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Emigrants to Utah and California
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Emigrants to Utah and California crossing Elkhorn river 25 miles North West of Omaha, Nebraska. 1854-55. GM Dodge Cabin.
Emigrants to Utah and California crossing Elkhorn river 25 miles North West of Omaha, Nebraska. 1854-55. GM Dodge Cabin.
Ferry across the Elkhorn River
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Ferry across Elkhorn River 25 miles NW of Omaha 1854.
Ferry across Elkhorn River 25 miles NW of Omaha 1854.
First Cabin Home of Rev. G.G. Rice
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
G.M. Dodge's engineer party on Coon River
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
G.M. Dodge's engineering camp near Crescent City
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
GM Dodge Engineer Camp in Missouri River bottom near Crescent City Iowa. Sept 1853. Rock Island RR Survey. Sketched by George Simons, cook…
GM Dodge Engineer Camp in Missouri River bottom near Crescent City Iowa. Sept 1853. Rock Island RR Survey. Sketched by George Simons, cook…
George Simons Vertical File
A collection of articles and clippings from various sources about artist George Simons.
Home of N.P. Dodge
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Home of Nathan P Dodge from Apr 1865 to 1888 (Except years 1880 & 81). Carrie L., John L., N Phillips, and Ellen Dodge born here.
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Home of Nathan P Dodge from Apr 1865 to 1888 (Except years 1880 & 81). Carrie L., John L., N Phillips, and Ellen Dodge born here.
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Home of Sylvanus Dodge
Drawing of the home of Sylvanus Dodge. Caption:
NE Corner 4th St. & North St.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge (D 1871) and his widow Julia Dodge (D 1888) and of N. P. Dodge 1858-1864. Erected in 1858 & occupied by Mrs. J. T. Dodge.
NE Corner 4th St. & North St.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge (D 1871) and his widow Julia Dodge (D 1888) and of N. P. Dodge 1858-1864. Erected in 1858 & occupied by Mrs. J. T. Dodge.
Home on Pierce St.
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Dwelling on Pierce Street in which N. P. Dodge lived during winter of 1864 & 5. Formally occupied by GM Dodge also by Sylvanus Dodge…
Dwelling on Pierce Street in which N. P. Dodge lived during winter of 1864 & 5. Formally occupied by GM Dodge also by Sylvanus Dodge…
Hunting Antelope
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Hunting Antelope in Wyoming Territory August 1865.
Hunting Antelope in Wyoming Territory August 1865.
Hunting Buffalo
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Hunting Buffalo in Central Kansas. Sept 1865. GM Dodge and NP Dodge.
Hunting Buffalo in Central Kansas. Sept 1865. GM Dodge and NP Dodge.
Indian skinning a buffalo on the plains
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Jack Hunting the cows
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Kanesville 1849-1851
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Kanesville (now C Bluffs) 1849 to 1851 Looking North from corner of Main St. and First Ave.
Kanesville (now C Bluffs) 1849 to 1851 Looking North from corner of Main St. and First Ave.
Missouri River painting
Painting of a boat crossing Missouri River.
Mormon Camp
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Mormon Camp meeting near Parks Mill. 3 Miles East Council Bluffs.
Mormon Camp meeting near Parks Mill. 3 Miles East Council Bluffs.
Mormons crossing the plains
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Mormons crossing the plains with hand carts from Florence Neb to Salt Lake. This train started from Iowa City and passed through Council…
Mormons crossing the plains with hand carts from Florence Neb to Salt Lake. This train started from Iowa City and passed through Council…
N. P. Dodge Land Agency
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Built by N. P. Dodge in 1869 occupied by him now 1894. C Bluffs Savings Bank Nov 1870 to Nov 1878. From March of 1863 N. P. Dodge occupied…
Built by N. P. Dodge in 1869 occupied by him now 1894. C Bluffs Savings Bank Nov 1870 to Nov 1878. From March of 1863 N. P. Dodge occupied…
N.P. Dodge farm on the Elkhorn River
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
West part of NP Dodge's farm on Elkhorn River 23 m NW Omaha Neb.
West part of NP Dodge's farm on Elkhorn River 23 m NW Omaha Neb.