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UNO. University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: UNO

Found in 264 Collections and/or Records:

1941 Tomahawk Yearbook Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0195
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, class lists, photographs, slides, the original silk screens, and other material related to the 1941 Univeristy of Omaha Tomahawk student yearbook collected by editor June Anderson Soderlund.

Dates: 1940-1941

A History of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1908-1983, by Tommy R. Thompson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0039
Scope and Contents The book A History of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1908-1983 was written by University of Nebraska at Omaha history professor Tommy R. Thompson in conjunction with UNO's Diamond Jubilee (75th Anniversary) Celebration in 1983. This work was the first published history of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In addition to copies of the book, the collection includes four boxes of Thompson's research notes on file cards with tabbed index guides, broken down by chapter and topic, and...
Dates: 1982-1983

Abattoir Editions Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UNO-0261
Scope and Contents The Abattoir Editions Collection comprises the correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, forms, and other papers relating to the books published by the small letterpress Abattoir Editions, in Omaha, Nebraska. Materials are arranged by the name of the author whose work was published in Abattoir Editions, with notes in the inventory list as to the types of material available for that particular author (correspondence, proofs, manuscript, etc.).New material added 2016-02-22:...
Dates: circa 1972-1999

ABC Breakfast Lecture Series Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0102
Scope and Contents The ABC Breakfast Series comprises the print, audio, and video records of a lecture series organized by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, which ran from 1975 until 2006. At 31 seasons, it was among the longest-running speaker series in the United States. The ABC (Academy, Business, and Community) Breakfast Series brought in national-caliber speakers representing a variety of professional fields to Omaha for ticketed events held at hotels and convention centers. The number of speakers...
Dates: 1975-2006

African-American and Jewish Collaboration and Conflict Oral History Interviews

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0250
Content Description

UNO adjunct instructor Jeannette Gabriel’s students collected oral history interviews in fall 2018 for the course History 2990: African-American and Jewish Collaboration and Conflict. The interviews were collected from Jewish and African American residents of Omaha. Individuals interviewed were: A’Jamal Byndon, Tuffy Epstein, and Richard Fellman.

Dates: 2018

AFROTC Scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1-18
Identifier: UNO-0220
Scope and Contents

The Air Force ROTC scrapbooks include photographs, news clippings, programs, and other ephemera documenting the activities of the OU and UNO AFROTC. A scrapbook was usually assembled to document an academic year.

Dates: 1951-1985

Air Force ROTC Detachment 470 Scrapbook Presented to OU President Milo and Josephine Bail Upon the Retirement of Milo Bail, 1965

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0088
Scope and Contents The Air Force ROTC Detachment 470 Scrapbook Presented to OU President Milo and Josephine Bail Upon the Retirement of Milo Bail, 1965, is a single-volume, fabric-covered binder containing letters and photographs from student alumni and staff members of OU Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470. The letters congratulate Dr. Milo Bail (1898-1984) on his retirement as president of the Municipal University of Omaha, a position he held from 1948 to 1965. The scrapbook is...
Dates: 1965

Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma

 Collection — Box All
Identifier: UNO-0124
Scope and Contents Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma: The Combined Histories of Two UNO Honor Societies is a collection of items obtained throughout the lifespan of these two honor societies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. These are two separate entities, but shared many of the same goals, students, and resources, making this a joint collection. Correspondence, registration forms, handbooks, finances, brochures, flyers, awards, and other paper records are contained within this collection, with...
Dates: 1945-2008

Alpha Lambda Delta Scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0130
Scope and Contents

The Alpha Lambda Delta collection consists of three scrapbooks documenting the organization and its members in the mid-twentieth century. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, invitations, programs, and related material.

Dates: 1950-1965

American Association of University Professors University of Nebraska at Omaha Chapter (UNO AAUP) Records

 Collection — Box 2016-087
Identifier: UNO-0237
Content Description

The UNO AAUP Records consist of meeting minutes, newsletters, and organizational records extending from 1941-1989. Also included are court pleadings and transcripts created during the UNO AAUP’s efforts to obtain recognition from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents as the collective bargaining agent for the UNO faculty. The collection also holds recordings pertaining to grievances that addressed gender inequity in pay for UNO faculty.

