Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Battle of the Washita-Black Kettle Massacre [art original].
- Black Kettle,--Cheyenne chief, d. 1868.; Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Washita Campaign, 1868-1869--Pictorial works.; Cheyenne Indians--Pictorial works.; Indians of North...
- 1938
- [Totem design] [original print] / Unknown.
- Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific.; Totems--Pictorial works.; Woodcuts.
- [n.d.]
- [Red Cloud and William Blackmore on an excursion on the Potomic River, June, 1872 [art original].
- Blackmore, William, d. 1878.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.; Indians in art.; Painting, American.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Oil paintings.
- 1872
- Coming of the muddy heads on time for the Shalako [art original].
- Indian dance.; Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Kachina dolls.; Watercolors (Paintings)
- [n.d.]
- The little fire god and his father [art original].
- Indian dance.; Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Kachina dolls.; Watercolors (Paintings)
- [n.d.]
- Coming of the long horn [art original].
- Indian dance.; Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Kachina dolls.; Watercolors (Paintings)
- [n.d.]
- Muddy head meets the coming of the Shalako and rest [art original].
- Indian dance.; Indians in art.; Indians of North America--Pictorial works.; Kachina dolls.; Watercolors (Paintings)
- [n.d.]
- Cradleboard
- Show a Native American (Ute) toy cradleboard with a doll. The cradleboard is buckskin wrapped around a board and is decorated with fringe, multi-color beadwork sewn on with lazy stitch. The doll's head is possibly made of wood painted a medium...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1880-1900.; Cradleboards--1880-1900.; Dolls--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Navajo woman weaving blanket
- A Navajo woman poses at a loom with a partially finished blanket probably on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The weaver sits on a sheep skin, she wears a calico blouse and a long skirt. Sheepskin is draped over a line nearby.
- Indians of North America--Women--Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Looms--Navajo Indian Reservation--1890-1910.; Weaving--Navajo Indian...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- War Man, Crow
- Full length studio portrait of War Man, Crow male, standing in front of backdrop. War Man has blanket wrapped around waist and legs.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; War Man.; Crow Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, similar view
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing feather headdress, hair loose around shoulders, necklace, and embroidered shirt with fringe.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188-?]
- White Cow Walking, Dakota, similar view
- White Cow Walking, Dakota female, 1/2 length studio portrait, wearing hair braided, breastplate, blanket wrapped around shoulders, and belt; originally identified as Walking Cow, Crow but later identified as Sitting Bull's daughter, White Cow...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890--Family.; White Cow Walking.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, standing, in clothing of white woman, 3/4 length
- Unidentified Dakota female, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing shawl around shoulders, and long dress.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Woman making pottery, Moki Pueblo
- A view of a Native American (Hopi) woman potter on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. She is seated on the ground and holds a partially constructed coil pot. She wears wrapped braids, a long dress, a manta, and a shawl. Pottery on the ground...
- Hopi Indians--Women--Arizona--1890-1910.; Hopi women potters--Arizona--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Arizona--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--Arizona--1890-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1910.; Potters--Arizona--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Moki basket weaver
- A view of a Native American (Hopi) woman as she weaves baskets at the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. She is seated on the ground and wears a manta and wrapped braids.
- Hopi Indians--Women--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Arizona--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--1890-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1910.; Basket making--Arizona--1890-1910.; Baskets--Arizona--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Mrs. Minnie Size, N. Mex.
- A portrait of Tzu-Chey (Mrs. Minnie Size), a Native American woman (Laguna), she balances a large olla on her head at the Laguna Indian Reservation in New Mexico. She wears a printed scarf over he head, bead, turquoise, and silver necklaces, hoop...
- Indians of North America--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.; Laguna (N.M.)--1890-1910.; Pottery--New Mexico--Laguna--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Minnehaha
- A full length outdoor portrait of a Native American girl (tribe unknown), she leans against a tree. The young woman wears a fringed and beaded buckskin dress, braids, a beaded bag, necklaces and moccasins. She stands near a birchbark canoe beside...
- Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Canoes--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.; Teenagers--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Obtosoway, Indian Chief
- Portrait of Obtosoway a Native American Ojibwa chief. He wears a yoke with beaded embroidery and a buck skin shirt with fringe, laced at the neck. He wears a headdress with fur and feathers.
- Indians of North America--Men--1890-1910.; Ojibwa Indians--Men--1890-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1910.; Obtosoway.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Shooting Star, Dakota, similar view
- Shooting Star, Dakota female, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing hair ornamentation, necklace, beads used as sash and belt, wrist bands, rings on fingers, moccasins, and shawl wrapped around shoulders.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Shooting Star.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified group of Indian men and women, full length
- Unidentified group of Dakota Native Americans full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; man in suit jacket, vest and tie standing behind two women; women with braids, shawls, dresses and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian man and woman, man in white man's clothes, full length
- Unidentified Dakota Native American man and woman, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; small dog lower righthand corner; man with unbraided hair, jacket, vest, pants, scarf tied at neck, moccasins and holding a hat; woman with shawl...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Frosted, Dakota, similar view
- Frosted, Dakota medicine man, full length view in prison uniform standing in front of wooden frame building; hat, ball and chain over shoulder, and chain attached to ankle.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Capture & imprisonment--1880-1890.; Prisoners--1880-1890.; Frosted. Dakota Indian.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified group of Indians, canvas tents in background
- Unidentified group of Dakota Native Americans; includes three males on horses, four males standing holding reins to horses; six of seven holding rifles; canvas tents in background.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Tents--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, and McLaughlin, full length
- John Grass, Dakota Chief, and James McLaughlin, Indian Agent, full length studio portrait with painted backdrop; John Grass wears feather headdress, breastplate, fringed leather jacket, blanket around waist, and moccasins; McLaughlin in suit...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Grass, John.; McLaughlin, James, 1842-1923.
