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Oblinger Family Chart, drawn by Uriah Oblinger.

Oblinger Family Chart, drawn by Uriah Oblinger.

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

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...

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

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

Stereograph of  Al Wise branding a cow with "Old Blue", his horse, near by.

Stereograph of Al Wise branding a cow with "Old Blue", his horse, nea...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of landscape view, nature, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hogs on the Charles E. Birke farm near Amherst, Nebraska.

Hogs on the Charles E. Birke farm near Amherst, Nebraska.

summary: This photograph is nearly identical to RG2608-1758a, which is identified as A. Fonda, Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska. original size: 6x8

Unidentified people in front of a house, probably in  Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Unidentified people in front of a house, probably in Buffalo County, ...

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

Jacob Lahm family in front of their farmhouse, near Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska

Jacob Lahm family in front of their farmhouse, near Sumner, Dawson Cou...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, 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

David Downey ranch, Georgetown, Custer County, Nebraska, on the South Loup River.

David Downey ranch, Georgetown, Custer County, Nebraska, on the South ...

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

Jacob Lahm family in front of their farmhouse, near Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska

Jacob Lahm family in front of their farmhouse, near Sumner, Dawson Cou...

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

Blain Grow, a young tenderfoot on the Flagg Ranch , South Loup, Nebraska.

Blain Grow, a young tenderfoot on the Flagg Ranch , South Loup, Nebras...

summary: Originally from Hardwick, Vermont original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, 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

Family in front of J.D. Curd's farmhouse, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Family in front of J.D. Curd's farmhouse, Amherst, Buffalo County, Neb...

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

Feeding hogs on the A. Fonda  farm near Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska.

Feeding hogs on the A. Fonda farm near Oconto, Custer County, Nebrask...

summary: This photograph is nearly identical to RG2608-1862a, which is identified as Charles E. Birke, Amherst, Buffalo County, Nebraska. original size: 6x8

"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

Cattle on the Lou Hammer ranch near Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska

Cattle on the Lou Hammer ranch near Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska

original size: 8x 5 1/2 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

Cattle on the Grassmyer farm near Amherst, north of Riverdale, Nebraska.

Cattle on the Grassmyer farm near Amherst, north of Riverdale, Nebrask...

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

Charles Smith and family in front of their home, Lexington, Nebraska.

Charles Smith and family in front of their home, Lexington, Nebraska.

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

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

Family of William Vasey in front of their home, Cozad, Nebraska.

Family of William Vasey in front of their home, Cozad, 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

Group of people gathered at the First National Bank, Overton, Nebraska

Group of people gathered at the First National Bank, Overton, Nebraska

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

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

Family in front of the Sam Luce home, Merna, Custer County, Nebraska

Family in front of the Sam Luce home, 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

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

Large group of men at Black Hills Basin Division Meeting, Mason City

Large group of men at Black Hills Basin Division Meeting, Mason City

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

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

Kearney Industrial School boys working in a potato field, Kearney, Nebraska.

Kearney Industrial School boys working in a potato field, Kearney, Neb...

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

Oscar Middlekauff in a field on his farm near, Lexington, Nebraska, Dawson County

Oscar Middlekauff in a field on his farm near, Lexington, Nebraska, Da...

summary: Photographer's note: "A 'jack leg' lawyer, who skipped the country in disgrace in 1905." original size: 6x8

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

The old Frank property, afterward used by Dr. Srotheral (?) as a tuberculosis hospital

The old Frank property, afterward used by Dr. Srotheral (?) as a tuber...

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

Group of railroad graders near Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Group of railroad graders near Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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

Union Pacific McKeene railroad car at the depot at Kearney, Nebraska.

Union Pacific McKeene railroad car at the depot at Kearney, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Family in front of a farm house, Dawson County, Nebraska.

Family in front of a farm house, Dawson 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 - 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

Family in front of a farmhouse in Buffalo County, Nebraska

Family in front of a farmhouse in Buffalo County, Nebraska

summary: Note: The young woman standing with the bicycle holds a lunch pail. original size: 6x8

Large crowd gathered at the Kearney Military Academy to observe laying of corner stone for new building.

Large crowd gathered at the Kearney Military Academy to observe laying...

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

Family gathered in front of a house in Kearney, Nebraska.

Family gathered in front of a house in Kearney, Nebraska.

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

Holt & Sons Mule Company, home of the big Kentucky Jacks, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska

Holt & Sons Mule Company, home of the big Kentucky Jacks, Kearney, Buf...

