By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – April White wants the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture to be a seasonal destination for Kearney-area residents. She believes the 129-year-old residence on the west side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus can be a traditional stop for families looking for a unique holiday display. “The Frank Museum is such a stunning place,” said White, the museum’s interim director. “The holiday decorations … [Read more...] about Frank Museum showcases Christmastime during two eras
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April White named interim director of UNK’s Frank Museum
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected an interim director to lead its G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. April White will replace Will Stoutamire, who is leaving the museum July 5 after accepting a position at the University of West Georgia. He served as the museum’s director for nearly five years. White’s appointment begins Monday (July 1) and continues through Aug. 31, 2020. During that time, … [Read more...] about April White named interim director of UNK’s Frank Museum
Frank Museum event focuses on influenza epidemic of 1918 that killed 50 million people
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Will Stoutamire calls it the forgotten World War I story. From 1918-19, roughly one-third of the world’s population was infected with a deadly flu virus that killed at least 50 million people, including about 675,000 people in the United States. The influenza pandemic, one of the deadliest disease outbreaks in recorded history, was fueled by massive troop movements and a lack of communication with the public. … [Read more...] about Frank Museum event focuses on influenza epidemic of 1918 that killed 50 million people
UNK professor tells Frank Museum’s story in new film
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jacob Rosdail had a difficult time deciding which part of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture’s past to focus on in his new documentary. The 128-year-old building was a masterpiece when it served as the home of George Sr. and Phoebe Frank in the late 1890s, and its significance continued during the 60-year stretch when it was part of the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis. Torn between the two eras, … [Read more...] about UNK professor tells Frank Museum’s story in new film
