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A photo of Giuseppina Bondi around 1910 from Omaha, Nebraska.

Ms Garey's family owned this mahogany decorative piece, probably made out of scrap furniture, for over a century. Made in Culbertson, Nebraska around 1900 it came to Rose Garey's grandfather in exchange for a three-piece suit. For interviews and…

In this letter, J. A. Ulio, an army officer, informs Mrs. Sengstake that her husband is missing, and that she will be informed if anything changes. She is also told that she is entitled to his pay and allowances.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of…

A letter written to Eugene Sengstake Sr. by Blanche Bullock describing everyday happenings of Eugene's friends and family, particularly Ruth, his pregnant wife.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment…

Photograph featuring white house in Hartington, Nebraska. This house was the birthplace of J.D. Clair Smith Jr. (born on May 31, 1908) and his grandpa Felber is on the front porch.

A short paperback book containing a history of the town of Bruning, NE. It was written on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Nebraska Statehood in 1967.

A couple swing dance to the music of Big Jay McNeely and his Band while they performed at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1952. The Dreamland Ballroom located in the heart of North Omaha was a music venue that provided an opportunity for many couples to…

This coin, reading "Aletta & Alemagna," was good for one loaf of bread at the Salvatore Aletta & Co. grocery store in Little Italy. Josephine Lomeier recalls nine grocery stores being in Little Italy around this time. The business was opened in 1910…

This photo pictures members of Josephine Lomeier's family, the Caniglia's. Attached is another picture of the back of the photo which lists the names of the individuals.

This photo features a wedding party. Pictured is Joe Caniglia's grandfather, grandmother, and his grandfather's youngest brother and sister. The brother, Luciano, was the groom. Lots of Caniglia's family members were in the wedding ceremony. A woman…