Dorothy Weyer Creigh Explained

Dorothy Weyer Creigh (born 12/4/21, Hastings, Nebraska; died 1/2/82, Hastings) was a historian who specialized in the history of Nebraska. She is listed by Lincoln City Libraries as a significant Nebraska author.[1]

Creigh was chosen to write the story of Nebraska that was published by W.W. Norton as part of their 50-state series to mark the United States Bicentennial of 1976.[2] She won the Mari Sandoz Award from the Nebraska Library Association in 1981.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dorothy Weyer Creigh . . nebraskaauthors.org . . January 16, 2023 .
  2. Book: Creigh, Dorothy Weyer . 1977 . Nebraska: A Bicentennial History . New York City . .