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Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.
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Programs
Highway Cultural Resources Program/CRM
Skeletal Remains/NAGPRA
Data Inventory/GIS
Lithic Comparative Collections
Research
Curation
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Objects Lab
The Objects Lab conserves a variety of 3-dimensional artworks and artifacts:
Fine or decorative art objects
Indoor or outdoor sculptures
Archeological and ...
Paintings Lab
Treatment options from surface cleaning to complete restoration of damaged paintings.
We treat materials and techniques including:
Traditional and contemporary
Oils ...
Paper Lab
Treating works of art on paper, document, books, and photographs on paper, including:
Watercolors
Drawings
Prints
Maps
Birth certificates and family ...
Appraisals
Professional conservators do not make appraisals on cultural property in compliance with professional ethics. Please consult this list to find appraisers in Nebraska and ...
Textiles
No textile conservator is on the Ford Center staff. Use the American Institute of Conservation's "Find a Conservator" tool at http://www.conservation-us.org for ...
Materials Guidelines
Use materials that are considered relatively safe for close proximity to collection objects. Conservators and chemists have determined some general guidelines to help ...
Fine Art Shippers
To help you pack and ship your artwork, consult this list. All companies indicate they provide packing, crating, insurance, and national and international shipping. Some ...
Historic Nebraska Mugshots
Doing Hard Time: Historic Nebraska Mug Shots
Mug Shot Photography revolutionized crime investigations. Beginning in the mid 1800s, police photographed the faces ...
Mrs. H. C. Adams
Looks can often be deceiving. Mrs. H.C. Adams looks every bit the typical Victorian lady. Her elegant hairstyle and wire-rimmed glasses hide a dark secret. Mrs. Adams ...
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Being a member is the easiest way to be involved in our mission to preserve and share our state's rich history. Find out how!
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Volunteers work with History Nebraska staff members to support our mission
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