Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Boon Bros. graves at Poncha Springs
- A man in bib overalls holds his hat over his heart and looks down on gravestones in Poncha Springs cemetery, Chaffee County, Colorado. The tombstones are incised with handshake and Masonic "square and dividers" symbols and read: "David Boon died...
- Boon, David--Tomb.; Boon, Samuel C.--Tomb.; Poncha Springs (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Families--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1950-1960.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Bald Mountain - near Nevadaville
- An arched gravestone at the cemetery in Bald Mountain, Colorado, features a raised representation of a chain above an inscription that reads: "In Memory of Edward Perrow. Died Sep. 28, 1871. Aged 28 Yrs. John Perrow. Died Oct 14, 1876. Aged 39...
- Bald Mountain (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Bald Mountain--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Bald Mountain--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Bald Mountain - near Nevadaville
- An arched gravestone at the cemetery in Bald Mountain, Colorado, features a raised representation of two lambs lying down, and an inscription that reads: "They are Gone but not Forgotten. John Henry Born Oct 16, 1877. Age 2 Yrs. & 15 Ds. Richard...
- Cemeteries--Colorado--Bald Mountain--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Bald Mountain--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Boon brothers graves moved from site east of Salida, Colorado near airport brothers, killed in Lake County War.
- Gravestones in Poncha Springs, Chaffee County, Colorado, are incised with handshake and Masonic "square and dividers" symbols. They read: "David Boon died Jan. 23. 1875, aged 31 ys.10.m.13.d." and "Samuel C. Boon died Jan.24.1875. aged 30 yrs. 5...
- Boon, David--Tomb.; Boon, Samuel C.--Tomb.; Poncha Springs (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Families--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1950-1960.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Snyder child
- The corpse of Frank W. Snyder, an eleven year-old victim of the Ludlow Massacre, a result of the Ludlow strikes, in Las Animas County, Colorado, lays on a cot in a room. The child's arms are crossed over his stomach, and he wears breeches and a...
- Snyder, Frank W.--Death & burial--Colorado--Ludlow.; Ludlow (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Ludlow--1910-1920.; Dead persons--Colorado--Ludlow--1910-1920.; Miner's strikes--Colorado--Ludlow--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Nevadaville (Bald Mountain)
- A gravestone in the Nevadaville, (Nevada City) cemetery, Gilpin County, Colorado, features: a curvilinear top with a relief of an angel, an epitaph reads: "Rebecca G. Daughter of James G. and Elizabeth Harper. Died July 24, 1879. Aged 11 yrs. She...
- Harper, Rebecca G.--Tomb.; Nevadaville (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Nevada City
- View of a grave marker in the Nevada City, (Nevadaville) cemetery, Gilpin County, Colorado, features a square pedestal stone with a column with a rounded cap and epitaph: "Charles H. Lynn. Died Feb. 17, 1868. Aged 21 Yrs." A stone tablet inscribed:...
- Lynn, Charles H.--Tomb.; Nevadaville (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Gilpin County, Colo.
- A gravestone in a Gilpin County, Colorado, cemetery depicts a lamb and reads: "Holger, Son of A. & T. Sorenson. Died Nov. 2, 188?. Aged 12 yrs. 2 ms."
- Sorenson, Holger--Tomb.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Greeley Oct. 19-20, 1942
- An obelisk gravestone in the Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, cemetery depicts a wreath of flowers and a handshake. Inscription reads: "Jerome D. Wherren. Died April 25, 1876. Aged 12 yrs. 7 ms. 27 ds."
- Wherren, Jerome D., d. 1876--Tomb.; Greeley (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Idaho Spgs.
- A gravestone at the Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado, cemetery reads: "In Memory of Mary Shauer. Died Nov. 7, ??. Aged 29 Yrs."
- Shauer, Mary--Tomb.; Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Gravestone, Georgetown, Colorado
- View of a gravestone in the cemetery at Georgetown, Colorado, on the north end of the town. The gravestone is scalloped on the top, with a carved hand holding a blossom just beneath the top of the stone. Carved on the stone are the words, "Leroy...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Georgetown--1930-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Georgetown--1930- 1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Rosita
- A gravestone for two at the cemetery in Rosita, Colorado, features a curvilinear top, the raised image of a wreath, and two inscriptions that read: "Huldah Scoggen Died Dec. 21. 1878. Aged 35 Years.," and, "Edgar Grant Davis Died April 4. 1880....
