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Taft, Beatrice [Nebraska] - Public domain portrait photograph
A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Taft, Beatrice Nebraska, George Grantham Bain Collection
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is availabl... More
Taft, Beatrice Nebraska, George Grantham Bain Collection
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is availabl... More
1909 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 8
Dempster Mill Catalog No. 8 Text Reads: Dempster Mill Mfg. Co. Catalogue No. 8 Dempster Trademark Branch Houses Kansas City, Mo, Omaha, Nebr., Sioux Falls, S.D. Beatrice, Nebraska John Hoag
1909 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 8 Front Page
1909 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 8 Text Reads: Catalogue No. 8, 1909 Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company Dempster Trademark Factory and General Offices Beatrice, Nebraska Branch Houses Kansas City, Mo., Omaha... More
Medical Stirrups (HOME 3371) - Homestead National Monument of America
Medical stirrups. Medical Stirrups are positioning apparatuses that hold the leg and foot in a desired position. Two piece nickle plated stirrup. Adjusted by means of a wingnut. Originally cataloged with HOME 1911.
1911 Dempster employee picnic - Homestead National Monument of Americ...
A close up of the 1911 Dempster employee picnic photo. Employees and their families gathered in Chautauqua Park to celebrate the company's 33rd Anniversary.
Blackdom Post Office - Homestead National Monument of America
The Blackdom Post Office was developed in 1911 and served as a branch of the Dexter, New Mexico post office.
James Thomas Witness Testimony Jones 002
QUESTION 5. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivisions, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber, if any. ANSWER [4 columns with headings] Subdivision, Acres Cult... More
1912 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 9
Dempster Mill Catalog No. 9 Text Reads: Dempster Mill Mfg. Co. Dempster Trademark Beatrice, Nebraska
Flag (HOME 1641) - Homestead National Monument of America
A 48 star American flag with six rows of eight stars. This style of flag was used for 47 years from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1949.
1912 Dempster General Catalog No. 9 Notice
Special Notice This General Catalogue No. 9, supersedes all previous issues Terms-Orders from parties unknown or without commercial rating must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. COD orders mu... More
James Thomas Witness Testimony Jackson 002
QUESTION 5. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivisions, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber, if any. ANSWER [4 columns with headings] Subdivision, Acres Cult... More
Oliver Jackson WITNESS TESTIMONY Brown 002
QUESTION 11. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivisions, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber, if any. [columns with headings] Subdivision - Acres cultivable ... More
Oliver Jackson WITNESS TESTIMONY McPherson 002
QUESTION 11. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivisions, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber, if any. [columns with headings] Subdivision - Acres cultivable ... More
Robert Steele Witness Testimony, page 1
Peryle Woodson Final Proof, witness testimony- Robert Steele, page 1 Text transcription: 4-369 a Form approved by the Secretary of the Interior November 14, 1914 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HOMESTEAD ENTRY Take... More
Clarence Masterson Witness Testimony, page 1
Peryle Woodson Final Proof, witness testimony- Clarence Masterson, page 1 Text transcription: 4-369 a Form approved by the Secretary of the Interior November 14, 1914 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HOMESTEAD ENTRY... More
Peryle Woodson Final Proof page 1
First page of Peryle Woodon's final proof. Text transcription: 4-369 Form approved by the Secretary of the Interior November 14, 1914 440 RECEIVED U.S. LAND OFFICE VALENTINE, NEBR. Date 7-3-18 Hour DEPARTMENT ... More
Peryle Woodson Final Affidavit - Homestead National Monument of Ameri...
Peryle Woodson Final Affidavit Text transcription: FINAL AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED OF HOMESTEAD CLAIMANTS. I, Peryle L. Woodson, having made a Homestead Entry of the SW¼ NE¼, S½ NW¼, S½, Section 8, Township 24N, Rang... More
8 Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: The block is located in the peak of the small barn which is behind the house on the west side of the lot Inspiration: I liked the pattern. I used colors that would go with our barn and be a great add... More
Broken Dishes, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: I liked the bright colors
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: This year the Nebraska Angus Association held their annual meeting at our farm. I wanted to honor my father-in-law with this block. He is a charter member of the association.
Double Aster, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on a fence, 3.5 miles north of the Pickrell corner Inspiration: I liked the colors and the pattern.
Grandfather Cottonwood, Homestead national monument
Rangers lead groups through the prairie and woodland to notice creatures and plants, big and small.
