C.P. Foote, Merna, Nebraska, Sheriff of Custer County
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Sod home of Mary Longfellow near Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Ms. Longfel...
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D.M. Roberts, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: One of the prints has the first initial marked out and has replaced it with a W. original size: 6x8
C.D. Pelham house at Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Photographer's annotation: "Mr. Pelham kept travelers in this building and ran a store before Broken Bow was founded. He had returned to Anselmo when this picture was taken." original size: 6x8
Newton Sims on Victoria Creek (New Helena), Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's annotation: "House built by J. Merchant first in creek. Had underground passage dug to spring so if attacked by Indians could not be cut off from water supply, 1886." Denise and Daryl ... More
J.C. Cram sod house, Loup County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The antelope horn mound. This property was located in Loup County, Sec. 31 & 32, Twp. 21, R. 19. In 1994 Michael Cram provided an identification written by Roy S. Cram, grandson of Wilbur I Cram... More
C.P. Foote, Merna, Nebraska, Sheriff of Custer County
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"Just Sitting" Custer County, Nebraska.
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O.E. Pike, Old Jefferson Post Office (North Turn), Custer County, Nebr...
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Ole Johnson and Family, Round Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: An annotation dated 1886 reads: "Ole Johnson came to the United States from Norway. He came to Round Valley, Nebraska in 1879." original size: 6x8
J.L. Cobb house, Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: A note on the print states: "His grandfather, Rawson, near well. T.J. Butcher at end of house. " original size: 6x8
Charles Howland and wife, West Union, Nebraska, Custer County, Nebrask...
summary: His brother Andrew proved up on his claim and received $300. He then went to Grand Island and was never heard from again. His brother offered a $500 reward for any clue as to his whereabouts. He was s... More
John Walker family in front of their sod house, Walworth, Custer Count...
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Spring in East Custer County.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
summary: A caption on the back of one of the prints reads: "Preacher was near Lillian W.R. Glaze - identified. Broken Bow Oct. 18, 1932. Oliver Swick 14mi north of B[roken] B[ow] can identify" original size: 6x8
Henry Groff, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Laulerman(?) Family, northeast Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: A note on one of prints reads "see Martin Hairings Neb" original size: 6x8
Smith family, Ortello Valley, Nebraska.
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Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gordon and Family, Merna, Nebraska
summary: Note: "This is the Reuben Gordon" identification by Mr. Purcell, July 24, 1942." original size: 6x8
C.N. Buck, north Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: The house shown is reported to be the former house of U.C. (or perhaps C. U.) Richardson. There is a C.U. Richardson who is mentioned in Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA. original size: 6x8
"Welcome to Our Home" Custer County, Nebraska.
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Reverend Todd, near West Union, Nebraska
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G.R. Russom family in front of their sod house in Broken Bow, Custer C...
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E.E. Carson, Old Genet Post Office on the Middle Loup River, West of t...
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H.S. Calkins sod house home, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska
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Ira Lundy near Cummings Park, West Union, Township, Custer County.
summary: Photographer's annotation: "This is Ira J. Lundy, Maria B. Lundy and three children, James (Bill) W. Lundy; Benjamin W.; and Ady Maria. Identified by J.W. Lundy, May 4, 1934." original size: 6x8
B.F. Cox, Cliff Table, Nebraska
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O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska
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H.S. Calkins sod house home, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Breeding family's sod house, West Union, Nebraska
summary: The house was located "across the river about 3 miles" from West Union. original size: 6x8
Z. Perry, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the objects on the table next to the house. original size: 6x8
Hartley Ranch, Lillian Township on the Middle Loup River, Custer Count...
summary: Photographer's annotation: "Very remarkable old gentleman." Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA adds: "In the spring of 1880, Jesse Grandy started a ranch at the place afterwards know... More
J.C. Tobias and family in front of their sod house near Sargent, Nebra...
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Ledbetter's Dug Out, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Ernie Peerin, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Society staff member, Martha Turner notes that the spelling of the name should be "Perrin." original size: 6x8
A. Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska.
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The Tobias family, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Butcher mentions two Tobias' in connection with his PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA. One was a jeweler; the other a homesteader. The homesteader was from the Sargent area and is mentioned on... More
Southmaid family west of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Morrison residence on Victoria Creek near Merna, Custer County, Nebras...
summary: Photographer's annotation ". . .one of the first claims taken on Muddy flats by a man by C. N. Dunning." original size: 6x8
Jean Marsh, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the construction of the barn in the distance. original size: 6x8
Ira Watson and family of Sargent.
summary: Watson's last name is also spelled on the back of the photograph as WASTSON. A note on the back of the photograph notes the well.
Mr. Andrew Sumers and family of Round Valley, Nebraska
summary: The members of the Sumers family pictured with Andrew are Melisia and children Parry and Allie. original size: 6x8
C. Brown, Sargent, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
summary: Note: Inscription on another photo: "Sod house, mowing machine, windmill -- John Wehling, identified by Joseph Lindner, October 21, 1932." Also note the sickle bar held by the man, the wrench held by ... More
"Nebraska Gothic," the John Curry sod house near West Union, Nebraska
summary: Note: A "deep well" outfit. An article by Wanda Corn entitled "The painting that became a symbol of a nation's spirit" (on file) notes the influence of this photograph and others on Grant Woods' "Ame... More
Ben Kile, near Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: This may be Rev. Kile. original size: 6x8
W.D. Lanterman sod house near Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: The last name of Wanterman also appears on the back of one of the prints. The location of the photograph is also listed as near Woods Park. original size: 6x8
Page Family sod house near Gates Post Office, Custer County, Nebraska...
