Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 12, 1919 December
- The Church Record: Vol. 1 No. 2
- Newsletter produced by the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in newsletter is a sermon by different religious leaders within the church, list of new members and events of different church societies.
- Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Church buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1901 March
- Tzu-Chey (Mrs. Minnie Size), at Pueblo of Laguna, N.M.
- A portrait of Tzu-Chey (Mrs. Minnie Size), a Native American woman (Laguna), she balances a large olla on her head at the Laguna Indian Reservation in New Mexico. She wears a printed scarf over he head, bead, turquoise, and silver necklaces, hoop...
- Indians of North America--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna (N.M.)--1890-1910.; Pottery--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Mrs. Minnie Size, N. Mex.
- A portrait of Tzu-Chey (Mrs. Minnie Size), a Native American woman (Laguna), she balances a large olla on her head at the Laguna Indian Reservation in New Mexico. She wears a printed scarf over he head, bead, turquoise, and silver necklaces, hoop...
- Indians of North America--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna (N.M.)--1890-1910.; Pottery--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- F.S.D. newel on first floor, and of half newel against wall opposite J.H. Porter Esq.
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows details of plans, elevations and sections of a staircase at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses.; Newels.; Stairways.
- 1917 August 22
- Tzu-Chey (Mrs. Minnie Size) at Laguna Pueblo, N.M.
- A woman identified as Mrs. Minnie Size (Tzu-Chey) balances a large ceramic vessel on her head at Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. She wears a white scarf decorated with floral designs draped over her head. Her dress is a coarse, dark colored fabric...
- Indians of North America--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna pottery--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Arts & crafts--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 1
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1943 September 30
- Coming Home, bronze
- View of the bronze sculpture group titled "Coming Home," by Susan Grant Raymond, located on the southwest corner of Santa Fe and Prince Street in Littleton, Colorado. The public art installation was dedicated in 1987. The group consists of life...
- Littleton (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Sculpture.; Public sculpture.; Farmers.; Horses.; Bronze sculpture, American--Colorado--Littleton--Pictorial works.; Public sculpture, American--Colorado--Littleton--Pictorial works.; Farmers in art--Pictorial works.;...
- 1989
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 44, 1910 October 29
- The City of Denver: Volume 2 Number 9, 1914 February 14
- The City of Denver: Volume 2 Number 3, 1913 November 8
- Municipal Facts: Volume 8 Numbers 7 and 8, 1925 September-October
- Municipal Facts: Volume 7 Numbers 7 and 8, 1924 July-August
- Municipal Facts: Volume 7 Numbers 9 and 10, 1924 September-October
- Breaking camp
- A survey team breaks camp near Fourmile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. Burros are loaded with equipment, bedrolls, and a table. A team of railroad surveyors stand interspersed with the burros. One man holds a stadia rod in his hand. A canvas...
- Fourmile Creek (Fremont County and Custer County, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Camping--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1890.; Donkeys--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1890.; Packtrains--Colorado--Fremont...
- [between 1881 and 1884?]
- Cartoon, stage from Rifle to Meeker
- Cartoon drawing of people in a horse-drawn stagecoach on a rutted mountain road between Rifle and Meeker. Text below the cartoon reads: "This picture was suggested by the following card from the manager of the Rifle-Meeker stage line to Assistant...
- Cartoons (Commentary)--1910-1930.; Stagecoaches--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Denver Ordnance Plant, refreshment stand
- Workers stand at a refreshment stand at the Denver Ordnance Plant (Remington Ordnance Plant, later the Denver Federal Center) in Lakewood (Jefferson County), Colorado. One man leans on the counter near a box labeled "Herbert Tareyton, Modern...
- Denver Ordnance Plant--Facilities--1940-1950.; Lakewood (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Employees--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.; Food vendors--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.
- [1941?]
- Portrait of a dog
- Portrait of a long-haired, medium size dog who poses on fake grass.
- Dogs--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Montgomery City - Mt. Lincoln
- This etching of Montgomery, Park County, Colorado, shows cabins, a road, people, and wagons. The conical mountain in the background, erroneously thought to be the highest in the state, was named after president Abraham Lincoln. During its boom, the...
- Montgomery (Colo.)--1850-1870.
- [between 1859 and 1868?]
- Scene in Morrison, Red Rocks
- Cattle graze near Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado. Hogback and part of the town are in the background.
- Morrison (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cattle--Colorado--Morrison--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Hotel at Tiny Town, 3 ft. length
- View of the Tiny Town Hotel at Tiny Town, Colorado in Jefferson County; shows log retaining wall in front of building.
