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Omaha Public Library History Omaha Public Library History

Omaha Public Library has a long history. An Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 but, lacking funds, failed in 1860. After…
Omaha Public Library has a long history. An Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 but, lacking funds, failed in 1860. After…
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William Wallace Collection William Wallace Collection

The collection is notable for the many rare views it provides of scenes not often documented in early photographs, including poor areas of…
The collection is notable for the many rare views it provides of scenes not often documented in early photographs, including poor areas of t…
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Omaha People & Places Omaha People & Places

The collection includes historical items relating to the history of Omaha, documenting the process of Omaha transforming from a town into a…
The collection includes historical items relating to the history of Omaha, documenting the process of Omaha transforming from a town into a…
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Cuneiform Tablets Cuneiform Tablets

By Brigette Dugas
Buried in the archive room of the W. Dale Clark Library are over 100 cuneiform tablets. Originally collected by Edgar J. Banks, Ph.D, and…
Buried in the archive room of the W. Dale Clark Library are over 100 cuneiform tablets. Originally collected by Edgar J. Banks, Ph.D, and…
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Kingman Mural Installation Kingman Mural Installation

By Egetzschman
The Kingman mural hung for over 40 years in the lobby of The New York Times building.
The Kingman mural hung for over 40 years in the lobby of The New York Times building.
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About William Thompson & His Scalp About William Thompson & His Scalp

By Egetzschman
An item that has been part of OPL’s collection for more than 115 years is very interesting…
An item that has been part of OPL’s collection for more than 115 years is very interesting…
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World Stereoview Collection World Stereoview Collection

The 1,259 image world stereoview collection was given to Omaha Public Library by Charles Nelson Dietz.
The 1,259 image world stereoview collection was given to Omaha Public Library by Charles Nelson Dietz.
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Indian Congress Indian Congress

Less than a decade after the Indian Wars, the Indian Congress brought together over 500 Native Americans representing 35 different tribes.
Less than a decade after the Indian Wars, the Indian Congress brought together over 500 Native Americans representing 35 different tribes.
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Maps & Atlases Maps & Atlases

The collection includes many atlases and maps documenting the history of Nebraska and its towns and cities from 1854 to the late 1900s.
The collection includes many atlases and maps documenting the history of Nebraska and its towns and cities from 1854 to the late 1900s.
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Millard Town Memories Millard Town Memories

The collection includes photographs, scrapbooks, and papers documenting the town's growth and clippings about the annexation battle in 1971.
The collection includes photographs, scrapbooks, and papers documenting the town's growth and clippings about the annexation battle in 1971.
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Trans-Mississippi & International… Trans-Mississippi & International…

The exposition was held in Omaha from June 1 - November 1, 1898. Our collection consists of Frank Rinehart photographs and other ephemera.
The exposition was held in Omaha from June 1 - November 1, 1898. Our collection consists of Frank Rinehart photographs and other ephemera.
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