Welcome to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections online exhibits!
Criss Library Archives & Special Collections is here to share and preserve the historical material that makes our library, university, and community unique. This site highlights digital exhibits and collections of photographs, letters, memorabilia, documents, and other material from Criss Library Archives & Special Collections.
Please note that we are building and testing this site on an ongoing basis. We always welcome your comments at unoasc@unomaha.edu.
Funding for Criss Library Archives & Special Collections Online Exhibits hosted by Omeka.net made possible through the generous support of the John and Gloria Barton family.
The Architectural Studies of H. A. Raapke comprise the surviving works produced during H. A. Raapke's student years, circa 1899-1907....
In 1968, Marlin Briscoe was the first African American starting quarterback in the AFL. In Omaha, he is best remembered...
The H. A. Raapke Architectural Drawings collection contains original architectural drawings and studies dating from 1891 to 1907. The collection…
Toward Excellence: a Plan for the Development of the University of Nebraska was adopted by the Board of Regents in 1973. This plan formally placed…
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball action pose. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball uniform portrait. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe (#27) with football coach Al Caniglia (right). 1966.
Original line drawing of Marlin Briscoe, used as the cover illustration for the 1966 Omaha University Football media guide.
"Shown are members of the OU football team in 1962. In the front are William Shepard (73), Jim Jones (82), and Gerald Allen (44). In the back are Art…