- Tiny Town (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1940.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1935?]
- Pueblo at Tiny Town, Colo.
- View of an adobe pueblo at Tiny Town, Colorado in Jefferson County; shows truck parked in front of structure, and pickup truck in front of building.
- Tiny Town (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1930.; Pueblos--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1935?]
- Tiny Town
- View of miniature buildings in Tiny Town, Colorado, in Jefferson County.
- Tiny Town (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1930.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Santa
- Adults, children and goats wander around North Pole theme park near Pikes Peak, Colorado. Cottages house craftsmen, snack shops, and Santa Claus.
- North Pole, Santa's Workshop (El Paso County, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Santa Claus--Colorado--El Paso County--1960-1970.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Amusement parks--Colorado--El Paso County--1960-1970.
- 1965
- Tiny Town
- Jerald Lee Fitzmier poses next to the corner store in the business district of Tiny Town, Turkey Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado. Radio towers and a Dutch windmill show in background. The miniature village is built at one-sixth size scale...
- Turner, George 1859-1932--Homes & haunts.; Tiny Town (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Fitzmier, Jerald Lee.
- July 8, 1947
- Tiny Town
- Sunny Marie Francis and Jerald Lee Fitzmier stand on the arched bridge leading to the Dutch windmill in Tiny Town, Turkey Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado. It is one of many structures in a village built at one-sixth size scale.
- Tiny Town (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boys--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Girls--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Pedestrian bridges--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Fitzmier, Jerald Lee.;...
- 1947 July 8
- Tiny Town
- Sunny Marie Francis and Jerald Lee Fitzmier stand on the front steps of the twin spired church flanked by tall pines in Tiny Town, Turkey Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado. It is one of many buildings in a village that is built to one-sixth...
- Tiny Town (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boys--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Churches--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Girls--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Miniature cities & towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1940-1950.; Fitzmier, Jerald Lee.; Francis,...
- 1947 July 8
- The Sidles, Bear Creek Canon
- View of "The Sidles," at Troutdale, Jefferson County, Colorado, includes: an entry gate with sign, bridge over Bear Creek and hotel with stepped entry and wraparound porch.
- Troutdale-in-the-Pines (Troutdale, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Troutdale (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Resorts--Colorado--Troutdale--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1918?]
- Interior view of an unidentified home
- An interior view of a bedroom of an unidentified home. Shows a queen size bed with a carved wood headboard and base board. A couch, small table and a dresser built into a wall. Drawings or paintings hang from one wall. Possibly a master bedroom or...
- Bedrooms--1900-1950.; Interiors--1900-1950.
- [between 1900 and 1950?]
- Interior room of an unidentified home
- An interior view of a room in an unidentified home. Shows plants, a fireplace and polished wood round table, chairs and cabinet. Lace curtains hang from the windows, small plates decorate the walls, and a room size rug covers a wood floor.
- Fireplaces--1900-1950.; Houses--1900-1950.; Interiors--1900-1950.
- [between 1900 and 1950?]
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- An interior view of room of oilman Henry Myron Blackmer's residence in Denver, Colorado. Framed paintings hang from all of the walls in the room. A small table is in the center of the room. Furniture in the room includes chairs, couch and tables. A...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1950.; Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1910 and 1950?]
- Confederate reunion
- View of conventioneers in Trinidad, Colorado, gathered around a gaming table play the "chuck-a-luck" game; a cylindrical chrome cage with large dice is mounted on a stand and rotated by a crank. Cigar boxes containing coins on the table read: "Mild...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gambling--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.
- August, 1939
- The Salmson
- View of a Salmson single engine airplane in Warvillers (or Warfuilliers), Somme, Picardie, France; hangar tents are in the background.
- Reconnaissance aircraft--France--1910-1920.; Salmson airplanes--France--1910-1920.; Biplanes--French--France--1910-1920.
- 1918, May 25
- Habitat - bear & Sea Lion
- Shows the old bear and sea lion habitat at the Denver Zoo in City Park in Denver, Colorado. Trees and foliage cover the rocks and boulders. The steel and plaster structure was completed in 1918 at the size of 185 feet long and 45 feet high.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver Zoo--1930-1950.; Animal housing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Habitat - Sea Lion & bear
- Three men and a boy stand next to the fence of the old bear and sea lion habitat at the Denver Zoo in City Park in Denver, Colorado. Trees and foliage cover the rocks and boulders. The steel and plaster structure was completed in 1918 at the size...
