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Barwick-Johnson Families [RG5632.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG5632.AM:  Barwick-Johnson Families Papers:  1895-1982; mostly 1895-1963Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb.: ...
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John Walter Bassett, 1847-1939 [RG3002.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG3002.AM:  John Walter Bassett, 1847-1939 Diaries (on microfilm):  1864-1939Unadilla, Otoe County, Neb.: ...
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James G. Bastian, Jr. [RG1655.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG1655.AM:  James G. Bastian, Jr. Papers:  1944-1946Grand Island and Crete, Neb.:  World War II soldierSize: ...
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Bates Family [RG4546.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG4546.AM:  Bates Family Correspondence:  1856-1866Florence, Douglas County, Neb.:  Size:  1 ...
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Henry Young Bates, 1853-1930 [RG5156.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG5156.AM:  Henry Young Bates, 1853-1930 Memoir:  1916-1917Sarpy County and St. Paul, Howard County, Neb.; ...
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Baysdorfer Family [RG4558.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG4558.AM:  Baysdorfer Family Papers:  Omaha, Douglas County, Neb.:  InventorsSize:  1 folder SCOPE AND ...
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French Gratitude Train, Household Items

Textiles Lace (NSHS 7144-77) Two small lace pieces with a card attached to one piece with a straightpin that says: "Offert par Madame ...
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Featured Collections

The treasures preserved within the History Nebraska Collections and Archives tell many amazing stories. Here are a few of our favorite:  Doing Hard ...
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French Gratitude Train, Art

  Paintings and Drawings Watercolor (NSHS 7144-161-(2)) Watercolor painting of the cathedral of Chartres that is signed by the artist, "David ...
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French Gratitude Train, Personal Items

  Handkerchiefs Handkerchief (NSHS 7144-5[dup 1]) Diaphanous handkerchief with the hem doubled and sewn with blue thread. There is a butterfly motif ...
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John V. Beck, 1890-1969 [RG3546.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG3546.AM:  John V. Beck, 1890-1969 Papers:  1949-1967Lincoln, Lancaster County, and Grand Island, Hall ...
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Clarence C. Becker, 1896-1978 [RG4066.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG4066.AM:  Clarence C. Becker, 1896-1978 Papers:  1924-1973Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb.:  Credit ...
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The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director Daryl Bohac. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

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