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- Racetrack
- A procession of uniformed men on horseback ride on an oval track in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Spectators stand behind the outside fence; some sit on the inside fence near a raised observation deck.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Racetracks (Horse racing)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [1897?]
- Chicago White Sox in Royal Gorge
- Uniformed baseball team members of the Chicago White Sox pose at Hanging Bridge, in the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River, Fremont County, Colorado, with a Denver and Rio Grande Railroad locomotive and men in suits.
- Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)--1910-1920.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1910-1920.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Fremont County--1910-1920.; Railroad...
- 1910
- Parade
- View of a parade down Taos Street in Georgetown, Colorado. Two uniformed men on horseback with a American flag lead the event, followed by the Columbine Band (with cornets, horns, drums, and tubas), a canvas top automobile with American flag, and...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Marching bands--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.
- 1978
- Star Hook and Ladder Co., No. 1, Georgetown, Colo.
- View of Georgetown, Colorado, showing the Star Hook and Ladder Co., No. 1, outside the fire house on Sixth (6th, Alpine) Street. The firemen appear to be preparing to take part in a parade; a cart is decorated with American flags. A uniformed man...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1880.; Fire stations--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1880.
- [between 1874 and 1881?]
- Hanging Bridge, Royal Gorge train stopped for sightseeing
- Passengers pose off the back end of a Denver and Rio Grande Western, Scenic Limited train, under the Hanging Bridge, numbered "166A," Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado. Two uniformed railroad employees stand beside the tracks, one is a Black...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--1920-1930.
- 1920
- Fort Logan World War I
- Uniformed army men gather their gear including rifles, bed rolls and canteens, Fort Logan, Colorado, a World War I assembly point for young soldiers. Their post camp consists of four-sided pyramidial canvas tents. St. Mary's, Loretto Heights shows...
- World War, 1914-1918--Military life--Colorado--Fort Logan.; Fort Logan (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Soldiers--Colorado--Fort Logan--1910-1920.; United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st.
- [1917 or 1918]
- Fort Logan World War I
- View across board open space to a long line of uniformed troops marching back to the their two story barracks, Fort Logan, Colorado, a World War I assembly point for young soldiers.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1910-1920.; Transportation, Military--Colorado--Fort Logan--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Military life--Colorado--Fort Logan.; Soldiers--Colorado--Fort Logan--1910-1920.; United States. Army....
- [1917 or 1918]
- Fort Logan World War I
- Uniformed troops of infantry men board a Denver and Rio Grande train of Pullman sleeping cars, about to depart Fort Logan, a World War I assembly point for young soldiers, Colorado. Many wear uniforms consisting of jackets, jodhpurs, gaiters, boots...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1910-1920.; Transportation, Military--Colorado--Fort Logan--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Military life--Colorado--Fort Logan.; Soldiers--Colorado--Fort Logan--1910-1920.; United States. Army....
- [1917 or 1918]
- Cripple Creek strike
- Company G, First Regiment of Fort Collins, pose with rifles, Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado. The uniformed militia used the Midland Sampler building "12" as a barracks during the Western Federation of Miners strike.
- Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Firearms--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Militia--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.;...
- 1903 September 5
- Cripple Creek strike
- Uniformed militia in Camp Goldfield, Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, headquarters of the Colorado National Guard during the Western Federation of Miners strike. Shows: horses, tents, mining structures, buildings and flume.
- Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Buildings--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Horses--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Militia--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Miners'...
- 1903 September 5
- Detail from Co. D. leaving Camp Libby for Independence
- Uniformed militia Company D waits for Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway from Camp Libby to the Independence Mine camp, Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado during the Federation of Miners strike. The men carry rifles and bedrolls...
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1903-1904.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Electric railroads--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1900-1910.; Militia--Colorado--Cripple...
- 1903
- 1st. Sar. 1st Liet. Duty Sarg.
- View of a military camp in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a mining labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers, a 1st Sargeant, 1st Lieutenant, and Duty Sargent in front of a tent.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Military camps--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Same
- View of a military camp in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a mining labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers in front of a tent with rifles.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Military camps--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Same 12.