- [188-?]
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, similar view
- Crow Flies High, Gros Ventre, 1/2 length seated studio portrait, wearing feather headdress, hair loose around shoulders, necklace, embroidered shirt with fringe, sword tucked under left arm.
- Atsina Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Flies High.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, seated, in clothing of white woman, full length
- Unidentified Dakota female, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; earrings, shawl around shoulders, long dress.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian woman, similar view
- Unidentified Dakota female, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing shawl around shoulders, and long dress.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Women--Portraits--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- Mishongnou [sic], Arizona, "the red pepper lady," Hopi Indian
- A view of a Hopi woman near an adobe house with a door in Mishongnovi on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. She sits on the ground and wears a manta with a calico blouse. Her braids are wrapped and she holds a basket in her lap. Ristras hang...
- Hopi Indians--Arizona--Mishongnovi--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Mishongnovi--1880-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1880-1910.; Mishongnovi (Ariz.)--1880-1910.; Adobe buildings--Arizona--Mishongnovi--1880-1910.; Hot...
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- 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]
- 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?]
- Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, seated, holding peace pipe on knees, 3/4 length
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, wearing crucifix and fringed shirt, holding peace pipe, in front of painted backdrop.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1888.; Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.
- [1888?]
- Sitting Bull
- Full length studio portrait of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, standing next to bench and chair, holding peace pipe, wearing fringed shirt and crucifix.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1885.; Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.
- [1885?]
- 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
- 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
- Denver 3R parade
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride horseback in a parade on Bannock Street in front of the City and County Building in the central business district of Denver, Colorado. The men are dressed as North American Indians and wear feather...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Entertainment--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Horseback...
- [1958?]
- Wild West Show original company, ca. 1884
- The original cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show poses for a group portrait. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits in the center of the second row wearing a wide-brimmed hat, possibly a Stetson. Seated on the ground in front of Cody is John...
- Bogardus, Adam--Family.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Ma Whitaker.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Bogardus, Adam.; Hathaway, Seth.; Keen, Jule.;...
- [1884?]
- Wild West Show rehearsal, Montreal
- A Native American group rehearses a dance for a performance in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Montreal, Canada. Several of the men hold round shields. A herd of horses is gathered in the right background. Several buildings are in the distance.
- Indians of North America--Dance--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1885?]
- High Bear, Chief
- Sioux Chief High Bear poses for a half-length studio portrait while wearing a feather headdress and a breast plate, possibly made of bones. Fur tassles hang from the sides of his headdress; he holds a beaded war club across his lap.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; High Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- A group of Native Americans is gathered in front of a teepee in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Erastina in Staten Island, New York. Several of the men sit on the ground eating watermelon. The two men at the entrance to the teepee...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Camps--1880-1900.; Watermelons--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Sioux Chief American Horse poses with a woman and child in front of a teepee in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show while touring at Erastina in Staten Island, New York. American Horse wears a feather headdress and a breastplate, possibly made...
- Indians of North America--Children--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Indians playing cards in front of tent
- A group of Native American men sits in a circle in front of a teepee playing cards in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Erastina in Staten Island, New York. One man stands behind the group in the left midground. The teepee has two bears...
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Card games--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- A large group of Native Americans poses in front of several teepees in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Erastina in Staten Island, New York. Sioux Chief American Horse leans his arm against a tree in the left center midground. He wears a...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Rocky Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- A group of Native American men is gathered in front of a teepee playing cards in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Erastina in Staten Island, New York. A feather headdress rests on the end of a long spear propped aginst a tree in the left...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Tipis--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- American Horse, Warrior Chief of the Sioux Nation, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Oglala Sioux Chief American Horse poses for a full-length portrait. He is wearing a feather headdress and points a pistol with his right hand and holds a long feather in his left. American Horse was a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Rocky Bear, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Chief Rocky Bear of the Oglala Sioux poses for a full-length portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He is wearing a feather headdress and a breastplate, possibly made of bones. He holds a beaded war club in his right hand and a...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Rocky Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Flies Above, Chief of the Cut-Off Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Flies Above, Chief of the Cut-Off Sioux, poses for a full-length portrait in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it. He wears a feather headdress and a breast plate, possibly made of bone. He holds a pistol in his right hand....
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Flies Above.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Longwolf, Chief of the Bad Face Band of Sioux, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Longwolf, Chief of the Bad Face Band of Sioux, poses for a full- length portrait while wearing a feather headdress and pointing a pistol with his left hand. He wears a long, printed shirt. Longwolf was a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Longwolf.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Brave Chief, Chief of the Witehitos, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Brave Chief, Chief of the Witehitos, poses for a full-length portrait holding a pistol in his right hand and wearing one feather on the back of his head. He also wears a breast plate, possibly made of bone, over a vest. He wears a printed shirt...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Brave Chief.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Native American men on horseback
- Four Native American men pose on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men hold long spears and round shields. A group of buildings is in the background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Indians of North America.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]