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How much is a teacher worth? What Nebraska paid teachers in the 1920s

Most Nebraska teachers were paid poverty wages in the early 1920s, even before an economic recession prompted school districts to slash budgets even further. (more…)

Angel DeCora Portrait – Ford Conservation Center

One of the most important Native American artists of the early 20th century was born in Nebraska. Angel DeCora was born on May 3, 1871, on the Winnebago ...

Becoming Arbor Lodge

By David L. Bristow, Editor   Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City features a small house that became a 52-room mansion. It belonged to Arbor ...

Genoa Indian Industrial School and Federal Indian Boarding School Program Selected Resources

Selected resources for more information about the Genoa Indian Industrial School, Federal Indian Boarding School program, and boarding school experience: Genoa ...

How ‘Equality Before the Law’ became our state motto

By David L. Bristow, Editor Did you know that we got our state motto due to a post-Civil War controversy over Black voting rights? In another post, we looked ...

Actor Robert Taylor testifies before House Committee on Un-American Activities, 1947

Born in Filley, Nebraska, Robert Taylor became one of Hollywood's biggest stars. In 1947 he testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities about purposed ...

The Abbotts Play Host to Susan B. Anthony

Nebraska lawyer Othman Abbott and his wife, early settlers in Grand Island, shared an interest in women's rights. In his Recollections of a Pioneer Lawyer, published by ...

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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 Interim Director Cindy Drake. 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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Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

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

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

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