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Nebraska: State Resource Guide

This guide provides access to digital materials related to the state of Nebraska at the Library of Congress, as well as links to external websites and a selected print bibliography.

Introduction

Nebraska, nicknamed the Cornhusker State, became a state on March 1, 1867. The state capital is Lincoln. Omaha is the largest city in the state.

This guide compiles links to digital materials related to Nebraska such as books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, motion pictures, photographs, sheet music, and sound recordings that are available throughout the Library of Congress website. In addition, it provides links to external websites focusing on Nebraska and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers.