Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Colorado mining
- View of two arrastras, large horizontal wheels, powered by water brought in by flumes, somewhere in early mining camp in Colorado. The wheels were possibly used for crushing ore or as a sluice box.
- Mining--Colorado--1870-1880.
- 1876
- Cody in carriage for parade
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides in a carriage drawn by two white horses down a dirt street during a parade for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of Native Americans on horseback follows behind the carriage. Several young boys walk...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Carriages & coaches--1880-1900.; Parades & processions--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- High Bridge, New York City
- View of an arched stone bridge identified as High Bridge across an unidentified river New York City, New York.
- New York (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; Bridges--New York (State)--New York--1890-1900.
- 1900
- Cowboys with bucking horse
- Several cowboys attempt to calm a bucking horse in an arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man on the right pulls on a rope attached to the horse. He wears sheepskin chaps and a cowboy hat. Another cowboy stands closer to the bucking horse...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Deadwood Stage
- A man drives the Deadwood Stagecoach, pulled by three teams of mules, through a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A large tent covers the viewing stands in the background. Tall buildings stand behind the tent. The...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Stagecoaches--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Patterson Building, Denver
- View of the Patterson Building at 17th and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows an Italianate style building with tall arched windows and balustrade. Sign reads: "The Washington Life Insurance Co. New York." Pedestrians, wagons and carriages...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Group forming for parade
- A group of American cowboys and Mexican vaqueros on horseback rounds up a small herd of buffalo in the center midground in preparation for a parade for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A large stone wall, possibly supporting a train track, is in the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1880-1900.; Cowboys--1880-1900.; Gauchos--1880-1900.; Parades & processions--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Horses with trainers
- Two men stand next to their horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear cavalry uniforms and are members of Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World. The horse on the right sits on its hind quarters while the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1880-1900.; Horses.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Family portrait
- Studio portrait of a family, shows girls, boys, a man and a woman, the father holds a baby.
- Families--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- American Horse, Warrior Chief of the Sioux Nation, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Oglala Sioux Chief American Horse poses for a full-length portrait. He is wearing a feather headdress and points a pistol with his right hand and holds a long feather in his left. American Horse was a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Brave Chief, Chief of the Witehitos, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Brave Chief, Chief of the Witehitos, poses for a full-length portrait holding a pistol in his right hand and wearing one feather on the back of his head. He also wears a breast plate, possibly made of bone, over a vest. He wears a printed shirt...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Brave Chief.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Flies Above, Chief of the Cut-Off Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Flies Above, Chief of the Cut-Off Sioux, poses for a full-length portrait in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it. He wears a feather headdress and a breast plate, possibly made of bone. He holds a pistol in his right hand....
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Flies Above.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Longwolf, Chief of the Bad Face Band of Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Longwolf, Chief of the Bad Face Band of Sioux, poses for a full- length portrait while wearing a feather headdress and pointing a pistol with his left hand. He wears a long, printed shirt. Longwolf was a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Longwolf.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Nate Salsbury in his tent
- Nate Salsbury poses in a chair near the entrance to his tent in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. Several pictures of "Buffalo Bill" are in the background inside the tent. Salsbury wears a long coat and...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Actors--1890-1900.; Show tents--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1894?]
- Nate Salsbury portrait
- Nate Salsbury poses for a side-angle, studio bust portrait. He is wearing a dark coat and has a graying beard and moustache. A round pin is on his left lapel. Salsbury was an actor and managed the Salsbury Troubadours before taking over as manager...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Actors--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1898?]
- Rocky Bear, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Chief Rocky Bear of the Oglala Sioux poses for a full-length portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He is wearing a feather headdress and a breastplate, possibly made of bones. He holds a beaded war club in his right hand and a...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Rocky Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Bennie Irving "The Smallest Cow Boy in the world", Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Young Bennie Irving, nicknamed "The Smallest Cowboy in the World," poses for a full-length, studio portrait wearing a cowboy hat and holding a rope in his hands. He also wears a shirt embroidered with flowers and has a small pistol tucked into the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Irving, Bennie.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Fifth U.S. Artillery Battery D
- Two members of Battery D of the Fifth U.S. Artillery ride horses in a grassy field during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Each of the men leads another horse beside him. The men wear helmets and dark uniforms. A large cloud of dust...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; United States. Army--Artillery.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Rough rider
- A man poses on horseback in front of a large tent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man wears a tall hat and has a scarf tied around his neck. Gaiters cover the lower part of his pant legs. He is a member of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Scene in Yosemite Valley
- Large rocks and boulders are in the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California. Dense deciduous and fir trees line both sides of the river.
- Merced River (Calif.)--1870-1900.; Yosemite National Park (Calif.)--1870-1900.; Boulders--California--Yosemite National Park--1870-1900.; National parks & reserves--California--Yosemite National Park--1870-1900.; Rivers--California--Yosemite...
- [between 1875 and 1900?]
