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Silver Spoon Collections

Collecting souvenir spoons became a popular hobby for Americans in the late 1800s when this European fad swept the nation. Wealthy Americans visiting Europe brought home ...

The Ndee in Nebraska

When people think of Indigenous Nebraska, the Apache (or Ndee as they prefer) is not a tribe that comes to mind. In fact, however, the ancestors of the Ndee lived across ...

The Great Depression in Dawes County

For several years bank crises, national economic depression, and environmental calamity descended on Dawes County. (more…)

Collaboration Among History Nebraska, Pawnee Nation, NDOT

Nebraska archeology is renowned for its collection of artifacts and other information related to the Pawnee Tribe. The Pawnee lived over a wide expanse of what is now ...

Conservation Tools: Humidification and Suction Table

Conservators use a lot of different tools and equipment when treating objects and artwork in the lab. This blog post from us at the Ford Conservation Center will be ...

Fort Atkinson Council House

Some of the structures at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park have been reconstructed very accurately from data gathered by archeologists from History Nebraska. Three of ...

Archeology in the Ash Hollow Locality

By Rob Bozell, (former) Nebraska State Archeologist Ash Hollow State Historical Park is not only one of the most picturesque of Nebraska’s public parks but it and ...

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History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society 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 History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
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