Sen. Ernest Chambers of Omaha wears a UNK t-shirt ahead of a vote to add KSC to the NU System
NU-KSC Merger
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.
Associated Press
Nagel Collection
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
still image
TransitionNewsClippings002
"Give it the old college try"
NU-OU Merger
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 the original artwork, with pencil and black ink on white artboard, 13" x 15.75".
Barro
Kirk Naylor Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968
<p>Kirk Naylor Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273" title="Finding Aid: Kirk Naylor Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273</a></p>
JPEG
English
political cartoons
still image
UNO0086_Political_Cartoon_001
Final results from a 1986 faculty survey on institutional name change
NU-KSC Merger
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.
Faculty Senate, Kearney State College
KSC Faculty Senate
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1986
PDF
English
records (documents)
text
FacultySurvey
State and Local Appropriations 1982-1988
NU-KSC Merger
Graph showing the appropriations per FTE for publicly supported institutions of postsecondary education from 1982 to 1988. Kearney State College received far less support than any other institution.
HEGIS/IPEDS
Transition
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1988
PDF
English
records (documents)
text
Transition008
Legislative Bill 160
NU-KSC Merger
Page from the Historic Kearney website, presented by the UNK History Department, providing information on LB 160, an early attempt to move Kearney State College into the University of Nebraska System.
History Department, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
2015
website
English
text
still image
https://historickearney.unk.edu/exhibits/show/111_and_25/lb_160
KSC-NU merger plan deja vu for Bob Spire
NU-KSC Merger
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.
Jack Kennedy
Nagel Collection
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
TransitionNewsClippings003
Warner sees potential for problems - Kearney Hub
NU-KSC Merger
Article from the Kearney Hub in which Sen. Jerome Warner lays out the ramifications of various scenarios related to the court case against LB247. He also addresses the situation of UNO's addition to the NU sysem.
Janis Lovitt-Psota
Nagel Collection
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
TransitionNewsClippings004
Memorandum from John Payne to William Nester regarding a KSC-NU merger
NU-KSC 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.
John Payne
Transition
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1988
PDF
English
records (documents)
text
MemoPayne-Nester
Student joins letter writing campaign in support of UNK
NU-KSC Merger
Students took an active part in promoting the transition from KSC to UNK.
Kearney State College
UNK Communications Department Back File
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1991
JPEG
photographs
still image
academics001
Student models t-Shirt supporting transition to a university
NU-KSC Merger
One original suggestion was for KSC to simply change its name, with the most popular name option being Nebraska State University or a variant thereof. This student shows support for KSC's transition to a unviersity.
Kearney State College
UNK Communications Department Back File
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
c. 1989
JPEG
photographs
still image
campus-leisure031
Letter from KSC Business Department to KSC Vice President for College Relations
NU-KSC Merger
Theye lays out a number of arguments for the inclusion of KSC into the University of Nebraska System.
Larry Theye
Transition
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
records (documents)
text
LetterTheye-Oneill
Legislature of Nebraska; Seventy-Seventh Session; Legislative Bill 736
NU-OU Merger
A law allowing the transfer of the Municipal University of Omaha to the State of Nebraska.
Legislature of Nebraska
University Archives File Cabinet Collection (University of Nebraska at Omaha Records), UNIVERSITY HISTORY--Merger--Miscellaneous Information (A-R)
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1967
<p>University Archives File Cabinet Collection (University of Nebraska at Omaha Records) finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/200" title="Finding Aid: University Archives File Cabinet Collection (University of Nebraska at Omaha Records)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/200</a></p>
PDF
English
bills (legislative records)
text
OU-NU_LB_736_1967
"The Man in the Middle of the Merger: Kirk Naylor's Busy Year"
NU-OU Merger
Article by Hollis Limprecht, which appeared in the Magazine of the Midlands on November 26, 1967, pages 26-27.
Limprecht, Hollis
Kirk Naylor Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
11/26/1967
<p>Kirk Naylor Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273" title="Finding Aid: Kirk Naylor Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273</a></p>
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
UNO0086_Man_In_Middle
Medical Center Control of Dental College Urged
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Dentistry
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.
