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WW2 US M1A2-1-1 Non-Combatant Gas Mask

This is a US homefront item. As issued during World War II. This is a gas mask that was issued to civilians in the cities of the United States. Complete with canvas carrying case and instructions…

Enameled and plated metal typewriter with seven rows of black and white colored composition keys and black roller; enameled metal carrying case with oak base and handle; a: typewriter, b: base, c: cover

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Belonged to Cyrus Byerly. A member of the 37th Regiment Infantry out of Illinois. Known as the "Fremont Rifles" and "Illinois Greyhounds." The 37th were involved in the Battle of Pea Ridge, March 6-8th 1862, the Battle at Prairie Grove in December of…

Red papier-mache fireman's hat with black lettering commemorating the 50th anniversary of Chadron, Nebraska in 1935.

This is a Single Action Colt Revolver Model 1873 (serial number 150681). The revolver was awarded to Joe Gillespie for winning the 1,000 Mile Horse Race from Chadron to Chicago in 1893. The revolver was given by the Colt Revolver Company. The…

These "heads of Native American war clubs" were found near Sheridan Gates by Rev. E.C. Newland, Prof. E.P. Wilson and Mr. A.E. Sheldon (Secretary of the Nebraska State Historical Society) on trips to locate points of historic interest in anticipation…

This letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr. discusses Ruth's, Eugene's wife, pregnancy as well as Betty's engagement.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…

This is a letter from Ruth Sengstake Sr. to her husband Eugene Sengstake Sr. In this letter, Ruth writes her husband updates Eugene on current events in her life.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical…

In this letter, J. A. Ulio, an army officer, informs Mrs. Sengstake that her husband is missing, and that she will be informed if anything changes. She is also told that she is entitled to his pay and allowances.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of…

This letter from the 22nd Bombardment Group to Ruth Sengstake discusses Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s missing in action status, and that there is still hope of finding him.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical…