Origins This section will focus on the early history of the Nebraska State Museum, with emphasis on the buildings and collections before the construction of Morril Hall. Early History → Origins Morrill Hall: A History of Nebraska's State Museum OriginsEarly HistoryBarbour and MorrillA Museum for NebraskaThe First MuseumThe Making of MorrillMorrill Hall: Natural History for NebraskaMoving into MorrillTough times: the 1930sChanging Hands: the 1940sReaching for the Stars: The 1950sMoving into Modern TimesFocusing on the State:The 1960sCentennial Celebration:The 1970sNew Encounters: The 1980sToday at the MuseumThe 1990s and TodayAugheyAughey Comes to NebraskaAughey's ScandalsHicksHicks At the UniversityBarbourBarbour ArrivesBarbour at the UniversitySchultzSchultz 's Early YearsReferencesReferences