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  • Collection: Don Dingman

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Remains of a buffalo found near the Platte River in the 1930s by Merwyn Henderson. One is a tool (hoe or bone scraper, possibly) made from a buffalo shoulder bone, found near Fort Kearney and possibly originally from the Pawnee. The second is two…

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Wooden walking cane that has a hidden, detachable knife at the top. L.D. Powers, local Buffalo County enthusiast, carved the cane in January 1939. See associated article for further information.

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An old belt buckle stamped with "US." Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.

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One horse tooth found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.

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A piece of chain with links intact. Probably originally metal due to the amount of rust. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.

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Three military buttons depicting an eagle with a shield. Original record from 06/20/2015 wrote- (1) Army uniform button v. Waterburg (CT), (2) and (3) also. Numbers refer to each button. Buttons found by Merwyn Henderson.

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Four round, lead ball bullets. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.

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Four old bullets that have been fired. Found at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska by Merwyn Henderson.

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Four bullets fully intact. One is labeled EVV & Co. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.

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Collection of belt buckles. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
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