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J.D. Semler, near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.

J.D. Semler, near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8

D. Dunn just landed on his claim in Custer County.

D. Dunn just landed on his claim in Custer County.

summary: Photographer's note: "Moving on their claim and getting ready to build a sod house, having bought a relinquishment of an early settler." original size: 6x8

Emigrants at the Gates P.O., Custer County, Nebraska.

Emigrants at the Gates P.O., Custer County, Nebraska.

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The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska

The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska

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The David Garrison family in front of their house in Custer County, Nebraska,

The David Garrison family in front of their house in Custer County, Ne...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sod school house in Custer County, Nebraska.  Mary E. Sutton, teacher

Sod school house in Custer County, Nebraska. Mary E. Sutton, teacher

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J.B. Davis, near Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.

J.B. Davis, near Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Morrison residence on Victoria Creek near Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Chrisman cattle on Lillian Creek north of Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Chrisman cattle on Lillian Creek north of Broken Bow, Nebraska.

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O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska

O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska

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Scott Hannah, bachelor at Dale, Custer County, Nebraska.

Scott Hannah, bachelor at Dale, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Reverend William McCaslin house, known as the "Preacher Home,"  in Rose Valley near Clear Creek, Custer County, Nebraska.

Reverend William McCaslin house, known as the "Preacher Home," in Ros...

summary: Photographer's annotation: "S.D. Butcher & T.J. Butcher slept in this sod shack one night on the floor on a pallet of straw where there was about 'steen' hundered fleas to every inch of their anatomy... More

J.C. Tobias family in front of sod house, Sargent, Nebraska

J.C. Tobias family in front of sod house, Sargent, Nebraska

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Stephen Leep, near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.

Stephen Leep, near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Wallace Dye, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.

Wallace Dye, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Joseph Exley (Ehley), West Union.

Joseph Exley (Ehley), West Union.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Farm scene, New Helena, Custer County, Nebraska.

Farm scene, 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

Nebraska Farmers - Adamson E. Sargent

Nebraska Farmers - Adamson E. Sargent

summary: Photographer's note: "One of the active men in getting $50,000 worth of work done on an irrigation ditch on the north side of the Middle Loup River, 45 miles long that was never completed..." See Inve... More

W.R. Swan, near Genet Post Office, Custer County, Nebraska.

W.R. Swan, near Genet Post Office, Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nebraska Farmers - "East Custer County."

Nebraska Farmers - "East Custer County."

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Senator Ottun and Family, Round Valley, Custer Count, Nebraska.

Senator Ottun and Family, Round Valley, Custer Count, Nebraska.

summary: A note on the back of the prints state "very prominent pioneer". Please note that the children wear clothing made of the same material. original size: 6x8

Mr. Todd, one mile east of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

Mr. Todd, one mile east of 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

Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Frank Moore, Sargent, north Custer County, Nebraska.

Frank Moore, Sargent, north Custer County, Nebraska.

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The Lone Tree group of mothers and babies at a picnic held at Lone Tree on Clear Creek, Custer County near Rose Valley.

The Lone Tree group of mothers and babies at a picnic held at Lone Tre...

summary: Note: "Mr. Butcher had advertised to take all the babies pictures free, under two years old. Fifteen were secured with their mothers." original size: 6x8

The Shores family near Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska.

The Shores family near Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Pictured (l - r): Minerva (with the infant), Rev. Marks, Rachel and her husband Jerry and their son, Jim Shores. The younger members of the family were noted musicians. See additional information. o... More

H. Bleake, Custer County, Nebraska.

H. Bleake, Custer County, Nebraska.

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"Ever Vigilant South of West Union."  Westerville,  Nebraska.

"Ever Vigilant South of West Union." Westerville, Nebraska.

summary: Note: C.H. LaForge, located northwest about 6 miles of Westerville. Identified by J.P. Bookman, Broken Bow, Nebraska, October 24, 1932. Mr. Bookman is the center man. Note also the hunter on the lef... More

Sod house east of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

Sod house east of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Douglass Grove or Old Wescott, Custer County, Nebraska.

