Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 75th Anniversary Booklet for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Anniversary booklet detailing the seventy five year history of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colorado. Included are pictures of the Cathedral from its beginning to 1987.
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Denver, Colorado) -- History. ; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Catholic Church -- Colorado -- Denver.
- 1987 October
- "At the Library" sculpture, Denver Public Library
- View of the sculpture "At the Library" (1981; Barry Rosen, artist) near the Broadway entrance to the Central Library branch of the Denver Public Library at 10 West Fourteenth (14th) Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows...
- Denver Public Library--Buildings--1990-2000.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Public libraries.; Sculpture.; Denver Public Library--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Public libraries--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1998
- "The First House in Denver" Postcard
- A picture in which Mrs. Brown envisioned herself in one of the roles made famous by Sarah Bernhardt
- View of a painting depicting Sarah Bernhardt in one of her more famous roles. This image was a picture in which Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown envisioned herself. As a joke, she had an article published in a Denver newspaper that claimed this was her...
- Actresses--1950-1960.; Women--1890-1920.; Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923--Portrayals.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932--Associated objects.
- 1959 January 21
- A Tribute to Youth Program
- Program for 1994 African-American Awareness Month event at the Ford-Warren Branch at the Denver Public Library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1994 February 19
- Advertising mock up for passenger trains
- Reproduction shows a Denver & Rio Grande Railroad advertisement depicting a steam locomotive led by a woman with winged heels. Printing reads: "Beauty Grace Speed Power Patroness of Travel, the Spirit of Modern Railroading Beckons into the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Advertisements--1920-1930.; Railroad passenger cars--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930?]
- Alfert Herter drop curtain
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows the stage and a painted backdrop depicting (probably) George Washington and a soldier on horses, an eagle, buffalo skulls, angels, rocks, and trees.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Studio props--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1909 September 18
- Alley 13th - Vine - Race
- View of the alley between Vine and Race Streets, by 13th Avenue, in Denver, Colorado; shows graffiti depicting blue whales. Dumpster cover reads: "MAMA."
- Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Alleys--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Graffiti--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Whales--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- [between 1985 and 1988?]
- America Theatre
- View of the America theater entrance in Denver, Colorado. A canopy and mural depicting Native Americans are above the ticket window.
- America Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Doors & doorways--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Anarchy alley between Pearl - Washington St at 13th Ave
- View of the alley between Pearl and Washington Streets, on the north side of 13th Avenue (by Wax Trax Records store), in Denver, Colorado; shows graffiti depicting Elvira, Spider Man, Sylvester Stallone, a "Temple Ov Psychick Youth" cross (Psychic...
- Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Alleys--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Graffiti--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- [between 1985 and 1988?]
- Annual History Book University Park P.T.A. 1961-1962
- Antonito, Colorado, Frederick Warshauer residence.
- Interior view of the brick fireplace alcove in the Frederick Warshauer residence in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado; shows an oak mantle and built in wood seats next to the fireplace; snuffer with a long handle hanging off the mantle; decorative...
- Antonito (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Antonito--1960-1970.; Interiors.;Warshauer, Frederick B., 1859-1913--Homes and haunts.
- [1964]
- Archaeology, Colorado
- Petroglyphs depicting several animals and other images appear on a stone surface of a cliff dwelling ruin, probably in the Four Corners region of the Southwest.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Four Corners Region--1900-1920.; Rock art--Four Corners Region--1900-1920.
- [between 1907 and 1917?]
- Ben Stanley Revett residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- The rock fireplace with tiles depicting Native American tribal scenes set in the stone is a feature of the 'Swan's Nest,' near Breckenridge, Colorado. One tile is of a man in a military uniform and has letters reading: "Saginaw Jake, Alaska," the...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1960-1970.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Ben Stanley Revett residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- A rock fireplace, with tiles depicting Native American tribal scenes set in the stone, is a part of the 'Swan's Nest,' near the Swan River, near Breckenridge, Colorado. The home was built by and for Ben Stanley Revett, general manager of the North...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Ben Stanley Revett residence, Breckenridge, Colorado
- A rock fireplace, with tiles depicting Native American tribal scenes set in stone is a feature of the 'Swan's Nest,' near Breckenridge, Colorado. One tile is of a man in a blanket with a feather headdress and reads "Pontiac-Iriquois," the other is...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Breckenridge--1960-1970.; Interiors--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Bird's eye view of Pueblo and South and East Pueblo
- View of Pueblo, Colorado, to the south and east; reproduction of an illustrated map depicting street lay-out and Spanish Peaks, Greenhorn Mountains, reservoir, artesian well of mineral waters, Union Depot, Smelting Works, City Flouring Mills,...
