A Brief History of Nebraska
A Brief History of Nebraska

Author: Ronald Clinton Naugle

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9780933307391

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"This book is a short treatment of a long history. Nebraska has been inundated by ancient seas, carved by glaciers, and settled by ancient cultures who learned to survive in a land prone to extremes of climates. As a state, Nebraska was born out of the Civil War, shaped by railroads, and built by immigrants. Settlers were drawn by promises of free land and abundant rain. They endured droughts and economic depressions. They fought for political reforms, fought world wars, and sometimes fought each other. Along the way, Nebraskans chose a unique form of government and re-invented their communities under new conditions. A Brief History of Nebraska is a story of continual change, the back store of the place and people we know today"--The back cover.

Nebraska History Moments
Nebraska History Moments

Author: David L. Bristow

Publisher: History Nebraska

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780933307421

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Each page of this book uses a photo or artifact to tell a true story about the past, drawing from the extensive collections of History Nebraska.

New Life for Archaeological Collections
New Life for Archaeological Collections

Author: Rebecca Allen

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1496213742

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New Life for Archaeological Collections explores solutions to what archaeologists are calling the "curation crisis," that is, too much stuff with too little research, analysis, and public interpretation. This volume demonstrates how archaeologists are taking both large and small steps toward not only solving the dilemma of storage but recognizing the value of these collections through inventorying and cataloging, curation, rehousing, artifact conservation, volunteer and student efforts, and public exhibits. Essays in this volume highlight new questions and innovative uses for existing archaeological collections. Rebecca Allen and Ben Ford advance ways to make the evaluation and documentation of these collections more accessible to those inside and outside of the scholarly discipline of archaeology. Contributors to New Life for Archaeological Collections introduce readers to their research while opening new perspectives for scientists and students alike to explore the world of archaeology. These essays illuminate new connections between cultural studies and the general availability of archaeological research and information. Drawing from the experience of university professors, government agency professionals, and cultural resource managers, this volume represents a unique commentary on education, research, and the archaeological community.