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Charles E. Bessey: The Man Behind the Building

Description

This exhibit explains who the man behind the well known Bessey Hall was. It goes into great detail about the life of Charles E. Bessey, and it specifically focuses on his work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As well as informing the observer about Bessey himself, this exhibit also explores the origins of the famous Bessey Hall. 

Credits

Matt Buescher and Andrew Melcher

Sections

Early Life

Biography of Charles Bessey's life before the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Career at UNL

Bessey's specific dealings that took place while at UNL.

Accomplishments/Works

Bessey's accomplishments and works that he completed throughout his life.

Bessey Hall

Information about Bessey Hall, and why it was named after the great Charles E. Bessey.

Gallery

All of the photos/articles we used throughout the exhibit. 

Bibliography

Sources that were used throughout the exhibit. We split them up into Primary and Secondary sources.