Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Guarding German prisoners
- A Tenth Mountain Division soldier guards two german prisoners. All three sit in the middle of the woods with an Italian town in the distance. Deeper in the woods more German prisoners and GIs are visible; leaves in bud on trees.
- Prisoners of war--Germany--Italy 1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--German--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [1945]
- Medical Aid Station on Mount Belvedere, Italy
- Tenth Mountain Division medical aid station on Mount Belvedere. Groups of litter bearers wait for calls to bring in the wounded near a tent set up as an aid station. In the distance troops move toward the front lines during the Italian Campaign.
- Medicine, Military--Italy--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Medical aspects of war--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 21, 1945
- Reinforcements move up the ridge, Mount Belvedere in background, Italy
- A line of Tenth Mountain Division soldiers climb up a ridge wearing helmets, combat fatigues, large knapsacks during the Italian Campaign. According to the caption the peak of Mount Belvedere rises in the distance. The ground is partially covered...
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 21, 1945
- Wounded men cross snowy field to the Battalion Aid Station, Mount Belvedere, Italy
- Eight men walk in a straight line on a trail across a snow covered field. According to the caption, they are both walking wounded and a litter squad, accompanying a wounded enemy soldier on a litter to the Tenth Mountain Division, 85th Mountain...
- Medicine, Military--Italy--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Medical aspects of war--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 20, 1945
- Tramway on Riva Ridge, Italy
- View of the tramway (loaded with supplies, an Army officer, an Army photographer, and Sergeant Paul Long) on Riva Ridge, Italy, during the Italian Campaign. Also pictured, a group of approximately 10 other soldiers stand on the landing deck or man...
- Medicine, Military--Italy--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Aerial tramways--Italy--1940-1950.; Medical aspects of war--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 21, 1945
- Explosion used to detonate German mines
- A black cloud from an explosion rises in the middle ground of the image. Leafless trees and snow covers the ground. In the background buildings stand on the ridge above the valley in the vicinity of Mount Belvedere during the Italian Campaign....
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Explosions--Italy--1940-1950.; Mines (Warfare)--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 21, 1945
- Litter bearers evacuate wounded on Mount Belvedere, Italy
- Two soldiers from the Tenth Mountain Division, 85th Regiment, 1st Battalion, walk in front of a wounded soldier on a litter carried by five others. According to the caption the soldier had been wounded in the attack on Mount Belvedere during the...
- Medicine, Military--Italy--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Medical aspects of war--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 20, 1945
- Western History Subject Index
- United States. 1818
- Western History Subject Index
- United States. 1812-1819
- Judge Klah Navajo Judge
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Judge Klah, a Native American (Navajo) Judge or Justice of the Peace. He wears a blanket, bead necklaces, a squash blossom necklace, and a cloth headband.
- Indians of North America--1900-1940.; Navajo Indians--1900-1940.; Men--1900-1940.; Judge Klah.
- [between 1904 and 1932]
- Colorado beans
- Colorado Front Range bean field, possibly in the South Platte Valley.
- Beans--Colorado--1920-1930.; Croplands--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Alfalfa
- Colorado Front Range alfalfa field, possibly in the South Platte Valley; shows two men standing in alfalfa and large hay stacks.
- Alfalfa--Colorado--1920-1930.; Croplands--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Governors Palace
- View of the portal at the Palace of the Governors at 105 West Palace Avenue in Santa Fe (Santa Fe County), New Mexico. Shows an adobe building, a brick porch with vigas and wooden columns, a door and windows. Cars are parked on Palace Avenue. A...
- Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.)--1930-1940.; Santa Fe (N.M.)--1930-1940.; Adobe buildings--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1930-1940.; Doors & doorways--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1930-1940.; Porches--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Second cutting alfalfa
- Colorado Front Range alfalfa field, possibly in the South Platte Valley; shows three men in thigh-high alfalfa and two large hay stacks in background.
- Alfalfa--Colorado--1920-1930.; Croplands--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Colorado corn
- Colorado Front Range corn field, possibly in the South Platte River Valley; man (in chest high tasseled rows of corn) wears suit jacket, tie and hat, smokes a pipe.
- Corn--Colorado--1920-1930.; Croplands--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Ruins of cliff dwellings in De Chelly Canon
- View of Native American (Anasazi) ruins at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. Shows the White House Ruins and deteriorated, multi-story stone and adobe buildings on the ground beside a steep rock wall. Grass, cactus and scattered stones...
