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
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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. Without flu … [Read more...] about Frank Museum event focuses on influenza epidemic of 1918 that killed 50 million people
Explore Kearney’s past on bicycle ride with UNK historians
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – David Vail and Will Stoutamire are avid cyclists. They’re also historians dedicated to preserving the past. During regular rides along a local hike-bike trail, the University of Nebraska at Kearney colleagues often talk about their work and ongoing projects in this area. “Pedaling the Past,” a bicycle tour highlighting Kearney history, emerged from those conversations. “This idea kind of bubbled up as something … [Read more...] about Explore Kearney’s past on bicycle ride with UNK historians
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
UNK to unveil reinvented Frank Museum with public events
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