- Rosita (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Rosita--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Rosita--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Idaho Springs
- A rectangular headstone at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado, features a bas-relief of an unidentified object, and a modified arch top. It is inscribed with: "Clarence H., died Feb. 20,. 1880, Aged 7 Yrs. 6 Mos. Also, "Infant son ??, of W. T....
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Idaho Springs
- Two elliptical headstones with intricate rose, scroll, and decorative carvings stand side-by-side at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The inscriptions on the stones read: "Our Lizzie. Daughter of C. & A. Batchelder, died June 21, 1877, aged...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Dora Moore School students drawing
- Photograph of three students from Dora Moore Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, drawing on a folding screen. Two unidentified girls, on sitting and one standing, and one unidentified boy add grass and leaves to a tropical theme.
- Dora Moore School (Denver, Colo.); Corona School (Denver, Colo.); Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1925
- Wyatt School pioneer project
- Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl sitting in an replica of the interior of a log cabin at Wyatt Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. The boy is dressed in a burlap replica of buckskins. He stands with his foot on a soap crate chair. ...
- Wyatt School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1935
- Barnum Elementary School play gas station
- Photograph of several kindergarten students in their classroom at Barnum Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. Four students sit at a table on soap box chairs while a boy stands at a gas station made of cardboard, butcher paper and wood filling...
- Barnum School (Denver, Colo.); Barnum (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1929
- Hoffman Heights Shopping Center, Liquor Store
- Black and white print of man standing in liquor store in Aurora's Hoffman Heights Shopping Center. He is holding a bottle of wine while standing next to display rack with wine bottles and has a sign ""WINE"" at the bottom. Behind him are shelves...
- Hoffman Heights Shopping Center (Aurora, Colo.); Hoffman Heights (Aurora, Colo. : Neighborhood); Aurora (Colo.)
- circa 1965
- Harmon Wilson memorial service, Salida, Colorado
- Men holds hats and prayer books around a stone grave marker in the Fairview Cemetery, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. The monument has incised Masonic symbols and lettering: "Harmon Wilson, Died Nov. 19, 1900, Aged 42 Yrs. 5 mos. 10 dys.;"...
- Wilson, Harmon d. 1900--Tombs.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.
- 1900
- Nevada City
- View of a gravestone and stone plot foundation, in the Nevadaville, (Nevada City) cemetery, Gilpin County, Colorado, features: a carved rectangular stone with a curtain, tassels, a wreath, and a relief of a scroll. The inscribed epitaph on the...
- Nevadaville (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Gilpin County
- View of two gravestones in a cemetery in Gilpin County, Colorado; stone has a modified arch top with the raised image of a lamb laying on its side; inscription reads: "Thomas Albert Son of Wm. & L. Wilkinson died April 21, 1?? Aged 3 yrs. 3 ms. 4...
- Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Boulder
- View of a grave marker in Boulder, Colorado; shows a small obelisk with an inscription on it that reads: "Rosa Netti, Dau. of Wm. M. & M. S. Slaughter, Died Mar. 14, 1876 (?), Aged 12 yrs. ??;" other stones and trees in the background.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- John Shab-e-nay
- Studio portrait (standing) of John Shab-e-nay, a Native American (Potawatomi, Prairie Band) man. He holds a beaded fringed bag and wears moccasins, leggings, blanket, cloth bandolier, metal armbands, beaded necklaces, and top hat.
- Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians--People--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1850-1880.; Potawatomi Indians--1850-1880.; Clothing & dress--1850-1880.; Shab-e-nay, John.
- [between 1870 and 1880]
- Nederland, Colorado
- A gravestone at the cemetery in Nederland, Colorado, features a round stone atop a curvilinear stone, a raised image of a rose, an inscription above the rose that reads: "Requiescat in Pace," and an inscription on the lower stone that reads:...
- Nederland (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nederland--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nederland--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Nederland, Colorado
- A gravestone at the cemetery in Nederland, Colorado, features a segmental arch, a raised image of a hand pointing upward, and an inscription that reads: "Leander B. H. Perkins Died Aug. 17, 1874 Aged 23 yrs. 7 ms." The stone has a large crack in...
