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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,…
Bullet from Fort Niobrara
An original bullet found at Fort Niobrara by Merwyn Henderson.
Daguerreotype Picture Frame from Fort Kearny
Original Daguerreotype Picture Frame found at Fort Kearny by Merwyn Henderson.
Cast Iron Horse Tack from Fort Kearney
Cast-iron horse tack (#13) from Kearney, Nebraska found by Merwyn Henderson.
Mammoth Teeth
Two mammoth teeth found by Merwyn Henderson near the Platte River in a gravel pit south of Kearney, 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…
Horse Tooth from Fort McPherson
One horse tooth found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.
Links of Chain from Fort McPherson
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.
Bullets from Fort McPherson
Four round, lead ball bullets. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.
Bullets from Fort McPherson
Four old bullets that have been fired. Found at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska by Merwyn Henderson.