PPLD Digital Collections

A family on the lawn of their home in Cripple Creek, Colo. Note on back "11-30-03" and "Cripple Creek Colo. Independence" 1

A group of young men and women stand on a trail holding picnic items. Charles Swem Jr. is standing in the back wearing a hat. 1

A group wearing winter coats stand in front of a gated entry, possibly employees of Alexander Film Co. 1

A man stands next to a waterfall, possibly Helen Hunt Falls. 1

A posed photo of the Cripple Creek Stage Coach. Standing to the right is Ed Craig, son-in-law of Darius and Nancy Minium and employed at the Oxford Club. 1

A racing car rounds a corner on the Pikes Peak Highway in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. The number 8 can be seen on the side of the automobile. 1

A teenage boy wearing a letter jacket with a “C” on it and carrying a pistol stands in front of an abandoned drug store in Cripple Creek. 1

A teenage girl stands in front of Colorado Springs High School wearing a checked dress and holding a doll. The girl appears to be dressed up as a young child, perhaps for a celebration or party at school. 1

A tractor clears mud from W. Kiowa after torrential rain. 1

A tractor clears mud from W. Kiowa after torrential rains. 1

A tractor clears mud from the 2800 block of W. Kiowa after torrential rains. 1

A view along Highway 24 through Cascade Colorado. 1

A view looking north to Colorado City's Red Light District. Area in the foreground of the photograph is called the bottoms. 1

A view of W. Kiowa after flooding caused by torrential rains left mud and debris throughout the street. 1

A woman dressed in cowgirl clothing. 1

A woman in a bunny costume poses in front of a promotional banner for KRDO's "Spring Fashion Preview." A television camera sits to the left. 1

A woman poses for the camera on a side walk in front building bearing the sign "Blair's College", located at Pikes Peak and Wahsatch Ave. A Shell gas pump can be seen at the left edge of the photo. Circa 1920s automobiles are parked in the background. 1

A woman sits on a burro with her companion standing next to them. Both wear sombreros. Written on the bottom of the photo is "Mollie, I and the baby." On the back is "Manitou, Colo. Sept 8th, 1904." 1

A woman wearing riding attire and a boater hat sits on horseback in the middle of a wide, tree lined dirt road. An early model automobile can be seen in the background. 1

A young girl stands in a grassy yard in a white dress with large bows in her hair. 1

A young soldier stands next to a wide river, most likely at the Barrackpore Air Force Base in India during WWII. The title of this photo was taken from the 1951 film "The River" by Jean Renoir. 1

Aerial view of the U. S. Air Force Academy Stadium during construction. 1

An audience of young people gather in the studio of KRDO. A piano sits in the foreground, while a broadcaster stands in front of a microphone on the telephone. 1

An audience watches a wrestling match being televised from the KRDO studios. 1

An early train wreck in a Colorado canyon. A rail-mounted crane is seen removing debris from the tracks adjacent to a small destroyed steam locomotive and derailed railroad baggage and passenger cars. 1

An unidentified young woman with a finger wave hairstyle sits on the front fender of a circa 1929 Chevrolet. She was likely an acquaintance of Charles Swem Jr. Her hairstyle was popular in the late 1920s and early 1930s. 1

Bill Holcomb [1911-2007] stands in front of Colorado Springs High School dressed up as a young school boy, with a lollipop in his mouth. 1

Bill Holcomb, a Colorado Springs High School friend of Charles Swem, Jr. Research indicates that this senior-year photograph of William Trafford Holcomb [1911-2007] was published in the 1931 Colorado Springs High School yearbook. 1

Billboard for KRDO News Channel 13. 1

Blurry photo of interior of a store. John Swem's Colorado City Drug Store. Note on back "Out-of-focus - my father's brother in their Drug Store about 1904-1905." 1

Building in Monument Valley Park between Rio Grande railroad tracks and Monument Creek. 1

