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   from the issue of March 10, 2005

     
 
Miss Miye Japanese Doll Exhibit at Morrill Hall

For the first time in 25 years, the public has the opportunity to see Miss Miye, the Japanese Friendship Doll, on exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall. The doll is on display from March 3 through May 5. The historic and beautiful doll, measuring 32 inches tall, is displayed with her interesting and decorative accessories. The doll first arrived in this country in 1927 as a gift to American children from the children of Japan intended to carry a message of goodwill. Museum hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free with UNL ID; general: $8 family, $4 adult, $2 child. Free visitor parking is available in front of Morrill Hall. For more information, call 472-2642, or visit http://www.unl.edu/museum/.



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ARTS HEADLINES FOR MARCH 10

First MFA thesis exhibition opens March 21
20th Century clothing exhibited at Hillestad Gallery
Friends of Chamber Music presents Leipzig Quartet March 18
Keaton film classic screened with Alloy Orchestra March 22
King of the Corner Reception Sponsors Omitted
Live Husker Women's Gymnastics on NET1
Miss Miye Japanese Doll Exhibit at Morrill Hall
Poet Haskins reading March 24
Theatre Arts member performs in cabaret
Victorian fancy quilts topic of March 31 lecture

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