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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 is a certificate that accompanied a medal to commemorate Benedetto (Bernard) Calandra's participation in the Italo-Turkish War. It was by the decree of the crown that the recipient of this medal was authorized to wear it.

This is a postcard Bernard sent his family while he was serving in the Italo-Turkish War. It says that he sends his best and to give kisses.

This is the original store opened by Bernard Calandra on 15th and Douglas in Omaha, Neb. Calandra Camera Company would eventually grow into at least 28 stores in different state by the time the company was sold in 1972.

This photo of Bernard Calandra was displayed in all Calandra Camera Company stores. After immigrating to the United States, Calandra was a dishwasher by day and learned English at night in New York City. He then came to Omaha, Neb. Here he had a pony…

Before Bernard Calandra started Calandra Camera Company, he first started the Acme Studio. Here he sold cameras and printed photos. This business would eventually merge into the Calandra Camera Co.

Photo depicts Flaminio and other Italian Men outside a building where they worked at and was owned by the railroad.

Black and white photo of an all women's Italian club founded around the Santa Lucia festival.

Black and white portrait of an Italian couple who were the distant ancestors to distinguished Little Italy resident, Regina Laguzza.

This is a group photo of the National Photographic Dealer's Association trade dinner held on August 20, 1941 in Chicago. Bernard Calandra is seated in the lower right hand corner.