Dates: 1941 - 1993

Angel Flight Records

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: UNO-0222
Scope and Contents

The Angel Flight collection includes matted portraits of honorary colonels and flight leaders from the 1950s and three scrapbooks from the 1950s through 1978. Two of the three scrapbooks have been disassembled; each of the scrapbooks has customized covers including decorations. The scrapbooks include photographs, news clippings, programs, artifacts, and other material documenting the activities and members of the Angel Flight and Air Force ROTC at the university.

Dates: 1950-1978

Annetta Nourse University of Omaha Scrapbook

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: UNO-0165
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook documenting University of Omaha student life includes postcards from the region, holiday cards (Thanksgiving, New Year, Christmas), cards, invitations, programs, tickets, and other ephemera and similar. The scrapbook was printed with the university's name and seal.

Dates: 1912-1916

Annex 40 Historic American Buildings Survey

 Collection — Box MISC-16
Identifier: UNO-0208
Scope and Contents The collection is material assembled and created by Alley-Poyner Macchietto Architecture for the Historic American Buildings Survey for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Annex 40, which was also known as the Kimball House and the William F. Baxter Residence. The folder includes a report, drawings, photos, and related information. The School of Social Work was housed in the building until 2007, when Annexes 40, 44, and 45 were razed to make room for student housing and a parking garage on...
Dates: 2007

Arnold Air Society Scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: UNO-0223
Scope and Contents

The Arnold Air Society scrapbooks document the tenth annual military ball on March 3, 1961, and activities of the organization from 1966-1968.

Dates: 1961-1968

Barbara Hayhome Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0170
Scope and Contents

The papers of UNO Biology Professor Barbara Hayhome include her diplomas from Hastings College and the University of Chicago, copies of her articles, material from her tenure or promotion dossier, material from her May 1995 memorial service, and other material.

Dates: 1965-1995

Bernice Corbaley Collection

 Collection — Box MISC-02, Folder: UNO-0228
Identifier: UNO-0228
Content Description

This small collection contains the program from the November 31, 1931, University of Omaha Homecoming football contest against Wayne; two copies of the Municipal University of Omaha Student Council Constitution; and a few newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1931-1932

Bertha Mengedoht Hatz Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: UNO-0164
Content Description

Small collection consisting of reproduced documents pertaining to Bertha Mengedoht Hatz, arts patron and donor to the University of Omaha. Items in the collection include family photographs, newspaper clippings relating to Hatz’s donations and her 1963 postmortem endowment to the University of Omaha, a photograph of Hatz’s donated items on display, and a photocopy of Hatz’s last will and testament.

Dates: circa 1900 to 1963

Bertie Hoag University of Omaha Scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0168
Scope and Contents

Black scrapbook documenting University of Omaha activities includes photographs, news clippings, and ephemera.

Dates: 1913-1915

Betti Coleman Sage Papers

 Collection — Box MISC-15
Identifier: UNO-0171
Scope and Contents

The papers of Betti Coleman Sage include programs, invitations, photographs, news clippings, and other ephemera from her years as a OU student (1955-1957) as well as some material from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni Association in the 1970s.

Dates: 1955-1974

Betty J. Ingram Landstrom Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0172
Scope and Contents

The collection includes ephemera such as invitations and programs. received by Betty J. Ingram Landstrom mostly related to Sigma Chi Omicron, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority events. Some of the different types of parties include a "Chinese Dinner Party" and a "Tramp Party."

