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Legislature of Nebraska; Seventy-Seventh Session; Legislative Bill 736
A law allowing the transfer of the Municipal University of Omaha to the State of Nebraska.
"Vote YES MERGER OU-NU" sign
22" x 14" sign on white cardstock featuring the slogan "Vote YES MERGER OU-NU." The word "merger" is in red ink, and the rest of the text is in black. In small text in the lower left corner is a statement of responsibility for the University Merger…
"O.U. MERGER - YES!" bumper sticker
15" x 3" bumber sticker featuring the slogan "O.U. MERGER - YES!" in bright orange-red letters on a black background. The bumper sticker was manufactured by Allied Printing of Omaha, Nebraska.
"Give it the old college try"
Political cartoon by Barro for the Omaha World-Herald, depicting an enthusiastic man wearing a merger banner and an "O.U. + N.U." button, an "O.N." beanie, an "Omaha U" pennant in his right hand, and a "Nebraska U" pennant in his left hand. This is…
O.U. + N.U. Merger YES sticker
Round campaign sticker, 3" in diameter, printed with black and red ink on white, with the text, "O.U.-N.U. Merger YES, Dec. 12."
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Kirk Naylor, UNO Chancellor, speaking to the Convocation. Photo taken from the roof of the northwest wing…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Nebraska Governor Norbert Tiemann speaking to the convocation. Photo taken from the middle of the…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. OU-NU Merger Convocation opened with an invocation from Leonard Barry, UNO Campus Minister. Photo taken…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Banner is lowered unveiling new "University of Nebraska at Omaha" name. Photo taken from the roof of the…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Randall Owens, President of the UNO Student Senate, displaying UNO flag with new logo. [ID:…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Seated L-R: Kirk Naylor, UNO Chancellor; Norbert Tiemann, Governor of Nebraska; Robert Spire (speaking),…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. [ID: OU-NU_Merger_Ceremony_1968_029]
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Randall Owens, President of the UNO Student Senate speaking to the convocation audience. Seated behind…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Convocation guests and speakers watch as the banner is lowered revealing the "University of Nebraska at…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Convocation guests and speakers watch as the banner is lowered revealing the "University of Nebraska at…
OU-NU Merger - First UNO Convocation
The first official UNO convocation on the portico north of the Arts & Sciences Hall included unveiling the University of Nebraska at Omaha name. Front row L-R: Randall Owens (partially hidden by flag), President of the UNO Student Senate; Nick…
OU-NU Merger Cartoon
Political cartoon celebrating the camaraderie and spirit of equality expected to result from the merger of the University of Omaha and the University of Nebraska. [ID: OU-NU_Merger_Cartoon]
OU-NU Merger Public Affairs Luncheon
Public Affairs Luncheon at Peony Park following the Merger Convocation, sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. University of Nebraska Chancellor Clifford Hardin speaking. [ID: Merger_Public_Affairs_Luncheon_02]
OU-NU Merger Public Affairs Luncheon
Public Affairs Luncheon at Peony Park following the Merger Convocation, sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Nebraska Governor Norbert Tiemann speaking. [ID: Merger_Public_Affairs_Luncheon_01]
NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
Lawn party north of Arts & Sciences Hall prior to the ceremony symbolically transferring the University of Omaha to the state of Nebraska. L-R: B.N. Greenberg, Chair University of Nebraska Regents, and Kirk Naylor, President of the University of…
NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
Lawn party north of Arts & Sciences Hall prior to the ceremony symbolically transferring the University of Omaha to the state of Nebraska. View of the north side of Arts & Sciences Hall from Dodge Street. New "University of Nebraska at Omaha"…
NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
Lawn party north of Arts & Sciences Hall prior to the ceremony symbolically transferring the University of Omaha to the state of Nebraska. L-R: Clifford Hardin, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska; Robert Spire President, University of Omaha…
NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
Lawn party north of Arts & Sciences Hall prior to the ceremony symbolically transferring the University of Omaha to the state of Nebraska. Refreshment table, Dean of Students Don Pflasterer at center. [ID: Merger_Lawn_Party_03]
NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
Lawn party north of Arts & Sciences Hall prior to the ceremony symbolically transferring the University of Omaha to the state of Nebraska. Standing under umbrella at center, Margaret Naylor; standing under umbrella at left facing right, A. Stanley…
Cecil Wittson oral history transcript about the NU merger.
Oral history transcript excerpt from Cecil Wittson, first chancellor(president) of UNMC. Transcript covers Wittson' recollections about the NU merger.
Merger May Help Medical Center
Newspaper article about NU merger. The article covers the positive possible outcomes of the NU merger for the medical center.
Boost in Title for Wittson
Newpaper article about NU merger
OU President to Speak Here
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers a convocation on campus with President Naylor speaking.
Dr. Wittson Gets New Title
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers Dr. Wittson's new title of president.
Progress on Merger Related
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers transition plans for different progams.
Three Campuses Represented at Convocation
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article captions the photograph of Chancellor Hardin, President Naylor, and Dean Wittson.
Merger with OU Will Benefit Med Center
UNMC newsletter article about the NU merger. The article covers the opportunies for the medical center from the NU merger.
Harry McFadden oral history transcript about Chancellor(President) Wittson.
Oral history transcript excerpt from Harry McFadden, interim chancellor of UNMC. Transcript covers Dr. Cecil Wittson's promotion to president of UNMC at the time of the NU merger.
Rena Boyle oral history transcript about the NU merger.
Oral history transcript excerpt from Rena Boyle, Dean of the College of Nursing. Transcript covers how UNMC handled the OU nursing program.
Cecil Wittson with students
Photograph of first chancellor of UNMC Dr. Cecil Wittson and college of medicine students
Cecil Wittson with campus view
Photograph of first chancellor of UNMC Dr. Cecil Wittson
Hardin, Naylor, and Wittson
Photograph of Chancellor Hardin, President Naylor of OU, and Dean Wittson of Med. Center. Taken at convocation about the proposed merger.
NETV UNO Merger Ceremony
Clip from a 16 mm file showing the ceremony recognizing the merger of Municipal University of Omaha with the University of Nebraska. ilm
Cecil Wittson oral history excerpt about the NU merger.
Link to Streaming Video.
Rena Boyle oral history excerpt about the NU merger.
Link to Streaming Video.
Harry McFadden oral history excerpt about Chancellor (President) Wittson.
Link to Streaming Video.
Reflections in Time: Robert Spire
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.