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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Notable Nebraskan: Father Edward J. Flanagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Father Edward J. Flanagan was the founder of the first Boys Town, a home for at-risk boys, is featured in this biography.
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Handout
Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Notable Nebraskan: J. Sterling Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
Nebraska Studies presents a focused biography of one of the founders of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton.
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Handout
Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Solomon Butcher Photographs the Sod House Frontier

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a brief biography of Nebraska photographer, Solomon Butcher, made history when he traveled, photographed, and wrote about Custer County.
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Website
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Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.