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This is the patent granted to Leland Nelson of Custer County, Nebraska. Nelson's patent, for a bale loader he designed, is one of a few patents granted to residents of Custer County.

This is an advertisement for the Nelson Bale Loader. The Nelson Bale Loader was invented by Custer County Native Leland Nelson. The patent for the bale loader is one of a few patents granted to a resident in Custer County.

This photo was taken circa 1905 of a family of seven outside their sod home.

This memento certificate was given to Vance Smith for his enlistment in the United States Army on December 10, 1917 in Omaha to serve as a mechanic in the First World War effort.

Ansley Centennial Calendar 1917

Public Sale poster listing the items that will be included in the sale.

This 1893 Timber-Culture claim and certificate designated 160 acres of land to Rais Sherry.

Paramount Theater Calendar 1955

Slingsby Family Photograph

This Military Service Certificate was awarded to Vance Smith on July 9, 1921. The certificate is signed by Samuel R. McKelvie, Governor of the State of Nebraska and Darius M. Amsberry, Secretary of State.