Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Fiftyniners' directory : Colorado Argonauts of 1858-1859. A directory of their arrivals, removals, deaths, marriages, children, property, mines, ranches; with names of old towns, mining camps, gulches, mountains, rivers, creeks, and other matters.
- A transcription of two volumes originally created by Henrietta Bromwell pertaining to the lives and events surrounding the early settlers of Colorado.
- Pioneers--Colorado.; Colorado--Biography.
- 2004
- Colorado World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
- The Colorado registration cards are on 40 rolls of microfilm (v.1 through v.40), Denver Public Library catalog number G973.91, W893co. The draft registration cards are arranged alphabetically by county or city. Within the county or city, names are...
- 2005
- WWI Colorado Draft Registration Cards
- Index to the World War I Draft Registration Cards for Colorado between the years of 1917-1918. During World War I there were three registrations. The first, on June 5, 1917, was for all men between the ages of 21 and 31. These men were born...
- World War, 1914-1918--Colorado.; Colorado--Genealogy--Sources.; Denver (Colo.)--History, Military.; United States. Selective Service System--Sources.; United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.--World War, 1914-1918.; United States....
- 2005
- Denver High School: East Side Annual 1913
- 1913 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1913
- The Annual: East Denver High School, 1914
- 1914 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1914
- Annual: East Denver High School, 1917
- 1917 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1917
- Bur-rodeo, 1st annual event in Leadville
- A female contestant and her burro on a gravel road compete in the first annual "Bur-rodeo" race, a feature of the "Boom Days" festivities in Leadville, Colorado. The woman has on shorts, a sleeveless top with number "A&T 52" on it, running shoes...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Donkeys--Colorado--Leadville--1960-1970.; Running races--Colorado--Leadville--1960-1970.
- 1969
- A Pioneer Merchant
- Men sit by a log clothing store in Fremont (Cripple Creek, Teller County), Colorado; a building is under construction to the side. Merchandise includes boots, socks, gloves, and pants. Signs read: "J. L. Niebergall, Headquarters for Gents...
- Fremont (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Fremont--1880-1900.; Log buildings--Colorado--Fremont--1880-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- Lakewood High School
- Students pose on or beside a ladder in an interior view of a classroom at Lakewood High School in Lakewood (Jefferson County), Colorado. Jack Taylor wears wool knickers and striped socks, and supports a step ladder. Charles Taylor wears knickers,...
- Lakewood (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Lakewood--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Lakewood--1930-1940.; Students--Colorado--Lakewood--1930-1940.; Teenagers--Colorado--Lakewood--1930-1940.; Higens, Arlene.; Taylor, Charles, Lakewood High...
- 1932 September 4
- Woman and young girl holding flowers, walking outdoors
- Outdoor portrait of a woman and girl holding bouquets of flowers in a garden in (probably) Denver, Colorado. Costume includes a hat with ribbons, a bead necklace, and plaid socks.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- M.S.T. & T. Co., south offices baseball team
- Members of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company south office baseball team pose in a park probably in Denver, Colorado. The men wear striped socks and pinstriped uniforms with knickers and jerseys with the word "South" emblazoned...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1917, April
- M.S.T. & T. Co., Gallup office baseball team
- Members of the Mountain State Telephone and Telegraph Company Gallup (later Zuni St.) office baseball team pose in a park probably in Denver. The stand in a line and wear striped socks, pinstripe uniforms with knickers and jerseys with the word...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1917 April
- M.S.T & T. main office baseball team
- Members of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, main office baseball team pose in a park probably in Denver, Colorado. The men stand in a line and wear striped socks, knickers, and jerseys with the letters, "M. S. T. & T. Co." Caps...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1917 April
- M.S.T. & T. Co. York office, baseball team
- Members of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, York office baseball team pose in a park probably in Denver, Colorado. The men stand in a line and wear striped socks, kickers, and jerseys with the letters "M. S. T. & T. Co." ...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1917?]
- Colorado Telephone Co. baseball team
- Members of the Colorado Telephone Company baseball team pose near a wooden fence probably in Denver, Colorado. The men wear tall socks, knickers, and jerseys emblazoned with the letters: "C.T. Co." with a bell logo. Some men wear baseball gloves on...
- Colorado Telephone Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Uniforms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1911
- Rifle Bachelor's Club Basketball Team
- Studio portrait of the Rifle Bachelor's Club Basketball team in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; teenage boys and young men wear jerseys, skullcaps, shorts, and striped socks, and canvas shoes. Letters on ball read: "RBC 15-16."
- Basketball players--Colorado--Rifle--1910-1920.; Teenagers--1910-1920.
