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Digital Collections Portal

Select the collections you would like to search through below. To access our collection of newspapers, visit us at 1500 R Street in Lincoln and use the public computer ...
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Government Records

History NebraskaGovernment records are created or received at all levels, from the smallest village to the largest federal agency. History Nebraska holds about 20,000 ...
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Manuscript Finding Aids

History NebraskaHistory Nebraska houses over 15,000 feet of archival material gathered from private sources -- anything other than a government agency -- and these we ...
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Newspaper Finding Aids

History NebraskaHistory Nebraska holds over 3,500 individual Nebraska newspaper titles on nearly 40,000 reels of microfilm. Titles cover the entire state and date from ...
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Research, Reference, & Genealogy

History NebraskaHistory Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve. The Reference Room is open Fridays, 9 am - 4 ...
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Nebraska SHRAB

History NebraskaAbout The Nebraska State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is a state board appointed by the governor under the authority of federal statutes and ...
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Nebraska SHRAB Board Members

History Nebraska(permanent appt.)Interim Director | CEOHistory Nebraska1500 R StLincoln, NE 68508-1615402-416-0666jill.dolberg@nebraska.gov(term expires April 2023) ...
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More Research Resources

Additional History Nebraska Research Resources and Databases Atlases/Plat Books:  The History Nebraska library collection contains over 500 county atlases or plat books ...
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Political Records

We are currently experiencing a disruption in our online file management. If you cannot find a file listed below, please click here to access the Political Records files ...
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Federal Government Records

We are currently experiencing a disruption in our online file management. If you cannot find a file listed below, please click here to access the Federal Government ...
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Help Shape 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 History Nebraska staff members to support our mission

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Interested in joining the History Nebraska team? Keep an eye on job listings!
About History Nebraska
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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Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.
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Chimney Rock
Fort Robinson
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Nebraska History Museum
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Neligh Mill
Senator Norris House
Thomas Kennard House
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Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.
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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.
History Nebraska Programs
Learn more about the programs associated with History Nebraska.
History Nebraska's Programs
Historical Marker Equity Program
National Register of Historical Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission
Historical Markers
Nebraska Statewide Cemetary Registry
Willa Cather National Statuary Hall
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB
Historical Markers
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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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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.
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Nebraska Collections
History Nebraska's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.
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Digital Collections Portal
Government Records
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Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.
Manuscript Finding Aids
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Research, Reference, & Genealogy
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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.

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Additional Research Resources

History Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.
Support History Nebraska
Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska. 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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