Sod and frame house. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
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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
East Custer County, Nebraska. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
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Man and three children in front of Con Fleshman sod house, Dale Valley...
summary: Note: Written on back of one photo: "L.A. Gibson, southwest of Mason City about 16 miles. Identified by A.W. Davis and Paul Green, October 17, 1931." original size: 6x8
!["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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Family in front of the G.M. Farmer farmhouse near Merna, Custer County...
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Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
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William Conley's sod house, Custer County, Nebraska.
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D. Jones, Ortello Valley, 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
Family with a horses in front of sod house.
summary: Note: Photographer's caption reads, "George Cummings, Cummings Park, northeast of West Union. Brother to James Cummings, who lost his life in deep well, 1886."n organ." original size: 6x8
Feeding cattle on a farm near Ansley, Nebraska
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Farm scene, Custer County, Nebraska.
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North Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
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Farm of Gus Cosler, West Union, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: "He is known as very old settler in Nebraska, 1886." original size: 6x8
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Burow family near Merna, Nebraska
summary: On 14 September 1984, Vernon L. Souders provided the following identification: Left to right: MacWorthy, a friend of the family; Laura Helen (Thomas) Burrow (1860-1943); Cora Anna Burrow (1881-1945) ... More
J. Dye, Woods Park, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Ole Johnson and Family, Round Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: An annotation dated 1886 reads: "Ole Johnson came to the United States from Norway. He came to Round Valley, Nebraska in 1879." original size: 6x8
Finn Morris, north Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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H. Gates, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska.
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McCarty, Dale Valley, Nebraska.
summary: It is possible this is R.D. McCarthy, who founded Dale Valley in 1889. original size: 6x8
Nebraska Farmers - George Garrison farm
summary: Photographer's note: "An early settler, east of Old Jefferson Post Office, brought into the country a herd of thoroughbred cattle. A very progressive farmer - now dead, 1886." original size: 6x8
M. Longfellow, west of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note the cloths line strung in the foreground original size: 8x 5 1/2
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
Damon Livestock, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska
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Farm of Wendel Beager, West Union near Cummings Park, Custer County, N...
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E.E. Carson, Old Genet Post Office on the Middle Loup River, West of t...
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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
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Coleman, west of Merna, Custer County, Nebraska.
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New house on the old William Marsh homestead near the Genet Post Offic...
summary: Photographer's caption "[This homestead] now owned by G.W. Butcher at Genet post office. Mr. Butcher now has large frame buildings on the land and fitted up for stock farm," RG2608-3969 is a companio... More
Frank Cozad ranch, New Helena, Nebraska.
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William Laughlin, better known as "Uncle Bill," Sargent, Custer County...
summary: Note: Please note the writing on the roof of the house on the right that reads "Cob Brown." original size: 6x8
Robert McCarty family, Dale Valley, Nebraska
summary: Note: Dale Valley was not established until 1889; then by R.D. McCarthy, an old timer and railroad contractor. He helped grade the Burlington railroad through Custer Co.. Only his family is seen in t... More
B.F. Cox, Cliff Table, Nebraska
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Two small children wading in Jack Roath Lake near West Union, Nebraska...
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Pepper's railroad camp, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "David Hall's place on the railroad grade on the Middle Loup River from Sargent to Brewster, Nebraska." One of the men pictured in the foreground has a coyote pup resting on his shoulder. origi... More
Stillman Gates home and family, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska,.
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Joe Harris, West Union, T.P., Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Please note that the woman has a pipe in her mouth. original size: 6x8
Ike Winthrow, east Custer County, Nebraska.
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Preparing for the wheat harvest
summary: A note on the back of the photograph states: "Mr. Gillet [e] (Gillette) near Coburg (Coburgh) Post Office, Custer County, just getting ready to harvest his wheat, 1886" original size: 6x8
"Stillman Gates, Gates P.O.". 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
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Family in front of sod house in east Custer County, Nebraska.
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Stillman Gates home and family, Gates, Custer County, Nebraska,.
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J.C. Tobias and family in front of their sod house near Sargent, Nebra...
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William Abernathy Cummings, Cummings Park, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: Mr. Cummings is identified as the man at the left with the dark beard. An inscription indicates he served in congress for three terms from Ft. Collins, Colorado. original size: 6x8
"All Alone in the Hills" Custer County, Nebraska.
