Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 13th Annual Capitol Hill People's Fair Guide Official Program
- 1874 Corbett, Hoye & Co.'s 2nd Annual Denver City directory
- 1875 Corbett, Hoye & Co.'s 3rd Annual Denver City directory
- 1883 Corbett & Ballenger's 11th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1889 Corbett & Ballenger's 17th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1890 Corbett & Ballenger's 18th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1892 Ballenger & Richards 20th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1911 Corbett & Ballenger's 39th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1920 Corbett & Ballenger's 48th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1923 Corbett & Ballenger's 51st Annual Denver City Directory
- 1924 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.1
- A Navajo
- Studio portrait (sitting) of an elderly Native American (Navajo) man. He wears a blanket, bead necklaces, and a cloth headband.
- Indians of North America--1900-1940.; Navajo Indians--1900-1940.; Aged persons--1900-1940.
- [between 1904 and 1932]
- A Navajo belle N. Mex.
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Navajo) woman. She wears a blanket, a belt with a silver buckle, and bead necklaces.
- Indians of North America--1940-1960.; Navajo Indians--1940-1960.; Women--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- A runner for Chief Ouray
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He wears a vest, bandolier, medal, bead necklace, and kerchiefs in his braids.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Afraid of Hawk, Ogallala Sioux
- Seated portrait of Afraid of Hawk, Native American Oglala Sioux man, (Lakota) posed with an animal fur and wearing a cotton shirt, hair pipe breastplate, neck scarf, long loose hair with feathers and bead string, and armbands.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Oglala Indians--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Afraid of Hawk.
- 1899
- Alcalde, or municipal officer of the Zuni Indians
- An elderly Native American (Zuni) man identified as an Alcalde (Governor) poses at Zuni, New Mexico. The man holds a silver capped cane, sits wrapped in a woven blanket and wears a headband and a multi-strand bead necklace. People are underneath...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Zuni--1870-1880.; Zuni Indians--New Mexico--Zuni--1870-1880.; Zuni (N.M.)--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--New Mexico--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--New Mexico--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the...
- 1873
- Alice Good Horse
- Seated portrait of Alice Good Horse, a Native American Sioux woman, posed outside on a fur skin rug over the snow covered ground, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota. She wears braids, a dress with a blanket around her waist, metal rings, bracelets,...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Women--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Good Horse, Alice.
- [1890 or 1891]
- Alta Washakie a Shoshone Indian
- Studio portrait (standing) of Alta Washakie, a Native American (Shoshone) young woman. She wears beaded moccasins, leggings, a leather belt decorated with metal, two shawls, and bead necklaces.
- Indians of North America--1900-1920.; Shoshoni Indians--1900-1920.; Teenagers--1900-1920.; Women--1900-1920.; Washakie, Alta.
- [between 1902 and 1920]
- American Horse
- Studio portrait (sitting) of American Horse (younger), a Native American (Oglala Sioux) man. He wears a blanket over his legs, a shirt, metal armbands, a fringed hair pipe breast plate with a star-shaped badge that reads: "Police", a fur pelt over...
- Dakota Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; American Horse, Son of Dakota Chief.
- [between 1890 and 1908]
- Annual History Book University Park P.T.A. 1961-1962
- Ans-sin-poo-e-peek, a conspicuous character in the Indian War Da[nce]
- Head and shoulders outdoor portrait of a Native American Flathead (Salish) man, identified as Anssinpooepeek. He wears a fringed hide shirt, bead necklaces, beads in his hair, and an animal hair head covering. He is described as being a conspicuous...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Ans-sin-poo-e-peek.
- 1907
- Apaches Esh-kin-tsay-giza (Mike) White Mountain Indians Al-chi-say's band.