- Pueblo (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Bird's eye view of Pueblo and South and East Pueblo
- View of Pueblo, Colorado, to the south and east; reproduction of an illustrated map depicting street lay-out and Spanish Peaks, Greenhorn Mountains, reservoir, artesian well of mineral waters, Union Depot, Smelting Works, City Flouring Mills,...
- Pueblo (Colo.)--1880-1890--Maps.; Pueblo (Colo.)--1880-1890--Aerial views.;
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Boulder County courthouse
- Vertical block shapes comprise the stone courthouse (1933) in Boulder, Colorado. Windows are in all six floors; some are arched. An incised panel is over the entry, depicting workers and reading: "Court House." A truck with wooden-rack sides and a...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Courthouses--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- [between 1933 and 1934?]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows men, women, and a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo. )--Buildings--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows a woman and a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo.)--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Boulder, St. Aidan
- View of Saint Aidan's Episcopal church, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; shows a woman by a statuette depicting a man (St. Aidan?) dressed in robes (holding up two fingers) and a deer lying at his feet.
- Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church (Boulder, Colo.)--1940-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Religious articles--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Breckenridge
- View of a grave at the Breckenridge, Boulder County, Colorado, cemetery; shows a pedestal depicting a tree stump and lamb, and a stone reading "DUM."
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Breckenridge
- View of a cemetery plot in Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado; shows pedestal grave markers depicting girls asleep by tree stumps. Epitaphs read: "Eugenia L. Dau. of E. D. & L. Keller. July 6, 1893; Dec. 27, 1895," and, "Clara L. Dau. of E. D. &...
- Keller, Clara L., 1897-1899--Tomb.; Keller, Eugenia L., 1893-1895--Tomb.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Brig. Gen. Irving Hale
- Prize Army Division Marksmanship," depicting soldier on horseback with gun; 2. "Skirmishing," depicting crouching figure; 3. illegible with four point shape; 4. "Creedmoor" with 1887 date and illegible lettering; and 5. "Creedmoor" with illegible...
- Military officers--1880-1900.; Businessmen--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Hale, Irving, 1861-1930.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Buffalo Bill
- Postcard of original painting by French artist Rosa Bonheur depicting William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback, which she painted in 1889. The painting hangs in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. The postcard includes a...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's Deadwood stage coach
- Color postcard depicting the Deadwood Stagecoach used in an act of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. In the act, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody and a group of scouts rescue the coach after an attack. The stagecoach is pulled by three teams of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Mules--1880-1920.; Stagecoaches--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's Grave, Wildcat Point, Colo.
- Color postcard of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's grave on Lookout Mountain west of Denver, Colorado. A small oval depicting a bust portrait of Cody is in the upper left corner of postcard. A metal fence surrounds the gravesite. Cody died...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Graves--Colorado--1920-1930.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World
- Color drawing depicting William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback holding his hat in the air in his right hand. A British and an American soldier ride on either side of Cody. The British soldier carries a British flag while the American...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flags--American--1900-1910.; Flags--British--1900-1910.; Soldiers--American--1900-1910.; Soldiers--British--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1925 and 1950?]
- Bust portrait of Celedonio Mondragon
- Bust portrait of Celedonio Mondragon, founder of la Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, this portrait hangs in the Concilio Superior Hall in Antonito (Conejos County), Colorado. Shows a man in a suit and tie, he has a full mustache,...
- Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos--1990-2000.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Antonito (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Fraternal organizations.; Portrait paintings.; Mondragon, Celedonio,...
- [1993?]
- Capitol Hill Newsletter: Volume 1 Number 2
- Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. Historic Houses Narratives
- Capitol Hill Victorian House Tour
- Capitol Hill Victorian House Tour
- Central City
- View of a broken gravestone at the Masonic cemetery, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, depicting a man by a tree stump and reading: "Thomas Joseph."
