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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…
Reflections in Time: Robert Spire
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
Reflections in Time: Kirk Naylor
Link to Streaming Video of Full Episode.
UNK Campus
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View of campus from the Nebraskan Student Union (Memorial Student Union)
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.
Memorial Student Union
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Memorial Student Union built in 1963. Today it houses a variety of student services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From 111 ballots to Today (Full Lecture)
View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGreNJNB9vw
"Becoming UNK" (Panel Discussion)
View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yx9P0Erg8c
"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.
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.
University Hall, drawing
A hand-drawn view of the multi-story brick building known as University Hall.
Receipt
A detailed receipt acknowledging transfer of Municipal University of Omaha property to the University of Nebraska.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Dentistry College Shift Discussed
Newspaper article about the college of dentistry. The article covers COD faculty objections to the proposed administrative move to UNMC.
"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.
"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.
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
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.