Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Johnny Frantz
- Johnny Frantz, a cowboy in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, rides a horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears leather chaps with tassles on the seam and a cowboy hat. He also wears a scarf around his neck...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Frantz, Johnny.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show performers
- A group of cowgirls and cowboys from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show rides horses in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The group possibly includes a woman known as "Gringo Ann." A group of spectators stands in the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Cowgirls--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show performers
- A group of cowgirls and cowboys from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show rides horses in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The group possibly includes a woman known as "Gringo Ann." A group of spectators stands in the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Cowgirls--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Joe Esqueval roping
- Joe Esquivel, chief of the cowboys in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, twirls a lasso toward a Mexican vaquero in an arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of men in suits and derby hats is gathered in the background...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Esquivel, Joe.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show cowboys
- A large group of American cowboys rides horses into an arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of the men wear sheepskin chaps. Several backdrops with palm trees painted on them are behind the riders. A large building is in the distance.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Wild West Show light plant
- A group of men stand in front of two light plants (generators) for B uffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear suits and hats. The light plant on the right has "No. 2" painted on it; the number on the plant on the left is covered by a man's leg. A...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Electric generators--1900-1910.; Electric lighting--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Cowboy cinching saddle on horse
- A cowboy cinches a saddle on his horse in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man wears a cowboy hat and sheepskin chaps. A man stands next to him holding the horse's bridle. Another cowboy sits on a horse in the right background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Horses--1900-1910.; Saddles--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Russian Cossacks
- A group of Russian Georgian Cossacks led by Luka Chkhartishvili perform tricks while riding horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear dark, wool hats and long coats. The man in the center midground hangs by one leg from...
- Cossacks--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Trick riding--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901]
- Roping, Esqueval, old Mexican roper, a sound of several whistles "roped", a loop in each hand
- Joe Esquivel, chief of the cowboys in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, sits on a horse in the right midground in an arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A Native American man sits on a horse near him. A third man is in the left...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Horses--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Esquivel, Joe.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Cowboys and broncs Johnny St. John making pick-up
- A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears sheepskin chaps and a cowboy hat. Another man, possibly Johnny St. John, holds the horse's rope in the right midground. He jumps into the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1900-1910.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody with horse
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands holding his horse's reins inside a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He talks with a man standing outside the arena with John Burke, press agent for the Wild West Show. Cody wears a dark hat...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horses.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Burke, John, d. 1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Street parade, Sioux Indians
- A group of Sioux men rides horses down a dirt street during a parade for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Two of the men wear feather headdresses and breastplates, possibly made from bone. Each of the men carries a long spear. Several young boys sit...
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Parades & processions--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Cody shooting and Johnny Baker throwing glass balls
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody shoots his rifle at glass balls thrown into the air by Johnny Baker during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Both men are on horseback. The audience fills the bleachers underneath a large tent...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Sharpshooting--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Death Valley Scott, with mustache
- A group of men, including "Death Valley Scott," rides horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The group includes an American cowboy (Scott), a Mexican vaquero, a Native American, and a Russian Georgian Cossack. They are members...
- Cossacks--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1900-1910.; Gauchos--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Death Valley Scott.
- [1901]
- Mexican vaqueros on horseback
- A group of Mexican vaqueros led by Vincente Orapeza, a champion trick roper, rides in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The vaqueros wear sombreros. A group of Native Americans on horseback is stopped in the right...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Gauchos--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Bronc
- A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a grassy area during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man's cowboy hat flies in the air behind him. He has a scarf tied around his neck and wears leather chaps. Another man walks near the bucking...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899
- Rough riders of Battle of San Juan Hills
- Members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World" reenact the Battle of San Juan Hill during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men carry rifles and walk toward the back of the arena. One man carries a large,...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Historical reenactments--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; San Juan Hill, Battle of, 1898.
- [1901?]
- William F. Cody on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody rides a dark horse in the left midground in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A group of Native Americans on horseback is gathered in the right midground watching Cody ride in...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Rehearsals--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Battle of Summit Springs
- A group of Native Americans reenacts a scene from the battle of Summit Springs during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Four of the men play drums they hold in the air. Two young girls and several women stand together in the right...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1900-1910.; Historical reenactments--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Summit Springs, Colo., Battle of, 1869.
- [1901?]
- Russian Cossacks
- A group of Russian Georgian Cossacks led by Luka Chkhartishvili perform tricks while riding horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear dark, wool hats and long coats. The man in the right center midground stands on top...
- Cossacks--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Trick riding--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Chkhartishvili, Luka.
- [1901]
- John Nelson
- John Y. Nelson, a scout and driver of the Deadwood Stagecoach, stands in front of a stagecoach with a Native American man. The two are members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The coach is stopped in front of a brick wall in a camp for...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- No Neck's family
- Two women, one holding a small child, stand in front of a group of teepees in a camp for the show near Earl's Court in England. The group is probably the family of No Neck, a Native American member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The teepees are...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Tipis.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Buffalo
- A herd of buffalo lies on the ground in a fenced pen near Earl's Court in England. The buffaloes are part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of them are shedding their woolly coats. A longhorn steer lies on the ground in the center...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Cattle--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Buffalo
- A herd of buffalo stands in a fenced pen near Earls' Court in England. The herd is part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One buffalo lies on the ground in the left foreground. A longhorn steer stands with the herd. The tops of several buildings...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1890-1900.; Cattle--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Sitting Bull
- Hunkpapa Sioux Chief Sitting Bull poses for a half-length portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a feather headdress and has his hair in braids with fur wrapped around their ends. He also has an embroidered sash across...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1885?]
