Farm of Gus Cosler, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: "He is known as very old settler in Nebraska, 1886." original size: 6x8
Harvey Andrews, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"The Old Sod House and the New." The Jacob Graff house near West Union...
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
Carr Mill on Lake Doris on the Middle Loup Rivers at West Union, Nebra...
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Burlington and Missouri River Railroad graders at West Union, Custer C...
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Plin Metcalf, near West Union, south of river, in Custer County, Nebra...
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R.G. Carr residence, West Union, Nebraska
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
(Lew) (Lou) (L.N.) Beager and wife's wedding, north of West Union, nea...
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Alice Butcher riding her horse on the T.J. Butcher place on Middle Lou...
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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." origina... More
Leroy Leep, West Union, Nebraska
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Gates School in Cumming Park, north west of West Union, Custer County,...
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W. Keys, north of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Farm of Wendel Beager, West Union near Cummings Park, Custer County, N...
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R.W. Fulton, between Sargent and West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Custer County, near West Union, Nebraska.
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West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Monroe Farley, an old settler in West Union, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: Mrs. Farley was post mistress of West Union in 1886. original size: 6x8
Louis Pfrehm, near Cummings Park, north West Union, Nebraska.
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!["David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Custer County]"](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4ODYvMDEvMDEvZGF2aWQtaGFsbC1hY3Jvc3MtdGhlLWxpbmUtaW4tbG91cC1jb3VudHktbmVhci13ZXN0LXVuaW9uLWN1c3Rlci1jb3VudHktMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "\"David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Custer County]\"")
"David Hall, across the line, [in] Loup County, near West Union, [Cust...
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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." origina... More
C.H. Peters Drug Store, 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
"The Old Sod House and the New." The Jacob Graff house near West Union...
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
J.C. Lovejoy, near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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R.G. Carr building a mill race at West Union, Nebraska, taking water f...
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Henry (Hank) Orvis, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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
Jean Marsh, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the construction of the barn in the distance. original size: 6x8
John Coletrain, north of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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York family, West Union, Nebraska
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
William Predmore's store and house, West Union, Custer County, Nebrask...
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
The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska
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Joseph Exley (Ehley), West Union.
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Mr. Todd, one mile east of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"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
Near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Boats and swimmers at Lake Doris on the Middle Loup Rivers at West Uni...
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Charles Howland and wife, West Union, Nebraska, Custer County, Nebrask...
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
Henry Groff, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Washing wheat at R.G. Carr's mill on the Middle Loup River at West Uni...
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J.R. Wabel farmhouse at West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The man standing to the left smoking a pipe is Thomas Jefferson Butcher, father of the photographer. original size: 6x8
Alva Carter, old blacksmith shop, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of antique or medieval ruins, 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
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
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
Henry (Hank) Orvis, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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
R.G. Carr hall and barn, West Union, Nebraska
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
Building R.G. Carr's mill at West Union, Nebraska.
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Presumed to the the house of Jasper Wallace, an old timer, located no...
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(Lew) (Lou) (L.N.) Beager and wife's wedding, north of West Union, nea...
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The first blacksmith shop in West Union, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: Herbert Peters appears to the right. original size: 6x8
Mrs. Debusk, West Union, Nebraska
summary: Note the young woman with a milk pail leaning on a milk cow. original size: 6x8
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
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
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
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
Farm of Wendel Beager, West Union near Cummings Park, Custer County, N...
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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
J.F. Halsey and wife, West Union, Nebraska.
original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Joe Young Family, 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
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.
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.
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
Louis Stewart, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Starting a new Family northwest of West Union, Nebraska.
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"Nebraska Gothic," the John Curry sod house near West Union, Nebraska
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
Mr. Ira Bundy, West Union T.P., Custer County, Nebraska.
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R.G. Carr hall and barn, West Union, Nebraska
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."
The Barrett Family, near West Union, southwest Custer County, Nebraska
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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
Two small children wading in Jack Roath Lake near West Union, Nebraska...
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H.S. Calkins sod house home, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Willis Marsh, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Excursion boat and swimmers at Lake Doris on the Middle Loup Rivers at...
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W. Gates, Cummings Park, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"William McKee, West Union, T.P., 1886."
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
William Pfrehm, 4 miles west of West Union, Nebraska.
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
Melanthan Price, 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
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
York family, West Union, Nebraska
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
Chetron family in front of their sod house, West Union, Custer County,...
summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. original size: 6x8
Sod house partially identified by Mr. Shafer as the house of Jasper Wa...
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J. Kimes farm, West Union, Nebraska, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: Butcher's annotation reads, "One of the very old timers." original size: 6x8
Alice Butcher milking a cow on the T.J. Butcher place on Middle Loup, ...
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Henry Brothers, south West Union, Custer County Nebraska.
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Group of students and teachers in front of a school building in West U...
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Howard Cooper on a table overlooking valley of Middle Loup Valley, wes...
summary: Photographer's note: "Could be seen for 20 miles up and down the river." original size: 6x8
"Bachelors," near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the cross on the chain worn by the standing bachelor. original size: 6x8
Willis Marsh, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Robbins dugout, West Union, T.P. with frame front, Custer County, Nebr...
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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
John A. Pfrehm, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
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J.R. Wabel farmhouse at West Union, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: The man standing to the left smoking a pipe is Thomas Jefferson Butcher, father of the photographer. original size: 6x8
Len Bisco homestead 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
Jeff Williams and family in front of log house, West Union, Custer Cou...
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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."
James Dare, West Union, near Gates Post Office, Custer County, Nebrask...
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