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Photograph of Felber Maasdam sitting on a motorcycle in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a policeman for the Lincoln Police Force and had played football in college. Felber was born in 1907 and still lives in Lincoln.

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This Mother's Day greeting card is addressed to Mrs. H.H. Fleming of Norse Bluff, Nebraska. It is from her son, Quintin R. Fleming who was stationed overseas, however it is not know exactly where he was at the time. It is dated on April 25, 1945.

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This envelope is addressed to Kathleen Fleming, Cathy Maasdam's mother, who was living in Omaha, Nebraska. It is from Kermit Fleming, Kathleen's brother, who was stationed in Italy at the end of World War 2. This envelope was stamped on May 18, 1945.…

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This certificate is from the Public Schools of Nebraksa to Miss Olive L. Felber. This certificate indicates that Miss Felber is able to teach first grade in Cedar County for the period of one year. This was awarded to her on August 15, 1903. Miss…

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This certificate is from the Public Schools of Nebraksa to Miss Olive L. Felber. This certificate indicates that Miss Felber is able to teach second grade in Cedar County for the period of one year. This was awarded to her on November 15, 1902. Miss…

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A melancholy letter from Kermit Fleming, stationed in Italy in 1945 to his sister, Kathleen Fleming. Kermit claims "the war is over." He describes staying in a barren hotel with only cots and some electric lights. Throughout the letter, he expresses…

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A framed portrait of three women with ruffled shawls. Caroline Felber is in the middle and Marcella Browne is on the right. The woman on the left is unknown. The portrait was taken around 1899 in Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska.

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A Christmas card sent to Olive, Clair, and Little Clair Smith from friends in Iowa, Leona and Burton. It was postmarked 24 December 1914 at 2:30 PM in Sioux City, Iowa.

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This document is a letter of recommendation for Olive Felber from James T. Lees, the chairman of enrollment. The letter states that Olive Felber wishes to transfer from Omaha to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The letter explains her interests…

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Document to Olive L. Felber from Bellevue College awarding her a $50.00 scholarship per year for three years. This was written May 25, 1900, and signed by David R. Kerr who was the president of Bellevue College.
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