Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Cradleboard
- Shows a Native American (Arapaho?) cradleboard. It features decorative opaque, red, white, black and green beadwork in geometric designs. The cradleboard has a leather thong, stained wood, lining dark brown velveteen, canvas backing and 1 calico?.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Cradleboards--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Unid. Indian wearing badge Allegheny, Penn.
- Shows an unidentified Native American man in ceremonial dress seated next to a residence in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He wears a stripped shirt, long pants decorated with bands of beads down the sides, a cone shaped headdress that is decorated with...
- Indians of North America--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--1890-1910.; Allegheny (Pa.)--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Man leaning against doorway
- An unidentified man leans against a doorway. He has a moustache and wears a pair of slacks, vest, jacket, stripped shirt and hat.
- Men--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Boy wearing hat
- A young boy poses in a chair. He wears a jacket, tie, stripped shirt and a hat that reads: "Keystone 5 cent tours J. Weingarther's sons".
- Boys--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Bronco rider
- Spectators watch a bronco buster at a rodeo at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne (Laramie county), Wyoming. The rider wears a stripped shirt, fur (?) chaps and a hat. Men stand nearby in the arena.
- Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Broncos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Rodeos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Spectators--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Rodeo
- Spectators watch a rodeo competitor as he rides bucking bronco horse at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne (Larimer county), Wyoming. He wears a stripped shirt, cowboy hat and fur (?) chaps. A man dressed in a suit, bow tie and hat stands off...
- Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Broncos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Rodeos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Spectators--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Rodeo
- Spectators watch a rodeo competitor as he rides bucking bronco horse at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne (Larimer county), Wyoming. The rider wears a stripped shirt, cowboy hat and fur (?) chaps.
- Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Broncos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Rodeos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Spectators--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Luhr, Harry C.
- A photo of criminal Harry C. Luhr. He wears a corduroy suit jacket and vest, a stripped tie and a dark colored shirt.
- Luhr, Harry C.; Criminals--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Luhr, Harry C.
- A photo of criminal Harry C. Luhr. He wears a hat, corduroy suit jacket and vest, a stripped tie and a dark colored shirt.
- Luhr, Harry C.; Criminals--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Unid. young woman
- A photo of an unidentified female criminal. She wears a print dress, stripped blouse and a hat.
- Criminals--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Site of new J. H. Wolfe Hotel, Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek
- Wintertime on Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado with rows of one and two-story flat-roof wooden frame commercial buildings with false fronts; the Palace Hotel in the foreground, a two-story flat-roof brick building with plain boxed cornice,...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts-- Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [between 1893 and 1896]
- Street scene, Cripple Creek
- Row of four attached one and two-story wooden frame buildings in the business district on Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, the buildings have gable and flat-roofs, plain boxed cornice, falsefronts, double-sash windows with arch radiating voussoirs,...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [1895]
- Chief Piah selected by Bureau of Ethnology as typical Ute
- Studio portrait (profile, sitting) of Chief Piah (Peter Snow), Native American man (Ute); wears stripped shirt, hair pipe choker, metal hoop earring and braided hair.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Piah, Ute Chief.
- 1894
- Unidentified man
- An unidentified man sits in a theater chair, a small dog is seated next to him, and a hat is in the seat next to the dog. The man wears a pin stripped suit and tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Santa Clara Indians
- View of three unidentified Native Americans of Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, shows women balancing pottery water jars on their heads covered with shawls and a man wrapped in a stripped blanket holding a rake.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1920.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1920.; Tewa Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1900-1920.; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Female on pier
- A woman runs along a wooden pier. She wears a bathing suit and swim cap. Trees line the edge of the water and three stripped tents, or possibly cabanas, are on the shore in the background.
- Piers & wharves--1920-1930.; Running--1920-1930.; Women--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930]
- Man at jail
- A man stands in the doorway of a jail cell, possibly in Denver, Colorado. He wears a plaid shirt, stripped pants and he holds a hat in his hand.
- Jails--1920-1940.; Prisoners--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- J. B. Brown Jr.
- Mr. J. B. Brown Jr., a photographer, poses for a formal studio portrait. He wears a suit, dress shirt and stripped tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Photographers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Brown, James B., photographer.
- March 24 1913
- Taos, N. M.
- Native American (Taos Pueblo) men in the plaza, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. Several men stand by a long stripped log extended across a two-wheel trap or wagon, probably in preparation for the San Geronimo Fiesta. In the background are multi-dwelling...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Taos--1880-1900.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Taos--1880-1900.; San Geronimo Fiesta (Taos Pueblo, N.M.); Taos Indians--New Mexico--Taos--1880-1900.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1880-1900.; Festivals--New...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- "We discovered in a little ravine three men lying dead with their bodies full of arrows
- U. S. Army soldiers on horseback overlook a ravine with three slain men, stripped naked, and shot full of Native American Sioux arrows.
