Nebraska United States Of America Collection

Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grain elevator along railroad yard. North Platte, Nebraska. [Sign: T.B. Hord Grain Co. Coal Hay and Feed. Union Pacific steam locomotive]

Crow Butte Near Ft Robinson, Neb and FE & MV RR -- In battle, the Indians drove the "Crows" up on the mountain and camped on the only approach

Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Lincoln, Nebraska. [Parked cars]

Yardman, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Yardman. Grand Island, Nebraska

Railroad yards, Kearney, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Railroad yards, Kearney, Nebraska. Overland train passengers go back to their cars after ten minute train stop on trip between San Francisco and Chicago

Yardmen, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Yardmen. Grand Island, Nebraska

The "Challenger", Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The " Challenger." Grand Island, Nebraska

Blackbirds Grave, a Back View, Prairies Enameled with Flowers, 1832

Wounded Buffalo Bull, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Wounded Buffalo Bull, 1861/1869. Nebraska 1832

American Pasturage - Prairies of the Platte, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
American Pasturage - Prairies of the Platte, 1861/1869

Dying Buffalo Bull, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Dying Buffalo Bull, 1861/1869. Yellow Stone River. 1832

Encampment of Pawnee Indians at Sunset, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Encampment of Pawnee Indians at Sunset, 1861/1869. on the Platte River. 1833

Facsimile of an Omaha Robe, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Facsimile of an Omaha Robe, 1861/1869

Arapaho Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Arapaho Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, 1861/1869. Ha-nis-krah (chief in bearskin) with Hoo (his wife) and Too-jen-ux-ta (warrior and hunter) south of the sources of the Platte. 1834

Bivouac of a Sioux War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Bivouac of a Sioux War Party, 1861/1869. Sunrise, on the borders of the Platte River

Big Chief, Ponca, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Big Chief, Ponca, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Big Elk, Ponca, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Big Elk, Ponca, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Hairy Bear, Winnebagoes, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Hairy Bear, Winnebagoes, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s Creator
Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields and Sugar Plant, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s. Scotts Bluff National Monument, named after Hiram Scott

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Nebraska, United States of America - a land rich in history and natural beauty. From the bustling city of Lincoln to the small towns like Grand Island and Kearney, this state has witnessed countless stories unfold over the years. In 1942, John Vachon captured a moment in time with his lens, showcasing the hardworking Yardman in Lincoln. Dorothea Lange's photographs from 1939 take us back to Grand Island and Kearney, where we see yardmen laboring tirelessly amidst railroad yards and grain elevators. But Nebraska's story goes beyond its human inhabitants; it is deeply intertwined with nature itself. George Catlin's artwork from the mid-1800s reveals a different side of this land - one that was home to majestic creatures like buffalo bulls roaming freely across vast prairies. The image of Blackbirds Grave reminds us of the enchanting landscapes adorned with colorful flowers that once covered these plains. As we delve into Nebraska's past, we come across an encampment of Pawnee Indians at sunset - a poignant reminder of the indigenous peoples who called this place home long before settlers arrived. And let us not forget about Omaha Robe - a symbol of Native American culture preserved through Catlin's facsimile. Nebraska is more than just a geographical location; it is an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. Whether through photographs or artwork, these glimpses into its past offer us insight into its diverse heritage and remind us to cherish both its people and natural wonders alike.