Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Integrated school board meeting on busing issue
- African-American (Black) and other women and children enter Knight Elementary School (later Knight Fundamental Academy) at 3245 East Exposition Avenue in the Belcaro neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. An African-American man turns and smiles at the...
- Knight Elementary School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969
- Two women and two men
- Two women and two men sit at a table as one man speaks into a microphone.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Meetings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Chicano leaders
- Two women and two men are seated at a table, one man speaks into a microphone. The two women wear buttons that have a photo of Chicano civil rights leader Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales. Two men, possibly Brown Berets, stand behind group of men and women.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Meetings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Rev Joseph C. Hart
- Reverend Joseph Hart, a Mexican-American, embraces a woman in Denver, Colorado.
- Hart, Joseph Reverend.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clergy--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- Flamenco dancer
- A Mexican-American woman dances at Civic Center, in Denver, Colorado; she wears taffeta skirts and holds castanets.
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Dancers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- Mex. Indep. Day
- Chicano men and women and an African-American man participate in a march to commemorate Mexican Independence Day on 32nd (Thirty-second) Avenue at Zuni Street in Denver, Colorado. Some of the marchers wear straw sombreros.
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969 September 16
- Members of Oglala Sioux tribe from Pine Ridge, South Dakota
- Native American (Oglala Sioux) men and women, from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, demonstrate dance steps on the streets of downtown Denver prior to their appearance at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. They are dressed in traditional costumes and one...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Oglala Indians--Dance--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ceremonial...
- 1966? July 21
- George Washington Carver day care center dedication
- Dorothy Reeves gives a speech during the George Washington Carver Day Care Center dedication ceremony at 2260 Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Other women sit nearby and look on.
- City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Reeves, Dorothy.; George Washington...
- [1966]
- George Washington Carver day care center dedication
- Women who include Fairfax Holmes site near a group of children at the dedication ceremony for the George Washington Carver Day Nursery at 2260 Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1966]
- George Washington Carver day care center ground breaking
- Lillian Bondurant uses a shovel at the ground breaking ceremony of the George Washington Carver Day Nursery at 2260 Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Reverend M. C. Williams, Dorothy Reeves, and a group of...
- City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Bondurant, Lillian.; George...
- [1965]
- Mexican Independence Day, 1968
- A group of six men and women pose for a group photo. Two men and two women are dressed in dancers costumes in celebration of Mexican Independence day. The men wear sombreros and charros or horseman's costumes. The women wear multi-color skirts...
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968
- Mexican Independence Day
- Two Mexican American perform a traditional dance in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. They perform in the Colorado Grange Building located at 2475 West 26th (Twenty-sixth) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The men wear sombreros and charros or...
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968
- Pre-Mexican Independence Day celebration
- View of performers for Mexican Independence day (Diez y Seis de Septiembre) festivities in Denver, Colorado. A man dressed in a mariachi costume plays a vihuela (small guitar), he stands next to three Mexican American women in full dresses...
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Larimer Street
- View of (2052) Larimer Street through a tavern window with letters: "The Great American - Michelob on Tap," Denver, Colorado. A woman and children look in.
- Great American, The (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967
- Caldwell "alleys" project
- Abandoned apartment buildings probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick building are either missing or covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and the metal awnings over the front...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Eisenhower Chapel
- A woman prays at the altar of the Eisenhower Chapel in the Denver Club, Denver, Colorado. An image of Jesus Christ is on the altar.
- Denver Club (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chapels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968
- Sgt. John Ray, Dorothy Bewley
- Publicity photo in Denver, Colorado; Sergeant John Ray wears an Army uniform and holds a slide rule; Dorothy Bewley wears a taffeta skirt, earrings, high heels, and fishnet stockings.
- United States. Army--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Military personnel--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Bewley, Dorothy.; Ray, John, Sergeant.
- 1964 August 6
- Altruistic Club
- View of an Altruistic Club function. Two young African American (Black) women pose near floral planters in a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. The women wear party dresses.
- Altruistic Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 December?]
