Great Nebraska
Naturalists and ScientistsFrank H. Shoemaker, Douglas County, Nebraska
The photographs Shoemaker took in Douglas County are greatly varied and range from the time he got his first camera to later years. They illustrate his interest in birds, landscapes, snakes, and insects. Some of the bird photographs shown are those Shoemaker took of birds and other “critters” that lived in the bird-room at his home with the VanSant cousins. The photographs show some of the challenges associated with glass plate negatives and their condition over time. The photos may show damage to the original glass plate, including cracks from breaks and changes in color or missing sections due to flaking or damage to the emulsion on the glass plate.
Purple Martins
Original caption: “Purple martins assembling for autumn migration, Omaha.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-B0142)
Purple Martins
Original caption: “Purple martins assembling for autumn migration, Omaha.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-B0141)
King Rail nests
Original caption: “King Rail-nesting site, Cut-off Lake, Omaha.” July 7, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-B0138)
Ferns, leaf clover
Original caption: “Ferns appearing though leaf cover in small ravine off Bellevue Road above Coffin Spring.” Apr. 30, 1922. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1356)
Loess banks
Original caption: “Omaha, 13th st. -Loess banks.” July 11, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1323)
Agriculture fields
Original caption: “Western Douglas County, NE.-Agriculture view.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1312)
Alfalfa, wheat fields
Original caption: “Western Douglas county NE. – An Ideal view of agricultural land-wheat in shock, pasture land, alfalfa, cut alfalfa, alfalfa in stacks corn, hay in windrows.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1304)
Elkhorn Valley
Original caption: “Elkhorn Valley – Western Douglas county NE. – An Ideal view of agricultural land-wheat in shcok, pasture land, alfalfa, cut alfalfa, alfalfa in stacks corn, hay in winrows. July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1306)
Molting caterpillars
Original caption: “Datana integerring-the black walnut Western Douglas County, Ne. (Cluster of molting caterpillars on bark of black walnut.)” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1307)
Clover, road
Original caption: “Sweet clover along road in Western Douglas County, NE.” Douglas County. July 10, 1921. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1308)
Agriculture fields
Original caption: “Agriculture view, Western Douglas County, Ne. see #1297-98” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1309)
Agriculture fields
Original caption: “Agriculture view, Western Douglas County, Ne.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1310)
Wheat, corn field
Original caption: “Western Douglas County, NE.-Wheat in shock, growing corn.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1311)
Oats shocks
Original caption: “Western Douglas Co. NE, oats in shock.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1303)
Wheat field
Original caption: “Western Douglas County, NE.-wheat in shock.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1302)
Wheat shocks
Original caption: “Western Douglas County, NE.-wheat in shock.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1299)
Agriculture field
Original caption: “Douglas County NE.-Agriculture view. (#1297 joins on left).” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1298)
Agriculture field
Original caption: “Douglas County NE.-Agriculture view. (#1298 joins on right)” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1297)
Agriculture field
Original caption: “Douglas County NE.-Agriculture view.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1296)
Country road, Douglas County
Original caption: “Western Douglas County-road.” July 10, 1921. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1295)
Exposition camp
Original caption: “Indian Camp, Trans Mississippi Exposition, Omaha.” Oct. 26, 1898. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1153)
Missouri RIver
Original caption: “Southern Omaha; view from down river.” Aug. 19, 1929. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1176)
Robin
Original caption: “Young robin-Omaha.” Aug. 3, 1919. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1231)
Elmwood Park
Original caption: “Elmwood Park, Omaha: Pines.” May 14, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1261)
Elmwood Park
Original caption: “Elmwood Park, Omaha: Pines.” May 14, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1263)
Missouri River
Original caption: “Missouri-view across the valley.” May 14, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1275)
Orchard
Original caption: “Douglas County NE. -an abandoned orchard.” July 10, 1921. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1294)
Exposition camp
Original caption: “Indian Camp, Omaha.” Oct. 26, 1898. Douglas County. Frank Shoemaker (321301-A1152)
Omaha buildings
Original caption: “West from Van Sant residence, Omaha.” 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1124)
Boxthorn specimen
Original caption: “Lycium Vulgare, Omaha.” Aug. 1929. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A1068)
Cut-off lake
