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Reflections in Time: Paul Borge
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
OU Students Campaigning for Merger
A group of OU students gathered in a parking lot, all carrying "Vote YES: Merger OU-NU" signs. The students' backs are to the camera, and their faces are not visible.
Arts & Sciences Hall, Northwest Corner, Front, 1937
Arts & Sciences Hall under construction on the new campus of the Municipal University of Omaha, 1937, viewed from the northwest, showing the front of the building.
Arts & Sciences Hall, Southeast Corner, Back, 1937
Arts & Sciences Hall under construction on the new campus of the Municipal University of Omaha, 1937, viewed from the southeast, showing the back of the building.
OU Campus, Aerial View, 1946
Aerial view of the Municipal University of Omaha campus in 1946, viewed from the north. The building today known as the Arts & Sciences Hall was then the only permanent building on campus.
OU Campus, Aerial View, 1957
Aerial view of the Municipal University of Omaha campus in 1957, viewed from the southeast.
OU Campus, Aerial View, 1961
Aerial view of the Municipal University of Omaha campus in 1961, viewed from the west.
UNO Campus, Aerial View, 1975
Aerial view of the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus in 1975, viewed from the south.
UNO Campus, Aerial View, 1978
Aerial view of the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus in 1978, viewed from the northeast.
UNO Campus, Aerial View, 1987
Aerial view of the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus in 1987, viewed from the northeast.
UNO Campus, Aerial View, 1997
Aerial view of the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus in 1997, viewed from the west.
OU Campus at Merger, Aerial View, 1968
Aerial view of the Municipal University of Omaha campus circa 1968, at the time of the merger, viewed from the southeast.
Portrait of John V. Blackwell
Portrait of John V. Blackwell, also known as Vic Blackwell, faculty member in the Art Department (1958-1985), Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1972-1975), and Acting Chancellor (1971/72) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Portrait of Paul Borge
Portrait of Paul Borge, a professor at the Municipal University of Omaha and its successor the University of Nebraska at Omaha, circa 1950s-1990s. He was head of the OU Radio-TV Department and founded both UNO's radio station KVNO and television…
Portrait of Kirk Naylor
Portrait of Kirk Naylor. He joined the faculty of the University of Omaha in 1960 as Dean of Administration. In 1967, he became president of the university, and he presided over the merger of the Municipal University of Omaha with the University of…
Portrait of Robert Ruetz
Portrait of Robert Ruetz, a Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and its predecessor the University of Omaha from 1965-1990, and director of the UNO Opera Theatre.
Portrait of Robert Spire
Portrait of Robert Spire (1925-1994), a Nebraska lawyer, human rights activist, and philanthropist. He served as a member of the University of Omaha Board of Regents from 1963 through 1968, when the University of Omaha merged with the University of…
Redick Hall
Redick Hall was the original home of the University of Omaha. The building, then located at 24th and Pratt Streets, was named for Omaha attorney Oak C. Redick, a member of the University of Omaha Board of Trustees who offered his homestead mansion…
Redick Hall
Redick Hall was the original home of the University of Omaha. The building, then located at 24th and Pratt Streets, was named for Omaha attorney Oak C. Redick, a member of the University of Omaha Board of Trustees who offered his homestead mansion…
Harry McFadden oral history excerpt about Chancellor (President) Wittson.
Link to Streaming Video.
Rena Boyle oral history excerpt about the NU merger.
Link to Streaming Video.
Cecil Wittson oral history excerpt about the NU merger.
Link to Streaming Video.
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.
Cecil Wittson with campus view
Photograph of first chancellor of UNMC Dr. Cecil Wittson
Cecil Wittson with students
Photograph of first chancellor of UNMC Dr. Cecil Wittson and college of medicine students
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.
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.
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.
Three Campuses Represented at Convocation
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article captions the photograph of Chancellor Hardin, President Naylor, and Dean Wittson.
Progress on Merger Related
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers transition plans for different progams.
Dr. Wittson Gets New Title
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers Dr. Wittson's new title of president.
OU President to Speak Here
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers a convocation on campus with President Naylor speaking.
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.
Chancellor Hardin with students
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 Merger Program
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" People gathering on lawn for ceremony.
University Merger Program meeting
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" University officials gathered together in a board room.
University Merger Program
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska Univeristy Merger Program" Speaker addresses audience from podium under Omaha Chamber of Commerce banner.
University Merger Program
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Crowd assembled outside of University of Nebraska at Omaha building, listening to a speaker.
University Merger Program
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 Merger Program
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 Merger Program
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program" Camera positioned in the middle of a audience attending the merger program.
University Merger Program
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 Merger Program
Original caption: "Omaha University and Nebraska University Merger Program - Greenberg and Spicer" Men shaking hands at podium.