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This is an advertisement for Tululah's Home Cooked Meals that appeared in the Omaha Star. The restaurant was located at 2422 Burdette Street in North Omaha. The menu featured traditional soul food options such as fried chicken, green, potatoes, and…

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This image is of Joseph Shearron, the winner of the Omaha Star's 1949 bicycle contest. The Omaha Star held this contest for its paper boys every twelve weeks. Miller won the contest by selling the most newspapers. The Schwinn bicycle was presented by…

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This is a holiday advertisement for Joe's Record Agency. Joe's Record Agency was located on N 24th St in North Omaha, and the ad appeared in the community newspaper, the Omaha Star. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please…

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This Omaha Star image shows a women's bowling team that was sponsored by Crosstown Cleaners. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube Channel.

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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…

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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.

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This is an advertisement for the Apex Bar, once located at 1818 North 24th Street in North Omaha. The bar was managed by Cleveland Lockard. Other staff included German Craig, John "Shot" Riley, Mathew Barnes, Billy Jackson, Helen Garner, and Victoria…

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This is an image of a photo from the Omaha Star newspaper. This is part of an article on Thomas Real Estate, a black-owned business in North Omaha which had just hired four new sales persons. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items…

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This is an image of an Carnation Lounge advertisement that was placed in the Omaha Star newspaper. The entertainment was provided by Iretha "Pepper Pot" Tucker, Miss "Flick" Montgomery, Prince "Stardust" Moss, and Richette. For interviews and oral…
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