Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Cosmopolitan Branch
- Interior view at the Community Vocational Center at the Cosmopolitan Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; a Black (African American) woman shows the card catalog to children. Book shelf sign reads: "Young People's Collection."
- Denver Public Library. Cosmopolitan Branch--1930-1940.; African Americans--Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Card catalogs--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1933 and 1940?]
- Women dancers
- Women tap dancers, in midriff tops, shorts and tap shoes, pose on a stage probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Tap dancing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Two women
- Interior portrait of two unidentified woman, one is seated at a table, the other stands, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Women near a building
- A group of three women pose near a building in Denver, Colorado. The brick building has a tower and arched windows.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Amid song and prayer
- Colorado Woman's Christian Temperance union members pose in Denver, Colorado; they are (L to R): Nina Bear (Treasurer), Mrs. C. Minker, (Recording Secretary), Adrianna Hungerford (President), Bertha E. Teller (Vice President), and Sadie R. Jones...
- Women's Christian Temperance Union of Colorado--Meetings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Temperance--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bear, Nina.; Hungerford, Adrianna.; Jones, Sadie R.; Teller, Bertha E.
- 1939, October 10
- Rocky Mountain News employees
- Interior view of women, in an informal pose at a desk, in the Rocky Mountain News building at 1720 Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. A typewriter and phone are on the desk and calendars hang on the wall.
- Rocky Mountain News--People--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1935]
- In Denver, Civic Center Capitol Building in background.
- Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson with members of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel gather on Civic Center, Denver, Colorado. "Sister Aimee" wears a white nurse uniform with a blue cape.
- Civic center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evangelists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; McPherson, Aimee Semple, 1890-1944.; International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
- August 12, 1937
- In Denver, Civic Center
- Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson with members of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel gather on Civic Center, Denver, Colorado. "Sister Aimee" wears a white nurse uniform with a blue cape and talks with a policeman and another man.
- Civic center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evangelists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; McPherson, Aimee Semple, 1890-1944.; International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
- August 12, 1937
- Parade on Broadway
- Members of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, founded by Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, parade south on Broadway, past R. R. Hall Inc. Cadillac, LaSalle Sales and Service, Denver, Colorado. Banners read: "Aimee Semple McPherson,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evangelists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; McPherson, Aimee Semple, 1890-1944.; International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
- August 12, 1937
- Robert W. Speer Memorial Bell for City and County Building
- A woman poses on top of the Robert W. Speer Memorial Bell before its installation in the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bells--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Speer, Robert Walter,...
- [1932]
- Speer Memorial Bell
- A woman poses next to the memorial bells donated by his Mrs. Kate A. Speer in memory of her husband Mayor Robert Speer. The bells and a clock were placed in the City and County Building in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bells--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Speer, Robert Walter, 1855-1918--Commemoration.
- [between 1930 and 1935]
- Amelia Earhart in Denver
- Mrs. Carlos L. Reavis of Denver hands a bouquet of flowers to Amelia Earhart, on Earhart's arrival in a Beech Nut autogiro, Denver, Colorado. Five other women stand nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Air pilots--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Autogiros--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bouquets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937.; Reavis, Carlos M., Mrs.
- June 3, 1931
- Edward & Mabel Costigan
- Interior view of home with Edward and Mabel Costigan, Denver, Colorado. Shows: lamps, curtains, candles, books, furniture, carpet.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939.; Costigan, Mabel.
- [1930?]
- Admiral Richard E. Byrd
- Admiral Richard E. Byrd shakes hands with an unidentified woman while on a visit to Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Admirals--American--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Shaking hands--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957.
- [1930?]
- Harry M. Rhoads in darkroom with family on Christmas card
- Photograph of the Rhoads family Christmas card; a photograph of Harry M. Rhoads in a darkroom as he holds up a photoprint of his wife Sade and daughters Harriet and Mary Elizabeth. The front of the card reads: "Merry Christmas! From The 'Four...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Darkrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Photojournalists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rhoads, Harriet.;...
- 1932 or 1933
- Harry M. & Sade Rhoads
- Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Rhoads; she wears a black dress with pearls, he wears a suit and bow tie, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Photojournalists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.; Rhoads, Sade.
- [1930?]
- Mrs. Harry M. (Sade) Rhoads with daughters, Mary Elizabeth (left) and Harriet
- Mrs. Harry M. (Sade) Rhoads, and her daughters Mary Elizabeth and Harriet, pose with a tricycle outside the family home at 642 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Mothers & children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rhoads, Harriet.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975--Family.; Rhoads, Mary Elizabeth.;...
- 1924
- Woman having her Social Security number "tattoed" (sic)
- Interior view of a tattoo parlor in Denver, Colorado; shows a man with a tattoo gun and a woman with numbers inked on her back. The woman holds a Social Security card; art and designs cover the walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Tattoo parlors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1934?
