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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

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

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

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.

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

O. Gordon and family, Merna, Nebraska

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

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

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

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

Stephen Leep, near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.

Stephen Leep, near Jefferson, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Wallace Dye, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.

Wallace Dye, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

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."

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

"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.

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

Douglass Grove or Old Wescott, Custer County, Nebraska.

Douglass Grove or Old Wescott, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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.

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

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

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

East Custer County, 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

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.

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

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

W.B. Athey, 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cattle ranch, Dawson County, Nebraska.

Cattle ranch, Dawson County, Nebraska.

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

Peck Hotel, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Peck Hotel, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of 19th-century hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

House of A.G. Staerlen, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska

House of A.G. Staerlen, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska

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

E.C. Cross, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

E.C. Cross, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

J.S. Sizer, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

J.S. Sizer, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

S.D. Frederick, Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

S.D. Frederick, Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: Captioned. "Sheep men getting a foothold in the 1890's." original size: 6x8

Barn on the W.G. Fredrick Ranch, Kearney, Nebraska

Barn on the W.G. Fredrick Ranch, Kearney, Nebraska

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

Threshing on the Ed King near Wood River, Nebraska.

Threshing on the Ed King near Wood River, Nebraska.

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

"Jacob Stearly, Gibbon, Nebraska, 1903."

"Jacob Stearly, Gibbon, Nebraska, 1903."

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

George Christofferson, Amherst, Nebraska.

George Christofferson, Amherst, Nebraska.

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

Reverend Trites's house, Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Reverend Trites's house, Broken Bow, Nebraska.

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

Guy V. Wright farm southwest of Gibbon, Nebraska

Guy V. Wright farm southwest of Gibbon, Nebraska

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

John H. Fester, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

John H. Fester, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

J.P. Norcross, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

J.P. Norcross, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

Prairie settlement - Joe Dehm, Sartoria, Nebraska.

Prairie settlement - Joe Dehm, Sartoria, Nebraska.

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

Interior of the drugstore at Overton, Nebraska.

Interior of the drugstore at Overton, Nebraska.

summary: Note: There is a major display of toys in the store, and boxes in the foreground with Santa Claus on them suggests that it is Christmas time. original size: 6x8

Old Reyner property, Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Old Reyner property, Broken Bow, Nebraska.

summary: Note: "Now owned by Eli Armstrong who has an elegant modern house in about 100 feet of this old sod house which he is just beginning to tear down." Annotation by S.D. Butcher original size: 6x8

J.H. Ullom, early settler, Milburn, Nebraska

J.H. Ullom, early settler, Milburn, Nebraska

summary: Photographer's note: "Mr. Ullom has made a big success of the stock business in Custer County and probably in the past 20 years made $50-$60,000 taking the rise in value on his land." original size: 6x8

Bird's-eye view of Overton, Nebraska

Bird's-eye view of Overton, Nebraska

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

Handee and Simons, Lexington, Nebraska.

Handee and Simons, Lexington, Nebraska.

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

Jeff Leep, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska

Jeff Leep, Milburn, Custer County, Nebraska

summary: Note: Came to Milburn in early 90's. Picture taken 1904. original size: 6x8

Mary A. Daugherty, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Mary A. Daugherty, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

Bird's-eye view of Broken Bow, Nebraska

Bird's-eye view of Broken Bow, Nebraska

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

Henry Hartmen, Sartoria, Custer County, Nebraska.

Henry Hartmen, Sartoria, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Photographer's note: "Sent to pen in 1904 for stealing cattle." original size: 6x8

Charles Smith, Lexington, Dawson County Nebraska.

Charles Smith, Lexington, Dawson County Nebraska.

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

Rosa Lame Dog - Public domain portrait print

Rosa Lame Dog - Public domain portrait print

Dakota woman standing at doorway of tipi. Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - Stinking Bear

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - Stinking Bear

Three-quarter length portrait of Dakota man. H67000 U.S. Copyright Office. "Smell the Bear" written on folder label. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1502-05.

O.G. Smith, near Kearney, Nebraska.

O.G. Smith, near Kearney, Nebraska.

summary: Note: The Kearney Industrial School and the Kearney Cotton Mill can be seen in the background of this photograph. original size: 6x8

Nebraska Farmers - Sunday School Picnic.

Nebraska Farmers - Sunday School Picnic.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - children, 1920s, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Threshing by steam engine in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Threshing by steam engine in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

Grassmyer and Smith residences, Kearney, Nebraska.

Grassmyer and Smith residences, Kearney, Nebraska.

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

Bird's-eye view from State Industrial School, Kearney, Nebraska.

Bird's-eye view from State Industrial School, Kearney, Nebraska.

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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