Books Published by Douglas County Historical Society
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Above All Others on a Stream: Legends, Folklore, Tidbits of Omaha History
Stories and many never-before-published photographs from early settlers’ memories and documents preserved by the Historical Society as the official repository of Douglas County history. Includes a driving tour with narrative that illustrates how Omaha and Douglas County emerge “above all others.”
$18.00
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Their Man in Omaha: Volume I of the Barker Collection, 1860-1868
Nearly 700 pages, this volume consists of a series of letters and correspondence between immigrant Joseph Barker and his family in England during the 1860s. Compiled and edited by Dr. Del Weber, Barry Combs, Bob Marks and Don Snoddy, Their Man in Omaha includes a 27 x 36-inch map of Omaha City, published by Oscar F. Davis in 1866
$49.95
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Their Man in Omaha: Volume II of the Barker Collection, 1869-1876
Compiled and edited by Dr. Del Weber, Barry Combs, Bob Marks, Don Snoddy and Patrick Kennedy, Their Man in Omaha Volume II contains a revised index for both volumes, two photo signatures and excerpts from the diary of Joseph Barker, Sr. James Potter of the Nebraska State Historical Society writes of the book: “Laced with great human interest, the letters are also superb primary sources for the history of Nebraska in the years just after statehood.”
$49.95
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E Pluribus Omaha: Immigrants All
An examination of ethnic groups that immigrated to Omaha reveals the rich and continuing heritage that has shaped Nebraska’s largest community.
$17.50
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Over the River and Through the Woods Again: A Collection of Recipes, Remembrances and Memorabilia
As much history book as cookbook, Over the River and Through the Woods Again showcases recipes and vignettes of early Omahans, along with tidbits of trivia.
$16.95
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Rulo to Lynch with Lewis and Clark: A Guide and Narrative
This spiral-bound guidebook covers Lewis and Clark’s journey along the Nebraska-Iowa corridor of the Missouri River, with background, journal excerpts and campsites of the original military expedition, as well as current attractions, routes and lodging information. Menard, a DCHS board member, contrasts known facts about the expedition with mysteries that still elude us today.
$9.95
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A Dirty, Wicked Town: Tales of 19th Century Omaha
Though it reads like fiction, A Dirty, Wicked Town tells the true story of Omaha’s formative years and its less-than-sterling reputation. While it devotes space to the trial of Standing Bear, it also includes chapters on the harlots of Omaha and the lynching of George Smith.
$16.95
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Historic Omaha: An Illustrated History of Omaha and Douglas County
A coffee-table book that encapsulates the history of Omaha and Douglas County and pairs it with unique photographs from the Douglas County Historical Society collections. The book includes profiles of some of the region's historic businesses and organizations.
$49.95
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A Journey with Seymour
$12.00
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From Dugout to Mansion
$8.95