World War II American Gas Mask
subject: World War II
description: 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 pamphlet Information provided by http://quanonline.com/military/military_reference/american/wwii_equipment/civilgas.php
source: Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
date: 1942 circa
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type: image
coverage: United States

Smith Premier Typewriter No. 2
description: 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 Information provided by http://www.wolfsonian.org/explore/collections/smith-premier-typewriter-no-2
source: Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College Historical Society Museum
date: 1896
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type: image

Civil War Medal from Union Soldier
subject: U.S. Civil War
description: 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 1862 and helped in the siege of Vicksburg in the summer of 1863. Given to museum by Cyrus Byerly's son, E.C. Byerly, who was a Chadron resident. Information provided by http://civilwar.illinoisgenweb.org/history/037.html
source: Dawes County Historical Society Museum, E.C. Byerly, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
date: 1863 circa
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type: image
coverage: United States

Chadron Commerative Semi-centennial Fireman's Hat
description: Red papier-mache fireman's hat with black lettering commemorating the 50th anniversary of Chadron, Nebraska in 1935.
source: Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
date: 1935
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format: object
type: image
coverage: Chadron (Neb.)

Single Action Colt Revolver Model, 1873
description: 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 revolver boasts engravings along the barrel, cylinder, and the frame. The handles are made of Ivory and have a raised engraving of a steer. This artifact was contributed by the Dawes County Historical Society.
source: Dawes County Historical Society, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
date: 1893
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format: object
type: image
coverage: North America

American Indian Stone Artifacts
description: 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 of erecting monuments 1936. Along with club heads there is also some stone grinders. Archaic peoples lived in the White River Valley for hundred of years, as evidence shows with historic sites found across the region. The Apaches moved into the Pine Ridge Forest area around 1500 and became known as the Kiowas Apaches. They lived in northwest Nebraska until around 1803, when they were forced out by the Brule Sioux. Sioux and Crow skirmishes followed in the area, with the most famous being the Crow Butte story. The area where these stone artifacts were found is near the Beaver Wall area, a well known possible spot of Crazy Horses burial. This area was often a favorite spot of Indians. The Fort Pierre-Fort Laramie Trail ran through this area and was a big fur trading trail. Later on Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency was formed near Sheridan Gates. Information provided by Dr. James Hanson, Northwest Nebraska's Indian People.
source: Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
publisher: Dawes County Historical Society Museum
date: 1890 circa
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language: object
type: image
coverage: North American Plains Indians

Letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr., May 1, 1944
subject: World War II
description: 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. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
creator: Betty Sengstake
source: Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
date: 1944-05-01
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format: Letter
language: English
type: Image
coverage: Lincoln (Neb.); Los Angeles (Cal.)

Letter from Mrs. Sengstake to Euegene Sengstake, May 6, 1944
subject: World War II
description: 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 Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
creator: Ruth Sengstake
source: Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
date: 1944-05-06
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format: Document
language: English
type: Image
coverage: Omaha (Neb.)

A Letter to Ruth Sengstake from J.A. Ulio, June 10, 1945
description: 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 Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
creator: J.A. Ulio
source: Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
date: 1945-06-10
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format: Letter
language: English
type: Image
coverage: Lincoln (Neb.)

Letter from the 22nd Bombardment Group to Ruth Sengstake, October 27, 1944
subject: World War II
description: 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 Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
creator: 22nd Bombardment Group
source: Eugene Sengstake Sr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
date: 1944-10-27
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format: Document
language: English
type: Image
coverage: Lincoln, (Neb.)