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Appraisals and Authentications

 Mari Sandoz viewing the Crazy Horse exhibit at the Nebraska State Historical Society, September 1954. For more information about how Sandoz's research uncovered the ...
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Research Resources & Databases

Additional NSHS Research Resources and Databases   Architects and Architectural firms: Wiki of Nebraska architects and architectural firms and their ...
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Nebraska SHRAB

About The Nebraska State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is a state board appointed by the governor under the authority of federal statutes and regulations ...
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Storage Methods for Ethnographic Collections

Storage conditions have long been recognized by museum professionals as important factors in the long term survival of artifacts. Although all materials deteriorate over ...
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Solomon D. Butcher Collection

    Nebraska photographer Solomon D. Butcher produced, over the course of nearly forty years, a record of the settlement of the Great Plains that is both unique ...
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Revealing History

Using Digital Technology to Learn More about Our Past Digital technology is shedding new light on previously hidden information. Nebraska photographer Solomon D. ...
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Sylvester Rawding sod house

Sylvester Rawding sod house, north of Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska, 1886  Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH1784] Over the years several myths grew up ...
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Revealing History, unidentified family

Unidentified family near West Union, Nebraska, 1886 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer. [RG2608.PH-1100] Until this glass plate negative was scanned, the information ...
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John Curry Homestead

The John Curry homestead near West Union, Custer County, Nebraska, 1886, Solomon D. Butcher, photographer. RG2608.PH1048   Known in Nebraska as ...
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Harvey M. Pickens

Harvey M. Pickens, Ortello Valley, Custer County, Nebraska, 1889 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH-1523.] Surprise! Adjusting the light and dark levels, ...
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Overton Grocery Store

Grocery store in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska, 1904 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH2556] Using imaging technology, we are able to look through the ...
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Chrisman Sisters, Women Homesteaders

The Chrisman sisters near Goheen settlement on Lieban Creek, Custer County, Nebraska, 1886 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH-1053] Solomon D. Butcher's ...
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Help Perserve and Share History

Become a Member

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!

Volunteer

Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

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Interested in joining the NSHS team? Keep an eye on job listings!

About NSHS

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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Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

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Chimney Rock
Fort Robinson
John Neihardt
Nebraska History Museum

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Neligh Mill
Senator Norris House
Thomas Kennard House
Historical Markers
Gift Shops

Upcoming Events

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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of NSHS members.

NSHS Education

Learn more about the educational programs provided at our museums, sites, and online.

Education Digital Learning Resources

Find games, lists, and more to enhance your history education curriculum.

Museum Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Summer Workshops
Scout Merit Badge Workshops

NSHS Programs

Learn more about the programs associated with NSHS.

Historical Markers
Historical Marker Equity Program
National Register of Historic Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission

 

 

Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Willa Cather National Statuary Hall
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast!

Nebraska Collections

NSHS's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

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Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

NSHS Services

Digital Resources

Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

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Support The Historical Society

Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to the Nebraska State Historical Society help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of NSHS.

Volunteers are the heroes of NSHS. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.

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