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An abacus created by Pamela Zhercost Wurst's maternal great-grandfather

This is a photograph of Aarhus Cathedral in Aarhus, Denmark.

An AAF Personal Affairs Statement for Alex Stier. Shows allotment for pay and life insurance options chosen.

Clear, glass bottle that reads "A.J. Shepard Druggist Kearney, Neb." Possibly used for apothecary and medicinal purposes.

This is an image of an Omaha Star write-up on an upcoming music performance at the Carnation Ballroom. The caption reads, "James Brown, with the Famous Flames, will be the featured entertainer at the Carnation Ballroom, February 16, 1957. Also with…

This card is a piece of memorabilia from Salvatore and Maria Aletta, who owned a grocery store in Little Italy of Omaha. The card features pictures of them and asks the card holder to remember them, reading "I want you to have this token of the time…

Mr. Cotrupi believes this is a factory-made tavern lamp that dates back to 1860s, and was probably the property of a Nebraska City establishments. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube…

This earthenware tea set consisting of a teapot, creamer and a sugar bowl used to belong to Betty Wilberger's grandparents. Each item in the set is oblong, featuring a large sunflower on each side and square brown handles. It is hard to know where…

This portrait shows a 14-year-old Libby Bondi, daughter of Giuseppi and Giuseppina Scaletta. Libby is wearing a dress she made herself. Eventually, Libby would marry Vincenzo Salerno.

This photo captures Joe Caniglia's nanu, his grandfather. His grandfather and grandmother came directly to Omaha from Carlentini, Sicily.