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maps (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to graphic or photogrammetric representations of the Earth's surface or a part of it, including physical features and political boundaries, where each point corresponds to a geographical or celestial position according to a definite scale or projection. The term may also refer to similar depictions of other planets, suns, other heavenly bodies, or areas of the heavens. Maps are typically depicted on a flat medium, such as on paper, a wall, or a computer screen. For similar depictions on a sphere, see "globes (cartographic spheres)."

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Center for Afghanistan Studies Accession 2019-055, circa 1955-2006

 Sub-Series — Box 2019-055
Identifier: 2019-055
Scope and Contents

The addition to the Center for Afghanistan Studies series includes material about President Hamid Karzai’s visit to Nebraska and UNO, news clippings, and reports received by the center.

Dates: circa 1955-2006

Douglas County Election Commission Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0004
Scope and Contents Records of the Douglas County Election Commission, of Douglas County, Nebraska, including Omaha. Records include folders of maps and charts, 1949-1979 and undated, with item list; printout of Presidential returns from 1984; various returns, 1980-1990; various election results/analysis, 1970s-1980s; Sewer Improvement District, mayoral, 1970s-1980s; election analysis, 1960-1977; ledgers, 1890-1953, 1958-1964, 1968-1979; rolled maps, 1930-1991 and undated; the City of Omaha ledger,...
Dates: 1882-1995

Global War on Terror Ephemera, 2003-2011

 Series — Box 1, Folder: pre-2014.1
Scope and Contents

This series consists of one box containing a map, posters, several leaflets, a folded survival guide, and a matchbook, all relating to the Iraq War, 2003-2011. Materials are in varied languages.

Dates: 2003-2011

Happy Hollow, Dundee and Fairacres [map], circa 1915-1925, 2019-02-07

 Item
Identifier: MSS0032_happy-hollow-dundee-and-fairacres
Scope and Contents A color map of Happy Hollow, Dundee, and Fairacres, Omaha. Published by George & Company, Agents, City National Bank Building, Omaha. The publication date is not printed on the map, but "June 1915" is handwritten in the margin in the lower right corner. The map has been marked with handwritten annotations in black ink and in red, green, and blue pencil. Some blank areas (presumably open fields at the time the map was printed) are outlined in red pencil and marked with dates--1921, 1923,...
Dates: circa 1915-1925; Digitized: 2019-02-07

Happy Hollow: Omaha's most desirable residence district where one look means a lot [brochure], circa 1925-1930, 2019-02-07

 Item
Identifier: MSS0032_happy-hollow-development-brochure
Scope and Contents Happy Hollow development brochure, titled "Happy Hollow: Omaha's most desirable residence district where one look means a lot," published by George and Company and T.H. Maenner Co. This undated brochure includes a map of the Happy Hollow district of Omaha, showing which lots had been sold and which were still available at the time the brochure was printed. The map is bounded by J. E. George Blvd. on the west, Happy Hollow Blvd. on the east, Western Ave. on the north, and Underwood Ave. on...
Dates: circa 1925-1930; Digitized: 2019-02-07

Jo Ann (Jody) Carrigan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0075
Scope and Contents The Jo Ann (Jody) Carrigan Papers comprises the professional files of Jo Ann Carrigan from her years of service as a faculty member in the Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1970 until 1996. The papers include correspondence, reports, guides, handbooks, departmental and program assessments, collective bargaining agreements, newsletters, workshop information, internship information, administrative documents, promotion and tenure information, course lists,...
Dates: 1970-1996

John F. Shroder Papers

 Collection
Identifier: APAC-0005
Scope and Contents The papers of Prof. John "Jack" Shroder document his career as a geoscientist, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The collection includes correspondence, notes, reports, maps, reports, data, and other material created and gathered during his career. Prof. Shroder was one of the founders of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Center for Afghanistan Studies in 1972. Shroder began working with the government of Afghanistan and Kabul University along with his UNO Department of...
Dates: 1969-2017

John Woll, Rainbow Divisions Veterans Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0584
Scope and Contents

The records consist of 1945-issue tactical maps which trace the path of the 42nd Infantry Division across France and Germany during 1944 and 1945, various war-time publications, Austrian postcards, a field order, a dinner ticket, a brochure, a poster, a Rainbow Divisions Veterans Association chapter letter, and a program collected by Lieutenant John Woll during his postwar service in Austria.