- View of a military encampment in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a mining labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers in front of a tent with rifles and bayonets.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Arms & armament--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Military camps--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners'...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- 1st Snow of the season
- View of a military camp in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a mining labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows tents and uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers building a wood structure.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Military camps--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Dress parade
- View of a snow covered military encampment in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a mining labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers and tents.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Military inspections--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Calvary
- Uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers on horseback during a Western Federation of Miners labor strike in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- The banquet [than]ksgiving
- Uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers are seated at a Thanksgiving banquet table during a Western Federation of Miners labor strike in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. A woman sits at the head of the table.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Holidays--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897]
- Dirty dozen
- View of a military camp in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers with cigars in front of tents.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.;...
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Sar. Searing, Luther, Fulter, Hannis
- View of a snow covered military camp in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, during a labor strike of the Western Federation of Miners; shows uniformed Colorado National Guard soldiers in front of tents: Sargents Searing, Luther, Fulter, and Hannis.
- Colorado. National Guard--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Militia--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Miners' strike--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- [1896 or 1897?]
- Alma, Colo. July 4, 1887
- View of a Fourth of July parade along Main Street in Alma, (10,353 feet) in Park County, Colorado, includes a man mounted on horseback leading a band with horns and bass drum, followed by horse drawn carriages and groups of uniformed men. A long...
- Fourth of July--1880-1890.; Alma (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Marching bands--1880-1890.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.
- 1887
- Decoration Day, Alma, showing upper part of Main St. and Mt. Bross in distance, May 30th 1885
- View northwest along upper Main Street in Alma, (10,353 feet) in Park County, Colorado. Uniformed men with American flags march in the Decoration parade. Log cabins, front gable and wood frame residences, and false front commercial buildings line...
- Alma (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Bross, Mount (Colo.); Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.
- 1885 May 30
- Sioux mother and son, Frontier Days at Cheyenne out in the Union Pacific Country
- Frontier Days, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, shows a Native American Dakota Sioux mother wearing a hair pipe necklace walking with a child, a uniformed soldier with a gun, tripods of rifles and a box camera, and grandstands with spectators in background.
- Cheyenne Frontier Days--1910-1920.; Dakota Indians--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1910-1920.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1910-1920.; Boys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1910-1920.; Festivals--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1916 and 1918?]
- Ration Day at Standing Rock
- A large group Native American Sioux gather at the Standing Rock Indian Agency on ration day. They are wrapped in blankets, one man wears a fur cap. A uniformed soldier talks with a white man and a Sioux man.
- United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Food relief--1870-1880.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Group of Apache prisoners
- Two uniformed U.S. Army soldiers pose on a yucca covered slope with their Native American Chiricahua Apache women and children prisoners captured on Captain Crook's campaign, Arizona or Mexico.
- Chiricahua Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Children--1880-1890.; Prisoners--1880-1890.; Soldiers--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.; Crook, George, 1829-1890--Homes & haunts.
- [1884 or 1885]
- Reality on the plains
- A uniformed soldier with head bandages stands over the body of a shirtless dead man. The soldier has a saber at his side and a hat in his hand, the dead man has an arrow in his chest and a picture of a girl near his outstretched hand.
- Indians of North America--War--1870-1880.; Soldiers--1870-1880.
- [1940-1970?]
- Pony Express Riders
- Uniformed Boy Scouts of Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, pose with bicycles; some equipped with horns and lamps. Men in cowboy hats, shirts and bandanas are with them; Governor Ralph L. Carr, in a suit and white Homburg hat, holds a scarf. The...
- Boy Scouts of America--1930-1940.; Brush (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Brush--1930-1940.
- June 29, 1939
- Old military academy
- At the old Military School in Canon City, Colorado, uniformed cadets are at parade rest with rifle butts to the ground. Two have flags, one of the United States. A three story brick building behind them has a mansard roof, bracketed cornice, stone...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Military education--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.
- 1880 or 1881
- Old military band and cadets
- At Seventh and Macon Streets in Canon City, Colorado, uniformed cadets are in formation with bayoneted (fake?) rifles at the shoulder. One has a United States flag. A suited brass band leads with horns and drums. Brick, two story residences in the...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Military bands--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.
- 1884
- Southeast corner of 4th and Main Streets
- At Fourth and Main Streets in Canon City, Colorado, uniformed cadets are in formation with bayoneted (fake?) rifles at the shoulder. Two have flags; one of the United States. A suited brass band of men and boys have cornets, a bass drum, and...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Bands--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.
