Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; they wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves , and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scouts pose on horseback; both men look back over their shoulders, one with a rifle drawn; men wear beaded moccasins, pants, scarves, and feathers in their hair; one wears fur pelts decorated with metal hung around neck and...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- H-Bluebirds-J
- Young men and women stand or sit and pose near a flat-bed truck on Federal Boulevard in front of the Woodbury Branch of the Denver Public Library in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The panoramic group photograph shows possibly...
- Denver Public Library. Woodbury Branch--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; West Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Young adults--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- 1918 June 9
- Students at St. Cajetan's School
- Young women students and Theatine priest, Father John Ordinas, pose on the steps of Saint Cajetan's School, located at Lawrence and 8th (Eighth) Streets in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Magdalena Gallegos is in the front row, she...
- Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Mexican Americans--1940-1950.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Priests.; Students.; Teenagers.; Women.; Gallegos, Magdalena--Pictorial works.; Ordinas, John, Father--Pictorial works.;...
- 1949
- Steer, Rifle area
- A man on a saddled horse poses in front of a frame building or depot, he has lassoed a young steer, the rope is tied to the saddle on a burro, possibly Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado. Men wear suits and ties or scarves and stand beside the steer...
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cattle--Colorado--Garfield County--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Colorado--Garfield County--1900-1910.; Donkeys--Colorado--Garfield County--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Garfield County--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Family, Rifle area
- A group of people sit or stand for an outdoor group portrait near Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado. The men wear suits and ties or suspenders and hats. The women wear blouses with puffed sleeves, banded collars with broaches or scarves and skirts....
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Garfield County--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Two women on footbridge
- Outdoor portrait of two women on a footbridge over the Archer Canal in Denver, Colorado. They wear dresses and hats with scarves. A sign on the wood bridge reads: "Michael Eagan [?]".
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Canals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Pedestrian bridges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915]
- Cowboy band, Idaho Springs
- Men and a woman pose with musical instruments in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. Men wear wide-brimmed hats, scarves, jackets and fur woollies (chaps). A woman wears probably a buckskin skirt with fringe, a neck scarf, and a cowboy...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Bands--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1880-1910.; Cowboys--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1880-1910.; Cowgirls--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1880-1910.
- [between 1885 and 1910?]
- Lakewood elementary school evacuation
- Children stand on a sidewalk beside cars after an evacuation at Lakewood Elementary School in Lakewood (Jefferson County), Colorado. Children and teachers or parents wear rain coats and scarves or hats. A license plate reads: "D11 3818, Colorado,...
- Lakewood (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Lakewood--1950-1960.; Evacuations--Colorado--Lakewood--1950-1960.; Families--Colorado--Lakewood--1950-1960.; School children--Colorado--Lakewood--1950-1960.
- 1957 May 15
- Portrait of women and a man
- Studio bust portrait of women and a man. The women wear fitted blouses or dresses with upstanding puffed sleeves, rounded collars and scarves. The man has a moustache and wears a suit and a narrow bow tie.
- Men--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Anna T. Kennicott and Eugenia R. Kennicott wading the the Lake of the Clouds
- Anna and Eugenia Kennicott wade in Lake of the Clouds, near Electric Peak and Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; outfits include wide brim hats and scarves.
- Clouds, Lake of the (Custer County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Custer County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Custer County--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Custer County--1890-1900.; Wading--Colorado--Custer County--1890-1900.; Kennicott, Anna...
- 1899 August 17
- Portrait of women and children
- Studio portrait of women seated beside young children. The mothers have short curled bangs, and hair pulled back and wear basques, neck scarves and full skirts. A woman with a pleated dress and overskirt is beside a girl in a pleated blouse and...
- Boys--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.; Mothers & children--1890-1910.
- between 1891 and 1901
- Navajos at Window Rock
- Three Navajo men on horseback pose with a Navajo woman and a group of children in front of Window Rock (Tségháhoodzání ), on the Navajo Indian Reservation near what is now Window Rock, the administrative center of the Navajo Nation on the...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Navajo Indians--1890-1900.; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah--1890-1900.; Window Rock (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Children.; Horseback riding.; Rock formations.; Navajo Indian women.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Young women on a tree near the river
- Outdoor portrait of a group of girls on a tree near the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. They wear dresses and scarves around their necks.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1910-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Trees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Group of women in front of lake or river
- Outdoor portrait of a group of women near probably the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Some of the women wear scarves under their collars.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1910-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Two boys in sailor suits
- Studio portrait of boys in Colorado. They wear knickers, shirts with broad collars and scarves under their collars.
