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 vaccines, the … [Read more...]
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 that would combine two … [Read more...]
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, Rosdail opted to … [Read more...]
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 has been known … [Read more...]
Frank Museum renovations nearing completion; New hours
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Expanded hours and nearly $200,000 in ongoing renovations are part of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture’s new rebranding initiative. Located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s west campus, the museum now is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. It is closed on Mondays. Rehabilitation work is underway on the museum’s second and third floors. The abatement of lead paint, ceiling … [Read more...]
