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UNK professor tells Frank Museum’s story in new film

April 9, 2018 by admin 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Fine Arts & Humanities, Frank Museum, Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Documentary, Film, Frank House, G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, Jacob Rosdail, Stone Mansion on the Prairie, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Will Stoutamire

UNK to unveil reinvented Frank Museum with public events

April 5, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Physician’s tools and other items are displayed at the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture for a new permanent exhibit highlighting the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis. The museum building, located on the UNK campus, was part of the state hospital from 1912 until 1972. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

Kearney landmark embraces tuberculosis history By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a lot more to see at the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. A project led by Will Stoutamire restored the historic home on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, revived its 60-year history as part of the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis and reinvented the entire attraction by adding new technology and exhibits. “The goal was to take what … [Read more...] about UNK to unveil reinvented Frank Museum with public events

Filed Under: Fine Arts & Humanities, News, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Culture, Documentary, Frank Museum, History, Jacob Rosdail, Open House, Remodel, Stone Mansion on the Prairie, Tuberculosis Hospital, Will Stoutamire

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