Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 5, 1919 May
- José Ramos Valdez
- José Ramos Valdez, an elderly Hispanic American, former postmaster of San Luis and owner of the Heraldo newspaper stands by a chair in the auditorium of the San Luis Institute in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. He is balding, has a...
- Mexican Americans--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--1950-1960.; San Luis (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Valdez, José Ramos--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Older...
- [1950]
- Erinea García
- Studio portrait (profile) of Hispanic American Erinea García (later Erinea García de Gallegos). She served as the Postmaster for San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado from 1934 to 1973. She wears a dress with a V-neck and a stone and metal...
- Hispanic Americans--1920-1930.; Mexican Americans--1920-1930.; San Luis (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Women.; Gallegos, Erinea García de--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--San Luis--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--San...
- 1925
- Mr. Marker, old time Rifleite
- Colonel Edward Marker poses for a studio portrait in Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado; his uniform includes a sword and scabbard, medals, and a broad brimmed hat. He has a full beard; a United States flag is in the background.
- Rifle (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Military uniforms--American--Colorado--Rifle--1890-1910.; Marker, Edward.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Cozens - Lemmon Mercantile Co., Frazer [sic], Colorado
- The Cozens Lemmon Mercantile Company is a two-story building with a stepped false front and a one-story section on one side. The name of the business is on the front, and other signs read "Board and Rooms" and "Post Office." In 1906, William...
- Fraser (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Fraser--1900-1910.; Post offices--Colorado--Fraser--1900-1910.
- [1906 or 1907.]
- Western History Subject Index
- Idaho Springs, Colorado. Postal service
- Post Office, Louisville Postmaster George Longmore, Lela Biella Zurick.
- Postmaster George Longmore stands behind the service window, and Lela Biella Zurick stands in front of the postal mail boxes beside the window, Louisville Post Office, Colorado. Signs hung on the wall of mailboxes include: "Buy War Savings Stamps...
- Louisville (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Post offices--Colorado--Louisville--1910-1920.; Longmore, George.; Zurick, Lela Biella.
- 1916
- Jim Farley arriving at Denver Union Station
- James A. Farley, U. S. Postmaster General, arrives at Union Station at 17th (Seventeenth) and Wynkoop Streets and is escorted by a police officer and other men in Denver, Colorado. Spectators stand nearby.
- United States. Postmaster General.--1930-1940.; Postmasters general--United States--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Government officials--United States--1930-1940.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Farley, James Aloysius, 1888-
- [between 1935 and 1940]
- Edwin C. Johnson (unidentified man), and Jim Farley leaving Denver Union Station
- U. S. Senator Edwin C. Johnson and U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley pose with another man as they leave Union Station at 17th (Seventeenth) and Wynkoop Streets in Denver, Colorado.
- United States. Postmaster General.--1930-1940.; Postmasters general--United States--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Government officials--United States--1930-1940.; Legislators--United States--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1935 and 1940]
- Western History Subject Index
- Hefner, Theodore
- Western History Subject Index
- Longmont, Colorado. Postal . service
- Western History Subject Index
- Lawson, Colorado. Postal service
- Western History Subject Index
- Smith, A A
- Erinea García
- Studio graduation portrait of Hispanic American Erinea García (later Erinea García de Gallegos). She is seated on a stool and wears a white dress trimmed in lace, white stockings, white shoes and has an oversized bow in her hair. She holds her...
- Hispanic Americans--1920-1930.; Mexican Americans--1920-1930.; Antonito (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Alumni & alumnae.; Women.; Gallegos, Erinea García de--Pictorial works.; High school graduates--Colorado--Antonito--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- 1922
- Municipal Facts: Volume 9 Numbers 3 and 4, 1926 March-April
- Thos. O. Davy house Main St. Nevadaville
- The Thomas O. Davy house, on Main Street, in Nevadaville, Gilpin County, Colorado, is a dilapidated one-story frame L-shaped structure with a shingle roof and a stone foundation. The doors and windows have been removed; a flagpole is mounted on the...
- Davy, Thomas O.--Homes & haunts.; Nevadaville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1940.
- January, 1938
- Post Office, Turret, Colo.
- View, Turret, Chaffee County, Colorado; shows abandoned log post office.
- Turret (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Turret--1970-1980.; Post offices--Colorado--Turret--1970-1980.