National parks: IMG_5526 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Star Pointed Pinwheel - and an assortment of other blocks
Location: 70866 Hwy. 99, Burchard, NE On front of the barn that faces the Highway. Inspiration: As a child I loved pinwheels and in quilt designs I have always been partial to stars. So by combining the two con... More
Haley's Star, "Sand" Quilt - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: 18200 SW 114, Crete, NE 68333 On shed. Inspiration: Our daughter, Haley, is an artist, and I asked her to come up with a design. And she picked the colors - I love the bright colors! Can't miss it wh... More
Blackdom School, Homestead national monument
Blackdom school teacher Loney K. Wagoner (right) stands with children in his class.
No title given - Homestead National Monument of America
Public domain image of a historic place, portal, arch, doorway, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Tahoe Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The colors are the ones used in a quilt that I had my mother make and hand quilt for our son Scott's wedding.
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: This year the Nebraska Angus Association held their annual meeting at our farm. I wanted to honor my father-in-law with this block. He is a charter member of the association.
Solar Panel, Homestead national monument
Solar panel. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Carpenter's Wheel, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: My first block was very simple and easy, so I decided I wanted something more challenging. This was it!!
Heritage Center across the prairie
Heritage Center across the prairie Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Clarence Masterson Witness Testimony, page 2
Peryle Woodson Final Proof, witness testimony- Clarence Masterson, page 2 Text transcription: QUESTION 11. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal sub-divisions, showing fully the character of same,... More
Soundscape Monitoring, Homestead national monument
Soundscape Monitoring Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Margaret's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The block honors my mother, Margaret. Her favorite color was purple, and she enjoyed her flower gardens, so this block seemed appropriate.
The Palmer-Epard Cabin at Sunset
The Palmer-Epard Cabin at Sunset
Witness #1 Testimony page 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
This document shows how proud these people were of surviving their first five years. The buildings, farm equipment, livestock and furniture are all listed. Only 45 percent of the people who filed claims survive... More
Neve Final Affidavit - Homestead National Monument of America
This document shows Mr. Neve's widow receiving the land patent. The patent gave her ownership of the land.
The entrance to the Homestead Heritage Center
The sidewalk leading up to the Homestead Heritage Center.
Witness #2 Testimony page 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
This document shows the witnesses answering questions about crops planted and their success. The witness is also questioned as to whether the claimant left or abandoned his/her property.
Liberty Star, Homestead national monument
Location: Rice Lodge, 302 Main St, Odell, NE 68415 Inspiration: I loved the patriotic look of the block. My husband made the frame and flower box for it.
Ribbons Two, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: The Design fits in with the work that Jane does as a 4-H coordinator and Gage County Fair
National parks: Pinwheel - public domain image
Location: The block is mounted on a machine shed Inspiration: I liked the pattern.
National parks: IMG_5669 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ken Deardorff and Allis Chalmers
Ken Deardorff and Allis Chalmers Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
No Place Like Home - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: 23837 South 1st Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310 On shed south of house. Inspiration: When we purchased a small acerage we decided to combine our names and call it OZLAND. When I was looking for a quilt patte... More
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
“After living in Fairfax, VA for about 25 years, to me, summer and Wolf Trap are synonymous. Picnicking on the grass beneath the huge pine trees I could almost feel the music, the spirit of prior performanc... More
Farm Implement Room - Homestead National Monument of America
The farm implement room at Homestead follows the advancement of farm machinery through the Homestead era.
The Claim Locator - Homestead National Monument of America
Laying claim to the virgin land of limitless prairie was not often as simple as one might be led to believe. In many instances pioneers laid claims to land and after putting two or more years of hard labor in ... More
Volunteers conduct antique farming demonstrations
Volunteers conduct antique farming demonstrations Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palmer Epard Cabin - Homestead National Monument of America
For Pic Your Park Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Heritage Center across the prairie
Heritage Center across the prairie Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
American Heritage, Homestead national monument
Location: 70866 Hwy. 99, Burchard, NE On front of the barn that faces the Highway. Inspiration: As a child I loved pinwheels and in quilt designs I have always been partial to stars. So by combining the two con... More
Walkway by Cabin - Homestead National Monument of America
Walkway by cabin made from recycled materials. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Bench - public domain image
Bench made from recycled material. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Barn Quilt Quest - Homestead National Monument of America
You are invited to join in the Barn Quilt Quest! This interactive webpage allows you to view barn quilts, see their addresses, and navigate to the locations using the map. This website is best viewed full scre... More
National parks: Lighthouse - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bow Tie, Homestead national monument
Location: Inspiration: We liked the pattern and the bright colors in the design.
Star in My Window - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Sack Lumber Inspiration: A simple block with lots of blue in the pattern.
Solar Panel, Homestead national monument
Solar panel. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
International Harvester, Homestead national monument
Location: 722nd Road Crab Orchard NE 68332 Inspiration: Our family has always farmed using International Harvester equipment.