- Boys--Colorado--1910-1930.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Family group
- Outdoor portrait of a group of men, women, and children on and near the porch of a house in Denver, Colorado. The women and girls wear dresses with decorated cuffs and scarves around their necks. The address numerals on the house read: "3339".
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Women
- Studio portrait of women. They pose near a decorative plaster gate and wear dresses with high collars and scarves around their necks.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Sopris School
- Girls dressed as Native Americans sit around a pile of kindling at the Sopris School in Sopris (Las Animas County), Colorado. They wear shirts, scarves, headbands, and their hair in braids.
- Camp Fire Girls--People--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Sopris--1910-1920.; Sopris (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Costumes--Colorado--Sopris--1910-1920.; School Children--Colorado--Sopris--1910-1920.; Scouts &...
- [1915]
- Recreation picnic group sitting on blanket in a park
- A group of women and a man eat outdoors on a blanket at a park in Denver, Colorado. Costume includes decorated wide brimmed hats, lace collars and cuffs, and scarves. A package of cookies on the blanket reads: "Smith's Nut Company".
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Picnics--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Four women by the South Platte
- Outdoor portrait of four well-dressed women near Archer Canal in Denver, Colorado. They wear dresses and hats decorated with scarves. The Alameda Avenue bridge is in the distance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1904 and 1909]
- Purcell school group
- Women and children (wearing print dresses and scarves) pose on schoolhouse steps in Purcell, Weld County, Colorado.
- Purcell (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Purcell--1920-1930.; Students--Colorado--Purcell--1920-1930.
- 1929
- The Crews-Beggs Mercantile Co.
- View of a two-story brick block, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, shows display windows with shirts, scarves, and lace curtains. Signs read: "The Crews-Beggs Mercantile, Groceries, Grockery," "The Crews- Beggs Mercantile, Dry Goods, Notions," "The...
- Salida (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; General stores--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Cheyenne Mt. Country Club
- View at the Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a man adjusting the saddle on a blindfolded mule while another man holds the reins; a Black man holds a horse with a man in suit and tie mounted on top....
- Cheyenne Mountain Country Club--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; African Americans--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Country clubs--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Donkeys--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- By Bennett
- Teenage women pose on a snowy cleared sidewalk and snowbank, Bennett, Adams County, Colorado. They wear winter coats, scarves and print dresses, and carry books.
- Bennett (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Teenagers--Colorado--Bennett--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- J. C. Connor and party
- Stockbroker J. C. and Mrs. Connor sit in the front seat of their Sunflower Carnival Parade wagon with four horse team decorated with crepe paper flowers, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The Conners and their passengers wear elaborate...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Costumes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1893 and 1906?]
- Mrs. Connor - J. C. Connor front seat
- View of a Sunflower Carnival Parade entry, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows Stockbroker J. C. and Mrs. Connor in the front seat of a wagon full of people and decorated with crepe paper flowers; drawn by a team of horses with...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Costumes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1893 and 1906?]
- West Denver High
- West Denver High School women's basketball team, Denver, Colorado. They wear uniforms with a "W" on white shirts, scarves, and skirts; their coach stands in the back row.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Basketball players--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Coaching (Athletics)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1908
- Buckskin Charley and wife
- Buckskin Charlie and Towee Native Americans (Ute) pose outdoors for a portrait (standing), near tepee, possibly at the old Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Buckskin Charley wears beaded moccasins and leggings, dark shirt, leather belt...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- 1894
- Bogle del Oso, Bear dance, reservation, music on Maroche
- Native Americans (Ute) participate in a Bear dance at Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado; group of men sit in a circle near brush corral, and probably play drums and maroches; men and women face each other in two parallel lines, others look on; the...
- Bear dance--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Dance--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Ute camp old zoo park, near Colo. Springs
- Outdoor portrait (standing), Native American (Ute) man, woman, and baby, near a tepee at old Zoo Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado; woman holds scarf above baby's head; metal pan and blanket lie on either side of tepee entrance; man wears dark suit,...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cradleboards--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.;...
