Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Family on porch
- Portrait of an unidentified family seated on the porch of a brick house, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Canon City posse
- A group of unidentified men with rifles, one in uniform and one with a sheriff's badge, pose in front of a prison cell at the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, probably during the October 3, 1929 prison break. Signs read:...
- Colorado State Penitentiary--1920-1930.; Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Prison guards--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Sheriffs--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.
- [October, 1929]
- Church fire
- Firemen use a water hose on the ruins of an unidentified stone church in Denver, Colorado. A crowd is gathered at the scene of the fire.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Man with model train
- Office interior with an unidentified man next to a model train that is set up on a track, probably in Denver, Colorado. Items in the cluttered room include: an eye chart, cabinets with glass doors, books, a stuffed owl, and newspapers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Model railroads--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [January, 1900]
- People with cameras
- An unidentified man and woman stand in a convertible automobile, each holds a camera, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cameras--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Convertible automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Men in Oldsmobile
- Three unidentified men, one in a uniform with stars around the collar and a "Chief" hat, ride in an open Oldsmobile automobile, probably in downtown Denver, Colorado. A crowd is gathered on the street.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Convertible automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Actresses or dancers
- Studio portrait of six unidentified women in a theatrical pose. They wear white, Classical style gowns, one holds a whip, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dancers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Profile
- An unidentified woman is seated in a chair, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a dress with a high collar and buttons on the sleeves.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Couple in Denver
- An unidentified couple walk down the street in Denver, Colorado. The woman wears a dress and hat, and carries a purse and umbrella; the man wears a suit, bow tie, and hat. Sign reads: "[Sh]oltz [Drug] Company."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Walking--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Man with hat
- An unidentified man wears a suit, vest, tie, and bowler hat, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Woman with feathered hat
- An unidentified woman sits at the wheel of an open automobile, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a coat with a fur collar and muff, and a hat with a large feather. She holds ferns and carnations.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Convertible automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Portrait
- Portrait of an unidentified woman, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a wide brimmed straw hat and a fur stole over her dress.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Cheesecake
- Studio portrait of an unidentified woman, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears lingerie and lies on top of a desk.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lingerie--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929?]
- Cheesecake
- Studio portrait of an unidentified woman, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears lingerie and is seated on top of a desk with her knees raised.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lingerie--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929?]
- Two men
- View of two unidentified men, probably in Denver, Colorado. Both wear suits with vests and ties.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Unidentified man and woman
- Unidentified man and woman, probably in Denver, Colorado. The man wears a suit, with a vest, tie and cap. A ribbon pinned to his suit reads "Solomon Post No. 374 Solomon, Kans." The woman wears a dress, hat and necklace.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Unidentified woman
- An unidentified woman is seated on a couch, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a hat and a dark dress with a brooch.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Two men leave the train
- Two unidentified men step off a train, probably at Union Station in Denver, Colorado. Both men wear suits, one with a bow tie, and carry their hats and coats.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Group portrait
- A group of unidentified people (men, women and three girls), pose for a group portrait, probably at Union Station in Denver, Colorado. One man smokes a cigarette, one woman wears a fur stole over her dress.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Tom Mix
- Actor Tom Mix poses with two unidentified women in Denver, Colorado. He wears a cowboy hat, boots, riding pants, coat, and tie. One woman wears a fur stole over her dress.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Cowboys--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Mix, Tom, 1880-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1935?]
- Driver
- An unidentified man with goggles sits behind the wheel of an open automobile, possibly a race car at Overland Park in Denver, Colorado.
- Racing automobiles--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Boy with model train
- A crowd of people gather around an unidentified boy with a model train, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Model railroads--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Swimmers
- Two unidentified women sit on the edge of a swimming pool, possibly in Denver, Colorado. The women wear bathing suits and caps.
- Bathing suits--1920-1930.; Women--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Three men
- Three unidentified men pose in front of the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. They wear jackets, ties and hats.
- Brown Palace Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Warren Harding
- Probably U. S. President Warren G. Harding sits at a desk and signs a photograph, probably in Denver, Colorado. A group of unidentified men look on.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Autographing--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Presidents--United States--1920-1930.; Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923.
- [between 1920 and 1922?]
- Mr. Rhoads and friends
- Mr. Rhoads poses with a group of unidentified women in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Photojournalists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.
- [1930?]
- Woman in bathing suit
- An unidentified woman poses on a staircase in her swimsuit, probably in Denver, Colorado. Shows reflection of camera light in background mirror.
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Bathing suits--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1946 June 22
- Harry Rhoads and friend
- Mr. Rhoads takes off his eyeglasses to get a closer look at an unidentified woman seated on top of a desk; she wears a dress and a scarf in her hair, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Photographers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Brick building
- View of a two-story, brick building with steps at the corner entrance, Denver, Colorado. The unpaved street is unidentified.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1913?]
