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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.

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

Emigrant Ferry across Elkhorn River. 23 M NW of Omaha Neb. 1854 & 1855.

GM Dodge's cabin in foreground. Looking South.

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

An areal view of Ak-Sar-Ben

All Spic and Span . . .for the start of the 1979 racing season is the grandstand and finish line at Ak-Sar-Ben Racetrack in Omaha. The Ak-Sar-Ben season will open May1 and a good many Southwest Iowans will doubtless be on hand. The track is expected…

Ak-Sar-Ben royalty . . . are Queen Susan Hawkins and King Samuel Greenberg. They were crown Friday night and will be feted at the coronation ball this Saturday night.