SettingsPeople from Nebraska
A. T. Hill
Asa Thomas Hill (November 29, 1871–March 21, 1953), generally known as A. T. Hill, was an American businessman and archaeologist.
Asa Thomas Hill (November 29, 1871–March 21, 1953), generally known as A. T. Hill, was an American businessman and archaeologist.
Alice Dovey
Alice Dovey (August 28, 1884 - January 12, 1969) was an American motion picture comedienne and actress who first appeared in The Last Commander (1915).
Alice Dovey (August 28, 1884 - January 12, 1969) was an American motion picture comedienne and actress who first appeared in The Last Commander (1915).
Antonine Barada
Antonine Barada (1807–1887), alternatively spelled Antoine Barada, was an American folk hero in the state of Nebraska who was also called Mo shi-no pazhi.
Antonine Barada (1807–1887), alternatively spelled Antoine Barada, was an American folk hero in the state of Nebraska who was also called Mo shi-no pazhi.
Arland F. Christ-Janer
Arland F. Christ-Janer was an academic who served as the president of a number of educational institutions, including as president of the College Entrance Examination Board and as the sixth pres...
Arland F. Christ-Janer was an academic who served as the president of a number of educational institutions, including as president of the College Entrance Examination Board and as the sixth pres...
Arthur Sperry Pearse
Arthur Sperry Pearse was an American zoologist.
Arthur Sperry Pearse was an American zoologist.
Ashley Graham (model)
Ashley Graham is a plus-size model from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Ashley Graham is a plus-size model from Lincoln, Nebraska.
August Luebs
August A. Luebs (February 28, 1889 – September 8, 1989) was an American mechanical engineer and an expert on air conditioning and heating.
August A. Luebs (February 28, 1889 – September 8, 1989) was an American mechanical engineer and an expert on air conditioning and heating.
Bartlett Richards
Bartlett Richards was born January 6, 1862, in Weathersfield, Vermont, the son of a Congregational church pastor.
Bartlett Richards was born January 6, 1862, in Weathersfield, Vermont, the son of a Congregational church pastor.
Bill Roberson
Willard Franklin "Bill" Roberson (March 2, 1953 - June 26, 2009) was an American character actor in both film and television.
Willard Franklin "Bill" Roberson (March 2, 1953 - June 26, 2009) was an American character actor in both film and television.
Bruce Biers Kendall
Bruce Biers Kendall (born February 28, 1919) is a retired American Republican politician from Alaska.
Bruce Biers Kendall (born February 28, 1919) is a retired American Republican politician from Alaska.
Burke Harr
Burke Harr is a Nebraska state senator from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Burke Harr is a Nebraska state senator from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Burton Wilkinson
Burton Wilkinson was an American born English cricketer.
Burton Wilkinson was an American born English cricketer.
Cecil Morgan
Cecil Morgan, Sr. (August 20, 1898 – June 15, 1999) was a leader of the legislative forces that in 1929 attempted to impeach Louisiana Governor Huey Pierce Long, Jr. Later, Morgan was an executi...
Cecil Morgan, Sr. (August 20, 1898 – June 15, 1999) was a leader of the legislative forces that in 1929 attempted to impeach Louisiana Governor Huey Pierce Long, Jr. Later, Morgan was an executi...
Charles Henry Morrill
Charles Henry Morrill (July 14, 1843–1928) was a prominent American businessman who played an important role in the history of Nebraska.
Charles Henry Morrill (July 14, 1843–1928) was a prominent American businessman who played an important role in the history of Nebraska.
Charles W. Melick
Charles Wesley Melick (born c. 1877 – date of death unknown) was an American educator and college football coach.
Charles Wesley Melick (born c. 1877 – date of death unknown) was an American educator and college football coach.
Chief Blackbird
Chief Blackbird (Wash-ing-guhsah-ba) (ca. 1750 – 1800) was the leader of the Omaha Native American Indian tribe who commanded the trade routes used by Spanish, French, British and la...
Chief Blackbird (Wash-ing-guhsah-ba) (ca. 1750 – 1800) was the leader of the Omaha Native American Indian tribe who commanded the trade routes used by Spanish, French, British and la...
Cynthia H. Milligan
Cynthia Hardin Milligan is a director of Wells Fargo & Company and a former dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Cynthia Hardin Milligan is a director of Wells Fargo & Company and a former dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Daniel Freeman
Daniel Freeman (April 26, 1826–December 30, 1908) was an American homesteader, physician and Civil War veteran.