Caroline E. Swem, grandmother of Charles Swem Jr., poses with an unknown girl with large bows in her hair in front of a small corn patch with houses and telephone poles in the background. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. "riding" Wayne E. Ryer the "horse". One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. in Colorado Springs High School band uniform. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. on left. Unidentified man on right sparing. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. on left. Wayne E. Ryer on right. Men's reflections as seen in a shop window full of photo supplies. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. on left. Wayne E. Ryer on right. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. standing in front of cars wearing hat, glasses, sweater and striped pants. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. standing with hands in pockets. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. standing with hands in pockets. [photo is blurry] One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. standing with hands in pockets. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles E. Swem, Jr. wearing a varsity letter sweater from Colorado College. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles Edward Swem (bottom) and two friends in Denver. Swem attended pharmacy school in the early 1890's and later worked at Robinson Drug Co., 102 Pikes Peak Ave. 1

Charles L. Tutt, II, holding his classic Mint Julip. Portrait by Bernard Patrick Arnest. 1

Charles Minium and his second wife Mary Fairchild. Minium was a barber in Colorado City and Cripple Creek. 1

Charles Minium stands with his horse and dog in front of a home. Minium was a barber in Colorado City and Cripple Creek. 1

Charles Swem Home, 610 South Nevada Avenue. 1

Charles Swem Jr. [kneeling] with a group of people, possibly employees of Alexander Film Co. where Swem worked as the assistant credit manager. 1

Charles Swem Jr. and Charles Swem Sr. pose with Lucille Meinholtz. 1

Charles Swem Jr. and a friend stand in front of several automobiles dressed up as young school boys, perhaps for a celebration or party at Colorado Springs High School. The auto on the left bears a 1929 Colorado license plate. 1

Charles Swem Jr. and an unidentified woman stand at the front of a church service. 1

Charles Swem Jr. as a baby, sitting in a rocking horse toy in front of a wooden building. 1

Charles Swem Jr. as a baby, sitting in a rocking horse toy in front of a wooden building. A man's arm can be seen in the left side of the photo. 1

Charles Swem Jr. as a young boy with dog. 1

Charles Swem Jr. dressed in attire from his graduation from Colorado Springs High School playing with a dog. 1

Charles Swem Jr. dressed in costume sitting in front of a wall of stacked cedar shingles 1

Charles Swem Jr. in his bedroom at 610 S. Nevada Ave. 1

Charles Swem Jr. poses in front of a large pine tree. He graduated from Colorado College in 1935 and worked as the assistant credit manager of Alexander Film Co. 1

Charles Swem Jr. poses in his band uniform from Colorado Springs High School. 1

Charles Swem Jr. poses with a dog in front a rubble strewn building. This photo appears in the 1930 yearbook for Colorado Springs High School. 1

Charles Swem Jr. poses with a trumpet. 1

Charles Swem Jr. poses with his cousins on the Rahm side of the family. Swem is third from left wearing a white hat. 1

Charles Swem Jr. rides his tricycle near a patch of rhubarb. 1

Charles Swem Jr. sits in a rocking horse near a black dog. Emma Swem is visible on the far left side. 1

Charles Swem Jr. sits with another child on a porch. A black dog eats from a plate at their feet. 1

Charles Swem Jr. stands against a mountainous backdrop. 1

Charles Swem Jr. stands in front on an automobile wearing striped trousers, sweater, and hat. 1

Charles Swem Jr. stands on top of a picnic table with a friend, possibly Lucille Meinholtz. Charles Swem Sr. stands to the right. A rock formation is visible in the background. 1

Charles Swem Jr. stands with a friend identified as Lucille Meinholtz [1913-2000]. The pair stand in front of a short fence with the side of a residence in the background. 1

Charles Swem Jr. stands with unknown fellow graduate of Colorado Springs High School in front of Swem residence. 1

Charles Swem Jr. with a group of people, possibly employees of Alexander Film Co. where Swem worked as the assistant credit manager. 1

Charles Swem Jr.'s chauffeur's license from the state of Colorado. 1

Charles Swem Sr. and Emma (Rahm) Swem in front of the Rahm Family tombstone in Evergreen Cemetery. Names listed are 1

Charles Swem Sr. behind the wheel of a 1925 Ford Model T Tudor two-door sedan bearing 1925 Colorado license plates. 1

Charles Swem Sr. driving two women in a horse-drawn carriage. The ladies' names are not known for certain, however it is likely that the older lady to the left is his mother, Caroline Swem. Charles worked as a druggist in Colorado Springs. 1

Charles Swem Sr. greets his mother Caroline Swem at her home on E. Boulder St. Swem holds his son Charles Swem Jr. 1

Charles Swem home, 610 South Nevada Avenue. 1

Charles Swem, Colorado City druggist at his home at 610 S. Nevada with son Charles Jr. Circa 1912 1

Charles Swem, Jr. about age 9, with his toy horse-drawn hook and ladder fire wagon. He at his house located at 610 South Nevada Street. 1

Charles Swem, Jr. in his Colorado Springs High School band uniform. Charles played the cornet. 1

Charles Swem, Jr. with Charles Swem, Sr. in their yard at 610 S. Nevada. Circa 1926. 1

Charles Swem, Jr. with a playmate and a dog. 1

Charles Swem, Jr. with his dog, Rex, in the yard of his home at 610 S. Nevada, Colorado Springs. 1

Charles Swem, Jr., a student at South Junior High, on his bicycle at his home at 610 S. Nevada. 1

Charles Swem, Jr., of Colorado Springs, is seated second from left on the deck of a troop transport ship. He served as a meteorologist in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the India-Burma theater during WWII, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. 1

Charles Swem, Sr., at work as a pharmacy clerk for F. E. Robinson Drug Store on the "Busy Corner" at Pikes Peak and Tejon. 1

Charles Swen Jr. (on left) and a friend pose in front of a circa 1927 Ford Model T Roadster in front of Charles Swem’s home. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Charles and Emma Swem and Emma's brother, Harry Rahm (died in 1924). 1

Children dressed for their First Communion. 1

Clarence Coil "smelling" a handful of weeds. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. 1

Clarence Coil pretending to kick a ball with Wayne E. Ryer crouching. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Clarence Coil sitting on embankment. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. 1

Clarence Coil sitting on fender of a 1924 Buick with an Audio Vox horn added to the front end. The vehicle is displaying a 1936 Colorado license plate. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Clarence Coil standing with arms crossed. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. 1

Clarence Coil standing, leaning on the shoulder of Charles E. Swem, Jr.. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Class officers of Victor High School in 1955. "Jack Lorenz, President. Joan Godfrey, Vice President. Kenneth Clark, Sec'y Treas. John Lorenz, Student Council Representative. Wilbert Epperson, Keith Clark, and Mrs. Wescoatt - Sponsor." 1

Cog train makes its way through the mountains. A large rock formation can be seen in the upper right. 1

Color photo of Tabor Opera House in Leadville, Colorado. A 1965 Chevrolet Caprice 4-door hardtop sedan is in front of the building as well as an early 1950s Chevrolet pickup truck. 1

Colorado Springs High School looking east from an unpaved Nevada Avenue. Large white wooden frames, possibly used for athletic backstops, are present in the foreground. 1

Colorado Springs High school friend of Charles Swem Jr. 1

Copy print of Joseph Meek, mountain man and trapper for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. 1

During World War II, Charles was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps at the headquarters of a weather squadron working with the meteorological service in the India-Burma Theater. 1

Early train wreck in a Colorado canyon. 1

East entrance, Broadmoor Hotel. Top of photo in pencil, "by Conard 1920." On reverse - Broadmoor Hotel 1

Embossed text below print "Freeman's First Premium Studio. Bank Building, Colorado Springs." 1

Emma Swem [on right] stands with a group of women and one man on a wooden bridge, possibly at Seven Falls. 1

Emma Swem poses with Charles Swem Jr. in December 1912 or January 1913 in the backyard of their home. A baby carriage can be seen in the bottom left of the photo. 1

Emma Swem poses with two women alongside an automobile on a scenic road. 1

Emma Swem sits by a riverbank with Charles Swem Jr. holding a small dog between them. A steep mountainside can be seen behind them. 1

Emma Swem stands with her son Charles Swem Jr. as he shoots a small gun. 1

Emma [Rahm] Swem (1878-1976) on far right on an outing with her sisters. Research indicates that Emma's sisters were Helen [Rahm] Mitchell (1883-1974) and Laura [Rahm] Pederson (1875-1958). 1

Emma [Rahm] Swem [1878-1976] in later years poses on the grass in front of a tree. 1

Exterior of Stewart Brothers store at 17 N. Tejon Street. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Exterior shot of Imperial Hotel in Cripple Creek. 1

Family photo of Harold and Marie Knight with son Ray Turner in Regensburg, Germany. Sgt Knight was a veteran of the Korean War and a medical technician at the Camp Carson Army Hospital, and Marie hailed from Germany. 1