Lincoln Journal
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2/5/1979
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Dentistry_Lincoln_Journal_February_05_1979
Dental Staff Favors Med Center Control
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Dentistry
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.
Lincoln Journal
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2/7/1979
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Dentistry_Lincoln_Journal_February_07_1979
Vanselow: No Plans to Move Dental College
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Dentistry
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers details about a proposal to move the administrative control of COD to UNMC.
Lincoln Journal
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
1/11/1979
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Dentistry_Lincoln_Journal_January_11_1979
Pharmacy College Move May Take Three Years
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Pharmacy
Newspaper article about the college of pharmacy. The article covers the plans to move the COP to Omaha.
Lincoln Star
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
5/22/1972
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Pharmacy_Lincoln_Star_May_22_1972
Kirk Naylor Scrapbook #3: OU/NU Merger Related Documents, 1967-68
NU-OU Merger
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 University of Omaha (which became the University of Nebraska at Omaha) and the University of Nebraska (which became the University of Nebraska--Lincoln). It is difficult to convey the full effect of this scrapbook in digital form, as nearly every page includes items that are folded, overlapping, or tucked in, such that they must be unfolded or flipped to be viewed in full. Only a few pages from the scrapbook have been digitized here, but the full scrapbook, along with three more scrapbooks documenting Dr. Naylor's time at UNO, may be viewed at the UNO Criss Library Archives and Special Collections.
Naylor, Kirk E.
Kirk Naylor Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1967-1968
<p>Kirk Naylor Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273" title="Finding Aid: Kirk Naylor Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273</a></p>
PDF
English
scrapbooks
text
UNO0086_scrapbook3
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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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
MPEG4
streaming video
English
television programs
moving image
361200-0001-uno_uno_merger
"Random Memories of People and Experiences at OU/UNO" by John M. (Jack) Newton
NU-OU Merger
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.
Newton, John Milton.
Jack Newton Papers
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
2009
<p>Jack Newton Papers finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/391" title="Finding Aid: Jack Newton Papers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/391</a></p>
PDF
English
memoirs
text
UNO0144_Random_Memories
"Vote Yes for a Better Omaha" postcard
NU-OU Merger
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.
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Kirk Naylor Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1967
<p>Kirk Naylor Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273" title="Finding Aid: Kirk Naylor Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/273</a></p>
PDF
English
postcards
text
UNO0086_Postcard
Dentistry College Shift Discussed
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Dentistry
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers COD faculty objections to the proposed administrative move to UNMC.
Omaha World Herald
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2/11/1979
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Dentistry_World_Herald_February_11_1979
Case For Merging Dental College and Medical Center Not Proved
University of Nebraska Medical Center. College of Dentistry
Newspaper editorial about the college of dentistry. Editorial covers the proposal to move administrative control of COD to UNMC.
Omaha World Herald
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2/4/1979
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
College_Dentistry_World_Herald_February_4_1979
Boost in Title for Wittson
NU-OU Merger
Newpaper article about NU merger
Omaha World Herald
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
3/19/1968
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
NU_Merger_World_Herald_March_19_1968
Merger May Help Medical Center
NU-OU Merger
Newspaper article about NU merger. The article covers the positive possible outcomes of the NU merger for the medical center.
Omaha World Herald
University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
11/29/1967
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
NU_Merger_World_Herald_November_29_1967
Cartoon from the Lincoln Journal
NU-KSC Merger
The cartoon, from March 1989, depicts KSC as a dog about to get hit on the head with a brick labeled Nebraska Constitution.
Paul Fell
Nagel Collection
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
political cartoons
still image
TransitionNewsClippings001
President Nester's Testimony on LB 160
NU-KSC Merger
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.
President Nester
Name Change
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1989
PDF
English
records (documents)
text
Nester-KearneytoUniversity
Letter to the Editor from The Antelope student newspaper
NU-KSC Merger
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.
The Antelope Student Newspaper
Transition
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
N.D.
PDF
English
clippings (information artifacts)
text
Transition011
Resolution
NU-OU Merger
Municipal University of Omaha Resolution 4465 providing for an election to determine whether Omaha voters approve transfer of OU to the University of Nebraska.