Dates: 1945-1947, 1973

Lonie E. Rudd Papers

 Collection — Box 2019-056
Identifier: APAC-0014
Content Description

The papers of Dr. Lonie E. Rudd include slides from his years living and working in Afghanistan and a small number of photographs. Also included in the collection are biographical information, printed items, and maps. Dr. Rudd’s family digitized a portion of the collection before it was donated to the repository and available digital images were shared with the repository.

Dates: circa 1950-1980

Miscellaneous Map Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-0032
Scope and Contents The Miscellaneous Map Collection is comprised of 20 maps from various sources including both published, tracings, and reproductions. The majority depict the City of Omaha, Nebraska, and surrounding region, including Douglas County, Sarpy County, and the Papillion Creek and its tributaries. Individual maps of Iowa, Kansas, the Mississippi and Missouri Region, and the Oregon Trail are also included. Most of the maps are from the 1930s through the 1970s. Several are undated. The earliest map...
Dates: 1819-1985

Records, 1970-2015

 Series
Identifier: 2023-011
Scope and Contents

The UNO CPAR records transfer includes material created by CPAR as well as resources used for the unit's work including Omaha census and population information.

Dates: 1970-2015

Robert Kaul, Botany Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG-12-07-18
Scope and Contents The papers consist of research on Per Axel Rydberg by Robert Kaul including a paper, maps for Rydberg's 1891 expedition, and text for Rydberg's 1891 expedition including original documents. The papers also include materials related to the Maximilian Journal Project, which Kaul provided the biological nomenclature for, a natural history scientific diary in German, and Charles Bessey’s transcript of his son’s handwritten letters to him from the Caucasus region. The original Erwin Bessey...
Dates: 1891, circa 1990s-2012

Thomas Eighmy Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: APAC-0021
Content Description

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).

Dates: circa 1973-2012

UNO Campus Planning Records

 Collection — Box 1-3
Identifier: UNO-0052
Scope and Contents The UNO Campus Planning Records are comprised of records from various University of Nebraska at Omaha offices, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, contractors, private citizens, and other concerned parties, dealing with the planning of UNO campus expansions. Expansions encompass the Dodge Street Campus westward expansion, Ak-Sar-Ben (Pacific Street Campus) and Center Street Campus land acquisition, and several unfulfilled attempts to secure a location in downtown Omaha, covering...
Dates: 1968-1999

UNO Center for Public Affairs Research Records

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0142
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...
Dates: 1966-2018

UNO International Programs Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UNO-0112
Scope and Contents The UNO International Programs Records comprise the print files of the University of Nebraska at Omaha International Studies and Programs unit. The material appears to date mostly from 1970-1990. The collection includes correspondence, trip reports, project reports, project proposals, forms, grant information, committee records, study abroad information, scholarship information, foreign government documents, newsletters, photographs, slides, and negatives. This collection has not yet been...
Dates: 1970-2022

UNO Parking Collection

 Collection — Box 1-6
Identifier: UNO-0047
Scope and Contents

The UNO Parking Collection comprises University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus Security parking rules, regulations, and campus maps (1963 to the present); reports, proposals, and studies relating to parking, garages, and traffic flow on campus (1970 to 1994); and newspaper clippings about campus parking from the Gateway and various Omaha-area newspapers (1937 to 1982, predominantly from 1970 to 1982).

Dates: 1937-2010

UNO-Shizuoka Sister University Collection

 Collection — Box all
Identifier: UNO-0151
Scope and Contents The UNO-Shizuoka Sister University Collection comprises materials related to the partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA, and Shizuoka University, Japan. UNO and Shizuoka University became sister schools in 1979, with a statement of affiliation signed by UNO Chancellor Del Weber and Shizuoka University President Ken Maruyama. The cities of Omaha and Shizuka have been sister cities since 1965, with a formal affiliation and pledge of friendship signed by Omaha...
Dates: 1975-1985