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Nebraska Tuberculosis Hospital documentary, produced by Jacob Rosdail, airing on NET

January 23, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

 BROADCAST SCHEDULE “A Plague on the Plains” premieres 7 p.m. Feb. 6 on NET World, with additional broadcasts scheduled for noon Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 12:30 p.m. March 1. Excerpts from the documentary will be used in the Feb. 13 broadcast of “Nebraska Stories,” which airs at 8 p.m. on NET. KEARNEY – Tuberculosis plagued the United States for nearly two centuries. The highly contagious disease was a leading cause of death in the U.S. and Europe, killing 1 … [Read more...] about Nebraska Tuberculosis Hospital documentary, produced by Jacob Rosdail, airing on NET

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, Jacob Rosdail, Kearney, Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis, NET, UNK, Will Stoutamire

April White named interim director of UNK’s Frank Museum

June 28, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: Frank Museum, News Tagged With: April White, Frank Museum, Kearney, University of Nebraska, UNK, Will Stoutamire

Frank Museum event focuses on influenza epidemic of 1918 that killed 50 million people

November 26, 2018 by admin

The 1918-19 influenza pandemic killed 50 million people and is one of the deadliest disease outbreaks in history. UNK’s Frank Museum will host an event discussing its impact on the Midwest at 6 p.m. Thursday. (Courtesy photo)

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

Filed Under: Frank Museum, News Tagged With: Flu, Frank Museum, Influenza Epidemic, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Vaccine, Will Stoutamire

Explore Kearney’s past on bicycle ride with UNK historians

August 30, 2018 by admin 2 Comments

UNK historians and avid cyclists Will Stoutamire, left, and David Vail created “Pedaling the Past,” which takes cyclists on a historical tour of Kearney landmarks along the hike-bike trail stretching from Yanney Park to Cottonmill Park. During the 8-mile round trip led by Stoutamire and Vail, eight stops will be made to discuss local history and field questions from participants. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

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

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News Tagged With: Bicycle, Cycling, David Vail, History, Pedaling the Past, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Will Stoutamire

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

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