A photograph print showing a Rio Grande Southern (RGS) Galloping Goose (probably #3) [with Pierce Arrow body], being loaded with freight or mail at Ridgway, CO. [See 2008.008.4881, 6127, 6128 & 6802]

A photograph print showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 0579, wood-sided 8-wheel , center cupola, caboose next to station at Ridgway, CO.

A photograph print showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 25, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, Ridgway, CO.

A photograph print showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 40, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, Ridgway, CO.

An 8 x 10 photograph print showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 42, 2-8-0, and 455, 2-8-2, narrow gauge locomotives, double-heading a train near Valley View, CO. [see also 2008.008.4868]

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 40, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, Ridgway, CO.

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20, 4-6-0 narrow gauge, at Ridgway, CO. (Ex: Florence & Ripple Creek 20)

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20, 4-6-0 narrow gauge, preparing to couple on to a Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion train, Ridgway, CO.

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 455, 2-8-2, Ridgway, CO. (Ex: D&RGW 455) [Note snow plow on front]

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 319, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, at Ridgway, CO, at the end of the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion over Rio Grand Southern trackage.

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 462, 2-8-2 narrow gauge, leased to Rio Grande Southern, starting down Dallas Divide at Peake, CO, with a string of stock cars and rotary, 21 cars, 10 mph. (Uncompahgre Mts. In background)

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 462 & 464, 2-8-2 narrow gauges, leased to Rio Grande Southern, climbing Dallas Divide near Valley View, CO, 13 cars and rotary, 21 cars, 15 mph. (Uncompahgre Mts. In background)

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 462 & 464, 2-8-2 narrow gauges, pulling a string of stock cars up the Dallas Divide near Valley View, CO. (Uncompahgre Mts. In background)

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mining districts in Colorado. As noted in the introduction, "in this report the physical features, climate, and ore deposits of the districts are described, and a brief history of mining and production of lead, zinc, and silver is given" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metal mines in Colorado. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes the mineral deposits and discusses mining and milling methods and related operating conditions in an important gold, silver, lead, and zinc producing area in Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colo., embracing 250 square miles" (p. 5). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.

From abstract: A reconnaissance radiometric survey of parts of the northwestern San Juan Mountains has revealed the occurrence of uranium-bearing ores in several mining districts in Ouray and San Juan Counties, and the occurrence of thorium-bearing veins in southwestern Gunnison County.

Photograph of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado. A few automobiles are parked in the street near the building. A man can be seen crossing the street. The Beaumont Hotel was built in 1886 and closed in 1964 for thirty years until it reopened in 2003.

Photograph of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado. A few automobiles are parked in the street near the building. The Beaumont Hotel was built in 1886 and closed in 1964 for thirty years until it reopened in 2003. Mountains are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado. A few automobiles are parked in the street near the building. The Beaumont Hotel was built in 1886 and closed in 1964 for thirty years until it reopened in 2003. Mountains are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado. A few automobiles are parked in the street near the building. The Beaumont Hotel was built in 1886 and closed in 1964 for thirty years until it reopened in 2003. Mountains are visible in the background.

Photograph of Carol, Pam, and Byrd Williams IV posing in front of a railroad car in Ouray, Colorado. They stand on the steps of the railroad car, one step below the other. This photograph was taken during a family trip to Colorado. The Beaumont Hotel can be seen in the background.

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of a a family including road trips to Colorado and New Mexico. The film begins with the family stopping at Richardson's Store and playing with a dog and chipmunk at a campsite. In New Mexico, the family observes the De Vargas Street House-- with a sign that reads "Oldest House in U.S.A," Hyde State Park, Bandalier National Monument, and Kit Carson's Grave. In Colorado, the family stops at the Continental Divide Monarch Pass, the Switzerland of America Lookout Point in Ouray, and Mesa Verde National Park. Back in New Mexico, the family stops Carson National Forest Campground. In Colorado, the family stops at Rio Grande National Forest and the town of Creede. The family returns to Texas, driving through the Panhandle region. The film concludes with an outdoor gathering of family members.

Photograph of a postcard showing the Chief Ouray Memorial. Printed by Smith, Ouray, CO.

Photograph of Box Canyon Falls, in Ouray, CO.