- Zoo visitors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver Zoo--1930-1950.; Animal housing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Habitat - Sea Lion & bear
- A view of the old bear and sea lion habitat at the Denver Zoo in City Park in Denver, Colorado. Trees and foliage cover the rocks and boulders. The steel and plaster structure was completed in 1918 at the size of 185 feet long and 45 feet high.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver Zoo--1930-1950.; Animal housing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Sunflower Carnival
- View of a parade on Cascade Avenue, part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. A group of men in hooded robes pull a life size model elephant on a cart. A man sits on the elephant in a covered saddle. A clown rides a...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clowns--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Elephants--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
- [August, 1898]
- Issuing supplies
- White men, some in military uniform, stand around bundles of supplies to be distributed to Native American (Brule ?)prisoners of war, Fort Randall, South Dakota.
- Dakota Indians--Capture & imprisonment--South Dakota--Randall--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Capture & imprisonment--South Dakota--Randall--1880-1890.; Randall (S.D.)--1880-1890.; Clothing relief--South Dakota--Randall--1880-1890.; Food...
- 1882?
- D&RG 1, NG 2-4-0, at builder's plant 1871
- Photo of a photograph of a builder's view of Denver and Rio Grande Railroad locomotive number one; sign on the cab reads: "Montezuma."
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1900-1910.; Railroad locomotives--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- City Auditorium
- View of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a stone building with domes and entablature.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1908 and 1919?]
- "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
- Indian reception to the President
- View of a long line of Native Americans (Plains), some with umbrellas, on horseback and on foot, await the arrival of President Chester A. Arthur on a vast grassy plain.
- Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886.--Journeys--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1890.; Horseback riding--Great Plains--1880-1890.; Visits of state--Great Plains--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1885]
- Choppy - wife of Paafybitty
- Studio portrait of Choppy, a Native American Comanche woman, wrapped in a blanket with a Native American motif and wearing polished leather shoes; she carries a baby on her back.
- Comanche Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Infants--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Choppy.; Paafybitty--Family.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Comanche Scalp Dancers, Okla
- Four Native American Comanche woman wearing buckskin dresses with fringe and beadwork, feathers in their hair, necklaces and earrings, dance with prop spears and a sword in Oklahoma.
- Comanche Indians--Oklahoma--1940-1960.; Indian dance--Oklahoma--1940-1960.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--1940-1960.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--1940-1960.; Clothing & dress--Oklahoma--1940-1960.; Women--Oklahoma--1940-1960.
- [between 1945 and 1955?]
- Indian baskets at the Raymond
- View of a display of southwest Native American baskets. They vary in size, shape, and design.
- Indian baskets--Southwest, New--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Southwest, New--1880-1900.; Southwest, New--1880-1900.; Baskets--Southwest, New--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1900]
- The Utopia Flats at Colfax & Pennsylvania
- View of Utopia Flats at Colfax and Pennsylvania Streets in Denver, Colorado; features include Palladian windows, wrought iron balconies, arched windows, arcades, a cornice, and bas-relief panels.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Mill
- View of the mill and tramway at the Climax Mine in Lake County, Colorado. The tracks of the Colorado and Southern (C&S) are near the buildings.
- Molybdenum mines and mining--Colorado--Climax--1930-1940.; Climax (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Climax Mine (Lake County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mills--Colorado--Climax--1930-1940.; Mine railroads--Colorado--Climax--1930-1940.;...
- December, 1940
- Wichita dance leaders
- A Native American (Wichita) man and woman pose outdoors with a staff, corncob, shield, and calumet. The man wears moccasins, fringed leggings, a breechcloth, fringed shirt, bandolier, and a wide brimmed hat. The woman wears a fringed dress and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wichita Indians--1890-1900.; Ceremonial dancers--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Empire Tunnel
- Miners push a loaded mine ore car and a flatbed ore car on the tramway near the entrance of the Empire Tunnel near Empire (Clear Creek County), Colorado.
- Mine railroads--Cars--Colorado--Empire--1880-1890.; Empire (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Empire Tunnel (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Miners--Colorado--Empire--1880-1890.; Mining--Colorado--Empire--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Aspen, Colorado in 1967
- View of west side of Aspen, Colorado, including the Big Tent, Aspen High School, and Seminar Building. Scene includes houses and trees in the background at the foot of Aspen Mountain, outline of the former Aspen racetrack, an access road through...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Tents--Colorado--Aspen--1960-1970.
- 1967