- Joseph, Thomas, Central City, Colo. resident--Tomb.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Central City--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Central City--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Central City
- View of a broken gravestone at the Masonic cemetery, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, depicting a man by a tree stump and reading: "Thomas Joseph."
- Joseph, Thomas, Central City, Colo. resident--Tomb.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Central City--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Central City--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Central City, Colorado
- View of a floral funeral tribute in Central City, Colorado; shows a portrait of a man, a bicorn hat with feathers, and flower arrangements depicting a Masonic square and compass, a cross, and letters: "Nevada No. 4.," and RAM No. 1."
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bouquets--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Cheyenne Indians
- A series of small sketches depicting Native American (Cheyenne) life. The sketches are titled: "Semi-civilized," "A warrior," "Moving," "An Indian belle," "A Cheyenne chief," "Squaw and papoose," "Tepees or wigwams," and, "Weapons &c."
- Cheyenne Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Tipis--1880-1890.
- [between 1950 and 1990?]
- Chief Iron Tail, Indian women and children at Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- Postcard depicting drawing of Sioux Chief Iron Tail standing with a group of Sioux women and children. The woman in the center of the front row kneels on the ground. Chief Iron Tail was a leader among the Native Americans who participated in...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Iron Tail.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- China section gang Promontory
- View of Central Pacific Railroad construction at Promontory (Box Elder County), Utah; shows Chinese-American workers and a photographer's car with lettering: "U.P.R.R. Photograph [Car], J. B. Silvis Stereoscopic & Landscape Views of Notable Points...
- Chinese-Americans--Utah--Promontory--1860-1880.; Promontory (Utah)--1860-1880.; Railroad construction workers--Utah--Promontory--1860- 1880.; Railroad tracks--Utah--Promontory--1860-1880.; Central Pacific Railway Company.; Union Pacific Railroad...
- [between 1869 and 1870?]
- Col. W.F. Cody, (Buffalo Bill,) & his old war horse "Charlie"
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on the back of his horse "Charlie," probably in England during the first European tour of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1887. Several pieces of a mural depicting large mountains are in the background....
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1880-1890.; Horses--1880-1890.; Murals--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887?]
- Colonel Wm. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)
- Reproduction of oil painting depicting William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback. Cody rests his right hand on his hip and holds the reins to the horse's bridle in his left hand. The bridle is decorated with shells placed together to form...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1920-1930.; Horses--1920-1930.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1922?]
- Colorado Historical Society and Colorado History Museum
- View of the Colorado Historical Society and the Colorado History Museum, formerly known as the Colorado Heritage Center, 1300 Broadway, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows the front (south) facade of the museum-office...
- Colorado History Museum--Buildings--2000-2010.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Galleries & museums.; Colorado History Museum--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Museums--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Civic...
- 2000
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
- Facade of the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows the concrete structure composed of block shapes and a square columned entry with murals depicting the arts; painting, drama, dance, music. The 1936 facility was...
- Meem, John Gaw 1894--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center--1940-1950.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Constitution and By-Laws of the Kismet Club
- The constitution is divided into 12 articles with four amendments. It explains the purpose of the club, membership rules and requirements, meeting times, fines for tardiness, order of business for meetings, officers, officer duties, committees, and...
- North High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; North High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Kismet Club (Denver, Colo.)--Archives.; Greek letter...
- circa 1930's
- D & R G Hospital
- The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, is a brick building with a terra-cotta roof, balcony and covered porch. A frieze of garlands is topped by wide eaves. The stained glass window depicting Jesus healing...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital (Salida, Colo.)--1900- 1910.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hospitals--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Stained glass--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Armstrong, Maitland 1836-1918.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Decorative Bronze Cutouts at Cedar Park, Denver Urban Gardens
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital, Salida, Colorado
- The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, is a brick building with a terra-cotta roof, balcony and porch. A frieze of garlands is topped by wide eaves. Men pose on the terrace, by a stained glass window...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Hospital (Salida, Colo.)--1900- 1910.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hospitals--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Stained glass--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 43, 1909 December 11
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 11, 1910 March 12