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The Hessoun Orphanage in Fenton, Missouri
A drawing depicting the Notre Dame Sisters with children at the Hessoun Orphanage in Fenton, Missouri where they first began their ministry in the United States in May of 1910.
The Jewell Building
This photograph shows the front exterior of the historic Jewell Building, located at 2221 North 24th Street in North Omaha. The Dreamland Ballroom was located on the second floor, and hosted locally, regionally, and nationally renowned jazz and blues…
The Jungle Rhythm Boys
Patricia Barron's father, Basie Givens, led a succession of popular jazz bands during the 1950s and 1960s. His first band, The Jungle Rhythm Boys, was formed with friends in the 1930s. The bandmembers are shown with their homemade and hand-me-down…
The Lucky Millinder Orchestra, circa 1948
This photograph shows The Lucky Millinder Orchestra performing popular Big Band and jazz music at the Dreamland Ballroom, ca. 1948. Performances such as The Lucky Millinder Orchestra drew large crowds at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and…
The P. Cosentino Italian Band of Omaha, Nebraska
The Santa Lucia Band is one of the key elements of the Italian festival in Omaha.
The Scaletta Fruit Stand on 13th and Harney, Omaha, Ne
This is a photo of Michele Wyman's great great grandmother and grandfather, Josie and Joe Scaletta. The photo is from 1907, and shows Josie and Joe on 13th and Harney street in Omaha, Ne. Their parents came from Italy, and would be Wyman's great…
The Story of the Visit of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Miller with the Miller Cousins in Alma-Ata, Kazakstan, U.S.S.R., July 21, 22, 23, 1967
An account of a visit by David and Lydia Miller to Alma-Ata in the U.S.S.R. during 1967. They were part of a World Peace Through Law tour sponsored by the American Bar Association and the World Peace Through Law Center in Geneva, Switzerland. The…
The Sweetheart of Chi Delta Phi
This is sheet music for the song, "Sweetheart of Chi Delta Phi." Words and music written by O. Irving Jacobsen in 1928. Printed by Rayner, Dalheim & Co. in Chicago.
The Train School of Omaha, Neb.
This photo captures students of the train school of Omaha. Many Italian students went to this school. The caption reads, "Train School Omaha - April '39 - Kdgn - A.M." This class was Josephine Lomeier's brother's kindergarten class.
The Vacanti Family Grocery Store
Black and white photo of the Vacanti family grocery store. The back reads "Sept. 18, 1940 Uncle John, Louise Vacanti, Fred Vacanti Vacanti Grocery Store 802 Pierce St"