Local History
Online Resources
The Catholic Voice, The True Voice, and Our Sunday Visitor
Digital archive of the official publication of the Archdiocese of Omaha, the Catholic community of 23 counties in northeastern Nebraska.
Fire Insurance Maps Online
Find and view high-definition color Fire Insurance Maps and other historical maps showing building structures and other useful information.
Omaha Star Digital Archive
The Omaha Star, in existence for over 70 years, has been Nebraska’s largest African American newspaper. Search the archives from 1938-2011.
Omaha World-Herald
Looking for the Omaha World-Herald? NewsBank gives library cardholders instant access to the World-Herald's issues and archives.
The Catholic Voice, The True Voice, and Our Sunday Visitor
Digital archive of the official publication of the Archdiocese of Omaha, the Catholic community of 23 counties in northeastern Nebraska.
Fire Insurance Maps Online
Find and view high-definition color Fire Insurance Maps and other historical maps showing building structures and other useful information.
Omaha Star Digital Archive
The Omaha Star, in existence for over 70 years, has been Nebraska’s largest African American newspaper. Search the archives from 1938-2011.
Omaha World-Herald
Looking for the Omaha World-Herald? NewsBank gives library cardholders instant access to the World-Herald's issues and archives.
New Books
Community Resources
Preserve Omaha
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of older homes, buildings and neighborhoods in the metro area through education and advocacy.
The Durham Museum
The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region.
Douglas County Historical Society
The Mission of the Douglas County Historical Society is to Collect, Preserve and Present to the public the history of Douglas County, Nebr.
History Nebraska
Founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society, History Nebraska collects, preserves, and opens to all, the histories we share.
Preserve Omaha
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of older homes, buildings and neighborhoods in the metro area through education and advocacy.
The Durham Museum
The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region.
Douglas County Historical Society
The Mission of the Douglas County Historical Society is to Collect, Preserve and Present to the public the history of Douglas County, Nebr.
History Nebraska
Founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society, History Nebraska collects, preserves, and opens to all, the histories we share.