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This large scrapbook-type album is but one incarnation of the 19th century album tradition, with examples to be found in Britain, Russia, and America. With richly decorated maroon and gold cover with artfully arranged pictures, calling cards and…

This is a photograph showing Laurits and Marie Jacobsen's four daughters: Rose (18), Dagma (12), Ethel (10), and Helga (16).

Original paper deed for land ownership presented to Roswell D. Gould of Buffalo County, Nebraska in 1879, ancestor to Sara and Terrence Holoubeck. The deed was presented to Gould by the General Land Office at Grand Island, Nebraska of the United…

Weekly magazine devoted to Czech people living in the United States.

This issue informs about defeat of Germany in WWI and that the United States recognizes the independence of Czechoslovakia.

Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's mother. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the skirt and vest that make up the Kroj.. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.

Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's aunt. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the vest, skirt, and apron that make up the Kroj. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.

This kerosene lamp was brought in by Ellen Mortensen. Mortensen purchased the lamp at her aunt's estate auction and found out that lamp had been passed down since her family arrived in Howard County, Nebraska, in the 1880s.

A postcard containing two artistic renderings of Kearney, Nebraska's Central Avenue. Central Avenue has long been a center of economic activity in Kearney. It's location near the railroad has made it a community hub since the town's earliest days.…