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Speech by John R. Webster for the ceremony at the ground breaking of Memorial Stadium on April 26, 1923.

"Breaking Ground for Memorial Stadium"

Contains plans for memorials to be built on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to the veterans of WWI from Nebraska.

Nebraska Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial

Booklet printed for fundraisers for the raising of money to pay for the building of Memorial Stadium. Contains pertinent facts of the stadium and of other projects being undertaken at the time throughout the country.

Memorial Stadium Fundraising Booklet

Photograph of Chancellor Avery directing the plow during the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Memorial Stadium.

Memorial Stadium Groundbreaking

A photograph of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium when it was being dedicated on October 20, 1923.

Memorial Stadium Dedication

Pamphlet that would have been given out at the dedication of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on October 20, 1923.

Memorial Stadium Dedication Pamphlet

Inmates in the State Penitentiary gave money to help pay for the cost of building Memorial Stadium.

Daily Nebraskan: "Pen Inmates Give to Building of Stadium"

Details the dedication ceremony that was performed at Memorial Stadium.

Daily Nebraskan: "Five Thousand See Cornhusker Bowl Dedicated"

Details the effort to get the money needed to have Memorial Stadium built.

Daily Nebraskan: "Drive for Stadium Began Over a Year Ago"

Details the events of the dedication ceremony that is being held at the newly built Memorial Stadium on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Daily Nebraskan: "Stage Set for Dedication of Stadium Today"

Account of the proceedings that were to occur on that day at the future site of the Memorial Stadium. Details the speakers and other events.

Daily Nebraskan: "Formal Program Will Be Carried Out This Morning on Stadium Site"

Letter to Harold Holtz regarding his work at raising funds for the building of Memorial Stadium.

Letter, Hughes, E., to Harold Holtz

Chancellor Avery and Dr. Richards at the Memorial Stadium Dedication Ceremony. Dr. Richards was the keynote speaker and Chancellor Avery also gave speech in honor of the new stadium.

Chancellor Avery and Dr. Richards on the podium

Dr. Richards and Chancellor Avery on the podium at the dedication ceremony to the Memorial Stadium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Speakers at Dedication Ceremony

United States Soldiers raising the flag at the Memorial Stadium Dedication Ceremony.

Soldiers Raising Flag at Stadium Dedication

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