Collections Donations Form

Thank you for your interest in donating to the collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS)!

What does NSHS Collect?

Would you like to see stories like yours documented in the Nebraska State Historical Society collections? We would! NSHS is currently looking to fill gaps in its collections, so curators are particularly interested in these topics:

• Agriculture, post-1950 in Nebraska
• Contemporary Native Americans living in Nebraska
• Current events as they impact the lives of Nebraskans
• Pop culture as it impacts the lives of Nebraskans
• Sports and recreation in Nebraska

Because the collections are vast, NSHS accepts only a small proportion of materials offered. Space constraints and our commitment to long-term preservation of material in our collections play a central role in our collecting criteria. Donations are accepted only when the materials complement the collections and support the mission of NSHS.

For more information about what we will collect, see our Collecting Plan (PDF).

What Happens Next?

Please fill out the following form so that we might consider your offer. Please complete the form with as much information as possible, and do not send materials without prior approval of an NSHS curator. NSHS only accepts materials as unrestricted gifts. Loans or donation offers requiring restrictions or conditions will be declined.

Curators review each offer and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Usually we respond within four weeks, though some offers may take longer to review. Thank you for your interest in preserving your history with the Nebraska State Historical Society!