Behemoth Baby of Beaver City
Mary Chambers of Beaver City, said to be the world's largest baby, weighed a hundred pounds when she was two years old.
Mary's remarkable proportions (as well as the ...
Nebraska History
What We Found
Five Ways to Experience Nebraska History
Our state has a rich history with so many stories to tell. History Nebraska has five easy and fun ways you can discover that amazing history yourself!
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Students Dig Into Archival Materials To Tell Nebraska Stories
Three Nebraska students were recognized at the state contest of National History Day, a research and project-based program for students in grades 6-12.
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Too educated to teach: Letters from a Nebraska educator in the 1890s
Graduating from high school jeopardized your chance to teach in rural schools in the 1800s.
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The Birth of the South Omaha Stockyards
In one decade, the South Omaha stockyards went from a single farm to a major meat center. The 1880s were a time of explosive growth for South Omaha, yet surprisingly few ...
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