- Hurdle racing
- Two horseback riders jump over a hurdle during a race in a dirt arena at Earl's Court in England as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man on the horse in the left midground holds his arm in the air above him as his horse lands. The...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Wild West Show cast
- A man in uniform rides a horse while carrying a pole bearing the British flag in a dirt arena at Earl's Court in England during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man wears a helmet with a plume. Several Native American riders are...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flag bearers--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- William F. Cody with men on horseback
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on his dark horse, "Duke," in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody wears a buckskin coat adorned with tassles and beads; a wide-brimmed hat with one side curled up, probably a Stetson; and thigh...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horses--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Transportation
- A small boy stands in the left foreground watching a group of men load Wild West Show "wagon no. 27" onto a flat railcar for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Two teams of horses stand on the tracks next to the flat cars. The cars have lettering on...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Laborers--1900-1910.; Railroad cars--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Nathan Salsbury seated in front of tent
- Nate Salsbury sits on a wood chair in front of a large tent, possibly in Chicago outside of the World's Fair, while on tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Salsbury is wearing a suit and has a full beard and moustache. He holds his hands at...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Actors--1890-1900.; Show tents.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893?]
- Man on horseback
- A man poses on horseback holding a large American flag in his right hand. The man wears a sweater and a hat. He is probably a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flag bearers--1880-1890.; Flags--American--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1889?]
- Rocky Bear on horseback
- Sioux Chief Rocky Bear poses on horseback in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it. He wears a feather headdress and a buckskin shirt and pants with beads and tassels adorning them. He holds a long spear in his left hand. Rocky...
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Rocky Bear.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Wild West Show camp
- A man drives a round wagon pulled by two teams of horses through a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Lettering on the side of the wagon reads "Buffalo Bill's Wild West." A woman, possibly William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's wife, Louisa...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Carts & wagons--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Russian Cossacks
- A group of Russian Georgian Cossacks, led by David Kadjaia, ride horses in a dirt arena (Ambrose Park or Madison Square Garden) for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear wool hats and long, dark coats. Kadjaia's uniform is lighter colored...
- Cossacks--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Cowboy on horseback
- A cowboy poses on horseback while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A coiled rope hangs from the man's saddle. He has a gun in the holster on his left hip. A log rail fence is in the background.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- U.S. Cavalry 9th and 10th reg. (Battle of San Juan)
- Members of the 9th and 10th regiments of the U.S. Cavalry ride horses into a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man rides slightly ahead of the group in the right foreground. The men have their swords drawn. One...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Rosa Bonheur
- French artist Rosa Bonheur sits in the right center midground next to the canvas of her famous portrait of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback. She wears a dark cape over her dark dress. She also wears a dark bonnet tied under her...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Artists--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Bonheur, Rosa, 1822-1899.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1889?]
- Wild West Show staff
- Staff members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show stand in rows in front of a wood structure, possibly the back of the grandstand for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear caps with the words "Wild West" on them.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Native American man on horseback
- A Native American man poses on horseback in front of a group of shrubs and a tall, wood fence. The man is a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears his hair in braids with fur strips around them.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Man on horseback
- A cowboy poses on horseback in front of a wood rail fence and a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it. The man is a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a scarf tied around his neck and leather chaps. A coiled rope...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1880-1890.; Entertainers--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1889?]
- Death at the stake
- A group of Native Americans gathers at the base of a stake where they are reenacting a man's death at the stake during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One of the men wears a long, feather headdress. Several others wear loincloths...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Death.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Indians of North America.
- [1892?]
- Native American members of Wild West Show
- A group of 15 Native American men poses in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it. The men are members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Sioux Chief Red Shirt stands in the right center of the group wearing a long...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Red Shirt.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1889?]
- Native American women
- Four Native American women pose in front of a teepee with horses and a star painted on it. The women are in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Each of the women has a blanket wrapped around her shoulders. The woman on the far left holds a...
- Indians of North America--Women--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Hurdle jumping
- Three men on horseback jump over a hurdle during a race in a dirt arena at Earl's Court in England as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The rider in the left background holds his arm in the air above him as his horse jumps. The rider on the...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Broncos--1890-1900.; Horse shows--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1892?]
- Cody
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody wears a wide-brimmed hat and a buckskin coat with tassles and small beads sewn on it in a pattern that forms bands of flowers. He wears...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Horses.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Parker, Lew.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899
- U.S. cavalrymen
- Two U.S. cavalrymen stop on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear dark uniforms and ride their horses bareback. Additional cavalrymen wearing different uniforms, including helmets with tassles, are in the background...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cavalry--1900-1910.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Buffalo with calf
- A buffalo and a young calf stand in the left foreground in a fenced pen in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. A wood post stands near the buffaloes.
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Bison--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Cody's mount
- A man stands in the right foreground next to William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's horse "Duke" in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a cap and suspenders. The horse's bridle is decorated with shells. A Native American man sits on...
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917--Animals & pets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899
- Cowboys
- A group of cowboys poses on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear cowboys hats and have scarves tied around their necks. A few of them wear sheepskin chaps. One man in the right center of the group holds a flag. Large...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys.; Flags--American--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899
- Man on horseback
- A cowboy poses on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a tall hat and sheepskin chaps. He has a scarf tied around his neck. A rope is coiled and hanging from the man's saddle. Long strips of leather cover his stirrups. A...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys.; Stagecoaches.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- 1899