Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Kwa-ko-nut and Mose, Utah
- Studio portraits (sitting) of two Native American (Muache Ute) warriors, Kwa-jo-nut and Mose. One has beads in his hair and long, fur wrapped braids. He wears a contrast beaded hair pipe breastplate with a choker collar neck detail, a deerskin...
- Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Moache Indians--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Warriors--1860-1880.; Kwa-jo-nut.; Mose, Ute warrior.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
- [between 1868 and 1874.]
- Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands
- Posed Native Americans depicting Barry's interpretation of Hiawatha, sent to Mr. Landry of Cincinnati who used them to paint his conception of "Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands" which took first place at National Photographers' Convention;...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Iroquois Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Hiawatha, 15th cent.
- [188-?]
- Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands, full length
- Posed Native Americans depicting Barry's conception of Hiawatha and sent to Mr. Landry of Chicago who used them to create his painting, "Hiawatha appearing from the woodlands", which won first place at National Photographers' Convention; Landry...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Iroquois Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Hiawatha, 15th cent.
- [188-?]
- Shoshone delegation
- Studio portrait of Native American (Shoshone) men with a white man. Some of the men wear suits, beaded moccasins, leggings, beaded sashes, blankets, and quilled cuffs. A few of the men hold pipes or felt hats. One wears a shell ornament, a beaded...
- Indians of North America--1860-1890.; Shoshoni Indians--1860-1890.; Clothing & dress--1860-1890.
- [between 1860 and 1890?]
- Leggings
- Native American (Sioux) woman's leggings made of buckskin with applied beadwork in red, blue, yellow, green, and white.
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1910-1930.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1910-1930.; Leggings--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Chief Two Leggins, Crow Indian
- Sitting portrait of Native American (Crow) man, identified as Chief Two Leggins (Leggings). He wears a highly decorative outfit that includes a fringed shirt with beadwork and 0animal tails on the shoulders, various types of necklaces, a beaded...
- Crow Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Two Leggings, ca. 1847-1923.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Two Leggins, chief of the River Crow, shared the honors with Plenty Coos
- Head and shoulders profile studio portrait of a Native American (Crow) man, identified as Two Leggings. He wears an arm band and an ornate feather headdress.
- Crow Indians--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--1910-1920.; Two Leggings, ca. 1847-1923.
- 1911
- Chaps or short pants-leggings.
- Two pairs of Native American (Great Plains) wide buckskin leggings with inseam lacing; one pair from thigh to ankle (men's), the other from knee to ankle (women's); both are heavily beaded with geometric designs.
- Indian beadwork--Great Plains--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Great Plains--1890-1900.; Leggings--Great Plains--1890-1900.
- 1895
- Pauline Gallegos Chavez's daughters
- The daughters of Pauline Gallegos Chavez pose outdoors for a portrait probably in Las Animas County, Colorado. They are identified, (left to right): Teenagers, Racheal Chavez and Helen Chavez; Ida Chavez, who holds a dog; and Lucy Chavez and Emma...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1920-1930.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1920-1930.; Las Animas County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Women.; Girls.; Teenagers.; Families.; Interiors.; Chavez, Pauline Gallegos, 1887-1986--Family--Pictorial works.; Chavez...
- [between 1920 and 1925?]
- Native American & child near tipis
- Outdoor portrait of a Native American (Ute) father and son in Denver, Colorado. The man wears moccasins, beaded leggings, a breech cloth, and feather in his hair. The boy wears beaded armbands. A group of tepees and tents are nearby.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Fathers &...
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Rifle area, girl with buggy
- Two studio portraits of a girl and a toy buggy. The girl wears a knee-length dress with pleats, leggings and a large hair bow, and poses with a baby carriage and two dolls.
- Children playing with toys--1910-1920.; Girls--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Portrait of children
- Studio portrait of a boy and a girl posed in a rocking chair. The girl wears a plaid dress, leggings and a large hair bow. The boy wears a suit and a striped shirt with a matching handkerchief.
- Children--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Unidentified family group
- A woman and children pose for a group portrait on a porch in probably western Colorado. Probably the mother sits and girls and a boy stand nearby. Girls wear plaid or dogtooth patterned dresses with ruffled collars or ties. A boy wears a shirt with...
- Children--1890-1910.; Families--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Boys and girls
- Studio portrait of children, boys and girls; outfits include fluted leggings and high button boots.
- Boys--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman and a boy
- Full length studio portrait of a woman and a young boy. The boy sits on a stone pillar prop and rests his feet on a tree stump. He wears short pants, wool leggings, high button shoes, and holds a cap in his hands. The woman stands nearby and rests...
- Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a young boy
- Full length studio portrait of a young boy who rests his arm on a stone fence prop. He wears short pants, leggings, and high button shoes. A bow is tied at his neck and he holds a cap in his hand.
- Boys--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man and a boy
- Studio portrait of a seated man and a boy. The man wears a suit jacket fastened at the top button, a vest and neck tie. One hand rests in his lap. The young boy is perched on the arm of the chair and his hand rests casually on the man's shoulder....
- Boys--1890-1910.; Fathers & children--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of boys
- Studio portrait of four boys with short hair parted in the middle. The younger boys wear matching houndstooth check jackets and knickers, striped ties, wool leggings and leather laced boots. The older boy wears a wool suit with a vest, knickers and...
- Boys--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Ute Indians at Ignacio
- North American Indian (Ute) men pose on or near horses at the Southern Ute Agency in Ignacio (La Plata County), Colorado. The men wear cloth leggings, moccasins, braids (two have fur wrapped braids), a hairpipe breastplate, blankets, and a woven...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Southern Ute Agency--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing &...
- [ca. 1890]
- Ute Indians, Ignacio, CO
- North American Indian (Ute) men and boys stand or sit on horseback at the Southern Ute Agency in Ignacio (La Plata County), Colorado. The men have their hair in braids (some are wrapped in fur), they wear cloth leggings, and a few wear hairpipe...
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Southern Ute Agency--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing &...
- [ca. 1890]
- Woman in costume holding rifle
- Outdoor portrait of a woman dressed in a beaded and fringed buckskin jacket and leggings near a house in Denver, Colorado. She holds a rifle and wears a wide-brimmed hat.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Rifles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Two women and a small girl in Indian costumes by the river
- Outdoor portrait of women and a girl dressed as Native Americans (tribe unknown) near the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. One woman wears fringed leggings, shirt, and feather headdress. Another woman wears a dress decorated with beads and...
- Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1900-1920.; Cross dressing--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Doll
- Front view of a doll made by Southern Plains Native Americans. The doll is constructed of muslin with white beadwork on the yellow cloth dress and leggings; it has horsehair for the hair, an embroidered green inset, sequin belt, and white, green...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1900.; Dolls--1860-1900.
- [between 1860 and 1900?]
- Cities celebrations parade in Denver
- Native American (tribe unknown) men on horseback ride in a parade on 21st (Twenty-first) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. They wear leggings, hair pipe breastplates, and feathers in their hair. Signs on nearby buildings read: "The Singer Mfg. Co." and...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Ute snake dance
- Native American (Ute) men perform a snake dance next to tepees, probably at a fair in New Mexico. The men wear feather headdresses, beaded and fringed shirts and leggings. One man holds a snake, another beats a drum.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Tipis--New Mexico--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Snake dance
- Native American (Ute) men perform a snake dance next to tepees, probably at a fair in New Mexico. The men wear feather headdresses, beaded and fringed shirts and leggings. One man holds a snake, another beats a drum.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Tipis--New Mexico--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- So. Ute sub-chief Nanise, with wives and children
- Native American (Southern Ute) Sub-chief Nanise sits in front of a tepee with a group of women and children at a fair in New Mexico. He wears a feather headdress, fur covered braids, a fringed buckskin shirt, hairpipe necklace, a George Washington...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Children--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Tribal chiefs--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Women--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Nanise.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Southern Ute (?) squaw
- A Native American (possibly Southern Ute) woman sits in front of a tepee in New Mexico. She wears a blanket over her dress, leggings, and moccasins.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Tipis--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo man
- A Native American (Pueblo) man stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. He wears a hat, shirt, coat, pants, and buckskin leggings and moccasins.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Pueblo man
- A Native American (Pueblo) man stands next to a railing, probably in New Mexico. He wears a hat, shirt, coat, pants, and buckskin leggings and moccasins.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Colorado Midland R R Co band
- Members of the Colorado Midland Railway Company marching band pose outdoors with their instruments which include saxophones, trombones, trumpets, drums, clarinets. and baritones, possibly in Denver, Colorado. Their uniforms include buckskin...
- Colorado Midland Railway Company--People--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--1890-1910.; Marching bands--Colorado--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Colorado Midland Band drum major Bosworth
- Big Bill Bosworth, drum major for the Colorado Midland Railway Company band, poses with a shield and staff by the Colorado Capitol building in Denver, Colorado. He wears a uniform that includes a buckskin shirt and leggings with fringe, and a...
