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Benson & Omaha Daily Fast Freight |
The
Benson Historical Society discussed the history of Benson on Sunday,
April 9 during the annual meeting of the Douglas County Historical
Society. Maxine Albright presented a slide show of historic photographs
of Benson and added commentary about the community. The presentation
followed the Society's business meeting and election, held in Building 7
at the Fort Omaha campus of Metropolitan Community College.
The Benson Historical Society was recognized for donating its collection
of images and memorabilia to the Douglas County Historical Society’s
Library Archives Center. Selected items were exhibited and a digitized
presentation of 800 images from the Benson Collection was on display.
Don and Maxine Albright, president and treasurer respectively of the
Benson Historical Society, prepared the illustrated talk on early Benson
history.
Those attending had the opportunity to select their favorites from the
exhibited photographs. Select images will appear on a Benson
poster produced by the Douglas County Historical Society. View the
favorites by clicking the photo at the left.
The Albrights were honored at a reception at the General Crook House
Museum following the meeting.
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The Douglas County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to serve in
an area of their choice at the General Crook House Museum and Garden or
the Library/Archives Center and National Indian Wars Library. Volunteers
serve as Docents or Step-On Guides during weekdays or weekends, assist
with office duties from a just-completed Volunteer Headquarters Office
and Book Store, or research and catalog priceless collections and learn
more about the Metro Omaha community and Douglas County.
Three dates in February
are designated for volunteer training or appreciation events. For
information or to register to be a volunteer and attend these events,
contact Volunteer Director and Office Manager Kathy Slader at (402)
455-9990. (view entire release)
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Historic Benson |
The Douglas County
Historical Society at its Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 9 will honor
members of Omaha’s Benson Historical Society and present for review that
group’s historical collections which now are housed at the Douglas
County Historical Society’s Library/Archives Center and National Indian
Wars Library. The event is free and open to the public and will be held
at historic Fort Omaha, North 30th and Fort Streets, now the
campus of Metropolitan Community College. The meeting and program will
be at Building 7; the concluding reception will be at the General Crook
House Museum. The agenda for the day:
1:00 p.m.
Mary Maxwell, president of the DCHS Board of Directors, will preside at
the Annual Meeting, which includes election of Board members and
financial and progress reports.
2:00 p.m.
Recognition program, featuring images and historical highlights of the
Benson Historical Society. Speakers will include Donald and Maxine
Albright, the president and treasurer, respectively, of the Benson
Historical Society.
3:30 p.m.
Reception and premiere of a new exhibit on Art Deco and of a new poster
on
historic Benson. |
