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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1886. A pioneer family photographed outside of their sod house at Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1886
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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1886. A pioneer family photographed outside of their sod house at Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1886
NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1886.
A pioneer family photographed outside of their sod house at Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1886
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1886 Agricultural Industry Butcher Custer County Daughter Devore Dugout Encbr Family Farm Farmer Farming Father Field Geology Great Plains Hill Homesteader Husband Mother Mule Nature Nebraska Pioneer Pose Prairie Rural Sargent Settler Solomon Table Team Vege Table Westward Expansion Wife Scie
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This photograph captures the essence of pioneer life in late 19th century Nebraska. The image showcases a resilient pioneer family standing proudly outside their humble sod house, nestled amidst the vast prairie landscape of Sargent, Custer County. Taken by renowned photographer Solomon D. Butcher in 1886, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by settlers during the westward expansion. The composition portrays a united family unit, with the husband and wife seated on chairs while their daughter stands beside them. A young boy can be seen leaning against his father's leg, symbolizing generations working together to build a better future. Behind them, rolling hills stretch as far as the eye can see, highlighting both the beauty and isolation of rural farming life. The sod house itself serves as a testament to resourcefulness and adaptability; its walls made from stacked blocks of earth provide shelter against harsh weather conditions on the Great Plains. A mule grazes peacefully nearby while a cow adds to their self-sufficiency through milk production. Solomon D. Butcher's sepia-toned photograph immortalizes not only this specific family but also represents countless others who braved unknown territories in pursuit of new opportunities. It is an enduring tribute to those who shaped America's agricultural industry and left an indelible mark on history through their resilience and determination.
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