- 1884
- Outer tower
- A uniformed man stands on the balcony of this faceted stone guard tower at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. Sash windows serve the second floor, and a cornice tops the building. A wagon and shed are next to the structure, railroad...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.; Towers--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Pre 1910 old administration bldg - band on left 4 dignitaries
- In the yard of the prison in Canon City, Colorado, a group poses at the edge of the rock walled canal by a power pole. The men are in suits with derby hats; the women's outfits include fluted collars, gloves, flowered hats and a tam o' shanter with...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1910-1920.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1910
- Extension tower 9 side angle from north gate
- Pipe rails edge the balcony and catwalk of this guard tower at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. Of stone masonry with extruded joints, the square tower with faceted roof has a searchlight atop it. A uniformed man at the rail lowers a...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Watch towers--Colorado--Canon City--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1939?]
- Brownies
- A group of African American (Black) girls in Brownie uniforms pose near bushes in a yard Denver, Colorado. The girls wear dresses and beanies. Patches on their uniforms indicate that they may belong to different troops including Troop 844 and Troop...
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America--Branches, chapters, etc.--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Smiling--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1965?]
- First Annual Encampment D.H.S. Cadets, City Park
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) cadets and canvas tents in City Park, Denver, Colorado; they hold swords and rifles.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Camps--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- 1888
- Chas. A Bradley, commandant, First Encampment, City Park 1888
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) cadets and canvas tents in City Park, Denver, Colorado; they hold swords and rifles.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Camps--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- 1888
- Presented by Frank G. Clark, camp (first) D.H.S.C.
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) cadets and canvas tents in City Park, Denver, Colorado; they hold swords and rifles.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Camps--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- 1888 June 1
- Denver High School Cadets
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) cadets and canvas tents in City Park, Denver, Colorado; they hold swords and rifles.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Camps--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- 1888 June 1
- Old East Denver High School
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in Denver, Colorado; they hold swords, rifles, drums, and a United States flag.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- 1889
- Old East Denver High School
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in downtown Denver, Colorado; they hold swords, rifles, and drums.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- 1889
- Cadets - Sidney Smith, Commandant
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in Denver, Colorado; they hold swords and rifles. The school building has incised stone trim.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- 1889
- East Denver High Color Guard
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in downtown Denver, Colorado; they hold rifles, a bugle, and United States flags. Cornerstone reads: "Denver High School and Public Library, Corner Stone Laid Apr...
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Flag bearers--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- East Denver High Color Guard
- Group portrait of uniformed East Denver High School (East Side High School) boys in downtown Denver, Colorado; they hold a bugle and a United States flag. A bicycle leans on the wall.
- East Denver High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cadets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Flag bearers--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Decoration Day, Leadville 1884
- Spectators lined the street of Leadville, Colorado's business district during the Decoration Day Parade of 1884 as several uniformed marching units, some with rifles, marched down Harrison Avenue. The busy scene includes businesses in two story...
- Memorial Day--1880-1890.; Leadville (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.
- [1884]
- Colorado Penitentiary escapes
- John H. Prather, uniformed guard at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, looks at a dump truck on an embankment below; barrels, trash, and a prison fence are beyond. Lettering on the door reads: "328 Prison."
- Canon City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Prison escapes--Colorado--Canon City--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1945?]
- Colorado Penitentiary escapes
- Earl L. Budd, uniformed guard at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, has his hand on the stone below a hole. An embroidered patch on his arm reads: "Colorado State Prison."
- Canon City (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Prison guards--Colorado--Canon City--1960-1970.
- 1965
- Colorado Penitentiary escapes
- Uniformed guards at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, look and point at a hole in the ground with dirt around it. In the background, men stand in the doorway of a stone building topped by power poles.
- Canon City (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Prison guards--Colorado--Canon City--1960-1970.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1962
- Outside west gate
- Shouldering rifles, officials and uniformed guards consort outside the west gate of the prison during the 1929 insurrection at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. A man holds a bloody piece of fabric; others stand by the one-story,...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Prison guards--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Prison riots--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1929
- Ready to serve Christmas dinner at road camp
- Pine wreaths adorn the interior walls of a canvas tent at the State Penitentiary road building camp near Canon City, Colorado. A table is laden with dinnerware, food, and pitchers; a uniformed guard stands behind it.
- Canon City (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1910-1920.; Table settings & decorations--Colorado--Canon City--1910- 1920.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- [between 1910 qnd 1920?]
- West gate of prison during 1929 riot
- Officials and uniformed armed National Guardsmen at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, make way for an armored sedan (Colorado plates 61-161 1929). The car (with side-mounted gun) exits through a stone arch. The keystone reads: "1896;"...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hearses--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Militias--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Prison riots--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1929