- Dakota Indians--War--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--War--1890-1900.; Dead persons--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Soldiers--1890-1900.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Potawatomi man and woman
- A Native American (Potawatomi, Prairie Band) man and woman stand near a tree with stripped bark on a reservation near Mayetta, Kansas. The woman holds a piece of bark that is still attached to the tree. The man holds an ax.
- Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians--People--1930-1940.; Bark--Kansas--Mayetta--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Kansas--Mayetta--1930-1940.; Potawatomi Indians--Kansas--Mayetta--1930-1940.; Mayetta (Kan.)--1930-1940.; Potawatomi Indian...
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Campion, John - mansion
- View of the Campion home wreckage at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; a wall remains standing among debris. Cardboard boxes have labels: "Qupak Contact Lens Cases."
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1963 December 4
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 525, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1920
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 581, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., May 1, 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1921
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 511, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., May 1, 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1921
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 531, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, and no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., May 1, 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1921
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 536, engine type 4-6-0
- Right side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1917.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1917.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1917
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 536, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., May 1, 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1921
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 531, engine type 4-6-0
- Right side view of engine, stored, stripped, and no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1917.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1917.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1917
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 516, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1917.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1917.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1917
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 538, engine type 4-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored and stripped. Photographed: Denver, Colo., May 1, 1921.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1921.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1921
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 808, engine type 2-6-0
- Left side view of engine, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1917.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1917.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1917
- D&RGW locomotive, engine number 827, engine type 2-6-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end, stored, stripped, no tender. Photographed: Denver, Colo., 1920.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1920.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.
- 1920
- Camp Bird mine near Ouray, Colo.
- A building constructed entirely of sheet metal, stands in Camp Bird, Colorado. It has a front gable and a sliding door with a sign on it that reads: "U-Ray." A stripped down Jeep is outside of the building, and sheer cliffs are in the background.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Camp Bird--1940-1950.; Camp Bird (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Baynam in Northern Italy
- A Tenth Mountain Division soldier, Baynham, bicycles toward the camera some where in Northern Italy. The blue sign on a red and white stripped pole reads: Al. Km. 0.095 Sottopassaggio di Altezza M.4.10. Al. Km.2.255 Sottopassaggio di Altezza...
- Military life--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- May 1945
- Perigo Mill in Gilpin County
- Large piles of wood are stacked at the side of the Perigo Mill in Gilpin County, Colorado. The mill has several levels, and two large smokestacks supported by wires protrude from the roof. Several smaller smokestacks also protrude from the roof. A...
- [between 1898 and 1910?]
- Main Street, Canon City
- Brick and stone two-story commercial buildings line Main Street in Canon City, Colorado. They have gauge arched windows, awnings, cornices, storefronts, and a sign: "Drugs." Incised stone pediments read:"Baker and Biggs," and "Record Block." The...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Canon City--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Mitchell School classroom
- Photograph of a classroom in the original Mitchell Elementary School located on 32nd and Lafayette Street in Denver, Colorado. The room has had the furniture removed and appears to be stripped of most metals. The original wood floors, wain's...
- Mitchell School (Denver, Colo.); Five Points (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- undated
- Park Hill School students playing store
- The photograph is of five students from Park Hill Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. Four boys are wearing paper hats and aprons pretending to be store clerks. One girl is dressed up and carrying a basket for shopping. They are all standing...
- Park Hill School (Denver, Colo.); South Park Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; Students.;Grocery stores.; Children Playing.
- undated
- Denver Public Schools sofa
- Photograph of an Empire style inspired wicker sofa with stripped cushions that was originally used by the Denver Public Schools in Denver, Colorado.
- Sofas.; Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1900
- Lee Fishback Chancellor
- Photograph of Lee Fishback Chancellor wearing a pin stripped suit. Lee was the husband to May Whistel Chancellor and were the parents to Louise Chancellor Cary (Carey).
- undated
- Dickens Opera House renovation
- Interior photograph of a room with a stripped wall of the Dickens Opera House, during its renovation. Different layers of paint, wall paper and electric wiring can be seen. Building is located in Longmont, Colorado. This 1881 building bears the...
- Dickens Opera House.; Opera houses--Colorado--Longmont.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Longmont.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Longmont.; Architecture--Colorado--Longmont--History.
- Undated
- The 1887 Denver Directory
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 10
- 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.)
- 1944 March 23
- History, heritage, and homes on the hill: 6th annual League of Women Voters of Denver tour, Sunday, June 1, 1980
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 13, 1910 March 26
- Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 3, 1919 March
- Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Numbers 9 and 10, 1921 September-October
- Municipal Facts Bi-Monthly: Volume 5 Numbers 6 and 7, 1922 July-August
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 11, 1909 May 1