- Colorado Midland Railway Company--People--1890-1910.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Indian excursion in Denver
- Group portrait of Native American Ute men, women, and a girl in Denver, Colorado. They have drums, costume includes feather and horn headdresses, braids, embroidered aprons and leggings, felt hats, moccasins, and blankets. Advertisements on frame...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Indian excursion in Denver
- Group portrait of Native American Ute men, women, and a girl with drums and costume including feather and horn headdresses, braids, embroidered aprons and leggings, felt hats, moccasins, and blankets in Denver, Colorado. Advertisements on frame...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Indian excursion in Denver
- Group portrait of Native American Ute men, women, and a girl with drums and costume including feather and horn headdresses, braids, embroidered aprons and leggings, felt hats, moccasins, and blankets in Denver, Colorado. One man wears a suit and...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Nanise, sub-Southern Ute Indian chief in front of teepee
- Portrait of Native American Ute Chief Nanise in (probably) Colorado, in a fringed hide shirt and feather headdress, fur covered braids, a hairpipe necklace, a George Washington Peace Medallion, leggings with beaded bands and silver studs, and ...
- Nanise.; Indians of North America--Men--Colorado--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1900-1910.; Headdresses--Colorado--1900-1910.; Tribal chiefs--Colorado--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Nanise Southern Ute sub-chief on horse
- Portrait of a Native American Ute sub-chief Nanise on a horse, probably Colorado. He wears a fringed hide shirt and feather headdress, fur covered braids, a hairpipe necklace, a George Washington Peace Medallion, and leggings. He holds a staff with...
- Nanise.; Indians of North America--Men--Colorado y 1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1900-1910.; Headdresses--Colorado--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Men racing
- Native American men and a boy in (probably) Colorado, approach at a run; they wear feathers, leggings, and vests. Advertisements on fences read "Neef," and "Manitou Table Water."
- Indians of North America--Men--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--1900-1910.; Running races--Colorado--1900-1910.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Porum, Southern Ute Indian
- Portrait of Native American Southern Ute "Porum" (Porrum) in Colorado. He wears a feather headdress and a feathered cape or leggings.
- Indians of North America--Men--Colorado--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Men--Colorado--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1900-1910.; Headdresses--Colorado--1900-1910.; Porrum.
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Utes on Tammen Co. float
- Group portrait of Native American Ute men and women in Denver, Colorado, on a parade float. Costume includes a feathered hat, a hairpipe breastplate, and leggings. A woman carries a baby in a cradleboard. Banner reads: "The [Tammen] Curio Co. 815...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Indian excursion in Denver
- Group portrait of Native American Ute men, women, and a girl in Denver, Colorado, with drums and costume including feather and horn headdresses, braids, embroidered aprons and leggings, felt hats, moccasins, and blankets. Advertisements on frame...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1906?]
- Native American dance performance
- Native American (tribe unknown) men participate in a dance in an arena probably in Denver, Colorado. They wear leggings, beaded armbands, and feather headdresses. Spectators look on from the grandstands.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Chief Ouray
- Studio portrait of Chief Ouray, a Native American (Ute) man. He wears beaded moccasins, leggings, bandolier, hair-pipe necklace, and kerchiefs in his braids. He holds a cane.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1880.; Ouray.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Dushaquinot
- Studio portrait of Dushaquinot, a Native American (Ute) man. He wears moccasins, beaded leggings, beaded bandolier, hair-pipe choker, and a war bonnet headdress. He holds a pistol.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--1870-1880.; Dushaquinot.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Dushaquinot
- Studio portrait of Dushaquinot, a Native American (Ute) man. He wears moccasins, beaded leggings, beaded bandolier, hair-pipe choker, and a war bonnet headdress. He holds a pistol.
- Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--1870-1880.; Dushaquinot.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- Ute chief
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He holds a cane and wears beaded moccasins, leggings, blanket, necklace with pendant, and a beaded choker.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute chief
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He wears beaded moccasins, leggings, bandolier, and beaded necklace with pendant.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute chief
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He wears beaded moccasins, leggings, buckskin shirt, beaded necklace with pendant, and pelts in his braids.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute
- Studio portrait of a Native American (Ute) man. He holds a tomahawk and wears beaded moccasins, leggings, blanket, shirt trimmed with fur, beaded and hair-pipe necklaces with shell pendant, and feathers in his hair.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Hairy Bear Ponca
- Studio portrait of Hairy Bear, a Native American (Ponca) man. He holds a tomahawk and wears leggings, a beaded blanket, necklace decorated with teeth, and feathers in his hair.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ponca Indians--1880-1900.; Hairy Bear.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]