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The Shores family near Westerville, Custer County, 1887. Rachel and Jerry Shores (third and fourth from left) were among a
number of former slaves who settled in Custer County. History Nebraska RG2068-1231
Sylvester Rawding house, north of Sargent, 1886. The famous "cow on the roof" photo is a bit of an illusion. Look close and
you'll see that the cow is on a hill behind the house. History Nebraska RG2068-1784
Plates
The Harvey Andrews
family at the grave of
their son Willie, near
New Helena, Custer
County, 1887.
History Nebraska
RG2068-2360a
