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Briscoe Fourth Hall of Famer
At the time of Marlin Briscoe's induction into the University of Nebraska at Omaha Hall of Fame, 14 of his 22 records still stood. Source: "Briscoe Fourth Hall of Famer." Gateway. November 7, 1975. Page 6.
Briscoe Not Happy?
Just one week after the Gateway's article "Marlin 'The Magician' Briscoe is Happy Pro," the followup article "Briscoe Not Happy?" hit. Briscoe's bright future dimmed after a falling out with Coach Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins, leaving Briscoe…
Briscoe Wins NAIA Berth
After the conclusion of the 1967 OU football season, Marlin Briscoe was selected for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-America Football Team. "Briscoe s brilliant four-year career at OU resulted in his breaking of 22 school…
Greek Grind
Unable to play football in 1966 due to his neck injury, Marlin Briscoe found other ways to stay active on campus. One of the things he did during this period was coach a group of sorority girls to play football. Alas, no photographs exist of this…
The OU QB -- Briscoe May Play Again in 1967
What should have been the crowning year of Marlin Briscoe's career with OU football evaporated when a neck injury put him off the field for the entire season. Briscoe was deeply frustrated by this, saying, "I feel completely helpless . . . Just…
Quarterback Glimpses
A concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each of OU's 1966 quarterbacks, including Marlin Briscoe, who is credited with setting three school records the previous year. Source: "Quarterback Glimpses." Gateway. April 22, 1966. Page 6.
Center Bank Player of the Week
Marlin Briscoe was selected Center Bank Player of the Week three times in a row, and went on to win Player of the Year for 1965. Source: [Untitled.] Gateway. November 19, 1965. Page 4.
Player Profiles
A concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each of OU's 1965 quarterbacks, including Marlin Briscoe. Source: "Player Profiles." Gateway. April 2, 1965. Page 4.
Three Indians Named to Team
Marlin Briscoe was one of three OU students named to the CIC All-Stars team for 1964. At that time, quarterback Briscoe was the CIC total offense leader with 939 passing yards and 370 rushing yards (1309 yards total). He is depicted as the lower left…
The Regents' Commission report: A Blueprint for the Seventies
"In March 1970, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents acted to establish a Regents' Commission on the Urban University of the 1970s to examine the appropriate role of the University of Nebraska at Omaha as an urban university.
"Chaired by…
"Chaired by…
Your University: An Enviable Past - A Promising Future
A booklet produced by the Omaha University Alumni Association after World War II promoting the university and its future needs including as they were connected to the needs and growth of the City of Omaha.
Sections in the booklet include:
Two…
Sections in the booklet include:
Two…
Bootstrapper Graduates and Families
Bootstrapper graduates and families standing in front of the Gene Eppley Library.
Close-up of Earl Sullenger, University of Omaha Professor of Sociology, 1924
Close-up of Earl Sullenger, University of Omaha Professor of Sociology, 1924
Redick Hall, 1908
Redick Hall was the fledgling University of Omaha's first building on its new campus in North Omaha. Redick Hall was named for Oak C. Redick, a member of the board of trustees, who offered his 10-acre homestead mansion at 24th and Pratt Streets to…
Regents' Commission on the Urban University of the 7O's
"This is the final report of the Regents' Commission on the Urban University of the 70's. It represents the findings and recommendations of a "blue ribbon" Commission of Nebraskans, whose names appear at the end of the report, established by the…
Toward Excellence: a Plan for the Development of the University of Nebraska
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 into effect the UNO suggestions of the earlier Regents Commission.
Enabling Act
The original enabling act providing for the establishment of municipal universities in metropolitan cities in the state of Nebraska was passed April 29, 1929, and became effective July 24, 1929 (Compiled Statues of Nebraska for 1929, pp. 229-231).…
Bootstrappers in Class
Bootstrapper students in class.
June Bootstrapper Graduates
June graduates pose for a photo.
Bootstrappers on Campus
Bootstrappers spend time talking between classes on campus.