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"I'm a Real Kind Mama (Looking For a Loving Man) Sheet Music"
This 1917 “cabaret song hit”, was written and composed by Maceo Pinkard of “Sweet Georgia Brown” fame. Janice Cleary who owns this amazing collection, informs us Pinkard was a booking agent in Omaha before he moved on to New…
'When He Sang that Baritone He Sang Some Bear' sheet music
This pre-World War I song is about a baritone singer named William Washington Malone who, “Made them get so hot, they’d rag a new fox trot. The girls would Salome, they all would come and fetch the mo’ to hear old William Washington…
'I'm Going Back Home' sheet music
This “Terrific Hit” song written by Maceo Pinkard of ‘Sweet Georgia Brown” fame is about a man returning to his home in “Dixie land”. He tells his girl, “Now you can stay up here and have all I’ve…
'The Blue Melody' sheet music
This “1917 Jazz Band Sensation” is an instrumental song composed by Maceo Pinkard of “Sweet Georgia Brown” fame. Janice Cleary, who owns this amazing collection, informed us that Pinkard was a booking agent in Omaha before he…
4CL Vows to Continue Drive "Until Hell Freezes Over"
This is an article describing the North Omaha Civil Rights group known as 4CL. The 4CL was demonstrating for fair employment opportunities at local businesses.
For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History…
Off Beat Supper Club Advertisement
This is an Omaha Star advertisement for the Off Beat Supper Club. The club showcased exotic dancers, interpretive dancers, and blues.
For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube Channel.
Carnation Lounge Advertisement (3)
This is an advertisement for the Carnation Lounge that was placed in the Omaha Star newspaper. The musical entertainment was provided by Chuck Willis and his Orchestra. Their songs included "It's Too Late," "Kansas City Woman," and "Jaunita." The…
Music Advertisement Collage (4)
This collage features several advertisements for music events in North Omaha. The musicians and bands pictured include Duke Ellington, Anna Mae Winburn and her International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Preston Love, and Count Basie. The events took place…
3520th Flying Training Wing
This is an image of two African American service men standing in front of a sign at the 3520th Flying Training Wing. This unit was located at McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita, Kansas beginning in 1952.
For interviews and oral histories of this…
Flight Golf Champion
This image is of Jerry Davis, the winner of the Women's A Flight Championship of the Central State Golf Tournament in 1949. The tournament was held in St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Davis had been golfing for one year when she won the championship.
For…