Daniel Freeman (April 26, 1826–December 30, 1908) was an American homesteader, physician and Civil War veteran.
Dave Bloomfield
Dave Bloomfield is a Nebraska state senator from Hoskins, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Dave Bloomfield is a Nebraska state senator from Hoskins, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
David Eugene Thompson
David Eugene Thompson (1854-1942) was an American diplomat.
David Eugene Thompson (1854-1942) was an American diplomat.
Donald Pike
Donald Wayne Pike was a lawyer who was appointed as a Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner, seated on the bench in 1973 until the mid-1990s.
Donald Wayne Pike was a lawyer who was appointed as a Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner, seated on the bench in 1973 until the mid-1990s.
Dora DuFran
Madam Dora DuFran or Dora Bolshaw (née Amy Helen Dorothea Bolshaw) (November 16, 1868 - August 5, 1934) was one of the leading and most successful madams in the Old West days of Deadwood, South ...
Madam Dora DuFran or Dora Bolshaw (née Amy Helen Dorothea Bolshaw) (November 16, 1868 - August 5, 1934) was one of the leading and most successful madams in the Old West days of Deadwood, South ...
Dwight Waldo
Dwight Waldo was an American political scientist and is perhaps the defining figure in modern public administration.
Dwight Waldo was an American political scientist and is perhaps the defining figure in modern public administration.
Earl Turner (film editor)
Earl Carver Turner (27 March 1884 – 6 November 1971) was a film editor of the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.
Earl Carver Turner (27 March 1884 – 6 November 1971) was a film editor of the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.
Ed McGivern
Edward ('Ed') McGivern (October 20, 1874 - December 12, 1957) was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting.
Edward ('Ed') McGivern (October 20, 1874 - December 12, 1957) was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting.
Edmund Jaeger
Edmund Carroll Jaeger, D.Sc., was an American biologist known for his works on desert ecology.
Edmund Carroll Jaeger, D.Sc., was an American biologist known for his works on desert ecology.
Edwin Embree
Edwin Rogers Embree (1883–1950) was one of the former vice presidents of Rockefeller, president of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation (also known as the Rosenwald Fund), and president of the Liberi...
Edwin Rogers Embree (1883–1950) was one of the former vice presidents of Rockefeller, president of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation (also known as the Rosenwald Fund), and president of the Liberi...
Floyd Zaiger
Floyd Zaiger is a biologist who is most noted for his work in fruit genetics, and founded Zaiger's Genetics.
Floyd Zaiger is a biologist who is most noted for his work in fruit genetics, and founded Zaiger's Genetics.
Francis La Flesche
Francis La Flesche (1857–1932) was the first professional Native American ethnologist; he worked with the Smithsonian Institution, specializing first in his own Omaha culture, followed by that...
Francis La Flesche (1857–1932) was the first professional Native American ethnologist; he worked with the Smithsonian Institution, specializing first in his own Omaha culture, followed by that...
Gerrard Wendell Haworth
Gerrard Wendell Haworth (October 11, 1911 - October 25, 2006), better known as G. W. Haworth, was the founder of office furniture manufacturer Haworth.
Gerrard Wendell Haworth (October 11, 1911 - October 25, 2006), better known as G. W. Haworth, was the founder of office furniture manufacturer Haworth.
H. Winnett Orr
H. Winnett Orr (March 17, 1877 - October 11, 1956) was an orthopedic surgeon who was born in Pennsylvania, raised and lived the rest of his life in Nebraska.
H. Winnett Orr (March 17, 1877 - October 11, 1956) was an orthopedic surgeon who was born in Pennsylvania, raised and lived the rest of his life in Nebraska.
Harold Lamont Otey
Harold Lamont "Walkin' Wili" Otey (August 1, 1951 – September 2, 1994) was convicted of the murder of Jane McManus.
Harold Lamont "Walkin' Wili" Otey (August 1, 1951 – September 2, 1994) was convicted of the murder of Jane McManus.
Harold Warp
Harold Warp (1903 – April 9, 1994) was an early plastics tycoon and the founder of Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska.
Harold Warp (1903 – April 9, 1994) was an early plastics tycoon and the founder of Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska.
Hilyard M. Brown
Hilyard M. Brown (16 February 1910 – 12 October 2002) was an American art director.
Hilyard M. Brown (16 February 1910 – 12 October 2002) was an American art director.
Jack Todd
Jack Todd (born 1946 in Nebraska) is an award-winning sports columnist for the Montreal Gazette since 1986.
