HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID
RG0843.AM: Capitol Beach Amusement Park (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Typescript: 1930
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska: Amusement park
Size: One folder
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection consists of an undated typescript written by Lois D. Gerard of Fairbury, Nebraska. The typescript is entitled, “On Visiting Capitol Beach.” The story describes a visit to the Capitol Beach Amusement Park in Lincoln, Nebraska, through the viewpoint of a young woman accompanied by her boyfriend. Various attractions, events, prices, etc. are described. Also included is a letter from the Nebraska State Journal to Lois Gerard declining the story for publication. The letter is dated May 30, 1930 and is signed by Frank L. Williams, managing editor.
INVENTORY
Capitol Beach Amusement Park story and letter, 1930
Subject headings:
Amusement parks — Nebraska — Lincoln
Amusements — Nebraska — Lincoln
Capitol Beach Amusement Park (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Clemens, Lois D. (Gerard), 1907-1998
Dating (social customs)
Recreation — Nebraska — Lincoln
Williams, Frank L., 1866-1943