Film crew and actors creating a 7-Up ad at KRDO television in Colorado Springs. [Previously numbered 001-7309] 1

Film projectors and other equipment at KRDO. Schematics for an electrical project are on the wall. 1

Formal portrait of Guy M. Neal as an infant. Note on reverse "Guy M. Neal, aged 5 months. Compliments of Will & Zadie" 1

Formal portrait of Letha Hamilton [1879-1972]. 1

Formal portrait of Mrs. Charlotte Rahm (1856-1929). Also known as Lotte Rahm. 1

Formal portrait of an unidentified young man, possibly a member of the Swem family. 1

Formal portrait of man in police uniform wearing a badge and bowler hat with cords taken by the Hulbert Brothers at the Genelli Studio in St. Louis, Missouri, probably when he served in law enforcement in that state. 1

Formal portrait of two young boys. 1

Formal portrait of unknown man. City Directories list Studio Payton as a business in Colorado Springs between 1927 and 1933. 1

Formal school portrait of Ray Walter Turner. Palmer High School Class of 1966 1

Fort Carson soldiers pack up gear. 1

Found in 1977-1986 City directories "Teddy's Hallmark Shop (Shirley Loss) cards & gifts 110 N. Tejon St." 1

Fountain Creek 1

Four boys in basketball uniforms stand with a man [Professor Maize] in dark suit. Basketball has "MHS '06" written on it. Art Douglass standing in center with ball. 1

Four men and dog in a Cripple Creek studio portrait. 1

Friend of Charles Swem Jr., Lucille Meinholtz [1913-2000] stands next to fence and residence. 1

Friend of Charles Swem Jr., Lucille Meinholtz poses in front of a residence. Written on the back "No, my tooth isn't missing. That's just a shadow." 1

George Ferrand, Executive Chef at the Broadmoor Hotel for 17 years, is dressed in jeans, plaid shirt and western hat and standing next to a small modified N-Series Ford tractor. Ferrand was originally from Monaco and moved to Colorado Springs in 1964. 1

Georgia Mim, about 2 years old, in a studio portrait wearing a white dress. 1

Gertrude at three + a half months old. [Photographer's stamp "Semple's Studio 115 E. Pike's Peak Ave."] Formal portrait of an infant in a long dress. 1

Glen Eyrie in the evening with snow covered grounds. 1

Glen Eyrie, home of General William Jackson Palmer. 1

Group of teenage girls and one boy stand in front of Colorado Springs High School wearing roller skates and eating ice cream. The teens appear to be dressed up as young children, perhaps for a celebration or party at school. 1

Group of teenage girls stand in front of Colorado Springs High School wearing one roller skate and holding baby dolls. The girls appear to be dressed up as young children, perhaps for a celebration or party at school. 1

Group of well-dressed boys and girls posing for the camera at the Sertoma Christmas party inside the Antler's Plaza Hotel. 1

Group of well-dressed boys and girls posing for the camera at the Sertoma Christmas party inside the Antler's Plaza Hotel. [Previously numbered 001-7324] 1

Hand-written in lower right-hand corner "Senior Class - 1911 - C.S.H.S. - Emery-Photo". [Previously numbered 001-11110] 1

Hand-written note at top of photo "From top of Hidden Inn Garden of Gods by Conard]. Typed on back of photo "Garden of the Gods from the top of the Hinnen [Hidden] Inn., J.M.C.," 1

Hand-written on back "Maxine Meloy cousin of Earl and Hal (was Maggies) 2 years old". 1

Handwritten on back "Gertrude Hamilton / May 2, 1910, 4 years old. Cousins Gertrude + Pauline Hamilton" Formal portrait of two young girls. Gertrude on left. Pauline sitting on chair. 1

Handwritten on bottom "Love to Papa + Mamma, Gertrude '23". Formal portrait of a young woman wearing pearls. 1

Harold Knight with Ray Turner standing beside and Harold Knight on his knee. 1

Harold and Marie Knight with Marie’s son, Ray Turner, and baby Harold Knight. [May be Memorial Hospital in background.] 1

Harry Rahm (1885-1924) holding Charles Swem, Jr. 1

Head and shoulders photograph of a young man in a suit and tie. Photograph mounted in cardboard frame with the words "Payton Studio - Colorado" printed on the frame. 1

