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Category Archives: Library/Archives
Home Movie Day reminder
Do you remember the clatter of the projector while images of family, friends and faraway places danced on a screen? Well, even if you don’t, you’re sure to enjoy Nebraska’s first “Home Movie Day,” a tribute to amateur movie making. … Continue reading
The Alma Nightwalker
2 Chadron Journal 3/28/1902 Alma, Nebraska, population about 1,100, is found near the Harlan Reservoir south of Hastings and just north of the Kansas border. Back on March 28, 1902, a most unusual story was being told. The “Alma Nightwalker,” … Continue reading
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Tagged Alma, Alma Nightwalker, Folklore, Ghost Story, Nebraska
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The Headless Ghost of Redington, Nebraska
The month of October can sometimes inspire images specific to the Halloween season. In December we think about Christmas, with brightly decorated trees and wrapped gifts full of surprise. In July we think red, white and blue thoughts as we … Continue reading
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Tagged Folklore, Ghost Story, Morrill County, Nebraska, Redington
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“Home Movie Day” at the Nebraska State Historical Society!
Do you remember the clatter of the projector while images of family, friends and faraway places danced on a screen? Well, even if you don’t, you’re sure to enjoy Nebraska’s first “Home Movie Day,” a tribute to amateur movie making. … Continue reading
Search for Something New
We did it again! We have added new amazing Nebraska treasures to our Museum and Photograph Collections online searchable database. Explore the more than 17,000 historic items in our growing database. With more than 13,000 objects from the Museum Collection, … Continue reading
John L. Teeters
John Lewis Teeters was born at Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Albert and Ellen Baker Wood Teeters. In 1886 he graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelors degree. From 1886-1887 Teeters worked for a wholesale jewelry firm … Continue reading
New Reference Room Hours Start Today
This is just a reminder that in response to popular demand, the Library/Archives Reference Room will no longer close over the noon hour, but opening will be one hour later. The new hours will be: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 – 4:00 Saturday, … Continue reading
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Home Movie Day reminder…
There is still time to submit your home movies for possible inclusion in “Home Movie Day” this fall. Do you have home movies showing choice community events? Family fun? Scenes of travels near and far? The Nebraska State Historical Society … Continue reading
New Reference Room Hours Starting Sept. 6th
In response to popular demand, the Library/Archives Reference Room will no longer close over the noon hour, but opening will be one hour later. The new hours will be: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 – 4:00 Saturday, 8:00 – 5:00 (Saturday hours remain … Continue reading
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Share Your Home Movies with the Nebraska State Historical Society
Do you have home movies showing choice community events? Family fun? Scenes of travels near and far? The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) invites you to loan your home movie gems for possible inclusion in “Home Movie Day,” to be … Continue reading