- Storage
- A man walks by an unidentified brick building in Denver, Colorado. The sign over an arched entrance reads: "[?] Storage."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1913?]
- Office building
- Two automobiles are parked in front of an unidentified brick building In Denver, Colorado. Over the entrance a sign reads "Office."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1913?]
- Mining in Gilpin county
- Three men stand in front of an unidentified mine and mill building in Gilpin County, Colorado; shows smokestacks, a wagon, and "Boiler Compound" hand-written on a barrel.
- Gilpin County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Mills--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1910.; Miners--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Miners and sluice
- Miners with rakes and shovels attend a sluice system at an unidentified mine, possibly in Boulder County, Colorado.
- Mining--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1900.; Sluices--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1900.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hydraulic mining--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1900.; Miners--Colorado--Boulder County--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Group of Ute Woman and White Men
- Half-length, group studio portrait of Ute Native American women and white men; seated in front row, from left to right: Tachiar, A-Pat-We- Ma, and Ta-Nah; standing, in back, from left to right: Charles Day, Ce- Gie-Che-Ok, To-Wee, and an...
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Snow, December 5, 1913, Central City, Colorado
- An unidentified man wearing a suit and hat stands next to huge piles of snow in Central City, Colorado, after the "Big Snow" in December of 1913. A telephone or telegraph pole stands in the background near some houses.
- [1913]
- [Detail of front] [unidentified hospital sketch]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing is a sketch of an unidentified hospital, presumably in the Denver metropolitan area, done in 1938.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hospitals.
- 1938 April 28
- [Unidentified hearth and bookcases]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows an interior wall elevation for the residence at 2420 Ash Street in the North Park Hill neighborhood...
- Pullen, George A.--Homes & haunts.; Bookcases.; Fireplaces.; Houses.; Interiors.; North Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.
- [1933?]
- William S. Jackson, Jr. wedding
- Virginia Washburne, Jean Reddy, [unidentified] and Barbara McLaughlin Kreutz (Mrs. Irving Kreutz), stand or sit in the McLaughlin home after the wedding of William S Jackson in Lake Forest, Illinois. Mrs. Washburne wears a dress with a v-neck and...
- Lake Forest (Ill.)--1940-1950.; Weddings.; Women.; Jackson, Patricia McLaughlin--Family.; Jackson, William S. (William Sharpless), 1920- --Family.; Kreutz, Barbara McLaughlin.; Reddy, Jean.; Washburne, Virginia.; Jackson family.
- 1946 December 14
- Noodle eater
- A boy eats noodles probably part of a hot lunch program at an unidentified school in Denver, Colorado.
- United States. Work Projects Administration. Colorado.--1940-1950.; National school lunch program--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Children eating &...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Unidentified mariachi musician and teenager
- An unidentified mariachi musician and a teenage boy pose in a house probably in Denver, Colorado. The musician wears an oversized straw sombrero, and a shirt and pants decorated with buttons, metal braid and piping and holds a guitar. The teenage...
- Hispanic Americans--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Interiors.; Musicians.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Mariachi--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Denver (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Interior room of an unidentified residence
- An interior view of a room in an unidentified home; shows walls decorated with framed paintings and/or drawings, a staircase with a small couch or chair on the landing, and a bay window. A fireplace can be seen through a doorway.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1950.; Houses--1900-1950.; Interiors--1900-1950.; Stairways--1900-1950.
- [between 1900 and 1950?]
- Interior view of unidentified home
- An interior view of a room in an unidentified home. Shows a fireplace, painting or drawings on the walls, couch, chair, table, and floor rug.
- Fireplaces--1900-1950.; Houses--1900-1950.; Interiors--1900-1950.
- [between 1900 to 1950?]
- Denver, residence
- An unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, features rough cut coursed stone walls, a rounded bay, overhanging eaves, and a covered entry.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residences
- View of brick residences on an unidentified street, Denver, Colorado. Each features decorative, gingerbread elements including finials, fish scale imbrication, detailed stone work, and ornate spindle work.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residences
- View of a stone and brick residence on an unidentified street in Denver, Colorado. The three story structure features multiple gables and chimneys, arched windows, a turret with a conical roof, and decorative gableboard.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residences
- View of yards, fences, and houses along an unidentified street, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Fences--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a parlor organ, rocking chair, bureau topped by wash basin and pitcher, and woven rug.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Parlor organs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, wicker chair, detailed wallpaper, and upright piano.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mirrors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, detailed wallpaper, clock, spittoons, and sofa.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Adams Express Company
- Three unidentified men pose next to train cars, Denver, Colorado. The cars are loaded with wagons belonging to the Adams Express Company.
- Adams Express Company--Equipment & supplies--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Flatcars--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Railroad freight cars--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]