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American West Collection

Background imageAmerican West Collection: The Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954)

The Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954). Standing: WH Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; sitting: Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain and Neal Brown

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Named by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, most water is now diverted to a hydroelectric plant at the Ryan Dam

Background imageAmerican West Collection: The Youngers, American outlaws, c1868-1876 (1954)

The Youngers, American outlaws, c1868-1876 (1954). Left to right: Bob, Rhetta, James and Cole. The brothers formed part of the notorious James-Younger gang, with Jesse and Frank James

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875

Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875. The Mandan traditionally lived along the banks of the Missouri River and two of its tributaries, the Heart and the Knife

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Scene of Trappers and Indians, before 1842. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Scene of Trappers and Indians, before 1842. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Scene of Trappers and Indians, before 1842. In the foreground, the woman is "cording a bale of dried meat, " while in the background, Captain William Drummond Stewart

Background imageAmerican West Collection: A Hopi Man, 1921. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

A Hopi Man, 1921. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Hopi Man, 1921

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Sioux Indians in the Mountains, c1850. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Sioux Indians in the Mountains, c1850. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Sioux Indians in the Mountains, c1850. In the spring of 1837, Captain William Drummond Stewart hired the Baltimorean Alfred Jacob Miller to accompany

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Portrait of Antoine, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Portrait of Antoine, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Antoine, c1840. In the summer of 1837, Alfred Jacob Miller accompanied Captain William Drummond Stewart, a veteran of Wellington's Spanish campaign

Background imageAmerican West Collection: The Three Chiefs-Piegan, Printed 1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The Three Chiefs-Piegan, Printed 1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Three Chiefs-Piegan, Printed 1900

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Shrine and Effigies of the Elder War-God on Corn Mountain-Zuni, 1925. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Shrine and Effigies of the Elder War-God on Corn Mountain-Zuni, 1925. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shrine and Effigies of the Elder War-God on Corn Mountain-Zuni, 1925

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Shrine of Yellow Cloud Man on Tsikumu-Tewa, 1925. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Shrine of Yellow Cloud Man on Tsikumu-Tewa, 1925. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shrine of Yellow Cloud Man on Tsikumu-Tewa, 1925

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Procession of San Estevan-Acoma, 1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Procession of San Estevan-Acoma, 1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Procession of San Estevan-Acoma, 1904

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927

Background imageAmerican West Collection: A Washo Woman, 1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

A Washo Woman, 1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Washo Woman, 1924

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Old Woman Mourning-Yuki, 1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Old Woman Mourning-Yuki, 1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Old Woman Mourning-Yuki, 1924

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Cheyenne Matron, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne Matron, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne Matron, 1910

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Cheyenne Female Type, 1911. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne Female Type, 1911. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne Female Type, 1911

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Oksiwik, Cape Prince of Wales, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Oksiwik, Cape Prince of Wales, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Oksiwik, Cape Prince of Wales, 1928

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Collier's October 3rd, 1903, Harvesting Wheat in The West, Volume XXXII, Number 1... c1903

Collier's October 3rd, 1903, Harvesting Wheat in The West, Volume XXXII, Number 1... c1903
Collier's October 3rd, 1903, Harvesting Wheat in The West, Volume XXXII, Number 1, Price 10 Cents, c1903. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Background imageAmerican West Collection: 'My First and Last Experience of a Broncho, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'My First and Last Experience of a Broncho, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'My First and Last Experience of a Broncho, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAmerican West Collection: 'A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'A Train Robbery in Colorado, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAmerican West Collection: 'In Search of a New Home - A Scene in the Far West, 1891. Creator: John Charlton

'In Search of a New Home - A Scene in the Far West, 1891. Creator: John Charlton
'In Search of a New Home - A Scene in the Far West, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Her Horse Kills, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Her Horse Kills, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Her Horse Kills, 1908. Photograph shows three-quarter length portrait of Her Horse Kills, braided hair, wearing traditional clothing, beaded earrings and necklace, seated facing front

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Aims Back, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Aims Back, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Aims Back, 1910. Photograph shows Aims Back with woman, both in traditional dress, standing outside of tipi

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Five men (some holding pick axes) standing next to a wagon pulled by oxen

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Indian Warriors Mr Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr Warrior, Mr One-Tooth-Gone, Mr Sole... 1890

Indian Warriors Mr Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr Warrior, Mr One-Tooth-Gone, Mr Sole... 1890. Creator: John C. H
Indian Warriors. Mr. Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr. Warrior, Mr. One-Tooth-Gone, Mr. Sole (bottom of foot), Mr. Make-it-Long []

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Roping gray wolf, Cowboys take in a gray wolf on 'Round up, ' in Wyoming, 1887. Creator: John C

