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Young Omaha Turned Out Enmasse For Brown Benefit
This is an image of article from the Omaha Star newspaper. The clipping does not include the entire article, but it is about a benefit for a paralyzed high school student from North Omaha. The caption reads, "Merry as Vernon Brown would have them,…
Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris at The Dreamland Ballroom
Omaha native Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris plays to a packed crowd at The Dreamland Ballroom. Harris had a number of hits in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and was on a national tour out of New York City at the time of this photo.
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Workers at old folks' home
Dating back to the early part of the 20th century, African Americans in Omaha have attempted to band together to provide for the needs and care of the elderly in the community. This image, which dates back to 1913, features several women who worked…
Women Golfers in 1949 C.S.G.A. Tournament
This image shows a group of female golfers who participated in a Central State Golf Association (C.S.G.A.) Tournament in 1949. The tournament was won by Ms. Jerry Davis.
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Woman standing outside of The Dreamland Ballroom
An unidentified woman standing outside of The Dreamland Ballroom located at 2221 North 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The Dreamland Ballroom was located on the second floor of the Jewel Building and was a popular music venue during the 1940s and…
Winner's Float
This is an image of the winner's float in the Kellom Council's Easter Parade. The caption reads, "Catherine Pope appearing on the Winning Float in the Kellom Council's Easter Parade. The Float was the Kellom Council entry. Catherine was first…
Welterweight Champion
This Omaha Star clipping shows a welterweight boxing champ posing. The man’s last name appears to be Jakes, and is hand-dated from 1950. The clipping does not provide any more contextual information.
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Wedding Collage
This collage depicts several wedding announcements from community members of the Near North Side. The captions note churches such as St. Phillip's Episcopal Church and the Salem Baptist Church.
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Wedding and Reception held for Rev. and Mrs. David Benton
This wedding announcement for Reverend and Mrs. David Benton appeared in the Omaha Star. The couple held their wedding reception at the local Y.W.C.A. They planned to spend their three-week honeymoon in New York City and visit Niagara Falls.
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Wead: Negro Feels Girl's Life Worth More than a Loaf of Bread
This newspaper clipping shows the layout of the neighborhood where Patrolman James Loder shot and killed fourteen year old Vivian Strong. The shooting took place on June 24, 1969 in North Omaha. The officers were responding a reported break in at a…