awards

Scope and Contents This volume covers the period from 1938 to 2013 and contains government documents, correspondence, proclamations, reports, newsletters, event programs, speech transcripts, photographs, and certificates. Most of the documents are original and a few are reproductions.The first document in this volume is an October 28, 1938, telegram from Leipzig to the Secretary of State regarding the forced exodus of Polish Jews from Germany, followed by further telegrams regarding the...

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Three wooden plaques from the Alumni Association listing honorees.

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to New Voice of Nebraska by A.N.G.L.E., Inc. The plaque is rectangular in shape and made of wood with a black face framed in gold with gold type. Minor scratches on front. Produced by Center Trophy in Omaha, NE. Award reads, "Special Recognition presented to New Voice of Nebraska for Community Service and Contributions to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community. Presented by A.N.G.L.E., Incorporated. Achieving New Gay, Lesbian, Bi and...

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Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen in 1993 by A.N.G.L.E., Inc. The award is rectangular wood with a black plaque framed in gold with gold type. Item was produced by Center Trophy in Omaha, NE.

Award reads, "A.N.G.L.E, Inc. Presents Special Recognition to Pat Phalen - For Community Service to the Gay, Lesbian, and Bi Community - June 4, 1993."

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Various plaques and awards given to University of Omaha president Milo Bail.

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Four Chancellor's medals, along with four ribbons which would have been attached to the medals for wearing around the neck. The ribbons are not presently attached to the medals. The four medals are identical to one another. They would have been presented by the chancellor to a faculty or staff member in recognition of an outstanding contribution to UNO. The medals in the collection are unawarded specimens.

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The retirement ceremony of University of Omaha President Milo Bail is commemorated in this plaque that includes the remarks of then-Major DeReef Greene representing the Pen and Sword, which stressed the importance of education in the military and thanked Dr. Bail "for allowing bootstrappers to study at OU."

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Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON) for community service. The plaque is in the shape of Nebraska and made of wood with a silver face and black type.

Award Reads, "Imperial Court of Nebraska Community Service Award Presented to Pat Phalen - Coronation VIII."

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Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON) for community service. The plaque is in the shape of Nebraska made of wood with a silver face and black type.

Award Reads: "Imperial Court of Nebraska Community Service Award Presented to Terry Sweeney - Coronation VIII."

Scope and Contents Photograph of a framed calligraphy ad commissioned by Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen. Created for the ICON coronation VI program. Calligraphy by Jonathan Schneider. Item has a white base with black calligraphy, a pink matte, and a gold frame. There is a small, red “25” label in the bottom left hand corner that remains from a Gay Pride Art exhibit where the calligraphy was exhibited. Ad reads “Congratulations Emperor & Empress V on your roaring year! & CHEERS to the new monarch - from...

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The plaques recognizing the UNO library Distinguished Service Awards for permanent employees and student workers, awarded annually by the Library Friends. This style of plaque was replaced in 2013.

Scope and Contents The Del Weber Awards and Honors Collection contains various awards and honors bestowed upon Delbert D. Weber during his time as Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1977-1997. The collection includes framed awards, certificates, photographs, artwork, and political cartoons; certificates in padded folders; wall plaques; desk plaques; medals and medallions; t-shirts, ball cap, Japanese cloth, Japanese paddles, and other artifacts; and an audio cassette recording of Del Weber's...

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape with a wood back, silver frame, and pink face with white type. Item has various scratches on front side and was produced by Regal Awards in Omaha, NE. Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Research Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1990 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and...

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape with a wooden back, silver frame, and a pink face with white type. Produced by Regal Award in Omaha, NE. Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Resource Group - Presents Pat Phalen The 1992 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit. Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's...

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape and made of wood with a pink face and white type. Item has some scratches on front side. Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Resource Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1996 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's goals and...

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Photograph of a plaque presented to Pat Phalen in 1997 by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON). The award is rectangular red and gold with a black face with gold type. There are minor scratches on front side. Item was produced by Center Trophy.

Award reads, "Imperial Court of Nebraska - By Decree of H.M.I.M. Emperor 16, Royal Bush. Emperor to Emperor Award Presented to Pat Phalen. Coronation 17 - July 5, 1997."

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Photograph of Fantasy award given to Pat Phalen and Terry Sweeney. The plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and is made of wood with a black face and gold type. Some scratches on reverse side.