- 1906
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scout party pose on horseback; men wear moccasins, leggings, amunition belts, scarves around necks, braided hair and feathers in hair; two men wear hair pipe breast plates, one man wears a dark shirt with long strand of large...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Trailing
- Posed Native American (Ute) scout party, a man on horseback with second horse; a second man stands and cradles a rifle while he looks at the ground directly in front of him; both wear leggings, shirts, belts, armbands, braided hair covered with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute man with rifle
- Native American (Ute) man poses outdoors on horseback; he holds a rifle and wears beaded moccasins, beaded and fringed leggings and shirt, ammunition belt, fur pelts decorated with metal discs draped over shoulders, braided hair covered with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Ute camp
- Outdoor portrait (standing), Native American (Ute) men and women, near a tepee, old Zoo Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado; men wear pants, shirts, and hats; two men wear metal rings; one man has braided hair partially covered with scarves and wears...
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Tipis--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Severo, Chief.; Buck, Mary Tobias.
- 1906
- Ute men on horseback
- Native American (Ute) scout party pose outdoors on horseback; all men have rifles; men wear moccasins, leggings, amunition belts, scarves around necks, braided hair and feathers in hair; one man wears a dark shirt with long strand of large beads...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Guides & scouts--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Group of Utes
- Two unidentified Native American (Ute) men pose outdoors; one man wears a dark three piece suit with tie, vest with medal and decorated watch chain, jacket deocrated with fringed pennant, metal earrings, wide-brimmed hat, and scarves tied to...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.
- 1896
- United Presbyterian church
- Women stand on the granite steps of the United Presbyterian Church in Greeley (Weld County), Colorado. They wear long, wool coats, hats and scarves. A granite cornerstone is engraved: "United PresbyterianA.D. 1884."
- Greeley (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Greeley--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Greeley--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Pedro Cajete and Anacito? son in law
- Two Native American (Tewa) men pose for portrait (standing) on a woven blanket at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. They stand on either side of a double headed drum and a wide brimmed hat, Pedro Cajete wears moccasins, beaded leggings, a long...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Tewa Indians--Clothing & dress--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Drums--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Cajete,...
- [between 1908 and 1910]
- Santa Clara
- Interior, two Native American (Tewa) men and a white man pose for a portrait (standing) on a woven blanket, Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Pedro Cajete holds a drum and beater. Possibly Anacito holds a wide brimmed hat with a metal star bage....
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1910.; Shields--New Mexico--Santa...
- [between 1908 and 1910]
- Chief Juan Cruz San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings at Monitou, Colo.
- Outdoor portrait (standing) of a Native American (Tewa) man near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings (Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum), near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears beaded moccasins, leggins, vest, long dark...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- San Juan Indians- cliff dwellings at Manitou, Colo. family group
- A Native American (Tewa) man, woman, and children pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings, (Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum) near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears beaded moccasins, leggings, and vest, a long...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- Juan Gabaldon and family San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings at Manitou, Colo.
- Native American (Tewa) man, woman, boys, and baby pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings (Manitou Cliff Dwelling Museum), near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Juan Gabaldon wears beaded moccasins, dark leggings, breech cloth,...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings in Manitou, Colo. family group
- Native American (Tewa) man, woman, and children pose near the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings (Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum), near Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears beaded moccasins, leggings, and vest, a long dark...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Children--1910-1920.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cliff...
- 1915 September 14
- Three women
- Three well dressed women pose; costume includes appliqued cloche or broad brimmed hats, scarves, embroidery, handbags, and snakeskin high heels.
- Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- West High School girl's team
- West High School women's basketball team pose in uniforms with scarves and laced boots, includes one African-American, Denver, Colorado. Shows art classroom interior with reliefs and drawings.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Basketball players--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Classrooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- West high school, girl's team
- West High School women's basketball team pose in uniforms with scarves and laced boots, includes one African-American, Denver, Colorado. Shows art classroom interior with reliefs and drawings.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Basketball players--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Classrooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Ignacio- Ute
- Outdoor portrait (head and shoulder) of Ignacio, a Native American (Ute) man. He wears a printed shirt, vest with badge, a woven choker, scarves in braided hair, and a leather skull cap with a braided border and a feather.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Ignacio, Ute Chief.
- 1890
- Luis Castellano- Taos Pueblo
- Native American (Taos) man poses outdoors at Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. Luis Castellano wears moccasins, leggings, shirt, scarf tied around neck and scarves in hair, and is wrapped in a blanket.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1910-1920.; Taos Indians--Men--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1910-1920.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Castellano, Luis.
- 1910
- J. J. Larry Helen and Molly
- Studio portrait of James Joseph "J. J." Brown, Lawrence Palmer Brown, Catherine Ellen "Helen" Brown Benziger, and Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. The women wear dresses, scarves, and elaborately decorated hats.
- Benziger, Catherine Ellen.; Families--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.; Brown, James Joseph.; Brown, Lawrence P.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- [1906]