Dates: circa 1937-1941

Bev and Jerry Sanders Hockey Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UNO-0243
Content Description This collection includes a variety of items chronicling the history of UNO Hockey since 1997. Along with Hockey equipment signed by players and coaches--jerseys, helmets, hockey sticks, pucks--there are binders containing the history of each hockey season from 1997-98 through 2016-17. There is also a collection of items generated by the UNO Hockey Blue Line Club, including publicity and membership materials. The collection also includes UNO Hockey t-shirts signed by players, UNO men's and...
Dates: 1997-2019

Bing Chen Papers

 Collection — Box 2017-027
Identifier: UNO-0111
Scope and Contents The Bing Chen Papers comprises materials related to Information Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, covering the period from about 1971 until about 1996, with the majority of content concentrated in 1994 through 1995. This collection is closed to researchers. However, much of the content is duplicated in the Richard Flynn Information Science and Technology Collection and Dale Krane Engineering Collection, both of which are open without...
Dates: 1971-2013

Bing & Grondahl/Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Plate Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0163
Content Description

39 7"” Bing & Grondahl/Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Plates; 40 Wooden Plate Holders


23 Porcelain Christmas Eve (Jule After) Plates: 1906; 1907; 1909; 1911; 1910; 1912; 1915; 1917; 1918; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1955; 1957; 1959; 1961; 1964; 1965; 1966; 1967; 1968; 1969; 1971


16 Porcelain Plates: 1960; 1962; 1963; 1964; 1966; 1968; 1969; 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978

Dates: 1906-1978

Bond Issue Statements

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0210
Scope and Contents

Bond issue statements preceding the 1930 election prepared for OU Regent Paul L. Martin and OU President W. E. Sealock at their request in 1935. Correspondence and related news clippings are also in the collection.

Dates: 1930-1935

Bonnie O'Connell Papers

 Collection — Box 2019-069
Identifier: UNO-0260
Content Description

The collection of material created and collected by Bonnie O'Connell includes newsletters, news clippings, correspondence, and other material about letterpress printing and the book arts.

Dates: circa 1980-2018

Celebrate UNO Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: UNO-0022
Scope and Contents The Celebrate UNO Records comprise paper files and reports related to the planning of Celebrate UNO, originally conceived as the concluding event of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The planning committee was formed in 1986 and hired consulting firm Vic Gutman & Associates. Celebrate UNO began on September 1, 1987, and lasted for one year. Thereafter, Celebrate UNO open houses were held annually through 1991. The records in this collection include...
Dates: 1986-1991

Charting Our Path Oral History Interviews

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0276
Content Description The Charting Our Path audio oral history interviews were gathered as part of the UNO Department of Black Studies' 50th anniversary. The interviewees or narrators include department staff Lous Thomas, instructor and choir director Aleane Fitz-Carter, Omaha 54 student protestor and alumnus Ronald Estes, department chair Melvin Wade, and supporter and community member Martha Love. The oral history interviews were conducted by Debora Heard, project coordinator for Charting Our Path at UNO...
Dates: 2022-2023

Cheerful--Courageous--Confident: The Gift of an Idea to the University of Omaha Class of 1947, by Rowland Haynes, President

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: UNO-0087
Scope and Contents

Cheerful--Courageous-- Confident: The Gift of an Idea to the University of Omaha Class of 1947, by Rowland Haynes, President is a printed commemorative copy of Rowland Haynes commencement speech to the 1947 OU graduating class, signed with a greeting by Rowland Haynes. The theme is cheerful courage through faith in God.

Dates: 1947

Clarence (Gene) Sage Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UNO-0173
Scope and Contents The Clarence (Gene) Sage Collection includes photographs, news clippings, souvenir programs, books, ephemera, and artifacts, such as textiles and a bank in the shape of a football player, related to football at the University of Omaha, circa 1952-1956. Much of the material relates to the Tangerine Bowl victory on January 1, 1955, including a scrapbook featuring the game on the cover and a commemorative wristwatch and belt buckle presented to OU football players following the victorious...
Dates: 1952-1956

Clifford D. Kantz Papers

 Collection — Box MISC-16
Identifier: UNO-0174
Scope and Contents The Clifford D. Kantz papers are composed of the retired U.S. Air Force Major's reminiscences and documents related to his career in the U.S. Air Force, civilian life as a teacher, and subsequent retirement. The documents consist of scans and photocopies printed on Major Kantz’s personalized letterhead; many are annotated with handwritten notes and descriptions. Topics include Major Kantz’s squadron formation and flightpath as a paratrooper pilot for the D-Day Normandy Landings; orders for...
Dates: circa 1944-2012