- May 1975
- Flower Carnival
- Men pose on horses at the Flower (or Sunflower) Carnival parade, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. They are: L. Q. Dana, Mayor J. T. Anderson, Kennedy ?, W. W. Postlethoraite, and Matthew Kennedy (Postmaster). Outfits include uniforms,...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Military uniforms--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1893 and 1906]
- Group of prominent Democrats
- A group of men who include (from left to right): Denver attorney Frederick Dickerson, U. S. Senator Ed Johnson, U. S. Senator Edward P. Costigan (front center in light suit), future Colorado Governor Lee Knous (face partially hidden), Democratic...
- Democratic National Committee (U.S.)--People--1930-1940.; Postmasters general--United States--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Government officials--United States--1930-1940.; Lawyers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1935 and 1940]
- Colorado, the late outbreak and massacre at the White River Agency, the ruins after the fire and massacre
- Reproduction of a sketch of the Meeker tragedy at the White River Ute Indian Agency, September 29th 1879, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, shows soldiers surveying the destruction from the fire and battle between Native American Utes and Nathan Meeker,...
- Meeker, Nathan Cook, 1814-1879--Tomb.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. White River Agency (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Meeker--1870-1880.; Ute Indians--War--Colorado--Meeker--1870-1880.; Meeker...
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Ouray Main Street, Colo.
- View along blocks between Second (2nd) and Main Streets, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, includes back alley, residences with laundry lines and sheds. In distance the Beaumont Hotel, Arps Brothers Hardware Co., City Hall, Elks Rooming House,...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Mantou Springs--1900-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Mantou Springs--1900-1920.
- [1906]
- Aspen, Colorado post office interior
- Interior view of two women, one man, and one young man in the post office in Aspen, Colorado; features a large mail gurney, mail boxes, typewriter on a desk, and a postal counter.
- Aspen (Colo.)--1910-1915.; Interiors.; Post offices--Colorado--Aspen--1910-1915.; Cole, Edna.; Hyatt, Chas.; Kalmes, Mary.; Rohrbough, George.
- January, 1915
- Interior view, post office at Crested Butte, Colo., Jos. H. Block, P.M.
- Joseph H. Block, Postmaster, sits at his desk, ink pen in hand, inside the Crested Butte Post Office, Gunnison County, Colorado. The room is wood paneled and includes mail slots, cast iron stove, electric bulb hanging by wire above desk, lantern...
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Post offices--Colorado--Crested Butte--1890-1900.; Block, Joseph H.
- [between 1895 and 1897]
- Post office, Jos. H. Block, P.M., Crested Butte, Gunnison Co., Colo.
- Joseph H. Block, Postmaster, sits at his desk, ink pen in hand, inside the Crested Butte Post Office, Gunnison County, Colorado. The room is wood paneled and includes a stovepipe, electric bulb hanging by wire above desk, lantern with shade,...
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Post offices--Colorado--Crested Butte--1890-1900.; Block, Joseph H.
- [between 1895 and 1897]
- The trapper Bertie
- Full seated portrait of Bert Gross with a dog and animal skins, Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Colorado; his rifle leans on his leg and he wears a feather headdress, gaiters, wool pants and a jacket with fringe.
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Gross, Bert.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Wm. N. Byers
- Studio portrait of William Newton Byers, journalist, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, founder of the University of Denver, and Postmaster of Denver, Colorado. He wears a dark suit with a bow tie tucked under the shirt collar. He holds a Rocky...
- Rocky Mountain News--People.; University of Denver--People.; Business People--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Journalists--American--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Postmasters--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1885 and 1887]
- Gold Hill's first general store and Post Office was housed in this building about sixty years ago
- View of the abandoned store and post office in the town of Gold Hill, Colorado, in Boulder County. Architectural features include wood siding, front gable, side balcony, and large, storefront windows.
- Gold Hill (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Post offices--Colorado--Gold Hill--1940-1950.
- November 24, 1941
- Hahns Peak, Colorado
- Panoramic view looking down an unpaved street in the town of Hahns Peak (Routt County; also known as Poverty Bar), Colorado. Buildings in the town include one-story cabins and commercial buildings; shows boards and other litter in street, three men...
- Hahns Peak (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Hahns Peak--1900-1910.