Original caption: “Old cut-off of Missouri River, from point near East Omaha (X) car line.” 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0799)
Willows
Original caption: “Willows at Marsh adjoining cut-off Lake.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0801)
Cut-off
Original caption: “A “cut-off” from Cut-Off Lake, Omaha.” 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0800)
Marsh
Original caption: “View of one of the adjoining marshes, Cut-off Lake, East Omaha, Nebraska.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0798)
Marsh
Original caption: “View of one of the marshes adjoining Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebraska.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0796)
Dicentra
Original caption: “Dicentra cucullaria. Omaha, NE.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0551)
Milkweed specimen
Original caption: “Milk-weed with burst seed-pods–Omaha.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0525)
Milkweed
Original caption: “Milk-weed, cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebr.” 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0524)
Spider
Original caption: “Lycosid spider with cocoon, Omaha.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0356)
Spider skins
Original caption: “Cast-off skins of Lycosid spider, Omaha.” Apr. 21, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0355)
Spider tunnel
Original caption: “Lycosid tunnel, Omaha.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0353)
Spider
Original caption: “Cosid spider with brood on back and cocoon attached to spinnerets, Omaha.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0350)
Moth specimen
Original caption: “Geometrid moth, life size Omaha.” Sept. 8, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0345)
Butterfly specimens
Original caption: “Megathymus series, collection of R.A. Leussler, Omaha, Nebr.” July 1915. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0340)
Mouse
Original caption: “Omaha Young white-footed mouse” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0324)
Bison
Original caption: “American Bison in Riverview Park, Omaha.” Apr. 28, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0321)
Bison
Original caption: “American Bison in Riverview Park, Omaha.” Apr. 28, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0320)
Bison
Original caption: “American Bison in Riverview Park, Omaha.” Apr. 28, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0319)
Mice and nest
Original caption: “Omaha Young white-footed mouse” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0318)
Garter snake
Original caption: “Garter Snake in Autumn-Omaha Eutaenia Sirtails Sirtatis.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0316)
Snake
Original caption: “Omaha Young blue-racer (?)” June 4, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0315)
Lizards
Original caption: “Our household lizards, Omaha” Apr. 6, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0312)
Garter snake
Original caption: “Garter snake, Omaha, Nebr.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0309)
Red-winged Blackbird nest
Original caption: “Nest of Red-winged Blackbird, in cat-tails, Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebr.” July 13, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0165)
King Rail nest
Original caption: “Nest of King Rail. Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebraska.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0148)
King Rail nests, eggs
Original caption: “Nest of King Rail. Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebraska.” July 7, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0147)
Long-billed Marsh Wren nest
Original caption: “Long-billed marsh wren Omaha Cut-off lake.” July 13, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0136)
Cat-bird
Original caption: “Young Cat-bird, Omaha, Nebr.” June 26, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0134)
Least Bittern nest
Original caption: “Young Least Bittern in nest, Cut-off Lake, Omaha.” July 14, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0133)
Doves
Original caption: “Young Morning Doves, Omaha, Nebr.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0103)
Doves
Original caption: “Young Morning Doves, Omaha, Nebr.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0102)
Sparrow
Original caption: “Chipping Sparrow approaching nest in honeysuckle.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0101)
Bird-room
Original caption: “Bird-room in Van Sant residence, Omaha, Nebr.” June 9, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0097)
Cuckoo
Original caption: “Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Omaha.” 1898. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0089)
Cuckoo
Original caption: “Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Omaha.” June 1899. Douglas County. Frank A. Shoemaker (321301-A0088)
Catbirds
Original caption: “Young Catbirds.-Omaha.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0087)
Blue Jay
Original caption: “Young Blue Jay enjoying sun-bath, Omaha.” July 30, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0132)
Purple Martins
Original caption: “Purple martins. The fall convention. Omaha.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0113)
Grosbeaks, English Sparrow,