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1880-1890.; White House Ruins (Ariz.)--1880-1890.; Cliff dwellings--Arizona--Canyon de Chelly National Monument--1880-1890.; Cliffs--Arizona--Canyon de Chelly National Monument--1880-1890.
- [1881]
- Residence at 2839 E. Colfax, Denver
- A man waters the lawn at Finis P. Ernest's residence at 2839 East Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.
- Ernest, Finis P.--Homes & haunts--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1902?]
- Susan, Ouray's sister
- Standing studio portrait of Susan (Native American, Ute), sister of Chief Ouray. She wears a buckskin dress with fringe and quill work, bracelets, necklaces, a belt, beads and a shawl.
- Ouray--Family.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress.; Susan, Ute woman.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Race Street, Denver
- A woman wearing a full-length skirt and hat walks on the sidewalk beside the home of H.S. Babcock on Race Street in Denver, Colorado. Shutters hang from the windows on the house. Curtains hang on the interior of the windows. A brick wall borders...
- Babcock, H. S.--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1896 and 1900?]
- (Cripple Creek District) Independence Station (after destruction by strikers) wrecked platform where 14 men were killed.
- The railroad station in Independence, Teller County, Colorado, is in ruins after being destroyed by strikers; fourteen men were killed on the platform. Doors are off their hinges, all glass in windows and doors has been broken out, torn shingles...
- Independence (Teller County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Independence--1900-1910.; Railroad strikes--Colorado--Independence--1900-1910.
- [1904?]
- Residence at 1739 East 13th Avenue, Denver
- A round porch stands on each end of the large residence of Judge Henry T. Rogers at 1739 East 13th (Thirteenth) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Shutters hang from the windows on the house. Columns support the portico. A round window on the front door...
- Rogers, Henry T., 1846-1922--Homes & haunts--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1893 and 1910?]
- William Cody with group in front of tent
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits with a group of people in front of a tent adorned with two large American flags and a stuffed buffalo head mounted above its entrance. Cody wears a derby hat and suit. The woman standing at the far left...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flags--American--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Burke, John, d. 1917.; Salsbury, Rachel.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1889?]
- Residence of William Church, 1000 Corona, Denver
- The castle-like, stone residence at 10th (Tenth) and Corona Street in Denver, Colorado, was built for Colorado cattleman William Church and his family. The home was designed by architectural partners William Lang and Marshall Pugh in 1890; it was...
- Church, William, cattleman--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Stone buildings--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- 16th Street decorated for Christmas
- A view of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado, decorated for Christmas. Garlands and a large bell hang over the streets from buildings. The Daniels and Fisher Tower (D&F Tower) is in the background. Shows automobiles, trolley cars and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1927 November 30
- Elmer Berg and award
- Elmer Berg smiles and displays a framed Roundup Riders of the Rockies award that reads: "Tophand Award, 1957, presented to Elmer Berg... Sportsmanship, Comradeship, Fellowship and Loyalty... [signed] Rick Ricketson." Berg wears a bolo tie and...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Awards--Colorado--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--1950-1960.; Berg, Elmer C.
- [1957?]
- Royal Gorge, Grand Canyon of the Arkansas
- Well dressed people, probably part of an excursion, pose near a locomotive and train near Hanging Bridge, on the Arkansas River, in Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado. Shows steep canyon walls.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Arkansas River--1880-1890.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- 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?]
- Residence at Pennsylvania and 12th Avenue, Denver
- View of a rusticated stone residence (Lang & Pugh, Architects) at 12th (Twelfth) and Pennsylvania streets in Denver, Colorado; features towers, battlements, and a porch / balcony.
- Benedict, Mitchell, 1837-1906--Homes & haunts.; Dunning, Walter--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1906?]
- First floor of unit #10
- View of the Unit #10 factory under construction at the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado. Shows first floor in place over the foundation, lumber, workers, machinery, crane and tower.
- Gates Rubber Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918]
- Construction at Gates
- Night view of the Unit #10 factory under construction at the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado. Shows first floor in place over the foundation, lumber, bricks, lights, crane, and tower.
- Gates Rubber Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918]
- 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?]
- [First] 1st fl. n. e.
- Northeast view of the Unit #10 factory under construction at the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado. Shows first floor in place over the foundation, lumber, crane, tower, and workers.
- Gates Rubber Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918]
- Men with horses
- 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...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Horses--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Denver residences, after 1900
- Close, exterior view of the residence of lawyer Karl C. Schuyler, 300 East 8th Avenue, Denver, Colorado (built circa 1916)
- Schuyler, Karl C.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1916 and 1920?]
