Nebraska

Read up on the staunch souls who established Nebraska’s agricultural tradition to gain a new respect for the chosen mascot of Cornhusker football. Our Nebraska history books provide a fresh perspective on familiar places, from an exhibit at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to a menu at a bygone Lincoln eatery. Attend to the untold stories of Nebraska POW camps and the daily routine of a roughhewn Washington County cabin. Take a whistle-stop tour of Nebraska history from Omaha to Scottsbluff.
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The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49
The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49
Historic Storms of New England
Historic Storms of New England
Omaha's Easter Tornado of 1913
Omaha's Easter Tornado of 1913
The 1935 Republican River Flood
The 1935 Republican River Flood

The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49

9781467154239

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In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways. Author Barry Seegebarth details the tragedy and courage of the Nebraska winter of 1948.


The Nebraska Winter of 1948-49

Historic Storms of New England

9781889833279

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Historic Storms of New England

Omaha's Easter Tornado of 1913

9780738531847

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On Sunday, March 23, 1913, the burgeoning city of Omaha, Nebraska, fell victim to one of the worst tornado disasters in American history. Downtown was spared, but the fashionable neighborhoods of the city's western fringe and the ethnic neighborhoods of north Omaha were destroyed. Over 100 lives were lost, and millions of dollars in property damage was done. Photographers descended upon Omaha, rendering astonishing images of the storm's aftermath. This book uses nearly 200 of those photographs, many of which are drawn from the Durham Western Heritage Museum archives, to document the tornado's path of destruction, as well as stories of survival, compassion, reconstruction, and the remarkable unity and resilience of the Omaha community.
Omaha's Easter Tornado of 1913

The 1935 Republican River Flood

9781626198555

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On May 31, 1935, a storm system surged along the Republican River, bursting its banks in a matter of minutes with a roar that could be heard miles away. The greatest flood to hit the tri-state area of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, it left behind a landscape rearranged beyond recognition and claimed more than one hundred casualties. However, amid all the destruction and sorrow, amazing acts of heroism and unwavering courage were reported throughout the valley. Author Joy Hayden reveals the historic disaster and the steadfast resolve of those who witnessed it.
The 1935 Republican River Flood