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Myrtle Hetrick

Ruby Fox and Myrtle Hetrick met while incarcerated at the State Reformatory for Women in York, Nebraska. Ruby was serving time for breaking and entering and Myrtle for ...
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Lola Lopez

Lola Lopez wears a large gold locket in her Nebraska State Prison mug shot. In a moment of "blind greed," her companion Cicerio Estrada clubbed, strangled, and robbed ...
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James White Water

James Whitewater killed two men. While in prison from 1872-1889, he embraced Christianity. In 1889, the Nebraska legislature passed an act allowing the governor to ...
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Amos Holloman

Amos Holloman was a repeat offender. Each time he entered the prison system he was given a new number. Three mugshots show how he aged. Prison ID Number: #11191, ...
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Alv Lytle

Alv Lytle was sentenced to 12-15 years in the Nebraska State Prison for bank robbery in Kearney County, Nebraska. Another man confessed to the crime and the state paid ...
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Thomas Whitney

Thomas Whitney, known to his clients as the Professor, advertised extensively in Omaha newspapers as a clairvoyant, palmist, and astrologer. Whitney claimed he had no ...
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Bert Martin

Bert Martin was sentenced for stealing a horse in Keya Paha County. At the prison, Bert worked in the broom factory. One day, Bert's cellmate of eleven months told the ...
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Goldie Williams

Goldie Williams defiantly crossed her arms for her Omaha Police Court Mug Shot. Arrested on January 29, 1898, Williams, also known as Meg Murphy, stood only 5 feet tall ...
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Nannie Hutchinson

On November 1, 1903, Eli Feasel disappeared from his farm south west of Bostwick, Nebraska about 15 miles east of Red Cloud. His housekeeper, Nannie Hutchinson, said he ...
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Charles Hutchinson

On November 1, 1903, Eli Feasel disappeared from his farm south west of Bostwick, Nebraska about 15 miles east of Red Cloud. His housekeeper, Nannie Hutchinson, said he ...
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Nebraska Unwrapped: Selections from the Collections

Ongoing Exhibit Almost 150 objects archeological and historic artifacts connect visitors to the stories of Nebraskans both notable and notorious. From prehistory to the ...
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Sites

Visit History! Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.  Chimney Rock Museum Feel the awe and curiosity the pioneers ...
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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!

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Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

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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
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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
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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.

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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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