Jack Todd (born 1946 in Nebraska) is an award-winning sports columnist for the Montreal Gazette since 1986.
James A. Lake
James A. Lake (born August 10, 1941, Kearney, Nebraska) is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and of Human Genetics at...
James A. Lake (born August 10, 1941, Kearney, Nebraska) is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and of Human Genetics at...
James Milliken
James B. (“J.B.”) Milliken is president of the University of Nebraska, a position he has held since August 2004.
James B. (“J.B.”) Milliken is president of the University of Nebraska, a position he has held since August 2004.
Japanese-American service in World War II
During the early years of World War II, Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated from their homes in the Pacific coast states because military leaders and public opinion combined to fan...
During the early years of World War II, Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated from their homes in the Pacific coast states because military leaders and public opinion combined to fan...
Jim Smith (Nebraska politician)
Jim Smith (born Feb. 9, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida) is a Nebraska state senator from Papillion, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Jim Smith (born Feb. 9, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida) is a Nebraska state senator from Papillion, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
John Cook (coach)
John Cook (born 1956) is currently the head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball team, entering his 11th season as head coach in 2010.
John Cook (born 1956) is currently the head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball team, entering his 11th season as head coach in 2010.
John J. Pershing
John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, GCB, was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing is the only person to be promoted in hi...
John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, GCB, was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing is the only person to be promoted in hi...
Johnny Matz
Reinhold Jean "Johnny" Matz was an American Professional Hockey winger who played 1 season in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.
Reinhold Jean "Johnny" Matz was an American Professional Hockey winger who played 1 season in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.
Karen Arthur
Karen Arthur is an American film director, producer, and actress.
Karen Arthur is an American film director, producer, and actress.
Kevyn Morrow
Kevyn Morrow is an American actor, originally from Nebraska.
Kevyn Morrow is an American actor, originally from Nebraska.
Kim Pearson
Kim Pearson is a Republican Iowa State Representative from the 42nd District, elected in the November 2, 2010 Iowa general election.
Kim Pearson is a Republican Iowa State Representative from the 42nd District, elected in the November 2, 2010 Iowa general election.
King Block (American football)
King Block (born c. 1930) was an American college football coach.
King Block (born c. 1930) was an American college football coach.
Laurel Trivelpiece
Laurel Trivelpiece (1926 Nebraska - 1998) was an American poet and novelist.
Laurel Trivelpiece (1926 Nebraska - 1998) was an American poet and novelist.
Lawrence Bruner
Lawrence Bruner was a United States entomologist.
Lawrence Bruner was a United States entomologist.
Lean Bear
Lean Bear (Cheyenne name "Awoninahku") In, June 1851, an agent named Thomas Fitzpatrick had sent out runners to the tribes of the plains to meet at Fort Atkinson.
Lean Bear (Cheyenne name "Awoninahku") In, June 1851, an agent named Thomas Fitzpatrick had sent out runners to the tribes of the plains to meet at Fort Atkinson.
LeRoy Carhart
LeRoy Harrison Carhart (born 1941) is an American physician from Nebraska who became well known for his participation in the Supreme Court cases Stenberg v. Carhart and Gonzales v. Carhart...
LeRoy Harrison Carhart (born 1941) is an American physician from Nebraska who became well known for his participation in the Supreme Court cases Stenberg v. Carhart and Gonzales v. Carhart...
Lew Hunter
Lewis R. Hunter (born July 18, 1935) is an American screenwriter, author and educator and is chairman Emeritus and Professor of Screenwriting at the UCLA Department of Film and Television.
Lewis R. Hunter (born July 18, 1935) is an American screenwriter, author and educator and is chairman Emeritus and Professor of Screenwriting at the UCLA Department of Film and Television.
Lydia Brasch
Lydia Brasch is a Nebraska state senator from Bancroft, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Lydia Brasch is a Nebraska state senator from Bancroft, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Marjie Lundstrom
Marjie Lundstrom (born 1956), a reporter for The Sacramento Bee, was a 1991 recipient of a journalism Pulitzer Prize.
Marjie Lundstrom (born 1956), a reporter for The Sacramento Bee, was a 1991 recipient of a journalism Pulitzer Prize.
Michael Forsberg
Michael Forsberg is an American photographer.
Michael Forsberg is an American photographer.
Miguel Keith
Miguel Keith was a United States Marine who posthumously received the United States's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in May 1970.
Miguel Keith was a United States Marine who posthumously received the United States's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in May 1970.