Award reads, "Fantasy Award - Pat & Terry - To thank you for your time, dedication, support, and help in making "Fantasy" such a success since its beginning. You are truly appreciated. Dustin & Bob."

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Photograph of award given to Patrick Phalen and Terry Sweeney by Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha, Nebraska. The award is a clear plastic top with a black base.

Award reads, "Founder's 500 - Vision Architects for Metropolitan Community Churches - "Because of your faith and boldness" -Philemon 1:6-7 - Mr. Patrick Phalen & Mr. Terry Sweeney."

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Awards received by the Gateway student newspaper from the Associated Collegiate Press division of the National Scholastic Press Association.

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Photograph of a plaque given to Pat Phalen in 1989. The award is wooden with black front and silver type. The plaque was produced by Regal Awards in Omaha, Nebraska.

The text on the plaque reads, "We Succeed Through People - Presented to Patrick Phalen - Gender Issues In The Work Place - January, 20, 1989." There are seven stick figure people holding hands at the top of the plaque.

Scope and Contents The Artifacts series contains 1,053 framed items and objects collected by Chuck Hagel between 1967 and 2016 as Deputy Administrator at the Veterans Administration, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and in his years outside of public service. Each artifact is described individually. Artifacts are divided into 21 sub-series. Artifacts include artwork...

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The Hollie Bethel collection includes materials related to Dr. Hollie Bethel's life in education. She served as a professor of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from about 1953 until 1977. The collection includes two photo albums which cover her life from the age of four weeks to the last years of her life (1913-1998); loose photographs; and photocopies of plaques.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The UNO Artifact Collection includes objects related to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and its predecessor the University of Omaha, from circa 1908 to the present. The collection includes a diverse array of OU and UNO branded items, t-shirts, hats, sweaters, blankets, scrapbooks, proclamations, trophies, award plaques, flags, pennants, pins, pens, seat cushions, coffee mugs, toys, ephemera, memorabilia, and other objects.The bulk of this collection has not yet...

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Photograph of an award from the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON). Award is wood with silver face and black type.

Award reads, "Thank you for your service & dedication to the Gay/Lesbian Community. Emperor IX - Joe Reed, Empress IX - Felice Whitney, Athena II - Carla Petersen. June 9, 1990." Created by Wessco Graphics Omaha.

Scope and Contents The Mary E. Williamson Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Collection comprises the personal effects of Mary E. Williamson relating to her service as a Women Airforce Service Pilot during World War II (1943-1944). The collection includes photographs, awards, certificates, official documents, forms, correspondence, WASP class books (44-W-10 and 44-W-7), CD-ROMS of ceremonies, a commemorative medal, and needlecraft artwork depicting an aircraft with the phrase "I'd rather be flying."...

Scope and Contents Photograph of a plaque awarded to Fredrick Zydek by Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha in 2004. Award is black with a green marble plaque face with gold type. Item was produced by Center Trophy in Omaha. The plaque reads: "MCC - Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Mr. Fred Zydeck - On this twenty-fourth day of January in the year two thousand and four - Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha - With thanks and gratitude recognizes your prophetic bravery and dedication as the founding...

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Photograph of an award of appreciation given to Pat Phalen by the Nebraska Pluralism Council. Plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and made of wood with a white face and silver type.

Award reads, "The Nebraska Pluralism Council - Recognizes Patrick Phalen - For Outstanding Commitment to the Vision - January 23, 1989." In the upper left corner it reads, "We succeed through people."

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Photograph of an award of appreciation given to Terry Sweeney by the Nebraska Pluralism Council. Plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and made of wood with a white face and silver type.

Award reads, "The Nebraska Pluralism Council - In Appreciation to Terry Sweeney - For Outstanding Commitment to the Vision - December 7, 1989." In the upper left corner it reads, "We succeed through people."

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Collection includes a variety of awards and certificates gathered by Nora Hillyer; Proceedings of the 2008 Library Assessment Conference in Seattle (2008); a folder containing RPT (reappointment, promotion, and tenure) materials.

Scope and Contents The Orville Menard collection includes his diplomas from OU and the University of Nebraska, a program from the 1961 commencement ceremony, a photograph from 1954 of three men playing hockey, and a white "Omaha U. / OUampi" t-shirt. University Archives staff added a copies of his obituary from the time of Menard's death in January 2014.In 1991, Menard offered audio recordings of 25 oral history interviews he completed in 1979-1980, some with Prof. Harl Dahlstrom, to the...