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On the reverse side: "Workers on the U.P. exchanging picks and shovel for rifles to repel an Indian attack."

Blue Earth Indian Nation

Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Pawnee Indian Village on South side of Platte River near Fremont Nebraska.

Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Omaha Indian Village on Pappillion Creek near Belleview Nebraska

Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Notes written on drawing:
3. Indian Mission
2. Sarpy's new home
1. Sarpy's old home
P. Sarpy Indian Agent, "Omaha" tribe of Indiana whose village was near Bellevue

September 1999

December 1998/January 1999 Historical Society newsletter.