- Nederland (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nederland--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nederland--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Idaho Springs
- A headstone at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado is rectangular at its base and comes to a point at the top. The inscription reads: " Sylvester H., Son of H. & D. Terrel, Died June 21, 1880, Aged 2 yrs. 1 mo. 21 ds." A line forms a border...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Tony Maestas and cousin Lorraine (Terry)
- Tony Maestas poses with his niece, Lorraine (Terry) in Colorado. He wears a suit, tie and has mustache. Lorraine wears a dress and a lace trimmed hat. A house and the back of a 1922 Ford are in the distance.
- Hispanic Americans--1920-1930.; Mexican Americans--1920-1930.; Families.; Girls.; Maestas, Tony--Pictorial works.; Maestas family--Pictorial works.; Families--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Girls--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- 1927
- Basket
- Native American (Ute) coiled willow basket used as a water bottle with attached horsehair and cloth.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1900.; Baskets--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900]
- Turtelotte Park (Uncle Joe's cabin)
- "Left to right - Irving Adams, Dorothy Adams (9 yrs. old), Lucile Adams, Greener, Uncle Joe Tourtelotte" pose next to wildflowers in front of Uncle Joe's log cabin, Tourtelotte Park, Colorado in Pitkin County. The structure has a board roof, a...
- Tourtelotte Park (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Tourtelotte Park--1900-1910.; Log cabins--Colorado--Tourtelotte Park--1900-1910.; Tourtelotte, Joe.
- 1909
- Silverton
- A seashell-shaped gravestone at the Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado, cemetery depicts a child and is enclosed by ornate metal fence. Epitaph reads: "Alfred Moyle, Died July 22, 1888, Aged 8 Yrs. 2 Mos. 6 Ds."
- Moyle, Alfred, 1880-1888--Tomb.; Silverton (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Silverton--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Old Mayflower tunnel
- View of the entrance and shafthouse of the Mayflower Mine near Howardsville (San Juan County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1900.; Mayflower Mine (San Juan County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; San Juan County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Mining--Colorado--San Juan County--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Breckenridge
- View of gravemarkers at the Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, cemetery. One is an obleisk with an urn and inscription: "Ida, Wife of N. E. Siprell, Died ?? 18, 1834, Aged 22 Yrs. 2 Mos."
- Siprell, Ida, d. 1834--Tomb.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Colfax bridge going over Cherry creek
- Four unidentified men (man with scroll is possibly George Norlin) in dark suits and hats walk by the steel framed Colfax Street bridge that crosses Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado. One man smokes a pipe.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1905 and 1915?]
- Gravestone, Georgetown, Colorado
- View of a gravestone in the cemetery at Georgetown, Colorado, on the north end of the town. The gravestone is rounded on the top, and has a laurel wreath within the curve. Carved on the stone are the words, "We shall meet again. Ulysses E....
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Georgetown--1930-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Georgetown--1930- 1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Gilpin County
- View of two gravestones in a cemetery in Gilpin County, Colorado; stone carved like an unrolled scroll with a lamb laying on its side; inscription reads: "Lewis Grant. Son of Solomon and Adelaide Cundey. Died Sept. 1. 1880 Aged 1 YR. 16 DS";...
- Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Pottawatomie [i. e. Potawatomi] Indian reservation Jackson Co, Kans Bow & Arrow shooting contest
- Clayton Bear, a Native American (Potawatomi, Prairie Band) man, a right hand amputee, draws a bow string with his teeth. Other men look on.
- Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indians--People--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--Kansas--Mayetta--1930-1940.; Potawatomi Indians--Kansas--Mayetta--1930-1940.; Mayetta (Kan.)--1930-1940.; Potawatomi Indian Reservation (Kan.)--1930-1940.;...
- 1938 October 9
- Knotleetla 105 years old at Geronimo's grave, Fort Sill, Okla.
- Knotleetla, an elderly Native American (Apache) woman, poses outdoors with a man near Geronimo's grave at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
- Chiricahua Indians--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1920-1940.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1920-1940.; Aged persons--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1920-1940.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Oklahoma--Fort Sill--1920-1940.; Women--Oklahoma--Fort...