Identified as possibly being Rev. Henry B. Burton of Payne Chapel, A.M.E. 1934-1937. 1

Inside of a Cripple Creek store, perhaps taken from behind the pharmacy counter where a typewriter, receipts, and supplies cover the desk. Sections for antacids, first aid, foot needs, and bottl goods can be seen along the back wall. 1

Inside view of a classroom, likely Colorado Springs High School. Students sit at desks with a clean blackboard in the background. 1

Interior view of kitchen in Victor, Colorado. 1

J.H. Morse in Pueblo, son-in-law of Judge Darius Minium. 1

Jack Dempsey, center, in Coast Guard uniform, keeps two sparring men in bellhop uniforms separated. Likely located at the Broadmoor Hotel. 1

Jacob and Lottie Rahm and family members gather for Thanksgiving and to celebrate a new addition to the family, Charles Swem Jr, who is being held by his maternal grandmother, Charlotte “Lottie” Rahm [1856-1929]. 1

Joan Godfrey of Victor, Colorado. 1

John E. Chenoweth [1897-1986] is standing on the right of an unidentified man on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. A large group of men in VFW hats sit on the steps in the background. 1

Judge Darius Minium with a grandchild. 1

Judge Darius Minium with his daughter Mary Morse. 1

Judy Henderson, daughter of future mayor William Henderson, poses with her cat next to her stocking for the family Christmas card. Back of the card reads "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, The Hendersons." 1

KRDO broadcasts a rodeo from Penrose Stadium. 1

KRDO camera man against a blue sky. 1

KRDO employees hand out desserts and coffee sweetened with Holly Sugar at an event in the Ute Theater, downtown Colorado Springs. 1

KRDO hosts a "Boost the Sky Sox" event displaying baseball gloves, bats, and shoes from the team. Sign reads "All Sky Sox Games Broadcast over KRDO." 1

KRDO journalist interviews a man in downtown Colorado Springs. 1

KRDO journalist interviews a woman outside the Citadel Mall. 1

KRDO journalist interviews two men outside the Citadel Mall. 1

Kitchen set for KRDO-TV. Photo appears to be a part of a set of photos taken by Stewarts Commercial Photographers taken about the time of KRDO went on the air for the first time on 21 September 1953. 1

Large group of women and children dressed in costume as men, brides, and pioneers. 1

Lester Craig on a motorcycle. Lester was the child of Edward and Fannie Craig, grandchild of Darius Minium. The vehicle appears to be a 1913 Twin Indian motorcycle. 1

Location 452 West San Rafael Street. Signs on building "Shepard's Grocery Market / "Everybody Likes" Town Talk Bread". 1

Lt. Colonel Mark Azzolina, Conductor and Officer-in-Charge of the NORAD Command Band. Azzolina was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1920 and served in the United States Air Force. 1

Lucille Meinholtz with her parents, Henry C. [1875-1948] and Edith Meinholtz [1879-1949]. 1

Man wearing knickers sits on metal rail fence. One of six photographs mounted on scrapbook page titled "The Night Force / C. Coil, W. Ryer, C. Swem / 1929-1930". Caption under photo is "Walt" and "Two Prize Rail Birds". 1

Man wearing two-toned shoes, pullover sweater standing on gravel road. One of six photographs mounted on scrapbook page titled "The Night Force / C. Coil, W. Ryer, C. Swem / 1929-1930". Caption under photo is "Clarence". 1

Manitou High School baseball team with the 1904 S.A. Baseball League Pennant. 1

Marie K. Knight [1928-1990] in the parking lot of William Bailey's Colorado Avenue Apartments. 1

Marie K. Knight at home at 2806 W. Kiowa during the Christmas season. 1

Marie Knight [1928-1990] and her son, Ray Turner, pose in front of a phone booth in Regensburg, Germany. 1

Marie Knight and Ray Turner stand in a park with a young girl and a woman in Regensburg, Germany 1

Marie Knight and Ray Turner, wearing a Pikes Peak shirt, pose for a studio portrait in Colorado Springs. 1

Milt's Cafe, owned by Milton T. Kanciyanich, located at 7 East Bijou Street. Two men in hats are sitting at the counter. Man, perhaps Milt, standing behind counter holding a pie. Coca cola posters on wall. Gumball machines in back. 1

