West Union

Map shows the approximate position of the "enemy" south of Mace and the location of two camps southeast of Huttonsville, one of which is named "Camp Summit Cheat." Map also includes "turnpikes," "common roads," More

Shows names of some residents. Pen-and-ink on verso of lined paper, mounted on cloth. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), H309 Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.

Dec 1885. 1 Sheet(s). Iowa fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. Th More

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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

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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

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summary: Photographer's note: "Mrs. Farley was the post mistress at that time." original size: 6x8

summary: Photographer's annotation:: "The man who went with S.D. Butcher to Pine Ridge during the Indian uprising, Spring of 1890." Butcher and Orvis published a series of photographs taken after the Wounded More

summary: Please note the construction of the barn in the distance. original size: 6x8

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summary: Photographer's note: "Mrs. Farley was the post mistress at that time." original size: 6x8

summary: Please note the items which the children are holding. Also note the materials used on and near the doorway and windows. original size: 6x8

summary: Photographer's annotation: "Afterward son-in-law to Mr. R.G. Carr, and part owner of the West Union Milling Company, 1886." original size: 6x8

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

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

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

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

summary: Note: A "deep well" outfit. An article by Wanda Corn entitled "The painting that became a symbol of a nation's spirit" (on file) notes the influence of this photograph and others on Grant Woods' "Ame More

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summary: Note: "He is known as very old settler in Nebraska, 1886." original size: 6x8

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

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summary: Please note the cross on the chain worn by the standing bachelor. original size: 6x8

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summary: Note the young woman with a milk pail leaning on a milk cow. original size: 6x8

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

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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

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

summary: Photographer's note: "Mrs. Farley was the post mistress at that time." original size: 6x8

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

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

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

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summary: Note: Together with picture RG2608-3490A this photograph forms a panorama of Hall's camp. original size: 6x8

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

summary: Photographer's note: "Could be seen for 20 miles up and down the river." original size: 6x8

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summary: Note: Butcher's annotation reads, "One of the very old timers." original size: 6x8

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

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

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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."

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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

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

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

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

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

summary: Please note that the woman has a pipe in her mouth. original size: 6x8

summary: The house was located "across the river about 3 miles" from West Union. original size: 6x8

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

summary: Photographer's annotation reads: "The man who went with S.D. Butcher to Pine Ridge during the Indian uprising, Spring of 1890." Butcher and Orvis published a series of photographs taken after the Wou More

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

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

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

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summary: Photographer's annotation: "Grandpa Carr at left in picture with his dog. Rodney Carr, his grandson, Tom Smith, professional boxer, R.G. Carr and Stanley his son in buggy."

summary: Photographer's annotation: "Mr. Carr is in front holding a horse. Grandpa Carr is in [the] yard by [the] dog. Mr. Carr was the founder of West Union [Nebraska] -- a great business man." original size: 6x8

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summary: William Garlock (only seen on the earliest print) is standing to the far left. "The old sod house and the new, Custer County, 1888.". For more, see additional information and Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY More

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summary: Note: The man standing to the left smoking a pipe is Thomas Jefferson Butcher, father of the photographer. original size: 6x8

summary: Note: The man standing to the left smoking a pipe is Thomas Jefferson Butcher, father of the photographer. original size: 6x8

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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

summary: William Garlock (only seen on the earliest print) is standing to the far left. "The old sod house and the new, Custer County, 1888.". For more, see additional information and Butcher's PIONEER HISTORY More

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

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

summary: Photographer's annotation: "Grandpa Carr at left in picture with his dog. Rodney Carr, his grandson, Tom Smith, professional boxer, R.G. Carr and Stanley his son in buggy." original size: 6x8

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original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of antique or medieval ruins, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural farming landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, farmers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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summary: Photographer's annotation: "Mr. York, one of the early settlers south of West Union in a debate on women's suffrage one time he said he did not believe in ladies voting. He thought the dear ladies sho More

summary: Photographer's annotation: "Mr. York, one of the early settlers south of West Union in a debate on women's suffrage one time he said he did not believe in ladies voting. He thought the dear ladies sho More

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summary: Note: Herbert Peters appears to the right. original size: 6x8

summary: The man with the white beard standing on the porch of the store is the photographer's father, Thomas Jefferson Butcher. original size: 6x8