The history nebraska library has a collection of over 800 county atlases or plat books ranging from the approximately 1885 to the present. Husker textbooks new, used, rental and digital textbooks. The compiled statutes of the state of nebraska, 1881 lincoln, neb. Application forms may be picked up at the city clerks office at 606 e 4th st in ainsworth and must be returned by april 24th, 2020. Nebraska scrap metal drive of world war ii james j. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. A biographical and genealogical history of southeastern nebraska. Shop university of nebraska lincoln new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the huskers bookstore.
Nebraska has a long tradition of library service, beginning with military post libraries, continuing with literary society libraries founded during territorial times, women s club libraries, carnegie libraries, college and school libraries, and the modern libraries of today. In presenting this sketch of some of the leading events of brown county, nebraska, i have endeavored to abide by that definition, though material of a reminiscent or narrative character may occasionally be included. The one book one nebraska reading program, now in its fifteenth year. Shortlist for 2020 one book one nebraska announced ainsworth. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A fairly comprehensive one volume history of the state of nebraska. Cheyenne, box butte, deuel, garden, sioux, kimball, morrill, sheridan, scotts bluff, banner, and dawes counties. Naugle is professor emeritus of history at nebraska wesleyan university. In light of the covd19 and the closing of the local school, the ainsworth public library will be closed march 1723rd to insure the safety of our citizens. To that end, all history nebraska sites will be closed to the public until further notice. Please note that for a variety of reasons, the public access atlas can change anytime. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. The blizzard of 1949 was an epic storm that actually started in november 1948 and kept going relentlessly for months. The first board of directors held their first meeting on july 15, 2006 at ainsworth, nebraska and chose 20 inductees into the nebraska sandhills cowboy hall of fame.
Nbcs rich history of over 100 years in business would not be what it is today without amazing team members at its core. Ainsworth, a railroad engineer who was instrumental in building the railroad through brown county. Recording nebraska s weather history is a big task, but a volunteer network spread across the state is up to the task. Guide to brown county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. This was a difficult decision to make, but please understand this decision was made with direction and recommendation from the nebraska department of education and the north central district health department. Any library materials currently checked out will automatically be extended to a due date of april 1st. Ainsworth, nebraska book stores business directory page 1. View nebraska historical markers for information on the states more than 500 historical markers. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Contributor names national publishing company, philadelphia. We are excited to be working with the nebraska state historical society to bring this heirloomquality, coffee table book to the community.
North of that, henry woodwards addition on his homestead. Their members served as librarians until may 1912 when the city of ainsworth passes an ordinance establishing a city library and a tax levy to provide for its maintenance. Welcome students, teachers, and history buffs of all ages. Dec 03, 2002 historic railroads of nebraska takes a photographic journey down the tracks of the five major railroads and various short lines that helped nebraska progress into a national center of agriculture and business. Remarkable events that shaped history it happened in series first edition. Younkers collectors edition greatest moments in nebraska corhuskers football history younkers collectors edition by texas footballepic sports corp. Ainsworth community schools is doing their part to help the youth by making sure they dont go hungry during this coronavirus pandemic. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
The present headquarters is in ainsworth, nebraska. April 16 the nebraska department of economic development has selected the latest round of grantees under nebraska s civic and community center financing fund grant program. About us history nebraska publishes works that explore nebraska history and culture, including. Ainsworth area historical tornado activity is significantly below nebraska state average. There was a time in america, where large front porches welcomed your neighbor to stop by for a visit, where kids could play hide and seek until dark, and cool evenings were spent playing dominoes or bridge with close friends. Keller park state recreation area ainsworth 2020 all. One book for nebraska kids or one book for nebraska teens. The nebraska library commission archives, located at the nebraska library commission. Wouldnt it be great if kids all over nebraska were talking about books. History nebraska closed to public until further notice 05052020. This collectors book features the memories of lincoln from the late 1800s through 1939 in historic photographs. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
Introduction to the history of mycology 9780521112956 by ainsworth, g and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ainsworth public library striving to meet the growing. To celebrate them, we plan various appreciation events throughout the year ranging from companywide movie days and luncheons to holiday activities and prize giveaways. The board meets at least annually to determine who should be inducted into the hall of fame. Discover all things about nebraska with our complete series of books. History of nebraska was originally created to mark the territorial centennial of nebraska, and revised to coincide with the statehood centennial.
