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"I Am Looking For You"
Black and white postcard photograph of Sadie Austin and horse, a.k.a. Cherry County Cowgirl. Photo was taken by Solomon D. Butcher of S. D. Butcher & Son Photography Studio. It is addressed to Miss Martin of Elm Creek, Nebraska.
A.J. Shepard Druggist Bottle
Clear, glass bottle that reads "A.J. Shepard Druggist Kearney, Neb." Possibly used for apothecary and medicinal purposes.
Aeroplane Attempt to Fly
Pilot attempting to fly an early aeroplane, near West Kearney
Arrowheads from Fort Kearny
Three original, hand-carved stone arrowheads. They resemble original methods and types used by Native Americans as weapons and tools. Found by Merwyn Henderson.
Barnum & Bailey Parade Postcard
Black and white postcard of a Barnum & Bailey parade in Kearney, Nebraska on Central Avenue. The parade shows men riding on elephants down Central Ave. The postcard is from F. M. Barney, an early resident of Elm Creek and early photographer,…
Belt Buckle from Fort McPherson
An old belt buckle stamped with "US." Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Belt Buckle Pieces from Fort McPherson
Collection of belt buckles. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Buffalo Bones Collection
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…
Bullet from Fort Niobrara
An original bullet found at Fort Niobrara by Merwyn Henderson.
Bullets from Fort Kearny
A collection of original bullets found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort Kearny in Nebraska. Some are round (grapeshot), while others are pointed-end.