Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Acme Upholstery Supply Co. 1333 Wazee.
- Three men pose across the street from the Acme Upholstery Supply Co. at 1333 Wazee Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The five story brick building has a shaped parapet, a cornice with dentils, a narrow arched entry with a...
- Acme Upholstery Supply Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities.
- 1968 Aug. 4
- Acme Upholstery Supply Co. 1333 Wazee
- Interior view of probably the executive offices of the Acme Upholstery Supply Co., 1333 Wazee Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Shows the door to an office flanked with wooden doors decorated with panels with stamped brass...
- Acme Upholstery Supply Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities.; Interiors.
- 1968 Aug. 4
- Joseph T. Geuting and Rev. Richard Ryan
- Reverend Richard Ryan, the President of Regis College, poses next to Joseph T. Geuting, the manager of the Utility Airplane council of the Aerospace Industry Association of America.
- Aerospace Industries Association of America--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; College presidents--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Geuting, Joseph T.; Ryan, Richard, President of Regis College.; Regis College (Denver,...
- January 1965
- Red Cross boys filling Christmas stockings at Wyman School
- Three boys, who include an African American and a Mexican American, pose with Mesh Christmas stockings at Wyman School, 1630 Williams Street in the City Park West neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. They sit at a table with a stack of Christmas...
- African Americans--Children--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Children--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys.; Christmas stockings.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Resolution was for complete Negro equality (and integration) in school
- Black (African American) men and women hold picket signs in Denver, Colorado during a political demonstration. Picket signs read: "We Support the Noel Resolution."
- African Americans--Civil rights--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Civil rights demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968 May 16
- Bathroom break
- Four girls sit on toilets and laugh and chat in a bathroom in probably Denver, Colorado. The girls are African American, white, Hispanic American and Asian American. The girls wear dresses, and blouses, shorts and skirts. Patterns include...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Asian Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Toilets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Joe Boyd speaking for CALM
- Joe Boyd, a Black (African American) activist, stands at a lectern in Denver, Colorado; men and women look on.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Lecterns--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968 July 18
- Denver Urban Renewal, Whittier project
- African Americans Omar Blair, representing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority and the Rev. Cecil W. Howard, of the Shorter Community AME Church, along with Denver Mayor William H. McNichols hold shovels at the ground breaking for the Denver Urban...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clergy--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Housing--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969 April 13
- Gate crashers
- Young men and women climb under fences at a rock concert in Denver, Colorado. A Black (African American) man grapples with a security guard.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Concerts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Confrontations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Crowds--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fences--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Private...
- 1969 June 8
- Denver Public Library
- Elderly African American (Black) men and women talk, probably at a reception, at the Denver Public Library at 10 W 14th Avenue Parkway in Denver, Colorado.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Conversation--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Older people--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver Public Library--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Negro youth stirred up by death of Martin Luther King
- Black (African American) teenagers crowd sidewalks by police cars in Denver, Colorado.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Residential streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1968 April 4
- Caldwell "alleys" project
- Abandoned apartment buildings probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick building are either missing or covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and the metal awnings over the front...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea demolition
- An empty commercial block probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Empty stores and shops line the street. An African American man stands in front of a store with signs that read: "For Rent," "Toy Center," and "Moving to 1514...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores &...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea - demolition
- La Veta apartment building on 2018-2029 California Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is five stories tall and has an exterior fire escape. Two men, one is African American, wear construction hats and stand...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fire escapes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Laveta [sic] apts.
- La Veta apartment building on 2018-2029 California Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is five stories tall and has an exterior fire escape. An African American man wearing a construction hat stands in an...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fire escapes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Cousins Jan. 66 for card 63 Xmas
- Charles Lilburn Cousins, an African American, poses with his wife and daughter in front of their house at night. The house and trees in the yard are decorated for Christmas and New Year's with garland, ornaments, stars, and signs that read:...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1966
- Large house
- An African American man stands in front of a large house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has dormer windows and a covered front porch. The glass from one of the dormer windows is missing. The front door is...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- George Brown Daniel Graves and Isaac E. Moore
- Colorado State Senator George L. Brown, State Representative Daniel Graves, and State Representative Isaac E. Moore (identified left to right), African American men, walk in a hallway in Denver, Colorado. They wear suits and ties.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Legislators--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Brown, George L.; Graves, Daniel.; Moore, Isaac E.
- [between 1964 and 1968?]
- Swoops Club from Glenarm YMCA
- African-American teenage boys and girls pose with John W. Mosley (far right) near an airplane in Denver, Colorado. The members of the Swoops Club, part of the Glenarm Y. M. C. A., wear aviator jackets, some pilot's headgear. One boy wears a suit.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Private flying--Societies, etc.--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Pilots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- J. Bradley Williams and Willie E. Anthony
- J. Bradley Williams, left, shakes hands with Willie E. Anthony. J. Bradley Williams was the former candidate for Colorado House of Representative for District 15 until he withdrew in favor of Willie E. Anthony on the right. Williams acted as the...
- African Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Campaign managers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Political elections--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shaking hands--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Anthony, Willie E.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Hiawatha Davis addressing Afro-American Unity
- Hiawatha Davis, a Black (African American) political activist, speaks in Denver, Colorado; women look on.
- African Americans--Political activity--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Davis, Hiawatha--Political activity.
- 1967 August 27
- Larimer Street
- View of New Mexico Inn at 1949 and Akebono Restaurant at 1953 Larimer street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the buildings read: Sukiyaki TEmpure Akebono," "Coors," "American Mexican Food," "2 Jumbo Beers 25," "1 Small Beer 10."
- Akebono (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968
- 17th St.
- View of 17th (Seventeenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows the Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, the Albany Hotel, the Colorado National Bank building, and the Brown Palace Hotel. Signs read: "Las Vegas. Liquor. Soda. Clarke's Drug."
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965]
- Albany Hotel
- View of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows a seven-story brick building with Art Deco elements and an ornamental roof fence. Signs read: "The Pub" and "Haanstad's Camera Store. Film."
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968
- Altruistic Club
- View of an Altruistic Club function. A group of African American (Black) women stand on the steps of winding staircase in a club in Denver, Colorado. The smiling women wear dark color party dresses and have up-sweep hairdos. Garlands line the...
- Altruistic Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Christmas--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965 December?]
- Altruistic Club
- View of an Altruistic Club function. Two young African American (Black) women pose near floral planters in a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. The women wear party dresses.
- Altruistic Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 December?]
- Red Cross girl with Marine, games and stuffed animal.
- A teenage girl, a Red Cross volunteer, and a Marine pose with stuffed animals and a stack of board games for the Marine Toys for Tots program, probably in Denver, Colorado. The girl wears a checkered blouse, has long hair and wears glasses. The...
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Board games.; Community service.; Marines (Military personnel); Stuffed animals (Toys); Teenagers.
- [between 1965 and 1968?]
- Children with toys, American Red Cross
- Children pose with toys in a classroom probably in Denver Colorado. The boys and girls pose in front of a sign decorated with paper cut-outs that reads: "American Red Cross," they hold a doll, a "Snoopy" jack-in-the-box, a stick horse with a...
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Children.; Community service.; Dolls.; Jack-in-the-boxes.; Toys.
- [between 1965 and 1968?]
- Red Cross youth volunteers cleaning up
- Teenage boys and girls clean up flood damage in a building in Denver, Colorado; they wear rubber boots, stand in mud, and hold shovels.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cleaning--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Public service...
- [1965 June]
- Red Cross kids selling pickles
- Teenagers, Red Cross volunteers, pose near large cans of pickles, probably in Denver, Colorado. The teenagers, a young man and two young women hold up pickles wrapped in napkins.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Community service.; Teenagers.; Pickles.
- [between 1965 and 1968?]
- Red Cross response
- Anna Scott and Mary Leslie (holding dog) examine a soup tureen with Philip Madonna, a Red Cross worker, after a flood of the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Philip Madonna wears a garrison cap.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Disaster relief--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Leslie, Mary, Denver,...
- [1965 June?]
- Mother and daughter, member of American Red Cross
- Women, a mother and daughter, and members of the Mile High chapter of the American Red Cross pose in uniform and point at a globe on a desk in an office in Denver, Colorado. The older woman wears a jacket with epaulets and a billed cap with a bow...
