Enoch W. Raymond, wife, and other family members of wife's in front of...
summary: Note: Enoch W. Raymond married a Lakota Sioux woman in 1852. Their house is at Rose Bud Agency. This photograph is a copy of a page from S. D. Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA orig... More
Sod and frame house. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
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Al Thomas, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
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W. Gates, Cummings Park, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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William Conley's sod house, Custer County, Nebraska.
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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
D. Jones, Ortello Valley, Nebraska
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Cattle on the Middle Loup River on the Cal Snyder Ranch, Milburn, Cust...
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Burlington Railroad surveyors west of Sargent, Nebraska, working throu...
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S.C. Troubtman camp, railroad graders west of Sargent, Nebraska
summary: Note: Two men in the foreground are playing cards original size: 6x8
Thomas W. Smith, an early settler on the north side of the Middle Loup...
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Globe Hotel, Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: "Two story frame building with balcony porch. (Not the Globe Hotel at Broken Bow, although the man on the left resembles Mr. Groot who was proprietor of the Globe." Information from Carl Smith, Broken... More
A.W. Squires and family, near Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: One of the very early settlers on south side of Loup. Butcher writes that Squires, among other settlers, preferred to call themselves homesteaders in order to distinguish themselves from ranchers... More
Chapman, Custer County, near Walworth, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the corn growing on the roof. original size: 6x8
Deep well on the Pollard homestead near Merna, Custer County, Nebraska...
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"William McKee, West Union, T.P., 1886."
summary: Mr. William McKee is not mentioned in Butcher PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA, but a Reginald McKee is mentioned in connection with the establishment of Custer County. original size: 6x8
Mr. Sweet, Custer County, Nebraska
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Fourth of July Picnic in Custer County, Nebraska
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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
Ball Family, Woods Park, Nebraska
summary: "One among the very early settlers." Identification of the individuals was submitted by the daughter of Elmer Ball; From l-r: George Ball, Mrs. George Ball, Elmer D. Ball, Vera Ball, Vaughn Ball (infa... More
William Pfrehm, 4 miles west of West Union, Nebraska.
summary: In Butcher's book he mentions a Mr. William Pfrehm of West Union who was the owner of a general store. original size: 6x8
James Ash at Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
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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
Feeding cattle on a farm near Ansley, Nebraska
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Harvey Andrews in Cedar Canyon on Victoria Creek, near New Helena, Neb...
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Farm scene, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - Bachelor preparing supper.
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West Brook, near Dry Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
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C.P. Foote, Merna, Nebraska, Sheriff of Custer County
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Thomas Maple, near Cummings Park, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Melanthan Price, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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E.E. Whaley Hardware & Groceries, Boots & Shoes, Post Office, West Uni...
summary: Photographer's note: "Mrs. Farley was the post mistress at that time." original size: 6x8
North Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
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The "Leader" printing office at Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The "Leader" was a newspaper in Broken Bow. original size: 6x8
Stillman Gates in front of his store and postoffice at Gates, Custer C...
summary: Note: The parties in this picture are (l to r): Mrs. Harry Swick (holding the child) (later Mrs. Shenkley), O.L. Swick, Mrs. John McGrew, Mrs. Gates, Mr. Gates, Tommy Laughran, Henry. original size: 6x8
Aleck (or Alex) Nelson, Cummings Park, Nebraska.
summary: Aleck Nelson was one of the first settlers in Cummings Park. original size: 6x8
Family in front of the sod house of J.E. Evans, Sargent, Nebraska.
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Mike Shroat, Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Farm of Gus Cosler, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: "He is known as very old settler in Nebraska, 1886." original size: 6x8
Jim Gates threshing crew near Gates P.O., Custer County, Nebraska.
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"Just Sitting" Custer County, Nebraska.
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George W. Heaselgrave, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska
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O.E. Pike, Old Jefferson Post Office (North Turn), Custer County, Nebr...
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Burow family near Merna, Nebraska
summary: On 14 September 1984, Vernon L. Souders provided the following identification: Left to right: MacWorthy, a friend of the family; Laura Helen (Thomas) Burrow (1860-1943); Cora Anna Burrow (1881-1945) ... More
Conners family, near Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"Everything We Hold Dear" east Custer County, Nebraska
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Early soddy, near Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Inscription on another photo reads: "The Widow Long, West Union, C.C." Since Butcher identified the location as Ansley, this location will be used instead of West Union until research proves otherwise.... More
H. Bathrick Family on Victoria Creek near New Helena, Nebraska.
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J. Dye, Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"Nebraska Statesman" newspaper office in Broken Bow, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's annotation: "Democratic in politics." original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Holme sod house east Custer County.
summary: A pregnant woman appears in this photograph Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Burlington engine number 7, said to be the first passenger train into ...