- Studio portrait (standing) of Mike (Eshkintsaygiza), a Native American (White Mountain Apache; Alchisay's Band) man. He holds a rifle and wears boot moccasins, a breechcloth, ammunition belt, bead bandolier, scarves around his neck, face paint, and...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; White Mountain Apache Indians--1880-1890.; Rifles--1880-1890.; Warriors--1880-1890.; Mike, White Mountain Apache.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Apaches Fel-ay-tay Yuma scout, San Carlos
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Fel-ay-tay, a Native American (San Carlos Apache or Yuma) man. He holds a pistol and wears moccasin boots, a breechcloth, ammunition belt, bead necklaces and cloth headband.
- Indian scouts--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Military scouts--1880-1890.; Fel-ay-tay.
- [between 1884 and 1885]
- Apaches Marlanetta (Early Morning) wife of Geronimo, leader of the Chiricahua outbreak
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Marlanetta (Early Morning), Geronimo's wife, a Native American (Chiricahua Apache) woman. She wears a blanket and bead necklace.
- Chiricahua Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Spouses--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Early Morning.; Geronimo, 1829-1909--Family.
- [between 1884 and 1885]
- Arapahoe kneeling with gun
- A Native American (Arapaho) man poses indoors, he holds a rifle. He wears leggings, a breechcloth, an ammunition belt, metal bead bandoliers, a hair pipe choker, and a beaded feather warbonnet headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.
- [1884-1885]
- Arapahoe man
- A Native American (Arapaho) man poses indoors, he holds his hand up to shade his eyes. He wears moccasins, leggings, a hair pipe breastplate, a beaded vest, metal and bead armbands, a bandolier decorated with teeth, fur pelts over his shoulders,...
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Headdresses--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Arapahoe Yellow Eyes
- Studio portrait (standing) of Grey [or Yellow] Eyes, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a war bonnet feather headdress and a revolver. One of his feet rests on a log. He wears moccasins, leggings, a breechcloth, metal armbands, a metal bead...
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.; Grey Eyes.
- [between 1880-1890?]
- Arapahoes Arapahoe Tuff
- Studio portrait (standing) of a Native American (Arapaho) man. He stands on a fur pelt draped over a log. The man holds a revolver. He wears moccasins, a breechcloth, an ammunition belt, metal armbands, a metal bead bandolier, fur pelts over his...
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Arapahoes Sharp Nose's boy
- Studio portrait (crouching and standing) of Native American (Arapaho) Sharp Nose's boy and another boy. They aim bows with arrows in them. The boys wear leggings and breechcloths. One boy wears a bead necklace and scarves over his braids.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Sharp Nose--Family.
- [1884-1885]
- Arapahoes Weensizeneet Arapahoe boy
- Studio portrait of Weensizeneet, a Native American (Arapaho) boy kneeling on an animal skin. He holds a revolver. He wears a fur pipe bandolier, metal armbands, and bead necklaces.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Weensizeneet.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Arapahoes Young Calf
- Studio portrait (sitting, profile) of Young Calf, Native American (Arapaho) man. He sits on a log and holds a revolver. He wears leggings, a breechcloth, metal bead bandoliers, and a feather warbonnet headdress.
- Arapaho Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Headdresses--1880-1890.; Young Calf.
- [1884-1885]
- Atta-kai-bi-tzu-ih & Charlie, Navajo Indians of Arizona
- Studio portrait of Charlie Mitchell and Atta-kai-bi-tzu-ih, Native American Navajo scouts, posed with rifles, prop rocks, yucca and brush, in front of a painted backdrop. They wear animal fur caps, bandoliers, ammunition and conchas belts, leather...
- Indian scouts--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Navajo Indians--1880-1890.; Military scouts--1880-1890.; Atta-kai-bi-tzu-ih.; Mitchell, Charlie.
- 1884?
- Baby carrier
- Native American (Great Plains) cradleboard for newborn with fringed buckskin, wicker hood and wide bead borders.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Great Plains--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--1890-1900.