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration: We are Husker fans, and so I wanted to use Nebraska colors
Freeman School, Homestead national monument
Freeman School Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Guiding Star, Homestead national monument
Location: East side of the machine shed Inspiration: A teacher for over 50 years, starting at the age of 16 in a one-room school, this teacher served as a guiding star, fostering a love of learning for her many... More
Blackdom Residents, Homestead national monument
Loney K. Wagoner standing with three daughters of Joseph and Harriet Smith and an unknown man, all Blackdom residents and homesteaders near Cottonwood, New Mexico.
The Homestead Education Center - Homestead National Monument of Ameri...
Visitors Gather near the Homestead Education Center
State of Nebraska - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: Inspiration: Our family was one of the early settlers in Gage County, immigrating from Germany. It was important for us to honor the state tha has been our home for so many years.
Insect Inspectors, Homestead national monument
Rangers lead students in bug hunt activity to learn about these creatures and their role in the prairie ecosystem.
National parks: IMG_5517 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Heritage Center_Prairie, Homestead national monument
A vertical photograph of the Homestead National Monument of America Heritage Center from across the oldest restored tallgrass prairie in the National Park Service.
National parks: Pinwheel - public domain image
Location: Inspiration: I liked the colors and the simple design. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Robert Steele Witness Testimony, page 2
Peryle Woodson Final Proof, witness testimony- Robert Steele, page 2 Text transcription: QUESTION 11. Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal sub-divisions, showing fully the character of same, and ... More
Candle dipping, Homestead national monument
Students prepare to dip candles at Pioneer Days.
Three Sunflowers, Homestead national monument
Three sunflowers stand atop the prairie.
National parks: Whirlwind - public domain image
Location: The block is located on the base of the windmill Inspiration: The block seemed appropriate for a windmill.
Palmer Epard Cabin - Homestead National Monument of America
The historic Palmer-Epard homestead cabin sits beyond a blossoming prairie.
National parks: IMG_5549 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Night Sky Program staff prepares camera to record light pollution impa...
Teresa Jiles with the Night Sky Program of the National Park Service in Fort Collins, Colorado, prepares her camera to capture images of the night sky. The images are used to evaluate the impact that artificial... More
Clay's Choice, Homestead national monument
Location: North side of barn Inspiration:
National parks: IMG_0682 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Eastern Star, Homestead national monument
The design was inspired by the fact my parents had always put a lighted star on their barn at Christmas. They no longer put that star up, so I decided to make a star design to hang on their barn. I call it "Eas... More
Friendship Star, Homestead national monument
Location: The block is located on the east side of a small shed east of the house Inspiration: I liked the simple pattern and the color combination.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Homestead National Monument of America
“My first introduction to the Rocky Mountain National Park came as a young adult when working in Grand Lake, Colorado. I have been fascinated with the area there ever since. In my quilt, to represent the Rocky... More
Goldenrod in vibrant bloom - Homestead National Monument of America
Goldenrod in vibrant bloom Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
8 Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: The block is located in the peak of the small barn which is behind the house on the west side of the lot Inspiration: I liked the pattern. I used colors that would go with our barn and be a great add... More
Fiber Works artists with Superintendent Mark Engler
National Parks in Quilts premier at Homestead National Monument of America
Nine Patch in a Square - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Location: The block is mounted on a machine shed Inspiration: It looked easy for my first attempt at making a barn quilt.
National parks: IMG_5561 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mariner's Star, Homestead national monument
Location: 57725 Hwy. 4, Plymouth, NE 68424 Along the highway by our lane. Inspiratioin: I just liked it - simple but striking.
Breaking Sod, Homestead national monument
The Artist’s father broke sod on the first land he owned. For practical purposes he left several acres to native prairie and kept it in its virgin state all his life time. It supplied much hay and many times ... More
Golden Spike National Historic Site
Golden Spike National Historic Site Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cabin in the fog - Homestead National Monument of America
Cabin in the fog Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: IMG_5675 - public domain image
Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Seed Harvesting, Homestead national monument
Volunteers help with seed collection Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Corn and Beans - Homestead National Monument of America
Location: East side of machine shed Inspiration: A farmer for over 50 years, corn and beans were the primary crops he raised.
Alpine Cross, Homestead national monument
Location: West peak of the small shed Inspiration:
Prairie Humor, Homestead national monument
Though the task of the settlers was a hard and grim one, it was not devoid of all humor. The occasion of a visitor was seldom and was most gratifyingly welcome, even though the visitor on occasion could not re... More
Rock Creek Crossing - Homestead National Monument of America
There were no gayly colored banners to welcome the pioneers to the new country, so the artist chose to weave their depiction in an array of color. This painting has as its setting the Oregon Trail crossing the... More