Mari Sandoz

A famous Nebraska author, Mari Sandoz, brought the sandhills history and culture to life in her writing.  She was born in May 1896 to Jules and Mary Sandoz.  Jules came to Nebraska in 1881 to homestead and was the subject of her book, Old Jules.   Neighboring Native Americans were a part of her life as a child and gave her insight that would later help in her writings such as The Horsecatcher.