The Board of Regents of the Municipal University of Omaha
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1967
<p>University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/226" title="Finding Aid: University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/226</a></p>
PDF
English
resolutions (administrative records)
text
OU-NU_Merger_OU_Regent_Res_4465_1967
Receipt
NU-OU Merger
A detailed receipt acknowledging transfer of Municipal University of Omaha property to the University of Nebraska.
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968
<p>University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/226" title="Finding Aid: University of Nebraska Board of Regents Records" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/226</a></p>
PDF
English
receipts (financial records)
text
OU-UNO_Receipt_7-1-1968
University Hall, drawing
University of Nebraska--Lincoln Buildings
A hand-drawn view of the multi-story brick building known as University Hall.
unidentified
RG 52-02-00
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
undated
520200-01441
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Campus
NU-OU Merger
University Hospital, North Building, South Building and Conkling Hall (Nursing) on the University of Nebraska College of Medicine campus.
Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center
Special Collections and Archives, McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
1947
JPEG
English
Still Image
"O.U. MERGER - YES!" bumper sticker
NU-OU Merger
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.
University Merger Committee
UNO Artifact Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968
<p>UNO Artifact Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/379" title="Finding Aid: UNO Artifact Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/379</a></p>
JPEG
English
bumper stickers
still image
UNO0132_OU_Merger_Yes_001
"Vote YES MERGER OU-NU" sign
NU-OU Merger
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 Committee, Chairman S. L. Cate and Treasurer Ray F. Slizewski. The poster was manufactured by Allied Printing of Omaha, Nebraska.
University Merger Committee
UNO Artifact Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968
<p>UNO Artifact Collection finding aid available at <a href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/379" title="Finding Aid: UNO Artifact Collection" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/379</a></p>
JPEG
English
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
still image
UNO0132_Vote_Yes_Sign_001
"Becoming UNK" (Panel Discussion)
NU-KSC Merger
View on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yx9P0Erg8c" target="_blank" title=""Becoming UNK" (Panel Discussion)" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yx9P0Erg8c</a>
Following a screening of "Becoming UNK" a panel featuring NU emeriti presidents, alumna, faculty, and other distinguished guests discusses the transition from Kearney State College to UNK.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Streamed live on April 6, 2016
streaming video
English
moving image
From 111 ballots to Today (Full Lecture)
NU-KSC Merger
View on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGreNJNB9vw" target="_blank" title="From 111 ballots to Today (Full Lecture)" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGreNJNB9vw</a>
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Published on March 15, 2016
streaming video
English
moving image
UNK Aerial Photo, 1991, Looking Northeast
NU-KSC Merger
Aerial photo of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus on July 1, 1991, for the Transition celebration. Looking northeast.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1991
JPEG
English
photographs
still image
1991-Aerial-photos02
UNK Aerial Photo, 1991, Looking South
NU-KSC Merger
Aerial photo of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus on July 1, 1991, for the Transition celebration. Looking south.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Kearney
1991
JPEG
English
photographs
still image
1991-Aerial-photos04
Administration Building "Old Main"
NU-KSC Merger
The Administration Building, commonly called Old Main and formally designated the Mickey Building after the governor who authorized its construction, was completed in 1905. It housed everything but dormitories.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
1905
JPEG
English
Still Image
KSNS-Old-Main03
Old Main, Maypole Dancing
NU-KSC Merger
The Administration Building, commonly called Old Main and formally designated the Mickey Building after the governor who authorized its construction, was completed in 1905. It housed everything but dormitories.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
Circa 1917
JPEG
English
Still Image
KSNS-Old-Main02
Administration Building "Old Main"
NU-KSC Merger
The Administration Building, commonly called Old Main and formally designated the Mickey Building after the governor who authorized its construction, was completed in 1905. It housed everything but dormitories. The three wings were added circa 1917.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
Circa 1917
JPEG
English
Still Image
KSNS-Old-Main01-access
Copeland Hall
NU-KSC Merger
Copeland Hall is the oldest building still standing on UNK's campus. It was constructed in 1917 as a gymnasium. It has been added on to and renovated several times.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
JPEG
English
Still Image
KSNS-Copeland01
Memorial Student Union
NU-KSC Merger
Memorial Student Union built in 1963. Today it houses a variety of student services.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
1963
JPEG
English
Still Image
KSC-MSU01
Health and Sports Complex
NU-KSC Merger
The Health and Sports Complex opened in 1990 as the main and sports and recreation site for campus.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
1990
JPEG
English
Still Image
UNK-Health-Sports01
UNK Campus
NU-KSC Merger
View of campus from the Nebraskan Student Union (Memorial Student Union)
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska Kearney
JPEG
English
Still Image
miscelleaneous008
Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor
NU Merger
<a href="https://library.unomaha.edu/_video/rfit-kirk-naylor.html" title="Streaming Video: Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.</a>
Interview with Dr. Kirk E. Naylor, President of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1967-1971. Producer/host, Paul Borge. Produced in cooperation with the UNO Alumni Association, College of Arts and Sciences, University Television.
