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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Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
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Jordan, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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J. Kimes farm, West Union, Nebraska, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: Butcher's annotation reads, "One of the very old timers." original size: 6x8
"Our Sunday Best." Custer County, Nebraska.
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Isadore Haumont two-story sod house on French Table north of Broken Bo...
summary: This house was located on the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11, township 18N, range 20W. It was demolished in 1967. An undated letter with no salutation from Jules Haumont rea... More
Louis Pfrehm, near Cummings Park, north West Union, Nebraska.
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Morrison Gandy sod house, west Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8
Dan Hargan, Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Harvey Andrews and family herding their livestock in Cedar Canyon on ...
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E. Perry, north Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note that the woman is holding photographs and is also wearing glasses. original size: 6x8
C.P. Foote, Merna, Nebraska, Sheriff of Custer County
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Old Republican printing shop, Broken Bow, Nebraska
summary: Note: First printing office in Broken Bow, 1886. A note on one of the prints reads: "Office of Broken Bow Republican 74a." original size: 6x8
Portrait of A.J. Smith, Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: The photograph is captioned: "Just over", perhaps indicating that this portrait was taken when Smith had just arrived. original size: 6x8
Clark Miller, old mill and mill pond at Westerville, Custer County, Ne...
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J.D. Ream's early day soddy northwest of Broken Bow, Custer County, Ne...
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East Custer County, Nebraska. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
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Man and three children in front of Con Fleshman sod house, Dale Valley...
summary: Note: Written on back of one photo: "L.A. Gibson, southwest of Mason City about 16 miles. Identified by A.W. Davis and Paul Green, October 17, 1931." original size: 6x8
!["David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Custer County]"](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4ODYvMDEvMDEvZGF2aWQtaGFsbC1hY3Jvc3MtdGhlLWxpbmUtaW4tbG91cC1jb3VudHktbmVhci13ZXN0LXVuaW9uLWN1c3Rlci1jb3VudHktMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "\"David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Custer County]\"")
"David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Cust...
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Family in front of the G.M. Farmer farmhouse near Merna, Custer County...
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Newbecker sod house near Sargent, Nebraska.
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Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
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Major Ellison, founder of old Algernon, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The two women and the two girls appear to be wearing matching dresses original size: 6x8
"I.N. Butler sod house on Middle Loup River near Jefferson, Nebraska, ...
summary: "Solomon D. Butcher and his Photo Laboratory on wheels as he toured central Nebraska taking photographs of pioneer people and the soddies for his noted book, Butcher's History. " The man in the wagon ... More
"Everything We Hold Dear" east Custer County, Nebraska
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James Daley sod house, near Dale Valley, Nebraska.
summary: According to Butcher, James Daley and his family settled in Dale Valley in 1882, even though they claimed the land in 1880. Daley was the first postmaster of Dale Valley. original size: 6x8
Isadore Haumont two-story sod house on French Table north of Broken Bo...
summary: This house was located on the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11, township 18N, range 20W. It was demolished in 1967. An undated letter with no salutation from Jules Haumont rea... More
H. Bathrick Family of New Helena, Nebraska.
summary: Note: Left to right: Ed Bathrick, Hiram Bathrick, Mrs. Bathrick, and Will Bathrick. original size: 6x8
Sod home of Mary Longfellow near Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Ms. Longfel...
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Grand Army of the Republic picnic at West Union, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's note: "One of the most interesting pictures ever made in North Custer County as many of the Pioneers whose faces are clear and distinct in this picture have passed away by 1912." origina... More
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.H. Peters Drug Store, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Harvey Andrews and family herding their livestock in Cedar Canyon on...
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Family in front of the Gustavison house at Sargent, Custer County, Neb...
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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.
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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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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