- [between 1902 and 1904]
- William Newton Byers
- A portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--American--Colorado--1870-1880.; Journalists--American--Colorado--1870-1880.; Postmasters--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1870 and 1875]
- Byers, William N., early years
- A portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. He sits on a chair with tassels and holds a paper.
- Business people--American--Colorado--1860-1870.; Journalists--American--Colorado--1860-1870.; Postmasters--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1867 and 1868]
- Wm. N. Byers attempts ascent of Mt. Byers
- William Newton Byers lies on a cloth (possibly a tent) on the ground in the tundra of Mt. Byers (Byers Peak). He was a Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. He...
- Byers Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Grand County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hiking--Colorado--Grand County--1880-1900.; Journalists--Colorado--Grand County--1880-1900.; Postmasters--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--1880-1890.; Journalists--1880-1890.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- William N. Byers with friend, Ferndale, Colorado
- William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, Denver civic leader and postmaster, and Mrs. W.H. Wolfersberger stand in brush and wave handkerchiefs in Ferndale (Jefferson County), Colorado.
- Ferndale (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Business people--Colorado--Ferndale--1880-1890.; Journalists--Colorado--Ferndale--1880-1890.; Women--Colorado--Ferndale--1880-1890.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- William Newton Byers family
- A studio portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster and unidentified women, probably his sisters. Elizabeth McDonald is at his...
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.; McDonald, Elizabeth, sister of William N....
- 1892 Sept. 7
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1872 and 1875?]
- William N. Byers at Middle Park
- A portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain and postmaster, on the porch of a cabin in probably Grand County (Middle Park), Colorado. He holds a...
- Grand County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Aged persons--Colorado--Grand County--1900-1910.; Business people--Colorado--Grand County--1900-1910.; Journalists--Colorado--Grand County--1900-1910.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1900 and 1903?]
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--1860-1870.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- 1865
- William N. Byers
- A studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--1870-1900.; Journalists--1870-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1876 and 1897]
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William N. Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- 1876 April 15
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William N. Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain and postmaster.
- Business people--1870-1880.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- 1876 March. 15
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William N. Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain and postmaster. He wears a suit and tie and has a partially gray beard.
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William N. Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. He wears a coat, vest, shirt and tie and has a gray beard and...
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1870-1900.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1870-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1876 and 1897?]
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain and postmaster.
- Business people--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1860 and 1870?]
- Frank Adams
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Frank Wilson Adams, Gunnison merchant, cattleman, mayor (1884) and postmaster (1885); National Bank Examiner for six-state western region (1893-?); President of Denver Fire and Police Board; brother of...
- Businessmen--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Mayors--Colorado--Gunnison--1880-1900.; Adams, Frank Wilson, 1856-1927.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- W. N. Byers
- Seated studio portrait, head and shoulders, of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. Subject wears spectacles; chair back is visible.
- Businessmen--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- W. N. Byers
- Seated studio portrait, head and shoulders, of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. Chair back is visible.
- Businessmen--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- [between 1896 and 1901]
- Post office building between Fourth and Fifth on north side of the street
- Horse-drawn wagons on dirt street face two-story brick commercial buildings with storefronts in Canon City, Colorado. Pedestrians and street lamps are on the boardwalk. Canvas awnings read: "News Depot Post Office," and "Meat Market."
- Storefronts--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Post offices--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1883?]
- Grant's Store: Manitou Springs Colorado Christmas, 1887
- Interior view of Grant's Art and Curiosity Store, Manitou Springs, Colorado, showing household items including dishes and art prints. A table is set with a fringed tablecloth; children's items include doll strollers, puzzles, and building blocks....
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1890.; Grant, Charles A.
- 1887
- Town Co's Office, Grand Junction
- View of Grand Junction Town & Development Company's first office, on 2nd (Second) and Ute Streets, in Grand Junction, Colorado, with R.D. Mobley and Mrs. Jackson posed in front of the small one-room log cabin with sod roof. A "dress making" sign is...
- Grand Junction (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Sod buildings--Colorado--Grand Junction--1880-1890.
- 1882
- Gunnison Post Office painting
- Interior view of the Gunnison Post Office, Colorado includes: the WPA painting "Wealth of the West," by Ila McAfee Turner. The painting depicts a cattle drive with two cowboys, a miner gold panning in a river as a burro stands by loaded with his...
- Gunnison (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- [1980]