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C. Brown, Sargent, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
summary: Note: Inscription on another photo: "Sod house, mowing machine, windmill -- John Wehling, identified by Joseph Lindner, October 21, 1932." Also note the sickle bar held by the man, the wrench held by ... More
James Milburn and family, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Spring in East Custer County.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
summary: A caption on the back of one of the prints reads: "Preacher was near Lillian W.R. Glaze - identified. Broken Bow Oct. 18, 1932. Oliver Swick 14mi north of B[roken] B[ow] can identify"
The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska
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Hartley Ranch, Lillian Township on the Middle Loup River, Custer Count...
summary: Photographer's annotation: "Very remarkable old gentleman." Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA adds: "In the spring of 1880, Jesse Grandy started a ranch at the place afterwards know... More
O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska
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J.C. Tobias family in front of sod house, Sargent, Nebraska
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Stephen Leep, near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Milton Parkhurst and family near Boggs Table, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Milton Parkhurst, mile W. Weisert, N.E.C." Parkhurst is mentioned in Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA as a Justice of the Peace... More
Lewis Haumont, French Table, near Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Mary Bowers, east Custer County, Nebraska.
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Mr. Boggs' Sheep Ranch, Boggs Table, Nebraska.
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George O. Waters (or Watters), Dry Valley, near Comstock, Nebraska
summary: Notes on the back of the print states: " Geo. Waters, 4 mi. from Comstock in Edge of Dry Valley" Note that the woman in this photograph appears pregnant original size: 6x8
Walter A. Barnes, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: A note on one of the prints reads: "Home of Walter Bense East of Weissert P. O." original size: 6x8
"Just Managing." East Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The two girls pictured wear identical dresses, and the boys identical coats original size: 6x8
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Sam Wagoner, Douglas Grove, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: One of the first settlers at Douglas Grove and an old hunter, he used to supply the pioneers with venison. original size: 6x8
Stock ranch in east Custer County, Nebraska.
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James Boggs, Boggs Table, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Subject: Shearing sheep. Note the wagon full of wool original size: 6x8
Mr. Geezman, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: The large cylindrical structure in the background is a homemade horizontal windmill. See additional information original size: 6x8
Mr. Todd, one mile east of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Twin sod houses near Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
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William Sullivan, Sargent, Nebraska.
summary: Included in this file is a double exposure print of picture RG2608-1023 and RG2608-1406. original size: 6x8
Smith Waterbury sod house, north of Westerville, southwest Custer Coun...
summary: Note: Some of the people shown are: Henry Shoemaker, Smith Waterbury, Mrs. Waterbury's father, Mr. Sigourney. original size: 6x8
Samphere family Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: Identified by Mr. C.C. Christenson at Berwyn, Nebraska, October 19, 1932.. The two girls in the photograph wear dresses made from the same fabric. original size: 6x8
John Meek, northeast Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska.
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William Sullivan, Sargent, Nebraska.
summary: Included in this file is a double exposure print of picture RG2608-1023 and RG2608-1406. original size: 8x10
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Sod house with cattle along railroad, Custer County, Nebraska.
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George Paine and Family, Westerville, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's note: "We could tell a good story about this place. One night when the historian and his man put up with Mr. Paine in early days, 1887 or 1888." original size: 6x8
A Sommers, west Custer County, Nebraska.
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East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
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William Sullivan, Sargent, Nebraska.
summary: Included in this file is a double exposure print of picture RG2608-1023 and RG2608-1406.
East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
summary: There is a double exposure print of RG2608-1406 and RG2608-1023 located in the file for RG2608- 1023. original size: 6x8
Family standing near a new wooden bridge; frame house and large barn i...
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Keyser, Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's note: "Ranchman and cattle feeder, 1888." The man pictured is holding a shotgun and wearing a pistol. A muzzle loading rifle is displayed on the elk antlers on top of the dugout. origi... More
E.G. Larson, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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South of the Middle Loup River, near Berwyn, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: This is a transcript of a letter from James Klase concerning RG2608-1377<p>Gentlemen:<p>On June 25 the Omaha World Herald ran a special farm issue of the past fifty years and also shows a pictur... More
Farm of W.W. Potts, Cat Creek, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "See Butcher's History." Also note the clothes line attached to the sod house. original size: 6x8
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Family in front of N.M. Morgan's home, Callaway, Custer County, Nebras...
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Family in front of a sod house in west Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "Can be found in the history of Custer County." original size: 6x8
D.O. Luce at his home near Anselmo, Nebraska
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Hopkins family, between Ansley and Berwyn on the south side of the rai...
summary: Photographer's annotation: "Old man in his shoes had so many children he did not know what to do. See, he is (crying or) brushing a fly out of his eye when the historian is making his picture." origin... More
Woods on the D.O. Luce farm near Anselmo, Nebraska..
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Hopkins family, between Ansley and Berwyn on the south side of the rai...
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"Pride in What We Have Done" Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the small child next to the fence holding on to the small tree. original size: 6x8
Family in front of sod and frame house, Custer County, Nebraska
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Frank and Leila Thomas in front of their home near Merna, Nebraska.
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Frank Thomas, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
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North Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
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Northwest Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8