-1910.; Boys--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a white dress with a chain necklace. The baby is posed in a chair covered with a fur rug.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portraits of an infant
- Two studio portraits (one inverted) of an infant in a long white dress with a lace bertha collar and cuffs. The baby is posed on a woven rug in front of a painted backdrop.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of an infant. The baby wears a white dress and is posed in a lace covered chair.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby with curly hair parted on the side, the infant wears a dress with a front lace panel and a lace underskirt. The baby is posed on a high backed chair covered by a fur rug.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a white dress with a lace bertha collar. The baby is posed in a chair covered with a fur rug.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Man knitting
- Studio portrait of a man in Colorado. He knits and smokes a pipe. He wears a suit and tie.
- Knitting--Colorado--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Colorado Midland - excursion at Hells Gate
- A large group of tourists pose for a photo in front of engine number 1 and 49 of the Colorado Midland Railway on an excursion to Hells Gate in Colorado.
- Colorado Midland Railway Company--1890-1910.; People--Colorado--1890-1910.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Gentry's Trained Animal Show
- View of an animal trainer and elephants posed on barrels from Gentry's Trained Animal Show, probably in Colorado. Shows decorated horse drawn wagons and an American flag.
- Gentry's Trained Animal Show--1890-1900.; Circuses & shows--Colorado--1890-1900.; Elephants--Colorado--1890-1900.; Trained animals--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Reynolds
- A photo of criminal Reynolds. He is an elderly man and is posed in a chair with his hands folded in front of himself. Reynolds wears a hat, an oversized jacket and dress shirt. An unidentified man stands next to a doorway behind Reynolds.
- Criminals--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Gentry's trained animal show
- Shows three elephants of the Gentry's Trained Animal Show posed around a man seated at a table in the center. The elephants are seated on round barrels. The Gentry's Trained Animal Show presented in Denver, Colorado multiple times in the early...
- Gentry's Trained Animal Show--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Circuses & shows--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Elephants--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Trained animals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1901]
- Trained horses
- Shows a line of trained horses (shetlands?) posed in front of a horse stable.
- Horses--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Gentry's Famous Trained Animal Show
- View of a traveling exhibition in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows 20 [?] dogs posed on a carousel. An ornate wagon is to the side, with elephant designs and lettering: "Gentry's Famous Trained Animal Show."
- Gentry's Famous Trained Animal Show.--1890-1910.; Circuses & shows--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Trained animals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1901?]
- Baby on the half shell
- Studio portrait of a baby, possibly the child of H.P. Mansfield. The baby is posed in a large shell in front of a backdrop painted to look like waves.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Coyotes or prairie wolves
- Studio photograph of taxidermic coyotes. Coyotes are seated and posed on dried grass. A painted backdrop shows ferns and leaves.
- Coyotes--1880-1900.; Taxidermy--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Mountain lion
- Studio photograph of a taxidermic mountain lion. The mountain lion has a curled tail, an open mouth and is reclined and posed on rocks.
- Pumas--1880-1900.; Taxidermy--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Crapper Jack's Saloon, Cripple Creek
- Interior view of Crapper Jack's Saloon, Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; men and women line up at the bar with drinks in hand posed for a toast, the women wear aprons or petticoats over their dresses, they are possibly prostitutes; behind the...
- Crapper Jack's Saloon (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bars--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Women--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Zang Brewing Company.
- [between 1895 and 1899]
- Cripple Creek, biography
- Group view of nine females, Cripple Creek, Colorado; women posed standing with arms around each other's shoulders or waists; partial view of wooden frame residence in the background; women identified on back of photoprint as: June Kennedy, Donna...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Crane, Mary.; Herron, Amelia.; Joyce, Gertrude.; Kennedy, June.; McDonald, Donna.; McDonald, Fay.; Welty, Ruth.
- 1910
- Fountain Saloon, Cripple Creek
- Exterior view of Fountain Saloon, Fourth (4th) Street and Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; one-story flat roof brick commercial building on corner, double-wide corner entry with brick pilasters frame entry, handrail in front of large...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bars--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Cobart, Charles.; Durand, Marus.; Fountain Saloon (Cripple Creek, Colo.)
- [between 1896 and 1900]
- Zouaves group
- A group of Zouaves poses in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The costume the men wear, including red, baggy pants, gold-braided blue vests and red fez hats, was reportedly derived from the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Zouaves--Clothing & dress.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1897?]
- Board of directors, Craig Commercial Assn.
- Group view of Craig (Colorado) Commercial Association's board of directors; twelve men and one woman posed inside room, streamers on back wall; three-piece suits.
- Craig (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Businessmen--Colorado--Craig--1910-1920.; Commercial associations--Colorado--Craig--1910-1920.
- [between 1913 and 1915]
- Grand View Rock
- View of hikers at the gazebo on Grand View Rock, near Manitou Springs, Colorado. A rustic gazebo is perched on a rugged boulder, and men in topcoats, Homburg hats, vests and gold chains, and women and children are posed in it. Women in the...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- B. J. Davis
- Posed portrait of B. J. Davis in fire department uniform in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1913
- Colo. Midland wildflower excursion
- View of large group of men, women & children holding bouquets of wildflowers posed behind Colorado Midland Railway passenger train, somewhere in Colorado; observation car number 111 preserved at Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado;...
- Railroad passenger cars--Colorado--1900-1910.; Wildflowers--Colorado--1900-1910.; Colorado Midland Railway.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Elk Creek, Middle Park
- View of Elk Creek, Middle Park, Grand or Jackson County, Colorado; two men posed on fallen tree trunks across stream; third man on boulder near stream, background.
- Middle Park (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Streams--Colorado--Middle Park--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Ward
- A man in a riding outfit (jodhpers, riding boots, blazer, and vest) straddles a wooden saw-horse and is posed as though to whip the rear- end of the horse with a piece of wood that he holds in his hand. All of this fun is taking place in Ward,...
- Ward (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Ward--1930-1970.; Sawhorses--Colorado--Ward--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- State Bridge, Colorado
- Panoramic view of Hotel Atchison, State Bridge, Colorado reached via Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway (later Denver & Salt Lake), Moffat Road; men, women & children standing or seated in front of log frame building with sod roof & cabins,...
- State Bridge (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fishing--Colorado--State Bridge--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--State Bridge--1900-1910.; Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway.
- [1905?]
- Tourists on Rollins Pass in July
- View of small group of women posed atop snow field in July on Rollins Pass, Colorado reached via Denver & Salt Lake Railroad (formerly called Denver, Northwestern & Pacific); edge of standard gauge track, foreground right; snowy Rocky Mountains,...
- Rollins Pass (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Snow--Colorado--1900-1920.; Snowballs--Colorado--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--1900-1920.; Denver and Salt Lake Railroad Company.
- [between 1904 and 1915]
- Dancers
- Dancers from the Georgia Land School of Dancing pose for a group photo in Denver, Colorado. The women, part of the Georgia Lane Group, wear short fringed skirts, bikini tops with sheer fabric overlays, and have their hair marcelled (waved). The...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Chorus girls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Dancers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Orr, Sarah Francis.
- [between 1920 and 1930]