- American Red Cross Mile High Chapter.--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Families.; Women.
- 1968 Aug. 12
- Amitie Club cocktail
- View of an Amitie Club function. An African American (Black) couple sit on bar stools probably at the Capri Lounge on Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. The man wears a gray suit and tie, has a glass of beer in his hand, and his arm around the...
- Amitie Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Amitie Club cocktail
- View of an Amitie Club function. Two African American (Black) women in light colored party dresses stand under an arbor at a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. One woman wears a fitted sleeveless dress, long gloves, and cat eye sunglasses. A jazz band...
- Amitie Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Jazz musicians--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1960
- Astro Jets Club
- View of an Astro Jets Social Club function. A group of African American (Black) men pose in front of a sign reading: "Astro Jets Social Club." The men wear narrow legged pants and jackets with a patch that reads: "Astro Jets Social Club" on the...
- Astro Jets Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- Astro Jets Club Christmas
- View of an Astro Jets Social Club function. A crowd of African American (Black) club members gather around a table with hors d'oeurvres at a home in Denver, Colorado. The smiling party goers pose with their arms around each other. One man wears a...
- Astro Jets Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parties--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1969?]
- Astro Jets Club
- View of an Astro Jets Social Club function. A group of African American men and women pose in a penthouse room in Denver, Colorado. One man wears a jacket with a patch reading: "Astro Jets Social Club." Two of the women rest mink stoles on their...
- Astro Jets Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parties--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Astro Jets Club
- View of an Astro Jets Social Club function. A group of African American (Black) men and women pose in front of a sign reading: "Astro Jets Social Club." The men wear narrow legged pants and suit jackets with a patch on the pocket reading: "Astro...
- Astro Jets Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; People--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1970?]
- Near Alameda & Dakota Streets neighborhood
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a woman working by a truck, mud, and a house with address: "1408."
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Neighborhood near St. Rose of Lima church
- View of South Platte River flood damage in probably the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris in the yard of a house and a bent stop sign.
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- House in neighborhood near St. Rose of Lima
- View of South Platte River flood damage in probably the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a house with an arched window, shingle imbrication, and debris. Address reads: "1372."
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Motel - Alameda & Platte River - looking northwest
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows buildings with collapsed walls and signs: "Conoco," "Groceries & Creamery," and "Sigman's Top Dog."
- Baker (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Motels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 17
- Barclay Apartments
- View of the Barclay Apartments in the Barclay Block at 17th (Seventeenth) and Larimer Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows a five-story Italianate style building with pediments and arched windows. Signs read: "Hotel Clay. For Men Only,"...
- Barclay Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967 Aug. 17
- Curtis Street businesses
- View of businesses at 1512 Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Building features corbeled brick, stone lintels, a cornice, and signs: "Baur's Restaurant" and "Bernie Shoppe Millinery." A Ford sedan is parked.
- Baur's (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Confectioneries--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1960?
- Thomas Bean's apt. house
- Brick, three story, apartment building at the corner of 21st and Franklin Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Bean, Thomas--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Thomas Bean's apt. building
- Brick, three story, apartment building at the corner of 21st and Franklin Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Bean, Thomas--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Bean's apt
- Brick, three story, apartment building at the corner of 21st and Franklin Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Bean, Thomas--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Black Panther family
- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan, African Americans and members of the Black Panther Party, pose in Denver, Colorado. They wear berets and hold a baby.
- Black Panther Party--People--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Sullivan, Joseph, activist.
- 1968
- Black Panther Chauncey Booker being arrested at Cole Junior High School
- Black Panther Chauncey Booker, an African American man, is taken into police custody at Cole Junior High School in Denver, Colorado.
- Black Panther Party--People--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Law enforcement--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969 January 16
- Black Panther Society at U.S. Justice Dept. Office in Denver
- Black Panther Society members at the United States Justice office in Denver, Colorado are identified as (L to R): Lauren R. Watson, Deputy Minister of Defence; Sorrell Shed, Minister of Justice; Ronnell Stewart, Minister of Communications; and...
- Black Panther Party--People--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Activists--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shed, Sorrell.; Stewart, Ronnell.; Watson, Clark.; Watson, Lauren R.
- 1968 December 12