- 1895
- Ballet dancer
- A young woman poses in ballet pointe for a photo. She wear a sheer dress, a beaded top, leotard, a small beaded hairpiece, a bead belt, and ballet slippers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Ballerinas--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Stripteasers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Barnum elementary School: Ghosts of the Five Frontiers play script
- Bead necklace
- Shows a Native American (Ute) six string bead necklace made from seeds and juniper berries strung on black cotton thread.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1870.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1870.; Necklaces--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870]
- Bear Foot Chief
- Studio portrait (standing) of Bear Foot, a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man. He holds a shield and a spear. He wears a hair pipe breast plate, bead bandolier and feathers in his hair.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Shields--1890-1900.; Spears--1890-1900.; Bear Foot.
- 1899
- Beatrice S. Thompson
- Studio bust portrait of Beatrice Sumner Thompson, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Portrait in profile shows Thompson's curled bangs and her wavy hair pinned back in a twist. Her dress bodice has puffed sleeves, and a floral...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Thompson, Beatrice S. Beatrice Sumner.; Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Beautiful Hill with child, Village Maker [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Beautiful Hill, a Native American (Plains) woman, and Village Maker, a Omaha boy. The woman wears a dark dress with shoulder conchos, bead necklaces, a choker, and earrings. The child, standing next to her, wears...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Mothers & children--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.; Beautiful Hill.; Village Maker.
- [1883]
- Beautiful Hill with child, Village Maker [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Beautiful Hill, a Native American (Plains) woman, and Village Maker, a Omaha boy. The woman wears a dark dress with shoulder conchos, bead necklaces, a choker, and earrings. The child, standing next to her, wears...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Mothers & children--1880-1890.; Women--1880-1890.; Beautiful Hill.; Village Maker.
- [1883]
- Belt or Headband
- Shows a Native American (Great Lakes; Sioux? Menominee?) loom woven bead headband or belt with fringe on both ends. The beads are red, blue, green and white. The beadwork is in images of stylized leaves.
- Headbands--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Belts (Clothing)--1900-1910.
- 1900
- Big Bow Kiowa Chief
- Studio portrait (standing and sitting) of Big Bow (Zipkiyah, Zipkoheta, Zepko-eete), Satanwan, and Parose, Native American (Kiowa) men. The men pose near a buffalo head. One man wears fringed leggings and shirt, a leather belt, a sheathed knife,...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Kiowa Indians--1880-1900.; Big Bow.; Parose.; Satanwan.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Bird Chief, War-Chief of the Arrapahoes
- Photomechanical reproduction of an engraving of Bird Chief, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He wears a vest and a bead necklace.
- Arapaho Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Bird Chief.
- 1871 June 24
- Birdie Sedan
- Studio bust portrait of Birdie Sedan, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Sedan's bangs are curled and her hair is pinned neatly back in a bun. Her dress has wide pleats on the bodice, and puffed sleeves. She wears a bar pin, a gold...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Sedan, Birdie.; Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Black Elk and son, Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor portrait of Black Elk, (1863-1950) an elderly Native American Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, standing with his son, South Dakota; both wear shirts, breechcloths, leggings, and moccasins; Black Elk is...
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota. He wears a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota, wearing a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Black Elk, Ogalalla Sioux who fought in Custer Battle
- Outdoor standing portrait of Black Elk, an elderly Native American, Oglala Lakota Sioux spiritual leader who fought in the Little Bighorn, South Dakota, wearing a shirt, breechcloth, leggings, fur skin trim, and bead necklace.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Teton Indians--South Dakota--1930-1940.; Aged...
- 1936
- Bone Necklace, Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Bone Necklace, Native American Sioux (Lakota) wearing a hair pipe breastplate, cotton shirt, quillwork vest, armbands, neck scarf, and feathers and bead strings in his hair.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Teton Indians--1890-1900.; Bone Necklace.
- 1899
- Bone-breast plates and two necklaces
- Close-up view of two hair pipe necklaces and breastplate. The necklaces are made of hair pipe and round beads and each has a small possibly leather pouch attatched to it. The hair pipe breastplate has a bead and fur pelt neck strap and possibly...
- Breastplates--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1900.; Jewelry--1890-1900.
- 1895