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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1888. The Samphere family in front of their sod house in Custer County
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NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1888. The Samphere family in front of their sod house in Custer County
NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1888.
The Samphere family in front of their sod house in Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1888
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1888 Antler Broom Butcher Children Custer County Family Father Frontier Great Plains Home Homestead Homesteader Infant Melon Mother Nebraska Pioneer Prairie Rural Settler Sitting Solomon Twin Westward Expansion Matching
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This photograph captures the essence of pioneer life in late 19th century Nebraska. The Samphere family, brave settlers of Custer County, proudly stand in front of their modest sod house, a testament to their resilience and determination. In this portrait by Solomon D. Butcher, taken in 1888, we see a snapshot of frontier existence on the Great Plains. The father stands tall with his broom in hand, symbolizing his role as provider and protector for his loved ones. The mother sits beside him, cradling an infant while her gaze reflects both weariness and hope for a brighter future. The children are arranged neatly around their parents - two young girls dressed alike with matching bonnets and dresses sit obediently on either side of the couple; twin boys flank them on each end. Their innocent faces hint at the challenges they have already faced at such tender ages. The backdrop is vast prairie land stretching as far as the eye can see - an untamed wilderness waiting to be conquered by these courageous homesteaders. It is evident that this humble sod house serves not only as shelter but also as a symbol of their dreams realized through hard work and perseverance. As we admire this historical image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, let us remember those who paved the way for westward expansion - ordinary families like the Sampheres who dared to venture into unknown territories to build new lives amidst adversity.
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