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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.
"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…
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.
State and Local Appropriations 1982-1988
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.
Legislative Bill 160
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.
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.
Warner sees potential for problems - Kearney Hub
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.
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.
Student joins letter writing campaign in support of UNK
Students took an active part in promoting the transition from KSC to UNK.
Student models t-Shirt supporting transition to a university
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Vanselow: No Plans to Move Dental College
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers details about a proposal to move the administrative control of COD to UNMC.
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.
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…
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
"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.
"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.
Dentistry College Shift Discussed
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers COD faculty objections to the proposed administrative move to UNMC.
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.
Boost in Title for Wittson
Newpaper article about 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Receipt
A detailed receipt acknowledging transfer of Municipal University of Omaha property to the University of Nebraska.
University Hall, drawing
A hand-drawn view of the multi-story brick building known as University Hall.
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Campus
University Hospital, North Building, South Building and Conkling Hall (Nursing) on the University of Nebraska College of Medicine campus.
"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.
"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…
"Becoming UNK" (Panel Discussion)
View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yx9P0Erg8c
From 111 ballots to Today (Full Lecture)
View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGreNJNB9vw
UNK Aerial Photo, 1991, Looking Northeast
Aerial photo of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus on July 1, 1991, for the Transition celebration. Looking northeast.
UNK Aerial Photo, 1991, Looking South
Aerial photo of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus on July 1, 1991, for the Transition celebration. Looking south.
Administration Building "Old Main"
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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.
Old Main, Maypole Dancing
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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.
Administration Building "Old Main"
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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.
Copeland Hall
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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.
Memorial Student Union
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Memorial Student Union built in 1963. Today it houses a variety of student services.
Health and Sports Complex
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The Health and Sports Complex opened in 1990 as the main and sports and recreation site for campus.
UNK Campus
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View of campus from the Nebraskan Student Union (Memorial Student Union)
Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
Reflections in Time: Robert Spire
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
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…
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. L-R: Clifford Hardin, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska; Robert Spire President, University of Omaha…