- Sentinel Rock, 3270 feet high
- View of trees in the Yosemite Valley and Sentinel Rock, a spire rock formation above the valley in Yosemite National Park, California.
- Sentinel Rock (Yosemite National Park, Calif.)--1870-1900.; Yosemite National Park (Calif.)--1870-1900.; National parks & reserves--California--Yosemite National Park--1870-1900.; Rock formations--California--Yosemite National Park--1870-1900.
- [between 1875 and 1900?]
- Passing trains at Little Falls
- View of Little Falls, New York. The Mohawk River is nearby. Trains with freight and passenger cars are near the town.
- Little Falls (N.Y.)--1880-1900.; Mohawk River (N.Y.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.; Railroads--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.; Rivers--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Mohawk Valley NYCRR at Little Falls
- View of Little Falls, New York. The Mohawk River is nearby. Trains with freight and passenger cars are near the town.
- Little Falls (N.Y.)--1880-1900.; Mohawk River (N.Y.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.; Railroads--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.; Rivers--New York (State)--Little Falls--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Watertown Library, New York
- Water from the Black River pours over a ledge in Watertown, New York. The backs of several businesses stand on the edge of the river, including a furniture store in the foreground and a glass manufacturer in the background. A person climbs up a...
- Black River (Herkimer County-Jefferson County, N.Y.)--1900- 1930.; Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Commercial facilities--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; People--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Rivers--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Watertown, New York
- Large factories stand on both sides of the Black River in Watertown, New York. Tall smokestacks protrude from the roofs of several buildings in the right midground.
- Black River (Herkimer County-Jefferson County, N.Y.)--1900- 1930.; Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Commercial facilities--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Rivers--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Smokestacks--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Watertown, New York
- The backs of several buildings stand along a calm canal slightly above the Black River in Watertown, New York. Water from the canal spills over a ledge into the river. A sign advertising Owl Cigars for 5 cents hangs on the side of a building in the...
- Signs and signboards--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Black River (Herkimer County-Jefferson County, N.Y.)--1900- 1930.; Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Canals--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Commercial facilities--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.;...
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Watertown, New York
- Leaves cover the ground under large trees near a dirt path, probably near Watertown, New York.
- Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Leaves--1900-1930.; Trails & paths--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Trees--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Adirondack stage
- Men and women sit on top of a stagecoach drawn by a team of four horses in the Adirondack Mountains, New York. Shows dirt road and woods.
- Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; New York (State)--1890-1900.; Stagecoaches--New York (State)--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Breaking New Ground
- A man swings a pick ax at a large rock in Nepera Park, upper Yonkers, New York. The rock sits in an indentation in a small cliff. The man wears a hat.
- Yonkers (N.Y.)--1890-1920.; Miners--New York--Yonkers--1890-1920.; Mining--New York--Yonkers--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Mary Virginia King
- A bride, Mary Virginia King, poses for a studio portrait, probably at Willets Point (Queens County), New York. She wears a long wedding dress with draped lace over a box pleated underskirt, long fitted sleeves, a fitted bodice, gathered or layered...
- Hale, Irving, 1861-1930--Family.; Queens County (N.Y.)--1880-1890.; Brides--New York (State)--Queens County--1880-1890.; Women--New York (State)--Queens County--1880-1890.; King, Mary Virginia.
- 1887 June 14
- Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern 2-8-0 #71 Prosser, N.Y. backing on wye.
- Smoke rises from a Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad locomotive #71, and gondola freight cars backing at a wye on tracks in Prosser (Allegheny County), New York. Shows a switch stand beside the tracks.
- Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad Company--1940-1950.; Prosser (N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Railroad freight cars--New York--Prosser--1940-1950.; Railroad signals--New York--Prosser--1940-1950.; Railroads--New York--Prosser--1940-1950.
- 1947 July 19
- Mohonk Lake, along the path
- A man leans on a rock along a dirt path near Mohonk Lake in Ulster County, New York. Shows large boulders and a wooden staircase.
- Ulster County (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; Boulders--New York (State)--Ulster County--1890-1900.; Trails & paths--New York (State)--Ulster County--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Niagara Gorge from Niagara Glen
- View of the Niagara River, probably Niagara County, New York. Shows a railroad cut and rail bed.
- Niagara County (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; Niagara River (N.Y. and Ont.)--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--New York--Niagara County--1890-1900.; Rivers--New York--Niagara County--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Shawmut Bridge, Stony Brook Glen, Dansville, N.Y.
- View of the high iron railroad Shawmut Bridge over Stony Brook in Stony Brook Glen, Steuben County, near Dansville, New York. Shows rock formations, trees, and a waterfall.
- Steuben County (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; Stony Brook Glen (N.Y.)--1890-1900.; Railroad bridges--New York--Steuben County--1890-1900.; Waterfalls--New York--Steuben County--1890-1900.
- 1900
- Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern R.R. Olean, N.Y. at wye switch on trestle.
