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"Random Memories of People and Experiences at OU/UNO" by John M. (Jack) Newton
Unpublished memoir written by College of Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Jack Newton in December 2009. This excerpt of pages 13-19 covers the events surrounding the OU-NU merger in 1968.
"The Man in the Middle of the Merger: Kirk Naylor's Busy Year"
Article by Hollis Limprecht, which appeared in the Magazine of the Midlands on November 26, 1967, pages 26-27.
"UNO - Four Years After Merger" by D.B. Varner
"UNO - Four Years After Merger" is a 24-page document written by D. B. Varner, President of the University of Nebraska, as a statement presented to the faculty and staff of the University of Nebraska at Omaha on April 13, 1972. The document includes…
"Vote Yes - Omaha U. - N.U. Merger Ballot Number 1, Dec. 12" door hanger
4" x 9" single sheet door hanger produced by the University Merger Committee. Red and black text on white paper, with a circle cutout at the top of the sheet to allow the paper to be attached to a doorknob.
"Vote Yes for a Better Omaha" postcard
Postcard from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, addressed to Kirk Naylor, sent to all Omaha voters encouraging them to "Vote Yes for a Better Omaha on December 12," supporting six ballot issues, including the OU-NU merger.
Boost in Title for Wittson
Newpaper article about NU merger
Campus Christian Fellowship of Omaha invocation offered at merger ceremony
Single typescript sheet on Campus Christian Fellowship of Omaha letterhead, with the text of the invocation and benediction offered at the merger ceremonies, June 30-July 1, 1968.
Cartoon from the Lincoln Journal
The cartoon, from March 1989, depicts KSC as a dog about to get hit on the head with a brick labeled Nebraska Constitution.
Case For Merging Dental College and Medical Center Not Proved
Newspaper editorial about the college of dentistry. Editorial covers the proposal to move administrative control of COD to UNMC.
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.
College of Dentistry Smooth Transition into UNMC Fold
UNMC Newsletter article about the college of dentistry. The article covers how the college of dentistry has adjusted to the realignment with UNMC.
Dental Staff Favors Med Center Control
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers the COD faculty and staff preferences about the the proposal to move the administrative control of COD to UNMC.
Dentistry College Shift Discussed
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers COD faculty objections to the proposed administrative move to UNMC.
Dr. Wittson Gets New Title
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers Dr. Wittson's new title of president.
Final results from a 1986 faculty survey on institutional name change
KSC Faculty Senate conducted a survey of faculty in fall 1986. Faculty overwhelmingly voted for a name change, with Nebraska State University garnering the highest number of votes.
Five Nebraskans Selected for Training as Physician Assistants
UNMC newsletter article about the school of allied health professions. The article covers the first students in the physician assistant program.
Gateway Special Issue June 30, 1968
Special issue of the University of Omaha Gateway, printed on June 30, 1968, the day before the Municipal University of Omaha merged with the University of Nebraska to become the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This special issue was printed with…
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.
Kirk Naylor Scrapbook #3: OU/NU Merger Related Documents, 1967-68
Selections from a scrapbook collected by Dr. Kirk Naylor, President of the University of Omaha, during the years 1967-1968, containing primarily newspaper clippings along with some photographs and ephemera related to the merger of the Municipal…
KSC-NU merger plan deja vu for Bob Spire
The June 1989 Lincoln Star Journal talks about Attorney General Robert Spire's role, when the UNO board chairman in 1968, in facilitating that addition to the NU system, as well as his legal challenge to LB247.
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.
Letter from KSC Business Department to KSC Vice President for College Relations
Theye lays out a number of arguments for the inclusion of KSC into the University of Nebraska System.
Letter to the Editor from The Antelope student newspaper
The KSC Vice President for College Relations rebuts an article published in the Grand Island Independent. He argues that adding KSC to the University system will bring more opportunities for everyone.
Med Center to Control Dental College?
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers the proposal to move administrative control of COD to UNMC.
Medical Center Control of Dental College Urged
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers briefly the proposal before the Board of Regents to move COD administratively under the control of UNMC.
Memorandum from John Payne to William Nester regarding a KSC-NU merger
The memorandum lays out, point by point, how KSC compares to NU system schools across a wide range of categories, from faculty to physical plant. Payne concludes that KSC is similar to UNO in breadth and quality of offerings.
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.
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.
Now It's Official; College of Nursing
UNMC newsletter article about the school/college of Nursing. The article covers the announcement that the school would transition to a college.
Nursing Program Spelled Out By Merger Committee
UNMC newsletter article about the school of Nursing. The article covers the plan to establish one nursing program in the NU system.
Nursing Soon To Become College
UNMC newsletter article about the school/college of Nursing. The article covers the transition from school to college of nursing.
OU President to Speak Here
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers a convocation on campus with President Naylor speaking.
Pharmacy College is Moved
Newspaper article about the college of pharmacy. The article covers the COP move from Lincoln to Omaha.
Pharmacy College Move May Take Three Years
Newspaper article about the college of pharmacy. The article covers the plans to move the COP to Omaha.
Please Help Merger Fund flier
Flier produced by the University Senate Executive Committee, inviting members of the Municipal University of Omaha community to "Dust off those cobwebs, write a check today" for the O.U. Merger Fund. 8.5" x 11" sheet, black print on yellow paper.
Precinct and ward tally of Omaha
Ward and precinct tallies of the vote taken by the City of Omaha on December 12, 1967, to decide whether to allow the merger of the Municipal University of Omaha with the University of Nebraska.
President Nester's Testimony on LB 160
LB 160 was the original bill which proposed moving Kearney State College from the state college system to the University of Nebraska System. KSC President testified in favor of joining the Nebraska System.
Program of events for KSC/UNK Event
Program from the July 1, 1991 official transition from Kearney State College to the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Progress on Merger Related
UNMC newsletter article about NU merger. The article covers transition plans for different progams.
Receipt
A detailed receipt acknowledging transfer of Municipal University of Omaha property to the University of Nebraska.
Regents Approve College of Dentistry for Medical Center Administration
UNMC Newsletter article about the college of dentistry. The article covers the Board of Regents approval to move administrative control of COD to UNMC.
Regents Elevate Training for Allied Health Professions
UNMC newsletter article about the school of allied health professions. The article covers the elevation of the Allied Health programs to a School.
Regents: Wittson Hall; Pharmacy Coming Here
UNMC newsletter article about the college of pharmacy. The article announces that COP will move to Omaha.
Rena Boyle oral history transcript about School/College of Nursing
Oral history transcript excerpt from Rena Boyle, Dean of the College of Nursing. Transcript covers the transition from a school to college of nursing.
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.
Resolution
Municipal University of Omaha Resolution 4465 providing for an election to determine whether Omaha voters approve transfer of OU to the University of Nebraska.
Sample Ballot University of Omaha Special Election, December 12, 1967
4" x 9" single sheet sample ballot with the exact wording of the measure that the residents of Omaha were to vote upon on Decmber 12, 1967. "Shall the Board of Regents of the Municipal University of Omaha transfer and convey all the campus property…
School of Nursing to Be Extended to Lincoln Campus
UNMC newsletter article about the school of nursing. The article covers the plan to establish a nursing program on the NU Lincoln campus
Sen. Ernest Chambers of Omaha wears a UNK t-shirt ahead of a vote to add KSC to the NU System
May 1989 news article shows Sen. Ernest Chambers of Omaha wearing a University of Nebraska at Kearney t-shirt in his Lincoln office, before a vote to move KSC to the NU System.
Sixty years a foundation, Welcome to Ceremonies Marking the Formation of the University of Nebraska at Omaha from the Municipal University of Omaha June 30-July 1, 1968
A guide to the festivities surrounding the OU-NE merger.