Roping gray wolf, Cowboys take in a gray wolf on "Round up, " in Wyoming, 1887. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Roping gray wolf, Cowboys take in a gray wolf on "Round up, " in Wyoming, 1887. Five cowboys on horses roping a wolf

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Western Ranch House, c1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Western Ranch House, c1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Western Ranch House, c1888. Farm equipment, horses, wagons, dogs and people posed in front of western ranch houses

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Montana Mine, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Montana Mine, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Montana Mine, 1889. Eight men, holding pick axes and shovels, standing in front of entrance to mine

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Open cut in the great Homestake mine, at Lead City, Dak, 1888. Distant view of mine entrance; four men posed on or near three mining cars on tracks

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Devil's Tower Devil's Tower or Bear Lodge (Mato [ie Mateo] Tepee of the... 1888. Creator: John C)

Devil's Tower Devil's Tower or Bear Lodge (Mato [ie Mateo] Tepee of the... 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill)
Devil's Tower. Devil's Tower or Bear Lodge. (Mato [i.e. Mateo] Tepee of the Indians), as seen from the east side. Located near the Belle Fourche river, in Wyoming []

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Branding calves on roundup, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Branding calves on roundup, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Branding calves on roundup, 1888. Cowboys branding a calf in fenced area

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Round-up scenes on Belle Fouche [sic] in 1887, 1887. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Round-up scenes on Belle Fouche [sic] in 1887, 1887. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Round-up scenes on Belle Fouche [sic] in 1887, 1887. Cowboys and cattle on range

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Bucking Bronco Ned Coy, a famous Dakota cowboy, starts out for the cattle round-u... 1888

Bucking Bronco Ned Coy, a famous Dakota cowboy, starts out for the cattle round-u... 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Bucking Bronco. Ned Coy, a famous Dakota cowboy, starts out for the cattle round-up with his pet "Boy Dick." []. Cowboy on a bucking horse

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Deadwood's pride The elegant City Hall, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Deadwood's pride The elegant City Hall, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Deadwood's pride The elegant City Hall, 1890. Corner three-story building with tower

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Lake Harney Peaks, near Custer City, SD, on B & M Ry, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Lake Harney Peaks, near Custer City, SD, on B & M Ry, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Lake Harney Peaks, near Custer City, SD, on B & M Ry, 1891. Close view of peaks; hikers sitting and standing on ridges

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Young Hairy Wolf, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Young Hairy Wolf, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Young Hairy Wolf, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Young Hairy Wolf, wearing fur headdress, traditional clothing, and shell necklace, seated, facing front

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Chinese service Burial service of High Lee, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

Chinese service Burial service of High Lee, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Chinese service Burial service of High Lee, 1891. Chinese mourners; spectators in background

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Young Hairy Wolf-Apsaroke, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Young Hairy Wolf-Apsaroke, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Young Hairy Wolf-Apsaroke, c1905. Young Hairy Wolf, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Calamnity [ie Calamity] Peak Near Custer City on B & M R'y Title of Peak from the most noted...1891

Calamnity [ie Calamity] Peak Near Custer City on B & M R'y Title of Peak from the most noted...1891
Calamnity [i.e. Calamity] Peak. Near Custer City on B. & M. R'y. Title of Peak from the most noted character in Black Hills []. Center view of Calamity Peak

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Yellow Kidney, Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Yellow Kidney, Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yellow Kidney, Piegan, c1910. Yellow Kidney, Piegan man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing a fur headdress

Background imageAmerican West Collection: In mid air A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill

In mid air A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
In mid air A wonderful blast in building railroad to Deadwood, 1890. Black cloud from explosive blast on side of mountain

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Richard Wallace, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Richard Wallace, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Richard Wallace, 1908. Photograph shows three-quarter length portrait of Richard Wallace, wearing western clothing and "Judge" ribbon, seated facing front

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Mike Shortman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Mike Shortman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mike Shortman, c1910. Piegan man, half-length portrait, facing right

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Pretty Paint, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Pretty Paint, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pretty Paint, c1905. Pretty Paint, Crow man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Background imageAmerican West Collection: John Wallace, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

John Wallace, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
John Wallace, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of John Wallace, wearing traditional clothing, seated, facing front

Background imageAmerican West Collection: Wades in Water, Piegan Indian, full-length portrait, seated on floor, facing front... c1910

Wades in Water, Piegan Indian, full-length portrait, seated on floor, facing front... c1910
Wades in Water, Piegan Indian, full-length portrait, seated on floor, facing front, with braids, beaded buckskin shirt and leggings, beads with ermine tail trim, c1910



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