Douglass Grove or Old Wescott, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Fellows family  near Sargent, Nebraska

Fellows family near Sargent, Nebraska

summary: Note the collection of plows, including a breaking plow, pictured in the background. Also note the photographer's wagon in the upper right of the photograph original size: 6x8

Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Farm of W.W. Potts, Cat Creek, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Family in front of a farmhouse in eastern Custer County, Nebraska.

Family in front of a farmhouse in eastern Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Family members and cattle on a ranch in the Ortello Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.

Family members and cattle on a ranch in the Ortello Valley, Custer Cou...

summary: Note: The dwelling in the back ground may be made of adobe, not sod. original size: 6x8

Threshing with horses in Custer County, Nebraska.

Threshing with horses in Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: In the original inventory lists this plate as RG2608-722(0). The plate and print, however, were numbered RG2608-722(a). Because there is not a print for the image listed in that invetory as RG2608-7... More

Bridge brothers' ranch, importers of Englishshire horses.

Bridge brothers' ranch, importers of Englishshire horses.

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.

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

Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.

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

James G. Amsbury, near Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

James G. Amsbury, near Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Photographer's note: Afterward editor of Mason City paper for years. People in photo are: Norton Amsberry and Green Amsberry on Ansley township. Identified by A.W. Davis, Mason City, October 17, 1932... More

L.F. Pringle, Custer County, Nebraska.

L.F. Pringle, Custer County, Nebraska.

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J.H. Clay sod house, east Custer County, Nebraska.

J.H. Clay sod house, east Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: Mr. Clay appears seated, holding a crutch. The two women standing are wearing the same dress original size: 6x8

Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Ranch north of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

Ranch north of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

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The Sun newspaper offices in Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska.

The Sun newspaper offices in Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: The photographer's caption reads, " It was moved from Dale in 1886 and printed in a tent by Isaac Nesserall." original size: 6x8

The Advocate newspaper offices in Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.

The Advocate newspaper offices in Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

Near 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

Family in front of the Caywood house at Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Family in front of the Caywood house at Broken Bow, Nebraska.

summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8

Lance Reed, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.

Lance Reed, 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

The Pacific Hotel at Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska.

The Pacific Hotel at Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: A photographer's note reads: "This hotel was built by the Railroad Company in early days to boom Callaway, 1889." original size: 6x8

G.W. Simmons house, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska

G.W. Simmons house, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska

summary: Photographer's note: "Mr. Simmons is a bachelor who was about 53 years of age in 1912 and a famous cook. Has cooked for cattlemen in the northwest for many years." original size: 6x8

Nebraska Farmers - "Country Lassies"

Nebraska Farmers - "Country Lassies"

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

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North Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

North Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cattle raising in  west Custer County, Nebraska.

Cattle raising in west Custer County, Nebraska.

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Frank Thomas, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.

Frank Thomas, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Northwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Northwest Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Frederic Schreyer and family. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Frederic Schreyer and family. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

summary: Note: See Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY, NEBRASKAp. 14, for the story of Schreyer and his fights with cattlemen. original size: 6x8

Milburn family in front of their farm home, Dawson County, Nebraska.

Milburn family in front of their farm home, Dawson County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Family with their sod house in northwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Family with their sod house in northwest Custer County, Nebraska.

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East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

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Woman's Auxiliary of the Woodsman Lodge, Ansley, Nebraska

Woman's Auxiliary of the Woodsman Lodge, Ansley, Nebraska

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J. Simpson, near Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.

J. Simpson, near 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

Cattle ranch in northwest part of Custer County, Nebraska.

Cattle ranch in northwest part of Custer County, Nebraska.

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W.B. Athey, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.

W.B. Athey, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

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Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Roten Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.

Roten Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.

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Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

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Family in front of sod house dugout in southwestern Custer County, Nebraska

Family in front of sod house dugout in southwestern Custer County, Neb...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eldership of Church of God. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Eldership of Church of God. 19th century, Library of Congress collecti...

summary: Note: Ministers, both male and female, holding a convention south of Broken Bow in a sod school house. original size: 6x8

R. Young, southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

R. Young, 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

Cattle on a ranch near the South Loup River, Custer County, Nebraska.

