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.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
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...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Reverend Todd, near West Union, Nebraska
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Thomas Jefferson. Butcher's first house, West Union, township, Custer ...
summary: Note: T.J. Butcher was the father of S.D. Butcher, the photographer. (August 8, 1934: Mr. L.L. Butcher, son of S.D. Butcher, said this should read "Jefferson Post Office, 9 miles west of West Union, i... More
Damon Livestock, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska
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Family with livestock near New Helena, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
G.R. Russom family in front of their sod house in Broken Bow, Custer C...
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E. Perry, north Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note that the woman is holding photographs and is also wearing glasses.
Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Sheep near Lee Park, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Troby homestead in Happy Hollow, southeast of Ansley, Custer County, N...
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J.W. Rodgers, northeast Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Robert Farley family in from of their home, Milburn, Custer County, Ne...
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Ridenour, south of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Farm of Wendel Beager, West Union near Cummings Park, Custer County, N...
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Tom Teahan, bachelor, showing a granary overturned by wind south of An...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Huckleburry or Hucklebury sod house, Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebra...
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E.E. Carson, Old Genet Post Office on the Middle Loup River, West of t...
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Milton M. Whitney, northeast Custer County.
summary: Phtograph captioned: "Bill Floyd (cowboy) near Nemo P.O. Custer County. Home of Bill Floyd near Nemo, Custer County." Inscription on back of another print: "Billy Erickson, cowboy, 1886. Now large... More
Mother Hull's W.C.T.U. Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright res... More
David Hall's railroad camp at West Union - surveying from Sargent to B...
summary: Note: Together with picture RG2608-3490A this photograph forms a panorama of Hall's camp. original size: 6x8
H.S. Calkins sod house home, West Union, Custer County, 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 family, Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reverend William McCaslin house, known as the "Preacher Home," in Ros...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cowboy in Custer County, Nebraska
original size: 4x5 1/2 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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."
Sid Dennis, Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
George Sherman and family at the first post office in Sargent, Custer ...
summary: Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. George Sherman, Harry Sherman, Nellie Sherman (Mrs. A.T. Phillips). Mrs. George (Ruth Courthney) Sherman was the oldest sister of Laura Helen Courtney Perrin. original size: 6x8
"The Power of Suggestion". 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...
summary: Photographer's annotation: "The photographer had bad luck with the negative and knocked a big hole in the roof of the sod house. Not wishing to make another trip of 60 miles to make new negative, paint... More
Frank Blair Home, north of Broken Bow
summary: A note that appears to be in the photographer's handwriting on a vintage print identifies this as "Home of Billy Blair north of Broken Bow."
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coleman, west of Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New house on the old William Marsh homestead near the Genet Post Offic...
summary: Photographer's caption "[This homestead] now owned by G.W. Butcher at Genet post office. Mr. Butcher now has large frame buildings on the land and fitted up for stock farm," RG2608-3969 is a companio... More
Isaac Merchant, early settler, with family on porch of home, Broken Bo...
summary: Note: See Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA. original size: 6x8
The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fourth of July Picnic in Custer County, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Frank Cozad ranch, New Helena, Nebraska.
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William Laughlin, better known as "Uncle Bill," Sargent, Custer County...
summary: Note: Please note the writing on the roof of the house on the right that reads "Cob Brown." original size: 6x8
West Brook, near Dry Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vegetable exhibit at Custer County fair, Broken Bow, Nebraska
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Robert McCarty family, Dale Valley, Nebraska
summary: Note: Dale Valley was not established until 1889; then by R.D. McCarthy, an old timer and railroad contractor. He helped grade the Burlington railroad through Custer Co.. Only his family is seen in t... More
B.F. Cox, Cliff Table, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Two small children wading in Jack Roath Lake near West Union, Nebraska...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mr. Moyer digging a well in east Custer County, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sylvester Rawding family sod house, north of Sargent, Custer County, N...
summary: Note: Rawding was a Civil War veteran, wounded twice in battle. Over his right eye is a lump that resulted from a musket ball that could not be extracted. The 1885 Census lists the Rawding family me... More
William Stallings home near Nemo Post Office, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
H.S. Calkins sod house home, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
J.D. Strong, Merna, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pepper's railroad camp, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "David Hall's place on the railroad grade on the Middle Loup River from Sargent to Brewster, Nebraska." One of the men pictured in the foreground has a coyote pup resting on his shoulder. origi... More
Stillman Gates home and family, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska,.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ira Sturdevant, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Joe Harris, West Union, T.P., Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Please note that the woman has a pipe in her mouth. original size: 6x8
Ike Winthrow, east Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Old William Marsh homestead near Genet Post Office, Custer County, Neb...
summary: Photographer's caption "[This homestead] now owned by G.W. Butcher at Genet post office. Mr. Butcher now has large frame buildings on the land and fitted up for stock farm," Note the gothic spires ma... More
Gleason Railroad graders at Sargent, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reeder family, Merna, Nebraska. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
summary: Note: "Now has a beautiful house." A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8
Photographer's note: at the Custer County fair, Broken Bow, Nebraska.
summary: Photographer's note: "Exhibit of the Delano Bros., Oconto, Nebraska" original size: 6x8
Chapman, Custer County, near Walworth, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the corn growing on the roof. Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Aleck (or Alex) Nelson, Cummings Park, Nebraska.
summary: Aleck Nelson was one of the first settlers in Cummings Park. original size: 6x8
William Milburn family, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Andy Howland, south West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: "Bachelor proved up on claim and borrowed $300 on it, went to Grand Island and never was heard from. Supposed to have been murdered for his money. His brother Charles offered $500 for any track of hi... More
Threshing crew on Mr. Golson's farm, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note the two men to the left feigning a fist fight. original size: 6x8
S.C. Troubtman camp, railroad graders west of Sargent, Nebraska
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of South Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hart and Co. drilling a well on Cliff Table in Custer County, Nebraska
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