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Douglas County Historical Society wins preservation grant and plans archive renovation
Summary
The Douglas County Historical Society described collections, public programs and a newly awarded matching preservation grant that will fund a major archive‑center renovation and building restoration.
Thomas Neil, executive director of the Douglas County Historical Society, told the County Board the society manages the Crook House Museum and an archives center that holds the county’s historical records, including marriage records dating to 1856.
Neil said the society operates the Crook House Museum (open seven days a week) and an archives center on the Metropolitan Community College campus. The archives handle research requests, photo and genealogy…
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