Cattle on a ranch near the South Loup River, Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Omaha boomers at Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska

Omaha boomers at Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whaley, Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska.

Whaley, Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

Southwest Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: A rustic hand cart appears in front of the house. original size: 6x8

Summertime at the S.D. Butcher farm near Gates,  Custer County, Nebraska.

Summertime at the S.D. Butcher farm near Gates, Custer County, Nebras...

summary: The photograph was taken at the artificial lakes on the S.D. Butcher farm near Gates bridge on the north side of the Middle Loup river. These lakes formed from the Butcher & Griebel irrigation ditch. ... More

Construction of a new building at Wood Lake, Cherry County, Nebraska.

Construction of a new building at Wood Lake, Cherry County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

James Wallace, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

James Wallace, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three men and young boy at B & M railroad coal chute at Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska.

Three men and young boy at B & M railroad coal chute at Anselmo, Custe...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cattle on a ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Cattle on a ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herd of cattle on ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska

Herd of cattle on ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska

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The Quisenbury Ranch on the Snake River in Cherry County, Nebraska.

The Quisenbury Ranch on the Snake River in Cherry County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: "The fiddler sitting in fron t drove 85 miles to furnish music for dance." Photographer's notation. original size: 6x8

Herd of cattle on a ranch near Goose Creek  in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Herd of cattle on a ranch near Goose Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska...

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First regiment band of the Nebraska National Guard pictured sitting outside their tents, Kearney, Nebraska.

First regiment band of the Nebraska National Guard pictured sitting ou...

summary: Note: "Wisner, Nebraska" is printed on the drum head. original size: 6x8

Courthouse, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Erected in 1890.

Courthouse, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Erected in 1890.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Powell Canyon in Custer County, Nebraska, where a trapper, Elisha W. Clark,  froze to death in December, 1879.

Powell Canyon in Custer County, Nebraska, where a trapper, Elisha W. C...

summary: This photograph appears on page 140 of Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY OF CUSTER COUNTY. original size: 6x8

Nettie Oblinger - Public domain portrait print

Nettie Oblinger - Public domain portrait print

original size: 4x5 Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

N.C. Dunlap, ex-cowboy, graduate of Nebraska Agricultural School and foreman on Watson Ranch, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

N.C. Dunlap, ex-cowboy, graduate of Nebraska Agricultural School and f...

summary: Note: Dunlap is dressed to participate in an old settlers day parade. He appeared with horns on his head and the hooves up his sleeves as the only real "cow-boy" at the event. See the reminiscence pu... More

Hog ranch near Goose Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Hog ranch near Goose Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Earnest Thomas - Public domain portrait print

Earnest Thomas - Public domain portrait print

summary: Portrait of Earnest Thomas as an infant. This photograph is one of forty-eight found in an album that probably belonged to Mattie Oblinger. The identifications are attributed to one of her daughters.

Oblinger Family Chart, drawn by Uriah Oblinger.

Oblinger Family Chart, drawn by Uriah Oblinger.

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Man and woman with cattle and horses on a ranch in Cherry County, Nebraska

Man and woman with cattle and horses on a ranch in Cherry County, Nebr...

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Prairie settlement - "Uncle George Thomas"

Prairie settlement - "Uncle George Thomas"

summary: Portrait of George W. Thomas. This photograph is one of forty-eight found in an album that probably belonged to Mattie Oblinger. The identifications are attributed to one of her daughters.

Prairie settlement - "John Dodson"

Prairie settlement - "John Dodson"

summary: This photograph is one of forty-eight found in an album that probably belonged to Mattie Oblinger. The identifications are attributed to one of her daughters.

Ranch, Cherry County, Nebraska.

Ranch, Cherry County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A sow and piglets bred by Matt Vanderburg on his farm  near Sargent, Nebraska.

A sow and piglets bred by Matt Vanderburg on his farm near Sargent, N...

summary: Photographer's note: " Mr. Vandenberg is a prominent breeder of fine cattle and hogs." original size: 6x8

Gotleb Scherhing farm, Riverdale, Nebraska.

Gotleb Scherhing farm, Riverdale, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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