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Category Archives: Manuscript Collections
A Soap Box Derby Champion
The last time a Nebraskan won the “local champions” division of the All-American Soap Box Derby held in Akron, Ohio, was in 1967 when thirteen year old Ken Cline took home the trophy. Originally from Midland, Texas, the Cline family … Continue reading
The Free School Advocate
First published by the students of Omaha High School in December of 1859, The Free School Advocate is the earliest known example of school journalism in Nebraska. The paper published editorials, essays, verse, fiction, and news…all the work of students … Continue reading
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Tagged journalism, newspapers, Omaha High School
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The Naming of Beatrice, Nebraska
On April 22, 1857, on board the steamer Hannibal anchored on the Missouri River, a small group of passengers met to form a settlement organization, which they named “The Nebraska Association.” One of the organization’s first orders of business was … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska Association
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August Hagenow: Violinist – Conductor – Director
The Library/Archives division holds a small collection of materials related to noted musician, August Hagenow. Born in Germany in 1859, Hagenow studied the violin in Hamburg. His first tour of the United States came in 1878 with the Red Hussar … Continue reading
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Tagged August Hagenow, Lincoln, music, University of Nebraska
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Help Your Government Fight Inflation!
Fighting inflation was one of the major goals of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) during and after World War II. Last summer we blogged about the ration books and stamps used during the war. Besides rationing, the major responsibility … Continue reading
Nebraska’s Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Built in 1928-1929, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge spanned the Missouri River at Blair, Nebraska, and created the “Lincoln Highway Cut-Off.” Funding from the federal and state governments was not available at the time, so several residents of Blair established … Continue reading
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Tagged Blair, bridges, Lincoln Highway
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Charles “Mutt” Davison receives the Silver Star
Charles “Mutt” Davison, a Lincoln resident and former University of Nebraska football and basketball player, was awarded the Silver Star on May 21, 1945 for heroic conduct in action. Davison served with the 11th Armored Division in Germany during World … Continue reading
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Tagged maps, military, World War II
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Stinkfinger’s Popular Illustrated Monthly Magazine
I recently discovered a rather strange item while editing a collection description on our website. The finding aid for our Charles E. Wood collection lists an item entitled, Stinkfinger’s Popular Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Intrigued by the title, I decided to … Continue reading
William Jennings Bryan: Back From The Dead!
Watch out! William Jennings Bryan has risen from the grave! No, I’m not referring to some B-grade horror movie put out by Hammer Studios (although I would probably watch it if there was one). A while back I wrote about … Continue reading
W. A. Fowler and The Typemusic Company
I recently ran across a few items in a manuscript collection relating to The Typemusic Company of Lincoln. Apparently Mr. W. A. Fowler invented and marketed a typewriter used for typing up musical compositions. He sold his invention through The … Continue reading
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Tagged Lincoln, The Typemusic Company, W.A. Fowler
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