<a href="https://library.unomaha.edu/_video/RFIT-Kirk-Naylor-excerpt1.html" title="Streaming Video: Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Link to Streaming Video of First Excerpt.</a>
The first excerpt from Kirk Naylor's interview, which can be found at timestamp 07:43:11-8:10:00 in the full episode of Reflections in Time, features a key passage from Dr. Naylor, "We had a choice at that point, of remaining a good, strong four-year liberal arts institution, with perhaps programs in some of the other areas--business administration, education, engineering--but really, not really going heavily into graduate work and expanding programs. So we had a decision. Either to do that, or to find some other way to finance the university." This didn't immediately lead to the merger, but circa 1966-1968 it did lead to the first state aid that OU ever had, in the form of some funds the legislature approved for the state's junior colleges, including OU. This bought OU some time to evaluate other options, namely, the merger.
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The second excerpt from Kirk Naylor's interview, which can be found at timestamp 10:08:14-25:08:05 in the full episode of Reflections in Time, features Dr. Naylor's extended account of how the merger took place, from the first meeting between Dr. Naylor, Regent Bob Spire, and Nebraska Senator Terry Carpenter, through the legislative bill and ratification by the voters of Omaha, through post-merger growth at UNO, and through creation of a Central Administration not located on any of the campuses. Dr. Naylor also touches on the creation of UNMC, describing it as a "spin-off" of the OU-NU merger and commenting on his conversations with then UNMC President Cecil Wittson.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO Media Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1981
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Reflections in Time: Robert Spire
NU Merger
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Interview with Attorney General of Nebraska, Robert Spire, former student, night school faculty member in the College of Education (1955-1963), and member (1963-1968) of the Board of Regents of the University of Omaha. Producer/host, Paul Borge. Produced in cooperation with the UNO Alumni Association, College of Arts and Sciences, University Television.
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In this excerpt, which can be found at timestamp 43:30:09-56:52:26 in the full episode of Reflections in Time, Robert Spire, then president of the OU Board of Regents, provides considerable detail on the Regents' role in the merger. Unanimously in fall 1966, the Regents decided that mission of the university was to serve students in Omaha who couldn't afford to go to school elsewhere. With the failure of both mil levy elections, the Regents felt that OU simply could not finance their mission. OU income came only from student fees and the mil levy; by law, OU could not borrow money. Fear of pricing their students out of their education drove the Regents to the State for funds. Nebraska was just then in the process of creating its first sales and income tax, so it seemed like a prudent move to have OU become a state institution, so some state tax money from Omaha residents would come back to Omaha. The Regents driving force through the process was a desire to ensure that students continued to have quality instructors at convenient times and affordable prices.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO Media Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1985
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NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
NU-OU Merger
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 Trickett, Omaha University (OU) History Department Chair; facing left just to the left of Dr. Trickett, Professor George Rachford, OU Vice-President. [ID: Merger_Lawn_Party_01]
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UNO Photograph Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968 June 30
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NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
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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]
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Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968 June 30
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NU-OU Merger Lawn Party
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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 Board of Regents; Richard Adkins UN Regent; Kirk Naylor, OU President; William Utley, Dean OU College of Continuing Studies; B.N. Greenberg President UN Regents; Richard Herman, UN Regent; Edward Schwartzkopf, UN Regent. [ID: Merger_Lawn_Party_08]
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UNO Photograph Collection
Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries
1968 June 30
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