- Smoke rises from a Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad locomotive that reads: "Shawmut Line" on a trestle in Olean (Cattaraugus County), New York. The locomotive pushes gondola cars. Shows utility poles.
- Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad Company--1940-1950.; Olean (N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Railroad locomotives--New York--Olean--1940-1950.; Railroads--New York--Olean--1940-1950.
- 1947 July 19
- Watertown, New York
- A person bends down to scoop a bunch of leaves in a yard next to a dirt road, probably near Watertown, New York. A stone wall stands in the background.
- Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Leaves--1900-1930.; Stone walls--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Watertown, New York
- Leaves cover the ground under a group of large trees, probably in Watertown, New York. Part of a path remains uncovered in the background. A marker stands out of focus in the left foreground.
- Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Leaves--1900-1930.; Trails & paths--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Susie Stokes
- Studio portrait of Susie Stokes in Buffalo, New York. She wears a low cut dress and a hat elaborately decorated with feathers.
- Stokes, Susie actress.; Buffalo (N.Y.)--1900-1910.; Actresses--New York--Buffalo--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- St. Ignatius Loyola
- View of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church at 2301 York Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Perpendicular Gothic style building has twin bell towers and stained glass windows.
- St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Charles Taylor residence
- View of the Charles Taylor house at 1311 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story house has a circular tower, bay window, covered wraparound porch, and columns. An automobile is nearby.
- Taylor, Charles, Denver resident--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Charles Taylor residence
- View of the Charles Taylor house at 1311 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story house has a balcony, bay window, covered wraparound porch, and columns. An automobile is nearby.
- Taylor, Charles, Denver resident--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Engraving of David H. Moffat
- An engraving of Colorado businessman David H. Moffat director of First National Bank of Aspen, Colorado. Below the bust engraving is his signature.
- Moffat, David H. (David Halliday), 1839-1911.
- [between 1855 and 1905]
- Sac and Fox Indians, Kesh Ke Kosh (Don Whistler)
- Sitting portrait of Kesh Ke Kosh (Don Whistler), a Native American Sac (Sauk)and Fox. He wears a shirt and pants, a beaded necklace, and an eagle feather headdress.
- Fox Indians--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--1920-1930.; Sauk Indians--1920-1930.; Whistler, Don.; Sac and Fox Nation.
- 1924 December 17
- Nu-nu-shi-unt, the dreamer
- An unidentified Native American (Paiute) man sleeps on blankets inside of a wickiup; a small hut of branches over interlocking poles and an open side, southern Utah.
- Indians of North America--Utah--1870-1880.; Paiute Indians--Utah--1870-1880.; Wickiups--Utah--1870-1880.
- 1874
- The old gamblers
- A group of four Native American (Paiute) men gamble, they sit on the ground in a semi circle with bows, arrows, and baskets, at the Meadows in southwestern Nevada. They wear skin caps or feathers, leggings, and breechcloths. Photographer's shadow...
- Indians of North America--Nevada--1870-1880.; Paiute Indians--Nevada--1870-1880.; Meadows, The (Nev.)--1870-1880.; Gambling--Nevada--1870-1880.
- 1874
- John E. Tappan
- Studio portrait of First Lieutenant John E. Tappan, a Colorado Volunteer, Second Cavalry Regiment; he wears a top coat and holds a stovepipe hat.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1863-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- View of the Mount of the Holy Cross, from the North, Glacier Cańon
- View of the Mount of the Holy Cross from a canyon identified as Glacier Canyon with dead fallen trees, Eagle County, Colorado.
- Eagle County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Holy Cross, Mount of the (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Mountains--Colorado--Eagle County--1870-1880.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
- [between 1872 and 1878]
- State Teachers bldg.
- View of the exterior of Gunter Hall, the gymnasium on the campus of the Colorado Teachers College (now the University of Northern Colorado and formerly the State Normal School, Colorado State College of Education, and Colorado State College) in...
- Greeley (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Greeley--1930-1940.; Colorado State Teachers College.
- 1931 June 14
- Comb on the West Gallatin
- A view of three men near an encampment in West Gallatin Canyon area near the Gallatin River in Yellowstone National Park in Montana. One man holds a coffee grinder as another man prepares settings for a meal. A third man sits near a pile of...
- Gallatin Canyon (Mont.)--1870-1880.; Gallatin River (Wyo.-Mont.)--1870-1880.; Yellowstone National Park--1870-1880.; Antlers--Yellowstone National Park--1870-1880.; Camping--Yellowstone National Park--1870-1880.; Canyons--Yellowstone National...
- 1871?
- D&RG 1075, 2-8-8-2 Mallet Compound, at builder's plant, Schenectady, N. Y.
- View of Denver and Rio Grande Mallet Compound locomotive 1075 at the builder's plant in Schenectady, New York.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1910-1920.; Schenectady (N.Y.)--1910-1920.; Railroad locomotives--New York--Schenectady--1910-1920.
- 1913