NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID
RG4260.AM: Fern (Hubbard) Orme, 1903-1993
Papers: 1898-1973
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska: Lincoln City Council member; Nebraska State Senator
Size: 0.75 cu.ft.; 1 box and 3 scrapbooks
BACKGROUND NOTE
Born on April 17, 1903, at Opportunity, Holt County, Nebraska, Fern Haskin Hubbard was the daughter of Hiram and Ethel (Haskin) Hubbard. She attended the University of Nebraska, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1924, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dramatics in 1928, and a Master of Arts degree in English in 1930. Fern spent over twenty years teaching, including teaching dramatics at the University of Nebraska (1924-1926); teaching English and dramatics at the Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis, Nebraska (1926-1927); teaching English and dramatics at Irving Junior High School in Lincoln, Nebraska (1928-1943); and serving as supervisor and coordinator of secondary distributive education at Lincoln High School (1943-1947).
Fern married Emmett W. Orme in 1947. At that time, Fern was very active in numerous community organizations. She was a member of Women’s Inter-Club Council; Lincoln Teachers’ Association; Women’s Division of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; American Association of University Women; Nebraska State Education Association; League of Women Voters, and numerous other organizations. In 1947, Orme was appointed to the Lincoln City Council and was reelected several times. She served on Lincoln City Council from 1946-1956. In 1958, Orme was elected to the Nebraska Legislature. She served as senator from 1958-1972. She received a Nebraska Builder Award from the University of Nebraska in 1973.
Fern (Hubbard) Orme spent her entire career contributing to the state as a teacher, city council member, state senator, and through her work with numerous community organizations. Fern (Hubbard) Orme died in Lee County, Florida, on March 17, 1993. She is buried in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection consists of one box of papers and three scrapbooks documenting Fern (Hubbard) Orme’s political career and service to the community through various organizations. Also included are teaching certificates and contracts of her mother, Ethel Hubbard, grade school report cards of her brother, Burt Hubbard, and various other ephemera. The materials in the collection date from ca. 1898-1973.
Note: See the photo component [RG4260.PH] for related images.
INVENTORY
Box 1
Folder
- Speeches, undated
- Nomination as regional vice-president of the American Association of University Women, 1954
- Nebraska Builder Award proceedings, May 19, 1973
- Political campaign memorabilia
- Biographical materials
- Diplomas and commencement programs, 1920-1930
- Miscellaneous, including:
Teaching certificates and contracts of Ethel Hubbard, 1898-1900
Photographic views of Lincoln, Neb., ca. 1900
Report cards of Burt Hubbard, 1915-1926
Nebraska Centennial Official First Day Covers, 1967
Letter from Frontier Airlines regarding severe turbulence experienced on a flight, October 4, 1968
Booklet, “A Heritage of Excellence, Physical Education for Women upon Dedication of a New Building, University of Nebraska, Department of Physical Education for Women, November 8, 1968
Volume
- Scrapbook, 1940-1946
- Scrapbook, 1970-1971
- Scrapbook, 1971
Subject headings:
American Association of University Women
Hubbard, Harry Ethelbert, 1910-1980
Hubbard, Nina Ethel (Haskin), 1879-1954
Lancaster County (Neb.)
Lincoln (Neb.)
Orme, Fern (Hubbard), 1903-1993
Politicians
Politics and government
Acc. 2026.0074
TMM 04-06-2026
