Bob Pierce Collection

These images are from the Bob Pierce Photo Collection. Bob worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad for nearly 48 years as a supervisory agent, stationed at the railroad offices in Salida, Colorado.

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Four Ladies in Knickers
Four unidentified young women (possibly rodeo riders) posing in front of a grandstand filled with people. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Funeral of Ray Lines
Ray Lines was drafted into the Army to serve in World War I. An explosive shell killed him on September 18, 1918 and his burial took place in Salida, Colorado in 1922. Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket, with escort, and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Funeral of Ray Lines
Ray Lines was drafted into the Army to serve in World War I. An explosive shell killed him on September 18, 1918 and his burial took place in Salida, Colorado in 1922. Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket, with escort, and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Funeral of Ray Lines
Ray Lines was drafted into the Army to serve in World War I. An explosive shell killed him on September 18, 1918 and his burial took place in Salida, Colorado in 1922. Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket, with escort, and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Funeral of Ray Lines
Ray Lines was drafted into the Army to serve in World War I. An explosive shell killed him on September 18, 1918 and his burial took place in Salida, Colorado in 1922. Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket, with escort, and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Funeral of Ray Lines
Ray Lines was drafted into the Army to serve in World War I. An explosive shell killed him on September 18, 1918 and his burial took place in Salida, Colorado in 1922. Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket, with escort, and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Gentleman at the Station
A photograph of a gentleman waiting at the Denver & Rio Grande Depot in Salida, Colorado. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Girl in White
An unidentified girl standing in a back yard. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Group at Monarch Pass
A group of friends at Old Monarch Pass, Colorado. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Group at Monarch Pass with Elevation Sign
A photograph of a group posing in front of the Monarch Pass's elevation and mileage sign. Bob Pierce is standing on far right. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Group of Men at Gunnision, Colorado
A group of seven men and one dog in a cabin at Gunnison, Colorado. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.
Guy Schultz Bulldogging
A postcard of rodeo star Guy Schultz leaping from his horse onto a passing steer. This image is from the Bob Pierce Collection.

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