Original caption: “Young Grosbeaks and English Sparrow, Omaha.” July 6, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0110)
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Omaha, Nebr.” July 5, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0109)
English Sparrow
Original caption: “Young English Sparrow (Junior), Omaha, Nebr.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0107)
Brown Thrasher nest
Original caption: “Nest of Brown Thrasher, Omaha, Nebr.” May 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0106)
Brown thrasher nest
Original caption: “Nest of Brown Thrasher, Omaha, Nebr.” May 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0105)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Omaha, Nebr.” Oct. 15, 1900. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0069)
Blue Jay
Original caption: “Young blue jay enjoying sun bath, Omaha. July 30, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0073)
Wood Pewee nest
Original caption: “Nest and eggs of Wood Pewee, Omaha” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0074)
King Rails
Original caption: “Nest of King Rail, Cut-off Lake, Omaha.” June 10, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0079)
Red-winged Blackbird nest
Original caption: “Nest of Red-winged Blackbird, Cut-off Lake, Omaha” June 10, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0080)
Nesting site
Original caption: “Nesting site of Least Bittern (lower nest) and Yellow-headed Blackbird (upper nest), Cut-off Lake, Omaha.” June 30, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0085)
Catbirds
Original caption: “Young Catbirds.-Omaha.” 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0086)
Red-shouldered Hawk
Original caption: “Red-shouldered hawk. Wings extended. Omaha.” Oct. 25, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0056)
Cuckoo
Original caption: “Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Omaha.” June 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0060)
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Omaha, Nebr.” July 2, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0063)
Catbird nest, eggs
Original caption: “Nest and eggs of Catbird, Omaha” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0064)
Red-winged Blackbird nest
Original caption: “Nest of Red-winged Blackbird. Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebraska” July 13, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0055)
Wood Thrush
Original caption: “Young Wood Thrush, Omaha” June 18, 1900. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0067)
Wood Thrush
Original caption: “Wood Thrush (“Texas”), Bird-room, Omaha” Feb. 1900. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0068)
Least Bittern nest
Original caption: “Nest of Least Bittern, Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebr.” 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0053)
Long-billed March Wren nest
Original caption: “Nest of Long-billed March Wren, Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebr.” July 13, 1902. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0051)
Least Bittern
Original caption: “Least Bittern, Cut-off Lake Omaha.” Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0050)
Baltimore Oriole
Original caption: “Young Baltimore Oriole, Omaha.” July 7, 1901. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0047)
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Omaha.” July 2, 1899. Douglas County. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0046)
Broad-winged Hawk nest, eggs, Douglas County
Original caption: “Nest and Eggs Broad-winged Hawk, Child’s Point, Sarpy Co., Nebr.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0041)
Barred Owls, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Barred Owls, Omaha.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0035)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeak (“Fluff”), Omaha.” Oct. 21, 1899. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0016)
Blue Jay, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young blue jay Nest of Least Bittern, Cut-off Lake, Omaha.” July, 1901. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0021)
Barred Owls, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Barred Owls, Omaha.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0022)
Barred Owls, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Barred Owls, Omaha.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0023)
Barred Owls, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Barred Owls, Omaha.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0033)
Barred Owls, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Barred Owls, Omaha.” Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0034)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, English Sparrow, Douglas County
Original caption: “Young Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and young English Sparrow, Omaha.” July 4, 1899. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0015)
Nest, rose-breasted Grosbeak, Douglas County
Original caption: “Nest of rose-breasted Grosbeak in oak tree, Omaha.” 1899. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0014)
Orchard oriole nest, Douglas County
Original caption: “Nest of Orchard Oriole, Cut-off Lake, Omaha, Nebr.” July 7, 1901. Frank H. Shoemaker (321301-A0008)