Compendium of history, reminiscence, and biography of nebraska. Join our mailing list to receive updates on university of nebraska press books. A lot of our readers attended classes in oneroom schoolhouses at some point. Construction for the new library started in september 1979 and the library opened in its current location on april 19, 1980. The trip begins with the formative years of nebraska towns that were established along railroad lines in the 19th century. Whether youre looking for information and advice or youre an expert looking for top quality homoeopathic remedies, our extensive library of literature and huge catalogue is all here for you. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. The city of ainsworth maintains the sellors cabin, donated by elizabeth sellors deer. Introduction it gives me pleasure to write a word of welcome to this i collection of stories of nebraska history. It is a careful and a thoughtful revision of their edition which was completed in 19 11 and 19. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have.
Ainsworth community schools will not return to normal school operations for the remainder of the 20192020 school year. A book, pioneer stories of brown, keya paha, and rock counties, published in. Ainsworth was incorporated as a village in december 1883. With amendments 1822 to 1905, comprising all laws of a general nature in force november 1, 1905. It tells the story from prehistoric times up to the present, all in a small 143page paperback. The publishers take pleasure in presenting to the people of the state and of the country this history of nebraska. The collection of the library contains 25,241 volumes. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. This book has an academic feel, and is probably the basis for a college course on the subject, but is also written in such a way to make it accessible to the general reader with extensive citations for further reading for someone looking for more indepth information.
A unique history of nebraska is presented in these pages, drawing on fiftyeight short topical chapters and a rich gallery of illustrations. Attachments, my antonia, worth dying for, gone for good, o pioneers. One volunteer in ainsworth has been at it for seven decades and says he doesnt plan to stop anytime soon. Ainsworth and atkinson receive grants from ded posted 12. On the corner of main and fourth history of ainsworth, nebraska read more. The precise date of settlement of the area known as nebraska is undetermined but archeological evidence indicates that the first pioneers were prehistoric indians who hunted big game over 10,000 years ago. View a map of all nebraska historical markers, browse historical marker map marker text. Kimble university of nebraska press lincoln, ne 2014 prairie university. Nebraska county atlases and plat books history nebraska. The blizzard of 1949 paralyzed and devastated nebraska.
The microfilmed copies date mainly from 1885 to 1947, though not every county has an atlas for every year. While it is the history prepared by sterling morton and albert watkins, it is much more. An assemblage of early 1900s nebraska maps and a book. That portion of ainsworth lying west of main street was platted on the homestead of mrs. History of nebraska was originally created to mark the territorial centennial of nebraska and then revised to coincide with the statehood centennial.
Find the right book stores businesses to suit your needs. Usa 994,159 nebraska 10,919 nebraska histories and genealogies 552 statewide histories and genealogies. Ainsworth army air field, completed on november 30, 1942, was a satellite of rapid city army air field and under command of the second air force. Knoll university of nebraska press lincoln, ne 195 the nature of home. Illustrated biographical album of northeastern nebraska. Each story features new research or newlypublished historical materials. How an ainsworth teen is reviving the story of brothers who died in world war ii by mike tobias, senior producer, net television vanessa taylor at normandy american cemetery, holding a photo of the pieper twins. The nebraska department of economic development has selected the latest round of grantees under nebraska s civic and community center financing fund grant program. The citizens of ainsworth approved this plan by voting in favor of this bond issue in 1978.
Biographies of douglas county nebraska history of omaha ne. Local history books on nebraska arcadia publishing. Kruse, author signed to the cover page paradise publishing, 2001. The large map book has original pages that depict the layout of david city, nebraska. Casde ainsworth brown county virtual nebraska university. Union pacific rail road, map of a portion of nebraska territory, showing surveys and location of lines by peter a. Things to do around ainsworth ainsworth, ne aarp in your city. Ainsworth public library nebraska libraries on the web. The author and editor of numerous books, he is coeditor of nebraska quilts and quiltmakers and the online edition of encyclopedia britannicas nebraska john j. History has been defined as a systematic written account of events. A lexicon and essays lisa knopp university of nebraska press lincoln, ne 2002.
Red long, and it is still headquartered in lincoln, nebraska. Access to nebraska s marked historic places is available by county and category in addition to searching the site. This hardcover book truly captures the rich heritage of lincoln. Sheldons history and stories of nebraska main page.
Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. However, for the most accurate, uptodate information, we recommend you view the atlas online. A marker was dedicated in her honor by the brown county historical society in. By late 1948 ainsworth municipal airport was used for charter flights, aircraft rental, flight lessons and a maintenance shop. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, nebraska. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Sep 11, 2017 the exhibition features work from nebraska printers such as harry duncan, bonnie oconnell, denise brady, and others. Explore all the exciting things to do in and around your city. Ainsworth aaf was declared surplus property in 1948, and the city of ainsworth received title to the airfield for use as a municipal airport. The books were printed by a range of fine presses with nebraska connections including the cummington press, gibraltar editions, unos abattoir editions, buttonmaker press, as well as uno student presses. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more.