Nellie Snyder Yost
Nellie Irene Snyder Yost (June 20, 1905 – January 16, 1992) was a historian and writer.
Nellie Irene Snyder Yost (June 20, 1905 – January 16, 1992) was a historian and writer.
Nelson M. Holderman
Nelson Miles Holderman (November 10, 1885 – September 3, 1953) was an officer in the United States Army most notable for commanding a company of the Lost Battalion during World War I for which h...
Nelson Miles Holderman (November 10, 1885 – September 3, 1953) was an officer in the United States Army most notable for commanding a company of the Lost Battalion during World War I for which h...
Ola Hanson
Ola Hanson (born June 25, 1864 in Åhus, Sweden - died October 17, 1927) was a Swedish-American missionary who worked for the Kachin people in Burma.
Ola Hanson (born June 25, 1864 in Åhus, Sweden - died October 17, 1927) was a Swedish-American missionary who worked for the Kachin people in Burma.
Otto Diller Schmidt
Otto Diller Schmidt (August 10, 1884-February 10, 1963) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Otto Diller Schmidt (August 10, 1884-February 10, 1963) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Patrick Deuel
Patrick D. Deuel (born 28 March 1962), of Nebraska, United States, was one of the heaviest people in the world.
Patrick D. Deuel (born 28 March 1962), of Nebraska, United States, was one of the heaviest people in the world.
Paul Lambert (Nebraska politician)
Paul Lambert is a Nebraska state senator from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Paul Lambert is a Nebraska state senator from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Peter A. Sarpy
Peter Abadie Sarpy was the owner and operator of several fur trading posts, essential to the European-American development of the Nebraska Territory, and a thriving ferry business.
Peter Abadie Sarpy was the owner and operator of several fur trading posts, essential to the European-American development of the Nebraska Territory, and a thriving ferry business.
Rita Meyer
Rita C. Meyer currently serves Wyoming's 19th State Auditor and was a candidate for Governor of Wyoming in the 2010 Wyoming gubernatorial election.
Rita C. Meyer currently serves Wyoming's 19th State Auditor and was a candidate for Governor of Wyoming in the 2010 Wyoming gubernatorial election.
Robert B. Wilson
Robert Butler "Bob" Wilson, Jr. (born May 16, 1937) is an American economist and the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emeritus at Stanford University.
Robert Butler "Bob" Wilson, Jr. (born May 16, 1937) is an American economist and the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emeritus at Stanford University.
Robert Linderholm
Robert Linderholm is an amateur American astronomer who has discovered eight asteroids.
Robert Linderholm is an amateur American astronomer who has discovered eight asteroids.
Roland Sundahl
Roland Dean Sundahl (died April 30, 1952) was an American murderer, electrocuted in Nebraska's electric chair for the abduction and murder of Bonnie Lou Merrill.
Roland Dean Sundahl (died April 30, 1952) was an American murderer, electrocuted in Nebraska's electric chair for the abduction and murder of Bonnie Lou Merrill.
Rollins A. Emerson
Rollins Adams Emerson (1873–1947) was an American geneticist who rediscovered the laws of inheritance established by Gregor Mendel.
Rollins Adams Emerson (1873–1947) was an American geneticist who rediscovered the laws of inheritance established by Gregor Mendel.
Ron Schmeits
Ron Schmeits is the current President of the National Rifle Association.
Ron Schmeits is the current President of the National Rifle Association.
Roni Benise
Roni Benise (best known as Benise and pronounced Buh-ness-see), is an American guitarist who describes his style as "nouveau spanish flamenco."
Roni Benise (best known as Benise and pronounced Buh-ness-see), is an American guitarist who describes his style as "nouveau spanish flamenco."
Shane Osborn
Shane Osborn (born June 21, 1974 in Loomis, South Dakota) was the State Treasurer in Nebraska until he was succeeded by Don Stenberg on January 6, 2011.
Shane Osborn (born June 21, 1974 in Loomis, South Dakota) was the State Treasurer in Nebraska until he was succeeded by Don Stenberg on January 6, 2011.
Stacey Hayes
Stacey Hayes is an English television infomercial spokesperson, comedienne, actress, model and one-time competitive ice-skater.
Stacey Hayes is an English television infomercial spokesperson, comedienne, actress, model and one-time competitive ice-skater.
Standing Bear
Standing Bear (1834(?) - 1908) (Páⁿka iyé official orthography: Maⁿchú-Naⁿzhíⁿ; other spellings: Ma-chú-nu-zhe, Ma-chú-na-zhe or Mantcunanjin pronounced ) was a Ponca Nat...