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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
Finn Morris, north Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Small girl standing by vegetable exhibit at Custer County fair, Broken...
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Family outside of the Robert Farley farmhouse, Milburn, Custer County,...
summary: Note: "One of the first settlers of Middle Loup Valley." original size: 6x8
Mr. Davis on Clear Creek near the Mitchell Ranch, Custer County, Nebra...
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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 Chapman, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: "Charles Chapman, identified by Deputy Sheriff C.M. Thompson of Broken Bow. Chapman sits next to old man and shot and killed a man for stealing chickens from this house." Identified October 20 or 24,... More
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
Group in front of the Holland & McDonald Hardware Store, Broken Bow, N...
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"Bachelors," near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the cross on the chain worn by the standing bachelor. original size: 6x8
John Walker family in front of their sod house, Walworth, Custer Count...
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House in Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska
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H. Gates, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
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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
Washington Brumbaugh and family in Dry Valley near the old Brumbaugh P...
summary: Photographer's note "Now owns hotel in Sargent, run by Mr. Brumbaugh's widow." original size: 6x8
Smith family, Ortello Valley, Nebraska.
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Doaks (Butcher's Camp) for the Burlington and Missouri Railroad grader...
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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
Mort Burger, near Genet Post Office, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note the corn growing on the roof original size: 6x8
The log and sod house of Frank Cozad, 2 miles east of New Helena, Nebr...
summary: Note: An unidentified annotation reads: "Joe Knoll place now." original size: 6x8
Jacob Johnson, New Ortello Valley, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Photographers Note: "The man and woman who were killed in Iowa some 3 or 4 years ago, about 1908 or 1910(?) by a fast train when they got off on the wrong side of track." 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
Four cowboys playing poker in Cedar Canyon, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - "Devil's Backbone."
summary: A canyon near the Middle Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. original size: 6x8
McCarty, Dale Valley, Nebraska.
summary: It is possible this is R.D. McCarthy, who founded Dale Valley in 1889. original size: 6x8
Omer Madison Kem sod house Broken Bow, Nebraska
summary: Omer Madison Kem was the first man to be elected to Congress while living in a sod house. He was a Congressman from the Nebraska Third District from 1891-1893. original size: 6x8
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
Wescott, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "This was the location of the original Douglas Grove post office, one of the first two post offices established in Custer County, the other was New Helena." Information from Custer County Histori... More
J. Farley, near Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska.
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M. Longfellow, west of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note the cloths line strung in the foreground original size: 8x 5 1/2
Mrs. Debusk, West Union, Nebraska
summary: Note the young woman with a milk pail leaning on a milk cow. original size: 6x8
Fellows family sod house near Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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E.H. Peters (or C.H. Peters), West Union, Nebraska.
summary: Peters was one of the first druggists (pharmacists) in Custer county when he set up shop in 1880. In this studio portrait, he is shown with his family. original size: 6x8
Sod house and William I. Coen family, four and one-half miles north of...
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F.J. Halsey, east of the Jefferson Post Office, Custer County, Nebrask...
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Men in front of Kilpatrick Bros. Groceries & Railroad Supplies store, ...
summary: Photographer's note: "Contractors building B&M Railroad to Deadwood, 1886." original size: 6x8
John A. Pfrehm, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Mr. Willis, Broken Bow, Nebraska
summary: Note what appears to be ears of corn hanging in the trees. original size: 6x8
"Welcome to Our Home" Custer County, Nebraska.
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Chetron family in front of their sod house, West Union, Custer County,...
summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
James Stennard (?) sod house, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: One of the photographs identifies this house as that of the Sweet family, which is probable. James Stennard lived in Sargent, not West Union. There was an Elmer Sweet who did live in West Union and is ... More
John Sewler and his young family, near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebr...
summary: Please note that a pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8
E.E. Whaley Hardware & Groceries, Boots & Shoes, Post Office, West Uni...
summary: Photographer's note: "Mrs. Farley was the post mistress at that time." original size: 6x8
Woman and two small children in front of Fred Shoemaker's sod house, W...
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Gathering of the Union Sunday School, West Union, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A.J. Smith in front of their house near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebr...
summary: Note that all three children wear dresses made of the same material. original size: 6x8