- 1915 or 1916
- Denver Polo Club
- Men stand or sit on a platform and pose for an interior, probably team photograph of the Denver Polo Club, probably in Denver, Colorado. Men wear long-sleeved shirts with the letters "DPC" sewn on the front, knicker-length fitted leggings over knee...
- Roller polo--Colorado--Denver--1890-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915?]
- A Merchant at Cripple Creek, Fremont
- Two men and a dog are outside a log store for miners in Fremont (Cripple Creek, Teller County), Colorado. The sign above the store reads "J.L. Niebergall, Headquarters for Gents Furnishings Boots & Shoes." Shirts, pants, jackets, gloves, socks,...
- Fremont (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Fremont--1880-1900.; Log buildings--Colorado--Fremont--1880-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Fremont--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Western History Subject Index
- CATS
- East High spotlight: vol 17 no 7
- Christmas edition of the newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1930 December 17
- Idaho Springs living room at Christmas
- Interior view of the living room of an unidentified house in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. A Christmas tree located in front of a fireplace is decorated with hand-blown glass ornaments, tassels, and strings of glass beads. Presents...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Christmas decorations.; Christmas presents.; Christmas trees.; Interiors.
- [1901?]
- 1874 Corbett, Hoye & Co.'s 2nd Annual Denver City directory
- Western History Subject Index
- Colorado. Penitentiary, Canon City
- Denver, Colorado football team
- Studio portrait of a football team, a drummer, and a bagpiper probably in Denver, Colorado. Men stand or sit and wear football uniforms that include knit, long-sleeved shirts with the letter "D", shorts and knee socks. Some men wear suits and ties....
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Football players--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Musicians--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1912 and 1913]
- Female jumping fence
- View of a woman jumping a wire fence, Colorado. She wears a cap, blouse, shorts, and socks.
- Women--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- William MacLeod Raine
- William MacLeod Raine, a novelist and newspaperman, sits with his legs up on a roll-top desk and holds a pistol in an interior view probably in Denver, Colorado. He wears ribbed socks, striped, cuffed trousers, a vest, a starched shirt, and a flat...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Authors--American--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Desks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954.
- 1950?
- Clothing store
- Interior view of clothing store in Denver, Colorado; shows a man and a boy posing, glass display cases, merchandise including shoes, shirts, and socks; advertisements read: "The J. P. Sargent Glove," and "Burson Fashioned Hose."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Couple posed in swimsuits
- A young man and woman pose in swimming suits; she wears striped socks, low heeled shoes, and a mob cap, he holds a cigar.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Grant Junior High marionettes Dorothy Weller inst.
- Dorothy Weller and students display string puppets at Grant Junior High in Denver, Colorado; the girls wear print dresses and striped socks.
- United States. Work Projects Administration. Colorado.--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Puppets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1933 and 1950?]
- Frances Roybal and unidentified friend
- Frances Roybal and an unidentified friend lean against the back of their car at probably Little Park (a Denver Mountain Park) in Idledale (Jefferson County), Colorado. Frances wears a dark blouse, jeans, loafers and bobby socks. Her friend holds a...
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Idledale (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Little Park (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles.; Women.; Roybal, Frances--Pictorial works.;...
- [1954]
- Irene Arguello
- Portrait of freshman Irene Arguello, a student at the San Luis Institute of the Arts and Crafts in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. She sits in an arm chair and reads a book. A floor lamp and table are nearby. She wears a blouse, scarf, shirt,...
- San Luis Institute of the Arts and Crafts--People--1950-1960.; Mexican Americans--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--1950-1960.; San Luis (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Students.; Clothing & dress.; Interiors.; Arguello, Irene--Pictorial works.; San Luis...
- [1953]
- Magdalena Gallegos
- Magdalena Gallegos stands in a corral in front of an outhouse, at her great-aunt Romanita's ranch, in Keenesburg (Weld County), Colorado. She was 13 or 14 at the time. She wears a white dress with puffed sleeves and loafers and white socks. A...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1940-1950; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; Keenesburg (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Gallegos, Magadelana--Pictorial works.; Outhouses--Colorado--Keenesburg--Pictorial works.; Girls--Colorado--Keenesburg--Pictorial...
- 1947?
- Shannon Garcia
- Shannon Garcia poses on the hood of his father's 1958 Chrysler Imperial in Denver, Colorado. The young boy wears a wool cap, a wool coat and slacks. He has on striped socks and shoes with buckles. Snow covered trees and a house are in the distance.