Standing Bear (1834(?) - 1908) (Páⁿka iyé official orthography: Maⁿchú-Naⁿzhíⁿ; other spellings: Ma-chú-nu-zhe, Ma-chú-na-zhe or Mantcunanjin pronounced ) was a Ponca Nat...
Stephanie Grace Whitson
A native of southern Illinois, Stephanie Grace Whitson has lived in Nebraska, USA, since 1975.
A native of southern Illinois, Stephanie Grace Whitson has lived in Nebraska, USA, since 1975.
Stephen Bosworth Pound
Stephen B. Pound (January 14, 1833 – May 14, 1911) was a pioneer lawyer, senator and judge in Nebraska, USA.
Stephen B. Pound (January 14, 1833 – May 14, 1911) was a pioneer lawyer, senator and judge in Nebraska, USA.
Susan La Flesche Picotte
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte (June 17, 1865 - September 18, 1915) was the first American Indian woman to become a physician in the United States.
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte (June 17, 1865 - September 18, 1915) was the first American Indian woman to become a physician in the United States.
Susette LaFlesche Tibbles
Susette LaFlesche Tibbles, also called Insta Theamba (Bright Eyes) (1854–1903), was a well-known Native American writer, lecturer, interpreter and artist of the Omaha tribe in Nebraska.
Susette LaFlesche Tibbles, also called Insta Theamba (Bright Eyes) (1854–1903), was a well-known Native American writer, lecturer, interpreter and artist of the Omaha tribe in Nebraska.
Terry Pettit
Terry Pettit is a retired American volleyball coach at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1977-1999 where he led his Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team to the schools first NCAA National ...
Terry Pettit is a retired American volleyball coach at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1977-1999 where he led his Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team to the schools first NCAA National ...
The Paradoxical Commandments
The Paradoxical Commandments is both a poem and a book by Kent M. Keith.
The Paradoxical Commandments is both a poem and a book by Kent M. Keith.
Thomas Porter
Thomas Porter is an American physician and cardiologist.
Thomas Porter is an American physician and cardiologist.
Tim Schlattmann
Tim Schlattmann is a three-time Emmy award nominee.
Tim Schlattmann is a three-time Emmy award nominee.
Tyson Larson
Tyson Larson is a Nebraska state senator from O'Neill, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Tyson Larson is a Nebraska state senator from O'Neill, Nebraska, United States, in the Nebraska Legislature.
Val Logsdon Fitch
Val Logsdon Fitch (born March 10, 1923, Merriman, Nebraska, USA) is an American nuclear physicist.
Val Logsdon Fitch (born March 10, 1923, Merriman, Nebraska, USA) is an American nuclear physicist.
Varro Eugene Tyler
Varro Eugene Tyler (1926-2001), of Auburn, Nebraska, was a professor of pharmacognosy and philatelist who specialized in the study of forged postage stamps and the forgers who created them.
Varro Eugene Tyler (1926-2001), of Auburn, Nebraska, was a professor of pharmacognosy and philatelist who specialized in the study of forged postage stamps and the forgers who created them.
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
Wayne Munn
Wayne Munn was an American professional wrestler and collegiate football player from the University of Nebraska.
Wayne Munn was an American professional wrestler and collegiate football player from the University of Nebraska.
William A. Sederburg
William A. Sederburg was a Michigan State Senator from 1978-1991, President of Ferris State University from 1994-2003, President of Utah Valley State College from 2003-2009, overseeing its trans...
William A. Sederburg was a Michigan State Senator from 1978-1991, President of Ferris State University from 1994-2003, President of Utah Valley State College from 2003-2009, overseeing its trans...
William Forsee
William Forsee is a Democratic political activist from Nebraska, who served as a presidential elector during 2008 election.
William Forsee is a Democratic political activist from Nebraska, who served as a presidential elector during 2008 election.
Willis Wagner Wirth
Willis Wagner Wirth was an American entomologist.
Willis Wagner Wirth was an American entomologist.
Young Man Afraid Of His Horses
Young-Man-Afraid-Of-His-Horses Tȟašúŋke Kȟokípȟapi
Also translated as His-Horses-Are-Afraid and They-Fear-Even-His-Horses, was a chief of the Oglala Sioux.
Young-Man-Afraid-Of-His-Horses Tȟašúŋke Kȟokípȟapi
Also translated as His-Horses-Are-Afraid and They-Fear-Even-His-Horses, was a chief of the Oglala Sioux.