The health and wellbeing of our guests, staff, and volunteers are always our highest priority. At last, nebraska has a short treatment of its long history. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. North of that, henry woodward s addition on his homestead. A massive blizzard blanketed nebraska in snow in 1949 and it will never be forgotten. Rent your books and youll pay, on average, less than half the new textbook price. Weve published a brief history of nebraska by ronald c. Nebraska history magazine quarterly history nebraska s free email newsletter books blog nebraska timeline weekly newspaper column our readers range from professional historians to history buffs to curious people who simply find that learning about the past helps them better enjoy living and. Printed copies of the public access atlas are available at most sporting goods stores and game and parks offices, or you can request a copy be mailed to you. Leroy hall platted an addition on his land on the east side of main, extending as far north as fourth street. In an effort to make quality stories from nebraskas history more accessible, history nebraska has partnered with university of nebraska press as a distributor of. Montag is professor emeritus of library and information technology at nebraska wesleyan university. Welcome to ainsworths ainsworths the first name in.
This onevolume history quickly became the standard text for the college student and reference for the general reader, unmatched for three generations. Luebkes lifelong commitment to the study of his state informs the book in every detail, as does his concern for clear and readable narrative. These photos from the 1950s might stir up some memories as. You can find our card catalog online at we do have access to ebooks and audiobooks for all ages by way of overdrive. Numerous biographies for early residents of douglas county, nebraska, and the city of omaha are included in this booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. This library is affiliated with ainsworth public library view map. Nebraska history the history of nebraska state the us50. A group often called the panhandle of nebraska, volume 2 history of western nebraska and its people. Items checked out will be put in a bag with the patrons name and placed on the bench in front of the library. Kansas collection books history of the state of nebraska first published in 1882 by the western historical company, a. Applications are also being accepted for summer help in the park, street and sanitation departments.
Ainsworth is a city and county seat of brown county, nebraska, united states. Genealogical society, and mayor leo beckly, box 165, ainsworth, ne 69210. Compendium of history, reminiscence, and biography of. The doors will be locked but a librarian will be on duty from 11 a. That said, id still camp here during the busy season if there is one at this small, outoftheway state park. The maps were created by sanborn map company, located in chicago, illinois. A book, pioneer stories of brown, keya paha, and rock counties, published in 1980, and edited by shirley marie skinner, was also a project of the brown county historical society.
First, for the sake of the author, whom i have known for so many winters and summers, in storm and in sunshine, and whom i have found faithful and devoted to the best ideals for nebraska in public life and in private labor. Brown county, nebraska genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Welcome from brown county we are doris jonesharris and phyllis jones quinn your cocoordinators for brown county, nebraska, and will try to provide a valuable resource for researching your family tree. Come visit and peruse the historical society buildings and join in the fun of discovering the past. Genealogy history news special offers nebraska county history and genealogy books. History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western historical co. Sectional map of part of nebraska showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, and the survey lines. List of books and articles about nebraska history online. Subgroup twelve consists of guest books used by the historical. In october of 1911, the womens club established a library in ainsworth. Australasia north america latin america europe the new shape of ainsworth. You are our an error occurred while processing this directive visitor since 05102004.
Nebraska studies puts the history of the state at your fingertips, from its very beginning to the 21st century. In another special arrangement, the journals division produces the publications of nebraska extension, a division of the university of nebraska s institute of agriculture and natural resources. Nebraska history is a quarterly, illustrated magazine that explores nebraska s history and culture through original articles and historical images from our extensive collections. Our nebraska books mark important moments in the state of nebraska history. Nebraska is no stranger to severe weather of all types, but a few storms stand out in our state history. Lunchtime solutions employees have been busy preparing breakfast and lunch meals in the school cafeteria for. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. This onevolume history quickly became the standard text for the college student and reference for the general reader, unmatched for generations as the only comprehensive history of the state. Ainsworth was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Public access atlas nebraska game and parksnebraska game. How an ainsworth teen is reviving the story of brothers. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The sheridan county regionorigin and early history nebraska history magazine vol 16.
The town and the schools have kept pace with times. We tent camped here in april and were the only ones in the campground. The city of ainsworth is currently accepting applications for assistant pool manger and lifeguards. These were fascinating, and they are only a fraction of the schoolhouses and vintage photos of schoolhouses out there in nebraska. Books published by history nebraska history nebraska.
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