Lincoln City Libraries Hours John H. Ames Reading Series Nebraska Literary Heritage Association

This special collection of over 12,000 books by over 3,350 authors illuminates the unique character of Nebraska's literary heritage and the diverse achievements of the state's contemporary writers.

Chimney Rock in about 1844. One of the earliest views of Nebraska seen in the United States.

Chimney Rock from Fremont's Report of 1845

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John H. Ames Reading Series
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The Nebraska Federal Writers' Project: Remembering Writers of the 1930s

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The collection focuses on books by and about Nebraska authors. The following lists introduce some themes that reflect the diverse ways that living in Nebraska has inspired literary creativity.

Nebraska Links to American History
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Heritage Video List
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Children's Literature
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The Heritage Room archive contains manuscripts, artwork, photographs, letters, scrapbooks and other unpublished materials by Nebraska authors and from Nebraskans prominent in the publishing world, including:

Loren Eiseley
Weldon Kees
Dorothy Thomas
Rudolph Umland
Glenn Noble
Wright Morris
Cliff Hillegass

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Meet the Author of
Pro Bono: The 18-Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate

Sunday, January 6, 2013
3:00 PM

Caril Ann Fugate is part of one of the most infamous cases in American history. Jeff McArthur, author of Pro Bono: The 18-Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate, grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska where he wrote stories, worked in the theater, and made small films. He went to film school at New York University, and then moved to LA to work in the movie industry. Fifteen years later, he returned to his roots to write a book about his grandfather, a lawyer who represented Caril Fugate. McArthur has also worked on a number of other books, such as The Table of Truth, and the Relic Worlds series. Copies of his book, Pro Bono, will be available for purchase at the program.