- Woman getting a "tattoo"
- Interior view of a tattoo parlor in Denver, Colorado; shows a man with a tattoo gun and a woman with numbers inked on her leg. The woman holds a Social Security card and wears high heels; art and designs cover the walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Tattoo parlors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1934?
- Airshow
- Men and women gather around an airplane at an air show or ceremony.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Old model touring sedan
- Men and women ride in a convertible touring car.
- Convertible automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1939]
- Ruined stockings
- A woman poses as though angry at the passing car that splashed her with water and ruined her stockings, possibly in Denver, Colorado.
- Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1936
- Unidentified woman - possibly in Baby Doe's suite at the Windsor - note: window shade
- View of a woman in a brocade dress sitting at a desk, in (possibly) Bay Doe's suite at the Hotel Windsor, in Denver, Colorado; interior decor includes a painted lamp shade, sculpture, and a stenciled window shade.
- Windsor Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- July 6, 1935
- Possibly a band leader
- A man poses with women dancers in matching costumes and shoes inside a ride at Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Dancers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Frances Melrose on Harry's left
- At a party, Frances Melrose (with corsage) laughs while Harry M. Rhoads is kissed on the cheek by other women. Elizabeth "Liz" Wyner with glasses is behind Harry. Denver, Colorado.
- Parties--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Melrose, Frances.; Wyner, Elizabeth.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.
- [ca. 1953]
- Cherry creek
- Young women wade through Cherry Creek flood waters in Denver, Colorado. The flood was caused by the failure of the Castlewood Dam.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Wading--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933
- Unidentified couple in a Denver theater
- Couple at a theater in Denver, Colorado. The woman wears a long formal dress with a fur cape, and the man wears a tuxedo.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Man and woman in a car
- A man and a woman in the front seat of a car, pose for a photo. The man wears a suit, hat and glasses. The woman wears a hat and coat.
- Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Female departing from door of United Airline plane
- A woman steps out of a United Airlines airplane; a man assists, another looks on.
- Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; United Air Lines, inc.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Woman christening plan [sic]
- A woman stands on a platform and christens an airplane across the propeller with a bottle, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Manners & customs--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Female, swimsuit
- An unidentified woman models a bathing suit and high heeled shoes. She poses near a door, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bathing suits--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Female
- A woman poses on the edge of a diving board, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears pants with a striped shirt and a wide brimmed hat. Stone steps in the background lead down to the swimming pool.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Group formal shot
- A group of men and women, with Charles C. Gates seated in front, pose at the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado. The women wear formal dresses and the men wear tuxedos; flower arrangements are on the floor.
- Gates Rubber Company--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Tuxedoes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Evening gowns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Gates, Charles Cassius,...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Outdoor portrait of a family
- A family poses outdoors, probably in Denver, Colorado. The women wears dresses and necklaces. The man wears a suit and tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Outdoor portrait of a family
- A family poses outdoors, probably in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and necklaces. The man wears a suit and tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Outdoor portrait of a family
- A family poses outdoors, probably in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and necklaces. The man wears a suit and tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Outdoor portrait of a family
- A family poses outdoors, probably in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and necklaces. The man wears a suit and tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Outdoor portrait of a family
- A family poses outdoors, probably in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and necklaces. The man wears a suit, tie, and straw hat.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman at a mirror
- A woman poses indoors near a mirror in Denver, Colorado. A flower arrangement and a candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman indoors
- A woman, wearing glasses, poses near a Buddha on a pedestal in a house. A mirror, flower arrangement, and a candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buddhas--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman poses indoors
- A woman sits on the arm of a couch in a house in Denver, Colorado. She wears a flapper style dress, high heels, her hair in a "marcelled" style and eye glasses. A Buddha on a pedestal and a candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buddhas--1930-1940.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Couches--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Christmas party
- Men, women, and children pose near a decorated Christmas tree at a party possibly in Denver, Colorado. A sign on a nearby door reads: "Ladies".
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parties--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman poses indoors
- A woman poses in a house in Denver, Colorado. She wears a sun hat and a flapper style dress A flower arrangement, lamp, and candle are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Woman looking at stocking
- An unidentified young woman stands in a street behind a Ford automobile, probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a plaid dress with a cape and hat.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Woman in swimsuit by pool
- An unidentified woman models a bathing suit and large brim hat by a swimming pool, probably in Denver, Colorado; diving board in background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bathing beauties--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bathing suits--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Models
- View of a living room interior where two unidentified women model lingerie, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lingerie--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Woman on bridge
- View, looking up, shows an unidentified woman balanced on a bridge railing, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Woman jumping from bridge
- View, from below, shows an unidentified woman in stockings and lingerie as she jumps from a bridge, probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Jumping--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- 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?]
- Soldiers with dates
- Army officers in dress uniform pose with women in formal dresses, probably in Denver, Colorado. The couples stand on a dance floor.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Evening gowns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Military officers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]