Commencement Procession at UNL
NU-OU Merger
Birds-eye view of commencement procession at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the 1960s.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
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East Campus Aerial View
NU-OU Merger
Aerial view Agriculture College Campus, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
1932
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English
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University Hall and Lincoln
NU-OU Merger
University Hall shown amid a sparse collections of buildings and residences in early Lincoln, Nebraska.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
1867-1877
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UNL Campus
NU-OU Merger
Agriculture Campus, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
1951-01-05
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UNL City Campus Aerial View, 1991
View of University of Nebraska-Lincoln and portions of downtown Lincoln.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-03
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1991, July 12
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University Hall, drawing
University of Nebraska--Lincoln Buildings
A hand-drawn view of the multi-story brick building known as University Hall.
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RG 52-02-00
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
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520200-01441
University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program - Greenberg and Spicer" Men shaking hands at podium.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Looking across audience up to the individual speaking at the podium in front of the University of Nebraska at Omaha building.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Camera positioned in the middle of a audience attending the merger program.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Individual speaking at podium, behind him are a couple rows of people standing and clapping.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Two men speaking to each other at podium in front of University of Nebraska at Omaha building.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Crowd assembled outside of University of Nebraska at Omaha building, listening to a speaker.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" Speaker addresses audience from podium under Omaha Chamber of Commerce banner.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program meeting
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" University officials gathered together in a board room.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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University Merger Program
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" People gathering on lawn for ceremony.
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1968, July 2
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Chancellor Hardin with students
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Original caption: "CH.-Student Gov., Chancellor Hardin speaking to students about budget and OU-NU, Merger, Cummins." A view of a meeting room, Chancellor Hardin standing and speaking to students
University of Nebraska--Lincoln. University Communications
RG 42-12-02
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska--Lincoln Libraries
1967, Feb.
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NETV UNO Merger Ceremony
Universities and colleges--Mergers
NU-OU Merger
Clip from a 16 mm file showing the ceremony recognizing the merger of Municipal University of Omaha with the University of Nebraska. ilm
<p>The merger ceremony announcing the University of Nebraska at Omaha occurred on July 1, 1968, on the steps of the Arts & Sciences Hall and included the "official" transfer of the institution to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Municipal University of Omaha speakers included Randall Owens, President of the Student Senate, President Kirk Naylor, and Robert Spire, chair of the Board of Regents. Merger festivities also included social occasions for university officials, including a lawn party on the grounds north of ASH and a luncheon in the student union building. Classes were dismissed for the event.</p>
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<p>The Nebraska Educational Television Network filmed the merger ceremony that took place in front of the Arts & Sciences Hall, which at midnight on July 2, 1968, became the UNO campus. Bob Van Neste provided commentary on the process and speakers to those who watched the ceremony.</p>
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<p>Robert Spire, President of the Board of Regents of the Municipal University of Omaha, introduced each of the speakers. Governor Norbert Tiemann, provided the first remarks following an invocation. Tiemann noted: "Today is a beginning. Not only of a great university, but of a frowth industry for the city of Omaha, the state of Nebraska, but more important, here is tangible evidence of a spirit of unity that binds our entire state…." He focused on academic excellence in the state. (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9350" title="Merger Ceremony: Governor Norbert Tiemann" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9350</a>)</p>
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<p>Represented university students, Randall Owens, President of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Senate discussed change: "It was a democratic decision and a significant part of the change occurring today was due to student concern and participate, and rightfully so it should be. This is an institution of higher learning, this is a classroom for the student…" (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9346" title="Merger Ceremony: Randy Owens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9346</a>)</p>
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<p>John D. Blackwell, head of the Art Department, and President of the University Senate noted in his speech that "if the spirit of cooperation, the evidence of outstanding leadership which has characterized the initial efforts, are continued in the years ahead, the University of Nebraska, and all its complexities, will rank among the top in American institutions of higher education." (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9467" title="Merger Ceremony: John D. Blackwell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9467</a>)</p>
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<p>Alumni Association President Nick Capparelli, saw the merger as an opportunity to broad the horizons and facilities of the university. (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9468" title="Merger Ceremony: Nick Capparelli" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9468</a>)</p>
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<p>President of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Kirk E. Naylor, spoke on the many "memorable occasions" associated with the University in Omaha. He stated "The state of Nebraska can justifiably be proud of the education institution which it supports, and today represents a leap forward in education endeavors. Already possessing in a great university complex, a great land grant institution, and rapidly expanding medical center, today the state is witnessing the birth of an urban grant university, one that is dedicated to complementing the area it serves." (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9347" title="Merger Ceremony: Kirk Naylor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9347</a>)</p>
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<p>Ben Greenberg, Board of Regents, University of Nebraska, received and accepted the symbolic transfer of documents to the University of Nebraska at the outdoor ceremony. At a meeting of university boards and administrators later in the day, the formal transfer and receipt of documents took place. (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9348" title="Merger Ceremony: Ben Greenberg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9348</a>)</p>
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<p>The final speaker of the ceremony, University of Nebraska Chancellor Clifford Hardin, chief administrative officer of the entire system of the University, rather than only the position of Chancellor at UNL, and spoke of an opportunity "of providing the best possible learning environment for the young people of this state and utilizing the resources of the great institution for the benefit of all our citizens." (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9349" title="Merger Ceremony: Clifford Hardin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9349</a>)<br /><br /> <br /><br />After the speakers had finished, the banner was lowered, revealing the University of Nebraska at Omaha lettering upon Arts and Sciences Hall. (View streaming video clip: <a href="https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9466" title="Merger Ceremony: UNO Sign Unveiled" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/9466</a>)</p>
NETV
UNL RG 36-12-00
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
July 1, 1968
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