- Lassoeing
- A group of cowboys rides horses in the background in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. Several of the men twirl lassos in the air.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys.; Roping.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Residence at 1328 Vine, Denver
- A set of seven steps leads up to a two-story, flat-roofed brick residence in the 1300 block of Vine Street in Denver, Colorado, possibly the home of Dr. James J. Powers at 1328 Vine. A sign hangs on the house: Dr. Powers. A tree in the foreground...
- Powers, James J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1893 and 1899?]
- Estes Park parade to fairgrounds for big public show
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride on horseback in a parade on probably Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado, the riders wear western attire. Spectators stand and sit on the sidewalk in front of shops. Signs on...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.;...
- 1958 July
- Pittsburg mill operated by Russell Gulch Mining & Milling Co. Central City, Colo.
- View of the Pittsburgh Mill and mine complex in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado with tailings, tractor loader, and cars.
- Central City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Pittsburg Mine (Gilpin County, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Mills--Colorado--Central City--1920-1930.; Mining--Colorado--Central City--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Elk Horn Lodge camp, Estes Park, first night registration, welcome and general announcements, Al Gould on the mike.
- Al Gould makes general announcements for members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies on registration day for the club's annual trail ride, at the Elk Horn Lodge in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Men in western clothing stand behind Gould...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Meetings--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Public speaking--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Recording &...
- 1958 July
- Elk Horn Lodge camp, famous Indian actor Cochise addresses the ride
- Syrian-American actor Michael Ansara, "Cochise" from the TV series "Broken Arrow," speaks into a microphone during the opening day of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies annual trail ride, at the Elk Horn Lodge camp in Estes Park (Larimer County),...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Syrian Americans--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Actors--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.;...
- 1958 July
- Estes Park Fairgrounds, part of the entertainment Indian actor Cochise and Chano "El Coyote," flanked by El Jebel Bouloul clowns and Ogalala Sioux Indians, this 3R show broke all attendance records.
- Syrian American actor Michael Ansara, "Cochise" from the TV series "Broken Arrow," wears long hair and is dressed as a North American Indian in leather leggings, moccasins, a headband, and a bowie knife at the Estes Park fairgrounds in Larimer...
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--People.; Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--1950-1960.;...
- 1958 July
- Georgian Cossack
- A Russian Georgian Cossack stands on his hands on top of a moving horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horse shows.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Cossacks.
- [1892]
- Bucking
- A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. The grandstand for the audience is in the background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos.; Entertainers--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Feeding steers in Colorado
- Steers in fenced feedlot on eastern Colorado plains; shows horse- drawn wagon with men unloading feed.
- Animal feeding--Colorado--1920-1930.; Cattle--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [1921]
- Wild West Show cast
- Members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show cast, probably German soldiers, pose on horseback in a camp for the show. The men wear metal helmets with birds on their tops and light-colored uniforms. They also wear cuirassiers covering their chests....
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Soldiers--German.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899
- Elk Horn Lodge camp, Estes Park, President Rick Ricketson welcome and outlines [sic] the festivities
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies president Rick Ricketson stands in front of the microphone on a stage at the Elk Horn Lodge in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Riders in western attire stand behind him during the opening day of the group's...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Meetings--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Public speaking--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.
- 1958 July
- Elk Horn Lodge, Estes Park, registration, "signing the skin"
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies members line up to sign a tanned leather hide on a table during registration for the group's annual trail ride, at the Elk Horn Lodge in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Some men wear western clothing, cowboy...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Camping--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Document signings--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Hides & skins--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.;...
- 1958 July
- Estes Park public show, Indian actor Cochise flanked by Ogalala Sioux Indians and adoring fans
- Syrian American actor Michael Ansara, "Cochise" from the TV series "Broken Arrow," dressed as a North American Indian and with long hair, leather leggings, moccasins, a headband, and a bowie knife, stands beside a woman, possibly opera singer Mija...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--1950-1960.; Syrian Americans--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Actors--Colorado--Estes...
- 1958 July
- Hot Sulphur Springs
- Stereographic view of a man fishing from a ledge above the Colorado River (formerly the Grand River) near Hot Sulphur Springs in Colorado. A long, flat-roofed log cabin is in the center background with a large American flag hanging above it. A...
- Hot Sulphur Springs (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Fishing--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1870-1900.; Log cabins--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1870-1900.
- [between 1875 and 1900?]
- Hurdle race
- A group of four horseback riders jumps over a hurdle in a dirt arena during a race in a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horse shows.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]