Photographing Across the Plains: Charles R Savage in 1866
The only known photographs of overland emigrants crossing Nebraska, in possession of the Nebraska State Historical Society, were taken by Charles R Savage. Savage is ...
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What We Found
Nebraska’s Women Photographers
Most research on Nebraska photographers has concentrated upon well-known figures such as William Henry Jackson, Frank A. Rinehart, Solomon D. Butcher, and Louis ...
Look closely: This is a previously unknown Solomon Butcher photo
Is it possible to find a “new” Solomon Butcher photo in circulation? A Lincoln man recently discovered that it is
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5 Things Damaging Your Photographs
Want more at-home conservation resources? We've got you covered.
October is Archives Month
Your family's heirloom photographs are special treasures. Taking ...
Spirit Photography
"Spirit Photography," advertisement. Source: Co. Fair News
In 1861 a Boston photographer named William H. Mumler discovered that additional images would appear if a ...
Happy Accidents and Photographic Tricks: Double Exposure Images
If you have ever had to load film into a camera, then you may be familiar with double exposures. Double exposures sometimes happen if the film jams inside of the camera ...
Throwback Thursday Photo, North Side Community Center
February is Black History Month. This photograph celebrates the brave African-American men and women who served in the military during World War II. Taken in October ...
A Picnic Mishap
Picnicking is one of the most enjoyable summer pastimes, and Nebraskans more than one hundred years ago enjoyed it as much as we do today. Occasionally, however, ...
American Archives Month: 9 Types of Photographs
There are many different types of photographs. Knowing what type of photograph you have can help you determine how best to care for the artifact. You can also have a ...
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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