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A.J. Shepard Druggist Bottle
Clear, glass bottle that reads "A.J. Shepard Druggist Kearney, Neb." Possibly used for apothecary and medicinal purposes.
Charles A. Palmer, Taxidermist
Black and white postcard showing taxidermy birds.
Metal Lock from Fort Niobrara
An original, metal lock found at Fort Niobrara by Merwyn Henderson. The Lock reads "Eagle Lock Co. Terryville, CT, U.S.A." The patent number is FEB 25 1896.
Bullets from Fort McPherson
Four bullets fully intact. One is labeled EVV & Co. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Farmers State Bank Ephemera
A metal ephemera artifact (possibly a bell) meant to promote Farmers State Bank of Kearney, Nebraska. Text on the front reads "Farmers State Bank, Established 1890, Kearney, Nebr."
Fort Kearney State Bank Promotional Material
Metal, red and gold colored miniature bank to promote the Fort Kearney State Bank of Kearney, Nebraska.
E.J. Woolworthia Residence-Tornado Damage
Damage from Tornado that occurred in Kearney, 6/4/1908
Morning after Kearney's First Cyclone
Postcard with black and white photograph of the damage left by a tornado that went through Kearney, Nebraska on June 6, 1908.
Fort Kearney Marker
Original wooden road marker for Fort Kearney Crossing. The dates on the front are 1848, 1871. The marker was installed in 1910 and found years later. The dates on the front mark when the trail to Fort Kearney crossed the Platte River from 1848-1871…
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Walking Cane with Concealed Knife
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.