Moved from Old Colorado City to Broadmoor Golf Course, pre-1959 1

Mrs. Emma Swem [1878-1976] stands holding a hat in front of her home at 610 S. Nevada Ave. 1

Mrs. Emma Swem [1878-1976] stands in an overcoat in front of a small pine tree. 1

Mrs. Emma Swem holding her infant son, Charles Swem, Jr. 1

Mrs. Emma Swem sits reading the comics with Charles Swem Jr. Residences and sheds can be seen in the background. 1

Mrs. Harold [Marie] Knight [1928-1990], bartender and waitress at Fred's Bar located at 2511 West Colorado Avenue. She is holding a bottle of beer, cash register behind her. The bar is lined with liquor bottles and glasses. Mother of Ray Turner. 1

Mrs. Lottie Rahm (1856-1929), mother of Emma Rahm Swem, poses for the camera along the side of a wooden house. 1

Note on back "Ralph D. Gidding's "Circus" Party given when he left the Giddings house 1500 North Cascade Avenue. Mark H. Bryan [of Bryan and Scott Jewelers] as peon with burro, Gretchen Hampton [accomplished musician and song writer] as clown." 1

Note on back "The old Ute Pass Highway (now known as U.S. Highway #24) as it appears in winter near Woodland Park, Colorado. Pikes Peak is visible in the upper left background." Two automobiles from the mid-1920s are seen on the road. 1

Official U.S. Army portrait of Harold Gavin Knight, stepfather of Ray Turner. Sgt Knight was a veteran of the Korean War and a medical technician at the Camp Carson Army Hospital. He lived in the Pikes Peak region from 1953 to 1969. 1

Older man sitting on stool next to a saddled donkey. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Outdoor square dance at Perkins Auto Dealer. Sign for "Desoto Top Value Used Cars" is visible in the background. 1

Picture of Victor, Colorado. An automobile from the mid-1960s is parked on a street in town. 1

Pikes Peak as seen from the the lower half of Monument Valley Park. Denver and Rio Grande railroad tracks can be seen behind the trees. 1

Pikes Peak is seen in the distance across an open field bordered by residences. Written on the back of the photo is "Pikes Peak from Colorado Springs, Union Blvd. Howard Coop, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 - 1367. 1

Portrait identified as Mr. H.E. Smith of 211 El Paso. 1

Portrait of George A. Robinson [1910-2000] in the 1929 Colorado Springs High School Yearbook "The Roundup", page 31. 1

Portrait of Wayne Ryer, a high school friend of Charles Swem Jr. They were in a group together called the "Night Force". They often climbed buildings around the city and took photographs. 1

Portrait of a baby in white gown. Stamped on the corner is "Bingham & Wood, Colorado Springs". 1

Portrait of a woman identified as "Dad's Mother, Johnson." 1

Portrait of a young girl, possibly a member of thr Swem family. 1

Portrait of an infant in an elaborate christening gown. Embossed on the print in the lower right is “Clark, 112 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs.” 1

Possibly Gertrude Hamilton's home. 1

Program Director Ed Marks in the control room of KRDO Radio at 3 S. 7th Street. Marks also hosted the early morning broadcast. 1

Program Director Ed Marks in the control room of KRDO Radio at 3 S. 7th Street. Marks hosted the early morning broadcast. 1

Radio announcer John Thomas in the control room of KRDO Radio at 3 S. 7th Street. Thomas holds a small frog in his hand for the camera. 1

Ray Turner and Harold Knight Jr. pose in front of Old Colorado City Baptist Church. 1

Ray Turner and Harold Knight Jr. pose in front of the home of B.R. and Julia Minnis of 624 Colorado Ave. Burns Minnis was the pioneer tonsorialist of Colorado City and the partner of barber Charlie Miniums. 1

Ray Turner and Harold Knight, brothers, at home at 2523 Bott Ave. 1

Ray Turner and his younger brother Harold Knight Jr. 1

Ray Turner and his younger brother Harold Knight Jr. Ray is wearing a Dragon Coat of Korra courtesy of his stepfather Harold Knight. 1

Ray Turner at the bus station with his stepfather Harold G. Knight in 1967. 1

Ray Turner at the bus station with his stepfather Harold Knight and brother Harold Knight Jr. Sign for Joyce Hotel can be seen in the background. 1

Ray Turner behind William Bailey's auto seat cover business at 2627 Colorado Ave, where Bailey lived in the upstairs apartments. Bailey was known as "Old Man Bailey." 1

Ray Turner in front of a phone booth in Regensburg, Germany. 1

Ray Turner sits with his cat to watch the Ozzie and Harriet television show. 1

Ray Turner with his mother, Marie Knight, standing on a sidewalk in park. 1

Reception room in the new KRDO building. The walls were light green and the ceiling was pink. Mrs. Karl (Mary) Max is the receptionist. [Previously numbered 001-7327] 1

Road through the gateway of Seven Falls in South Cheyenne Canon. 1

School bells chime - Sept 1953 - Whittier Kindergarten. Ray Turner is middle row, center child. 1

School children at Bristol School, 730 N. Walnut. Embossed on cardstock "Kodak Shop 2409 W. Colo. Ave." 1

School portrait of Ray W. Turner at West Junior High School in 8th grade. 1

School portrait of Ray W. Turner at West Junior High School in 9th grade. 1

Senior picture of Harry Lewis Wood [1908-1995]. Identified in the 1927 Colorado Springs High School yearbook The Roundup. 1

Senior portrait of Forrest Wesley McLain [1911-2006], Colorado Springs High School class of 1930. 1

Senior portrait of Joan Godfrey. 1

Several passengers ride the Mt. Manitou Incline Railroad. 1

Small jug labeled "Compliments of Little Gem", a Colorado City Saloon at 522 Colorado Ave. around 1903. 1

Steam locomotive #39 sits on a railroad turntable at an unidentified roundhouse facility. 1

Student Kurt Peterson on his last day at West Junior High. 1

Student Michael Link on his last day at West Junior High. 1

Student at West Junior High School poses for the camera. Ingraham was the son of Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, architect and granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. 1

Students at West Junior High. Identified from left to right 1

Studio portrait of Grant A. Wilson [1891-1976] published in the 1910 Colorado Springs High School Lever yearbook, p. 24. Research indicates that he served in WWI and became an architect. 1

Studio portrait of Ray Turner. 1

Studio portrait of a toddler. Printed on back is "From Hardy's, Colorado Springs." 1

Studio portrait of man in suit. Printed "Freeman's, First premium Studio, Bank Building, Colorado Springs." 1

The town of Victor during a devastating fire in 1899. A livery building appears to be in the midst of an explosion while a dark cloud of smoke looms behind. Spectators, wagons, and carriages crowd the street in the foreground. 1

The town of Victor during a devastating fire in 1899. Spectators can be seen walking along the road while a large smoke cloud billows in the background. 1

Thelma Caroline Swem [1904–1977] with her father John Hammer Swem at their home at 214 Monroe Ave in Colorado City. John Swem [1875-1951] was manager of The Swem Pharmacy located at 406 ½ Colorado Avenue, Colorado City, Colorado between 1903 and 1909. 1

Thirty-six boys and girls posing with their teacher. Handwritten on front "2nd Grade, Cripple Creek School, April 1938". 1

Three children, possibly of the Rahm family, sit on a bench next to a house. One girl holds a cat in her lap. A black dog sits at their feet. 1

Three friends sit on the steps of a building. 1

Three men stand in front of a bus labeled "Broadmoor, Stratton Park." One of the men holds a KRDO microphone. 1

Three people stand in front of a canvas tent. 1

Three teen boys are dressed as children at Colorado Springs High School. 1

Two men and one woman pose on donkeys at Balanced Rock. 1

Two pioneer women of the Pikes Peak region. Charlotte (Lottie) Rahm (L, 1856-1929) and Mrs. Emma Swem (R, 1878-1976). Charlotte is the mother of Emma. 1

Two students sit on a rail on their last day at West Junior High. Identified as Gail Crowe and J.D. Brown 1

Two teenage girls stand in front of Colorado Springs High School. One is wearing roller skates while eating ice cream, both hold teddy bears or stuffed toys. The girls appear to be dressed up as young children, perhaps for a celebration or party at school. 1

