Kearney Public Library and UNK-History Department welcome you to the History Brown Bag lunch series Wednesday, February 14 from noon-1:00 pm. Graduate student Tatiana Moore will present “Becoming Vital Defense Territory”: The History of the Sioux Ordnance Depot.
In 1942, the US government arrived in Sidney, Nebraska, and constructed the 20,000-acre Sioux Ordinance Depot. For 25 years, this ammunition storage site provided employment for a variety of individuals, contributed to the county’s economy, and became an important site in Nebraska’s military history. After closing in 1967, the site maintains most of the 800 original storage igloos and several buildings. This talk will discuss the history of this depot.
Tatiana Moore is a graduate student at UNK studying Public History. She obtained her BAE in History Education 7-12 from UNK in 2020 and taught Social Studies in the public school system. Tatiana’s research centers around Nebraska’s military history, particularly during the World War II and post-war periods, as well as Asian American experiences during these eras.
This program is free and open to the public so bring your lunch and learn! This collaborative program is presented by UNK-History Department, and the Kearney Public Library. Mark your calendars for this ongoing series on March 6.