- Altruistic Club
- View of an Altruistic Club function. A group of African American (Black) women stand on the steps of winding staircase in a club in Denver, Colorado. The smiling women wear dark color party dresses and have up-sweep hairdos. Garlands line the...
- Altruistic Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Christmas--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965 December?]
- Amitie Club cocktail
- View of an Amitie Club function. Two African American (Black) women in light colored party dresses stand under an arbor at a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. One woman wears a fitted sleeveless dress, long gloves, and cat eye sunglasses. A jazz band...
- Amitie Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Jazz musicians--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1960
- Astro Jets Club
- View of an Astro Jets Social Club function. A group of African American men and women pose in a penthouse room in Denver, Colorado. One man wears a jacket with a patch reading: "Astro Jets Social Club." Two of the women rest mink stoles on their...
- Astro Jets Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parties--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Bronze Daughters club
- View of a Bronze Daughters club function. A group of African American (Black) women sit at a banquet table in Denver, Colorado. Several of the women wear ornate and stylish hats. The table is set for coffee.
- Bronze Daughters (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Escoolites club
- View of a Escoolites club function. A group of African American (Black) women sit in folding chairs near a tree in Denver, Colorado. The women wear light summer dresses. Two wrapped gifts sit on empty chairs nearby.
- Escoolites (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- 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?]
- Idle Hours Club
- A group of African American (Black) women in party dresses pose in front of a stage in Denver, Colorado. They stand near a Christmas tree and a large sign reading "Exit." Musicians in a jazz band are on the stage. Signs hanging near the stage...
- Idle Hours Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1961?]
- Idle Hours Club
- Three African American (Black) women, members of the Idle Hours Club, and a man sit at a table at an unidentified location in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and the man wears a suit. Budweiser and Miller beer bottles sit on the table...
- Idle Hours Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1961?]
- Joie de vie [sic.] Club
- View of a Joie de Vivre Club function. A group of African American (Black) and white women stand around a table in Denver, Colorado. The table is littered with the remains of a reception including soiled plates, empty pitchers, half filled : hors...
- Joie de Vivre Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Receptions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Links Club
- View of a Links Club function. African American (Black) women model winter coats for a fashion show in Denver, Colorado. A sign reading: "Ebony Fashion Fair, 1965," hangs above the stage. A woman announcer with her hair pulled into a large bun...
- Links Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fashion shows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965
- Owlettes Club
- View of an Owlettes Club function. A group of African American (Black) women pose in a small room in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and hats. Fashionable elements in their clothing include shawl collars, and collarless jackets....
- Owlettes Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Owl Club tea
- A group of African American (Black) women gather for an Owl Club event in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and hats and pose near a table set with hors d'oeuvres, plates, and cups. Each woman wears a name tag.
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Owl Club debs
- View of an Owl Club function. A group of African American teenage debutantes and their escorts pose in a ballroom at the Denver Hilton, 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado. The young women wear light color formal dresses and the young men wear light...
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.) 1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Debutantes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1963
- Owl Club debs
- View of an Owl Club function. A group of African American teenage debutantes and their escorts pose in a living room in Denver, Colorado. The young women wear light colored, strapless formal dresses and the young men wear double-breasted dark...
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Debutantes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Owl Club
- View of an Owl Club function. A group of African American (Black) women in formal dresses pose in a large room in Denver, Colorado.
- Owl Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Woodbury Library
- Joanne Classen (left - Branch Head) and Priscilla Tinnell pose by the Woodbury Branch Library sign in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; reads: "Woodbury Regional Library, Denver Public Library."
- Denver Public Library. Woodbury Branch--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; West Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Librarians--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Signs (Notices)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Red Cross response
- Anna Scott and Mary Leslie (holding dog) examine a soup tureen with Philip Madonna, a Red Cross worker, after a flood of the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Philip Madonna wears a garrison cap.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Disaster relief--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Leslie, Mary, Denver,...
- [1965 June?]
- Flood refugees at relief center
- A woman feeds a small boy at a refugee shelter in Denver, Colorado, after a South Platte River flood.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Children eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Disaster victims--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Unidentified woman
- A photo of a woman as she speaks into a microphone. This may be Patricia Borjon-Lopez, an activist, at the National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]