Two teenage girls stand in front of a crowd of students at Colorado Springs High School. Both are wearing roller skates while holding teddy bears. The girls appear to be dressed up as young children, perhaps for a celebration or party at school. 1

Two unidentified men stand in front of a horse stable. One of them appears to be holding horse bits in each hand. 1

Two women and two men stand next to the cog rail tracks for the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway in mountainous terrain. The men appear to be setting up a camera on a tripod. Telephone poles are seen adjacent to the tracks. 1

Two women lay on a large concrete slab in the shade of a stone structure. 1

Two women pose near Garden of the Gods Gateway. 1

Two women sit on boulders near Helen Hunt Falls with a man posing with them for the camera. A wooden walkway can be seen in the background. 1

Two young girls pose in Japanese style dresses with flowers in their hair. Printed in the corner of the cardboard housing is "The Fults Studio. 30 So. Tejon. Colo. Spgs, Colo." 1

Typed on back "Upper half of the Seven-Sister Falls., J.M.C.," 1

Unidentified graduate of Cripple Creek High School in 1939 1

Unidentified man and woman pose for the camera, possibly at Alexander Film Co. 1

Unidentified portrait of a young girl. 1

Unidentified speaker on a KRDO broadcast 1

Unidentified woman crouches with a gun at her side wearing ear protection. 1

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Bob Beckel wearing number 34 is dribbling a basketball towards the camera. 1

Very young child sitting on rock by Ruxton Creek. 1

View from the top of Exchange National Bank looking west towards Pikes Peak. The second Antlers Hotel can be seen as well as the corner of the Cheyenne Building, In the distance is the smokestack for the Golden Cycle Mill. 1

View of Colorado Springs from St. Francis Hospital. The Mining Exchange, The Antlers, and a Santa Fe Railroad box car are visible. Automobiles from the late 1930s early 1940s are visible in the foreground. 1

View of Out West Stationery and Office Supply store at 15 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 1

View of Pikes Peak through a latticed window. 1

View of Vermijo Park with Boy Scout hut in the background. People are seen on the swings with a banner overhead "Colorado Gold Mining Championship." 1

View of a locomotive engine as it makes its way up the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway. A small group of young men can be seen to the right of the engine. 1

View of ranch with entrance gate reading "Tarryall River Ranch." Horse can be seen grazing. Research indicates that Tarryall River Ranch is a dude ranch established in 1936 near Lake George, Colorado. 1

View of the 1903 El Paso County Courthouse with it's clocktower. Thes building is now the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. 1

View of the Royal Gorge sign with unidentified man and girl. 1

View of the Royal Gorge suspension bridge. 1

Wayne E. Ryer on left. Charles E. Swem, Jr. on right. One of six photographs mounted on scrapbook page titled "The Night Force / C. Coil, W. Ryer, C. Swem / 1929-1930". Caption under photo is "A Morning in Broadmoor". 1

Wayne E. Ryer on left. Charles E. Swem, Jr. on right. One of six photographs mounted on scrapbook page titled "The Night Force / C. Coil, W. Ryer, C. Swem / 1929-1930". Caption under photo is "Near Glen Cove" and "Two Skallywags". 1

Wayne E. Ryer posing with camera wearing shorts and one roller skate. Bicycles and probable school building behind. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Wayne E. Ryer standing with arms behind back. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Wayne E. Ryer standing with arms crossed and wearing cap backwards. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Wayne E. Ryer standing with arms crossed. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Wayne E. Ryer standing. Charles E. Swem, Jr. "hiking the ball". One of six photographs mounted on scrapbook page titled "The Night Force / C. Coil, W. Ryer, C. Swem / 1929-1930". Caption under photo is "Horse Play". 1

Wayne E. Ryer stands in front of archway. 1

Wearing letterman sweaters from Colorado Springs High School, Charles Swen Jr. and a friend pose in front of a circa 1927 Ford Model T Roadster. 1

Will Minium in a wheelchair holding a nephew. 1

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Cheyenne Mountain. Written on back "J. Frank Pearce Box 51 - West End Station. Colorado Springs, Colo. 1

Written on back " June 1961 AFA-AAV Conc." Official Photograph, United States Air Force. 1

Young man in suit and hat, identified as possibly being Rev. Henry B. Burton of Massachusetts. Burton served as the pastor of Payne Chapel, A.M.E. from 1934-1937. 1