- Hispanic Americans--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Automobiles.; Boys.; Garcia, Shannon--Pictorial works.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [1964]
- Bobby Herrera
- Studio portrait of Bobby Herrera, a resident of the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The 3-years-old, sits in a wooden high chair, he wears shorts, a short sleeved shirt, laced boots, and striped socks. He has curly hair.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Boys.; Herrera, Bobby--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1952 and 1960?]
- Huskie Highlights: 1972
- Yearbook for Douglas County High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the year 1972.
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Douglas County History Research Center (Castle Rock, Colo.); School yearbooks--Colorado--Douglas County.; High schools--Colorado--Douglas County--Periodicals.
- 1972
- Hairy Chin, Dakota, wearing an Uncle Sam outfit, full length
- Hairy Chin, Dakota, standing holding an umbrella and wearing socks and no shoes. He is dressed as Uncle Sam for a Fourth of July parade or for a cornerstone laying at the state capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. Two days later Hairy Chin died; no...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Hairy Chin. Dakota Indian.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- 1889
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Auditorium
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver broncos
- Self portrait, Joseph Collier
- Photographer Joseph Collier poses for a self-portrait, possibly in Scotland or Colorado. He stands next to a podium and wears a formal Scottish kilt, jacket, hat, kilt socks, beret, sporran, full beard, and moustache.
- Photographers--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Collier, Joseph.
- [between 1860 and 1875?]
- Robert "Bob" Lake, in Pietra Colora
- chance to rest.; Portrait of Robert "Bob" Lake of the Tenth Mountain Division, 87th Regiment, Company I. According to the photographer this photograph contains many items that were considered luxurious after being relieved from combat duty. They...
- Military life--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--Italy--1940-1950.; Lake, Robert.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- 1945
- Camp Nizhoni
- Three African American teenage counselors, who include Ethel Wood, pose together at Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. They all wear long dresses with bobby socks, and either sandals or shoes.
- Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1937 and 1940]
- Camp Nizhoni - unidentified woman
- An African American counselor for Camp Nizhoni stands by a tree on the campgrounds in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. She wears overalls with a striped blouse, a scarf on her head, hoop earrings and "open-toe" shoes with socks.
- Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1937 and 1940]
- Buddy, Rosann, Spot, Betty Jean
- Buddy, Rosann and Betty Jean, three white children, pose together with a dog named Spot. Buddy wears a cap, sweater and pants. Rosann wears a bonnet, sweater and pants. Betty Jean wears a dress and high socks, and holds a tennis racket. Spot lies...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Children & animals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Yvonne Belle 4 yrs., Earl Sherman 3 yrs., Mrs. Mason
- Two African American children, identified as Yvonne Belle and Earl Sherman, pose with Mrs Mason, an African American woman. Mrs. Mason wears a polka-dot dress, stockings and ankle-strap shoes with a "cloche" hat. Yvonne Belle wears a dress, socks,...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Belle, Yvonne.; Sherman, Earl.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Shorter Nursery School
- A group of African American boys and girls from Shorter Nursery School pose in front of Shorter AME Church. Included in the photo are Samuel Harris and Alvin Caldwell, Sr.'s brother. The boys wear short or long sleeve shirts with short or long...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Nursery schools--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1932
- The family: me at 7 yrs, mother, dad
- Marie Anderson (later Marie L. Greenwood), an African American child of seven years poses with her parents, Joseph Anderson (a Creole from Louisiana) and Sarah Garrett Anderson (from Texas) on a porch of a house. Marie wears a print dress, socks,...
- African Americans--1920-1930.; Families--1920-1930.; Anderson, Joseph; Anderson, Sarah Garrett.; Greenwood, Marie L.
- 1920
- Golf course at Evergreen, Colo.
- A golfer wearing a cardigan sweater, knickers, and striped socks swings at a golf ball at the golf course in Evergreen, Colorado. The polygonal log club house is behind him; a box marked "No. 1, 346 Yds." and a post against which a golf bag leans...
- Evergreen (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Golf--Colorado--Evergreen--1920-1930.; Golfers--Colorado--Evergreen--1920-1930.
- [1926?]
- Josephine MacCare
- Studio group portrait of Josephine MacCare, and probably unidentified members of her family from Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado. One woman wears a dress with a tight, buttoned basque style bodice and a long loosely pleated skirt. She has...
- McCare, Josephine--Family.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys.; Clothing & dress.; Families.; Women.; McCare, Josephine.
- Washington School, Aspen
- Boys and girls of the Washington School in Aspen, Colorado sit on the steps under the portico outside of the schoolhouse. The teacher, whose image is not completely visible, sits in the center of the children. She wears a long dress, with an...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1880-1900.; School children--Colorado--Aspen--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- The City of Denver: Volume 3 Number 5, 1914 December 12