Denver Public Library

Digital Collections

Marking of U. P. Trail Chief Buckskin Charley in lead

Details

Call NumberP-1285CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateAugust 26, 1912SummaryNative American (Ute) men ride on horseback into French Creek Valley, near Cascade, El Paso County, Colorado as part of the marking ceremony for the Ute Pass Trail. Buckskin Charley leads, he holds a feathered ceremonial spear. The men wear feather headdresses. A group of spectators sit and stand near automobiles that are parked near possibly a hotel. Tracks of the Colorado Midland Railway stand between the men and the spectators.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 9 cm (3 x 3 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectColorado Midland Railway CompanyIndians of North America--Colorado--CascadeUte Indians--Colorado--CascadeCascade (El Paso County, Colo.)Commemoration--Colorado--CascadeHorseback riding--Colorado--CascadeRailroad tracks--Colorado--CascadeTrails--Colorado--CascadeBuckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700171285Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: emulsion chipping on edge of glass negative. Title written on back of print. Vintage photographic print. R7001712854

Rights

Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/CreditDenver Public Library Special Collections, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes