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Grand Pa Dailey

"Grand Pa" Dailey, possibly in Milburn, Nebraska, 1886 or 1887 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH-1036] The information shown in this close-up is clearly ...
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Frank Moore homestead

Frank Moore, Sargent, north Custer County, Nebraska, 1887 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH-1244] Look closely. How many people do you ...
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Anton Smock farm

Anton Smock and his farm near Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska, 1904 Solomon D. Butcher, photographer [RG2608.PH-1764] This glass plate negative is 6 inches tall by 8 ...
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Robert Merchant Collection

  Robert Merchant writes for an U.S. Army magazine in 1943. [RG5841.PH1-13]   A Nebraskan Aerial Photographer's Experience in the Pacific During ...
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Camp Life

  Robert Merchant Collection: A Nebraska Aerial Photographer's Experience in the Pacific during WWII  Robert Merchant spent most of his service time stationed in ...
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New Guinea Rescue Mission

  Robert Merchant Collection: A Nebraska Aerial Photographer's Experience in the Pacific during WWII Wartime photographers went everywhere. In 1943 Merchant ...
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New Guinea Aerial Assault

  Robert Merchant Collection: A Nebraska Aerial Photographer's Experience in the Pacific during WWII Robert Merchant spent part of his time in service stationed ...
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Wrecked Japanese Planes

  Robert Merchant Collection: A Nebraska Aerial Photographer's Experience in the Pacific during WWII Merchant also captured the aftermath of battles, such as the ...
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French Gratitude Train Collection

  Merci Train: A Selection of Objects from the Nebraska Boxcar World War II brought devastation to France. In 1947 Washington, D.C., columnist Drew Pearson ...
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A. J. Thompson and Co. (Bancroft, Neb.) [RG3482.AM]

HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG3482.AM: A. J. Thompson and Co. (Bancroft, Neb.) Records: 1909-1912 Bancroft, Cuming County, Neb.: General store Size: ...
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Abie Milling Company (Abie, Neb.) [RG4200.AM]

HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG4200.AM: Abie Milling Company (Abie, Neb.) Records: 1909-1945 Abie, Butler County, Neb.: Flour mill Size: 6 volumes and ...
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American Savings and Loan Association (Lincoln, Neb.) [RG5686.AM]

HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID RG5686.AM: American Savings and Loan Association (Lincoln, Neb.) Letter copy book: 1906-1907 Lincoln, Lancaster County, ...
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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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