The Great Plains Mid West Collection

Western lowland gorilla, zoo animal
Portrait of a Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in a zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Male peacock displaying beautiful plumage
Close-up portrait of a male peacock displaying beautiful plumage; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Siberian tiger walks about its enclosure in a zoo
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) walks about its enclosure in a zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS, USA; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Wild American bison roam on a game preserve in Kansas, USA
Wild American bison (Bison bison) roam on a game preserve in Kansas, USA; Canton, Kansas, United States of America

Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, at the Sunset Zoo, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Portrait of a Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) at the Sunset Zoo; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Western diamondback rattlesnake migrates radially from its den
Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) migrates radially from its den; Apache, Oklahoma, United States of America

Blue monkey, Cercopithecus mitis, from the Omaha Zoo, Nebraska, USA
Close-up portrait of a Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) from the Omaha Zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

African lion at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Portrait of an African lion (Panthera leo) at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Close-up of a bison head on a field
Close-up of the side view of a bison head on a grazing on a field at a ranch near Valentine, Nebraska, USA; Valentine, Nebraska, United States of America

Amur Tiger, close-up of eye and markings
Close-up of the face of an Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), also called a Siberian tiger, with detail of the fur markings and eye; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Male Orangutan at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a male Orangutan at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Stock yards, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, in the late 19th century. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most Noted Scenes of

Bison portrait
Bison (Bison bison) portrait, Grand Teton National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of a Snowy Owl
Portrait of a young female Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) at the Raptor Recovery Center; Elmwood, Nebraska, United States of America

Green tree python portrait
Portrait of a green tree python (Morelia viridis) against a black background, Riverside Zoo; Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States of America

Tokay gecko smiling for the camera
Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) smiling for the camera on a black background, Sunset Zoo; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

North Platte River at sunrise in Western Nebraska, USA
Mist rising off the North Platte River with a glowing sun on the horizon at sunrise; Nebraska, United States of America

Trouble in Kansas
An enormous thunderstorm complex surges across the Kansas prairie during storm season in Tornado Alley; Kansas, United States of America

Red-eyed tree frog portrait
Portrait of a Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Portrait of a Siamese fighting fish
Portrait of a red vulnerable Siamese fighting fish or betta (Betta splendens) against a black background; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Panther chameleon portrait
Portrait of a Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) against a white background at the Lincoln Children's Zoo; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Cute Arctic Fox portrait on a black background
Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) sits with it's head tilted while looking at the camera, against a black background, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo; Great Bend, Kansas, United States of America

Portrait of a Mexican gray wolf
Portrait of a federally endangered Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) against a black background with snow falling at the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center; Eureka, Missouri

Portrait of an Andean porcupine (Coendou quichua) named Piper against a white background at the Saint Louis Zoo; St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America

Portrait of a Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) against a white background at Lincoln Children's Zoo; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Mammatus lit up by lightning as it crosses a highway
Mammatus from a collapsing severe thunderstorm is lit up by lightning as it crosses the highway; Durham, Oklahoma, United States of America

Blossoming wildflowers
Beautiful red and white wildflowers growing in a field of grass; Oklahoma, United States of America

Storm clouds over the American Mid-west
Amazing clouds over the landscape of the American mid-west as supercell thunderstorms develop; Nebraska, United States of America

Storm supercell over a field
Amazing clouds over the landscape of the American mid-west as supercell thunderstorms develop; Nebraska, United States of America

Storm over abandoned farmstead
A forked lightning bolt descends from a weak thunderstorm near an abandoned building; Guymon, Oklahoma, United States of America

Abandoned barn with storm clouds converging overhead; Nebraska, United States of America

Golden mammatus cloud
Dramatic skies over the landscape seen during a storm chasing tour in the midwest of the United States. An example of mammatus cloud; Kansas, United States of America

Mammatus Clouds over a freight train
Freight train with mammatus clouds overhead while on a storm chasing tour; Oklahoma, United States of America

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The Great Plains of the Midwest, a region rich in history and natural beauty. From the bustling levee in St. Louis, Missouri to the stock yards of Kansas City, this area was once filled with roustabouts and hardworking individuals striving to make a living in the late 19th century. In those days, St. Louis stood as a prominent city along the Mississippi River, its streets alive with activity as roustabouts went about their daily tasks on the levee. The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations captured these scenes from recent negatives back in 1893, giving us a glimpse into life during that era. Meanwhile, Kansas City boasted its own vibrant stock yards where cattle were bought and sold. This thriving industry played an essential role in shaping both the economy and culture of this Midwestern hub. But beyond human endeavors lie nature's wonders within these vast plains. Majestic bison roamed freely across open grasslands while snowy owls perched gracefully on tree branches nearby. Green tree pythons coiled themselves around sturdy limbs while Tokay geckos flashed their smiles for curious photographers. Further westward lies Western Nebraska, home to breathtaking landscapes like the North Platte River at sunrise. As dawn breaks over this serene waterway, it paints an ethereal picture that captivates all who witness it. However, not everything was peaceful on these plains; trouble brewed amidst political tensions in Kansas during those times. Yet even amid turmoil, nature continued to thrive with vibrant red-eyed tree frogs showcasing their unique beauty alongside Siamese fighting fish and panther chameleons displaying their striking colors. And let us not forget about adorable Arctic foxes whose cute portraits against a black background melt hearts effortlessly. The Great Plains of the Midwest hold tales untold and sights unseen by many but cherished by those who call it home or have ventured through its lands throughout history.