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

Family in front of the Grassmeyer farmhouse northeast of Riverdale, Nebraska.

Family in front of the Grassmeyer farmhouse northeast of Riverdale, Ne...

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

Prairie settlement - Miss Nan Bartz and her pets.

Prairie settlement - Miss Nan Bartz and her pets.

summary: Poultry belonging to Mr. Charles Barts. original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cattle and horses at Buzzard Roost Canyon near Eddyville, Nebraska

Cattle and horses at Buzzard Roost Canyon near Eddyville, Nebraska

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

Female students in front of the Administration Building, State Normal School, Kearney, Nebraska

Female students in front of the Administration Building, State Normal ...

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

Kearney house wrecked by cyclone, Kearney, Nebraska.

Kearney house wrecked by cyclone, Kearney, Nebraska.

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

Halloween party at State Normal School, Kearney, Nebraska.

Halloween party at State Normal School, Kearney, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie settlement - House in Kearney, Nebraska.

Prairie settlement - House in Kearney, Nebraska.

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

Edwards and Jacobson with other laborers laying a concrete sidewalk

Edwards and Jacobson with other laborers laying a concrete sidewalk

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

Residence of Dr. Norcross, Miller, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Residence of Dr. 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

Boats and swimmers at Lake Doris on the Middle Loup Rivers at West Union, Nebraska.

Boats and swimmers at Lake Doris on the Middle Loup Rivers at West Uni...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Frank Dority - steam threshing machine ready to move north of Shelton, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Frank Dority - steam threshing machine ready to move north of Shelton,...

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

House in town, Kearney, Nebraska

House in town, Kearney, Nebraska

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

Main Street , Pleasanton, Nebraska.

Main Street , Pleasanton, Nebraska.

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

Street scene, Kearney, Nebraska.

Street scene, Kearney, Nebraska.

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

Elevators at Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska

Elevators at Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

F.J. Wharton, near Wood River, Nebraska.

F.J. Wharton, near Wood River, Nebraska.

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

Students and their teacher, Miss Bizer, in front of a rural  schoolhouse in Buffalo County, Nebraska

Students and their teacher, Miss Bizer, in front of a rural schoolhou...

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - 20th century group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Main Street , Pleasanton, Nebraska.

Main Street , Pleasanton, Nebraska.

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

Prairie settlement - House in Kearney, Nebraska

Prairie settlement - House in Kearney, Nebraska

summary: Note: This photograph is nearly identical to RG2608-2595. original size: 6x8

Lee's house in Kearney, Nebraska

Lee's house in Kearney, Nebraska

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

Students of the Industrial School, Kearney, Nebraska.

Students of the 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

Students of the Industrial School, Kearney, Nebraska.

Students of the Industrial School, Kearney, Nebraska.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Letter from Uriah W. Oblinger to Mattie V. Oblinger and Ella Oblinger, December 15, 1872
Custer County's First Courthouse.

Custer County's First Courthouse.

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

Nebraska Farmers - Lynn Butcher.

Nebraska Farmers - Lynn Butcher.

Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

E.E. Whaley Hardware & Groceries, Boots & Shoes, Post Office, West Union, Nebraska.

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

J. R. Richardson, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

J. R. Richardson, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Henry Pointer, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

Henry Pointer, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

Catholic Church, Dale, Custer County, Nebraska

Catholic Church, Dale, Custer County, Nebraska

summary: Note: This plate is broken and most of the church is now missing. original size: 6x8

Anne (or Ame) Gandy and family in front of their home in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.

Anne (or Ame) Gandy and family in front of their home in Broken Bow, C...

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

Round Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.

Round Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.

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

The George Ankeney family who lived 15 miles north west of Sargent at Cummings Park, Custer County, Nebraska

The George Ankeney family who lived 15 miles north west of Sargent at ...

summary: Mrs. Ankeney was the wife of James Cumming who was killed in the well show in this photograph in September of 1885. The well was rebuilt in 1886. Mr. Ankeney was working for Mr. Cumming at the time o... More

Catholic Church, Dale, Custer County, Nebraska

Catholic Church, 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

Ira Watson and family of Sargent.

Ira Watson and family of Sargent.

summary: Watson's last name is also spelled on the back of the photograph as WASTSON. A note on the back of the photograph notes the well.

Willis Dye, near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.

Willis Dye, near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note the two young oxen in a training yoke. original size: 6x8

Near Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.

Near Woods 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

Dan Haskel, west of Milldale, Custer County, Nebraska.

Dan Haskel, west of Milldale, Custer County, 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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