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This collection consists of various papers and documents detailing the operation and mission of the Pershing Rifles. Included are printed manuals, awards, fraternity and military history, minutes of meetings, articles, correspondence, publications, list of regiment and charter members (1972-1976), photographs with accompanying negatives, and artifacts. Significant materials include records of the first official meetings of the Pershing Rifles in 1894.

Scope and Contents The Kiesselbach Agronomy Papers include biographical materials and publications by Kiesselbach on the topics related to his corn and crop research and experiments at the University of Nebraska. Significant materials include Kiesselbach’s autobiography, "What’s in a Life" (Box 4, folders 7-8), where he describes his experiences growing up on a farm in Custer and Polk Counties, Nebraska, his life as an early 1900s student at the University of Nebraska (UN), attending William Jennings Bryan’s...

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The collection consists of one letter, a few news clippings, and two photograph negatives related to the activities of Theta Sigma Phi.

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The collection of Thomas A. Rowland, OU class of 1950, includes his freshman beanie, three small red "Omaha U" pennants, a 1949 OU recreuitman booklet, a photograph, and news clippings.

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The papers of Thomas Eighmy include maps, reports, documents, census and population studies, emails, and photographs of poppy fields related to his work in Afghanistan (1973).

Content Description The papers of Nebraska State Senator Thomas S. Fitzgerald primarily document his time in office from 1975-1980. The collection material includes photographs, documents, ephemera, and other material primarily about matters related to Nebraska Unicameral business. The material was received primarily organized in binders or scrapbooks. As a state senator, Fitzgerald worked with state and county officials on acquiring a county-held building and was the major sponsor of the legislation which made...

Scope and Contents 47th Bombardment Group. The photographs were taken during World War II. The photographer is believed to have been Thomas L. Higgins. The collection was purchased by Mr. Bernstien from the photographer’s son. The photographs follow the movements and actions of the 12th Air Force during World War II. The 12th began its actions in Northern Africa and shifted locations to participate in actions against hostile forces in Sicily, Italy, and Southern France. A variety of publications can give...

Scope and Contents The Thomas Majeski Papers contain the professional papers of Thomas Majeski from his tenure as a professor of Art and Art History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1963-1999, and materials related to the UNO Print Workshop and the Visiting Artists Program (both established by Majeski in 1976 and still in operation). A portion of the collection is organized by the names of the artists who held residencies at the UNO Print Workshop through the Visiting Artists Program. Materials in...

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College of Arts and Sciences

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The collection includes printed materials and photographs related to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln men's track and field team.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of tractor test records and photographic materials related to the laboratory’s work. The photographic prints, slides, and negatives show tractors, a variety of tractor tests, laboratory staff, board members, facilities, and equipment.  Also included are images of events and workshops such as Agricultural Engineering Tractor Power and Safety Day and 4-H Tractor Club leader training.  Tractor parts, maintenance, safety, and accidents are among the other...

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One photograph of a group of men and women standing on the steps outside of an exhibition building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition and Indian Congress, Omaha, Nebraska, 1898.

Content Description The records of the Turkey Creek Preserve located near Fort Calhoun, Nebraska document activities at and related to the nature preserve founded by Mary Lou Chapek in 2016. The collection includes a scrapbook about Chapek's company MVP Laboratories, Inc. 1981-2016, administrative documents, material from annual meetings, as well as material gathered as part of conservation and research activities including data, photographs, and related material. Conservation and research activities include...

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The collection consists of four photo negatives showing members of the Union Board.

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The collection consists of two photo negatives showing members and activities of the Union Chapel.

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The Office of University Communications kept these staff files handy in case a photo or other information about a member of the UNO staff, faculty, or administrator was needed for a press release or internal statement.

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This collection contains general materials concerning the University Libraries.

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One large red scrapbook documenting activities of the OU Student Union Board and student life at the university through photographs, postcards, reproductions, news clippings, brochures, and other material.

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The records include newspaper clippings from the University Program Council Committee and photograph albums of University Program Council events.

Scope and Contents The UNO Alumni Association Records are the records of the Alumni Association of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and its predecessor the University of Omaha. The collection includes an alumni directory (2007); Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting minutes (paper and microfilm, 1915-1987); financial records (1976-2006); the Board of Directors binder from Alumni Association President Ellen Gast (1972); resource guide; correspondence; drafts; news articles; notes about alumni...

Scope and Contents The UNO Athletics Collection is comprised of an array of documents and other materials related to the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and its predecessor the Municipal University of Omaha. The records include media guides, game programs, scrapbooks, artifacts and memorabilia, selected trophies and awards, marketing and publicity material, and administrative records from circa 1924 to the present. Included are materials related to specific sports,...

Scope and Contents The UNO Center for Public Affairs Research Records comprises the publications of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR, 1989 to present), under its current name and under its previous names, the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR, 1971-1989), the Center for Urban Affairs (CUA, 1968-1971), and the Urban Studies Center (USC, 1963-1968). Publications in the collection date from circa 1966 to circa 2018.All print publications have been...

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Scrapbook documents counseling and guidance program, faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the University of Nebraska at Omaha through photographs, news clippings, brochures, and other material. A strong focus is faculty, staff, and students in the College of Education. Scrapbook cover is printed with "University of Omaha 1908" and Arts & Sciences Hall.

Scope and Contents The UNO Criss Library Records are comprised of materials produced by or used by the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and its predecessors the University Library and the Eugene C. Eppley Library. The collection includes library annual reports (1995/1996-2001/2002); departmental annual reports (Acquisitions/Order, Reference, Circulation, Cataloging, and Secretary); purchase orders and accession lists (1939-1941); budget ledger (1939-1940);...