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An original, paper Confirmation certificate in German dated 1900. First name is illegible, last name is Busch. Date is March 20, 1900. Artifact has colored ink artwork around writing, and was issued in Riverdale, Nebraska. This item is important…

The Porter Chemical Company and the A. C. Gilbert Company began making chemistry laboratory kits in the early 20th century. They were originally marked as educational toys for boys, as a first step towards a career in medicine and science. Most…

This photograph is of Joseph Tabacco. He and his sister Rose immigrated from Carlentini, Sicily to Omaha, Neb. when he was in his 20s.

Cathron Oconnor's family brought this glass bottle to the United States from Bohemia in the 1860s.

This is a Clear glass bottle made at the Midway Bottling Works in Kearney, Nebraska. The bottle dates back to 1888, and was used for beverage containment.

Cathron Oconnor's family brought this glass bowl to the United States from Bohemia in the 1860s.

This bowl was brought to the United States by Joe Vosoba's sister Sue. While traveling through Czechoslovakia with the Red Cross in World War II, a Czech woman gave Sue Vosoba this bowl.

Dark liquid (presumably alcohol) in a glass jar. Mike Fisk found it while digging in Omaha. Unknown if it is from the Prohibition era.

Several pieces of glass. Probably from a bottle judging by the shape. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort Kearny in Nebraska

Photography by S.D. Butcher of people row boating and enjoying the "Glenwood Park Resort" and that a "Mr. C. Nelson" [Charles Nelson] owns the Prop. [Property]