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Family standing in cornfield in front of their farm buildings and sod ...
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"Working at the Cattle Ranch" East Custer County, Nebraska.
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Catholic Church, Dale, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Note: This plate is broken and most of the church is now missing. original size: 6x8
Round Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
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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
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Mr. Andrew Sumers and family of Round Valley, Nebraska
summary: The members of the Sumers family pictured with Andrew are Melisia and children Parry and Allie. original size: 6x8
C. Brown, Sargent, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
summary: Note: Inscription on another photo: "Sod house, mowing machine, windmill -- John Wehling, identified by Joseph Lindner, October 21, 1932." Also note the sickle bar held by the man, the wrench held by ... More
Sod house and sod buildings at a farm in Custer County, Nebraska
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C. Brown, Sargent, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
summary: Note: Inscription on another photo: "Sod house, mowing machine, windmill -- John Wehling, identified by Joseph Lindner, October 21, 1932." Also note the sickle bar held by the man, the wrench held by ... More
Gleason Railroad graders at Sargent, Nebraska.
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"Hard Life on the Homestead." Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note the laundry drying on the line to the right. original size: 6x8
Jorns family of Dry Valley, Custer County, Nebraska
summary: Delores Amaran, daughter of Dora Ann Jorn, identified the people pictured from left to right as: Sarah (Mrs. John) Jorn; John Jorn (Homesteader); Dora Ann Jorn (their child); and Doc Worley, who is st... More
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
J.B. Davis, near Ansley, Custer County, Nebraska.
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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
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
Wallace Dye, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Farm scene, New Helena, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"Old timer", Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska.
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William Laughlin, better known as "Uncle Bill," Sargent, Custer County...
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Farm scene, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Mr. Allen, Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"Out and About." East Custer County, Nebraska.
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A Family Farm scene in Custer County, Nebraska.
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Family with their sod house in Custer County, Nebraska.
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East Custer County, Nebraska.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
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Ranch scene in Custer County, Nebraska.
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Mr. Scott, Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Jules Haumont's sheep on French Table north of Broken Bow, Nebraska.
summary: Pictured (l - r) are: Paul G. Haumont (son of Edmond H.), George Boggs, and perhaps Frank Wooters. Note Butcher's photograph wagon in the background original size: 6x8
Charles Jefford, eastern Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Inscription on back of photos: "Charles Jefford. Identified by Mrs. Meiseureder and J.R. Haeberle, Broken Bow, October 20, 1932." The family was previously believed to be that of L. Thompson. origina... More
Allbright (or Albright), Dry Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
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"In Front of Our Home", Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Please note that one of the horses appears to be eating the plants and flowers on the table near the house. original size: 6x8
Family in front of Ira Lundy's farmhouse near Cummings, Nebraska
summary: Note: Two of the girls pictured in this photograph wear dresses made of the same material. A pregnant woman also appears in this photograph. original size: 6x8
George O. Waters (or Watters), Dry Valley, near Comstock, Nebraska
summary: Notes on the back of the print states: " Geo. Waters, 4 mi. from Comstock in Edge of Dry Valley" Note that the woman in this photograph appears pregnant original size: 6x8
Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Family in front of a sod house, probably in Custer County, Nebraska
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Wind powered Taylor Mill at Taylor, Loup County, Nebraska.
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Severt K. Lee sod house, Round Valley, Nebraska
summary: Photographer's note: "He keeps a post office and store at the place, 1887." Lee and his brother, Nels Lee, were early Norwegian settlers in the area. original size: 6x8
Stock ranch in east Custer County, Nebraska.
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Family members on Mr. Brown's ranch with hogs, cattle, sheep and sod h...
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Dunkle, Dry Valley, Custer County, Nebraska.
summary: Note: "Identified by Judge A.R. Humphrey of Broken Bow as Brumbauglis sod house." original size: 6x8
Mathon Family, Dry Valley, Nebraska.
summary: Please note a sod building under construction in the distance. original size: 6x8
Two women and a man standing in front of a sod house in Custer County,...
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Anthony (Anthoney), Custer County, Nebraska
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Ranching in East Custer County, Nebraska.
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Cattle ranch in Custer County, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Farmers - Custer County, Nebraska.
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Threshing crew shown using horse and mule power in threshing alfalfa, ...
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