- [between 1928 and 1933]
- The Sunshine Makers
- Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-42] Buddy, Rosann, Betty Jean, Donald, [ARL-43] Yvonne Belle 4 yrs, Earl Sherman 3 yrs., Mrs. Mason, [ARL-44] Little Sun Beams spreading sunshine at Fitzsimmons [sic] General Hospital (No wonder the...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Back in the good old days, long ago; my, oh, my!!!
- Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-88] Mother at 24; a friend, [ARL-89] The Family: Me at 7 yrs., Mother, Dad." The photographic prints on album page show: Sarah Garrett and friend, two African American women; Marie Anderson (later...
- African Americans--1910-1920.; Los Angeles (Calif.)--1910-1920.; Families--1910-1920.; Women--1910-1920.; Anderson, Joseph; Anderson, Sarah Garrett.; Greenwood, Marie L.
- [between 1915 and 1920]
- Idaho Springs
- A headstone at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado, features a modified arch, and the raised image of an elk head enclosed by a circle at the top of the stone. Above the circle are the letters A. O. F. (Ancient Order of Foresters). The...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Catholic cemetery at La Garita, Colo.
- View of the Catholic cemetery in La Garita, Saguache County, Colorado, includes an expanse of the San Luis Valley with gravestones and markers clustered together. Gravestones are wood, stone or cast cement, some broken and in disrepair. The snowy...
- La Garita (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Cemeteries--Colorado--La Garita--1970-1980.
- March 18, 1974
- Lamar
- View of a stone wall in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado; sign in front reads: "Believe It or Not Ripely Petrified Wood Building, Built of Wood Turned to Stone, 150000000 Yrs. Old. ?? Owner."
- Lamar (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Petrified wood--Colorado--Lamar--1980-1990.; Stone walls--Colorado--Lamar--1980-1990.; Tourist trade--Colorado--Lamar--1980-1990.
- 1983
- S.E. Roussin (35 yrs. old) & his wife (then 16) in front of cabin, a short distance "up canyon" (north from town of Creede)
- Mr. and Mrs. Roussin stand together in front of their home in Creede, Colorado, in Mineral County. The one-story building has a gable, shingles and a bridge over a ravine that leads to the front door. Logs are neatly stacked at the end of the...
- Roussin family--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- 1892
- Yvonne Belle 4 yrs., Earl Sherman 3 yrs., Mrs. Mason
- Two African American children, identified as Yvonne Belle and Earl Sherman, pose with Mrs Mason, an African American woman. Mrs. Mason wears a polka-dot dress, stockings and ankle-strap shoes with a "cloche" hat. Yvonne Belle wears a dress, socks,...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Belle, Yvonne.; Sherman, Earl.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- 1st Nat. Bank, 20 yrs. ago, A. H. Hunt, cash, at window
- Interior view of the First National Bank, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features coffered wood ceilings and an ornate, three-windowed tellers box and brass footrails under writing shelves. A. H. Hunt, the cashier is behind beaded...
- First National Bank (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bank tellers--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Banking--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Banks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- G.J.B., 2 1/2 yrs.
- Standing studio portrait of George Jarvis Bancroft. He wears a woolen suit with a jacket, skirt, matching bloomers, and striped stockings and boots. The skirt and bloomers have side stripes and the jacket has two rows of buttons and contrasting...
- Bancroft, Caroline--Family.; Boys--1870-1880.; Bancroft, George Jarvis.
- 1876 June
- Western History Subject Index
- Keener, Yrs. F
- Western History Subject Index
- Keating, Yrs. Sarah M
- Mrs. Wooden Leg, of Manderson, 18 yrs. old & in camp at time of Custer Battle
- Outdoor seated portrait of the wife of Wooden Leg, a seventy-eight year old Native American Northern Cheyenne woman, wearing a long cotton dress and braids. She was eighteen and in camp at time of the Little Bighorn.
- Cheyenne Indians--1930-1940.; Indians of North America--1930-1940.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Veterans.; Aged persons--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.; Wooden Leg, 1858---Family.; Wooden Leg, Mrs.
- 1936
- Olive L. Baker, actress, about 14 yrs.
- Portrait of the actress Olive L. Baker at the age of 14 years. She poses in a high-collared, black dress with "puff" sleeves at the shoulder and a pleated bodice. She wears wire-rimmed spectacles (glasses).
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Actresses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Baker, Olive L.
- [between 1890 and 1900]