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Benjamin Franklin Thomas' Daybook: Miscellaneous notes and Daily Locations of the Van Amburgh Circus
This portion of Benjamin Franklin Thomas's Daybook contains miscellaneous notes and the distance traveled daily as well as the locations of the Van Amburgh Circus in 1860.
Benjamin Franklin Thomas worked as an elephant tamer for the Van…
Benjamin Franklin Thomas worked as an elephant tamer for the Van…
Photograph of unknown child taken by Bernard Calandra in 1945
Bernard Calandra bought this pony when he first came to Omaha, Neb. as a part of his small photography business. He went around the neighborhood knocking on doors, asking parents if their children wanted a photo. These pictures were his source of…
Letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr., May 1, 1944
This letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr. discusses Ruth's, Eugene's wife, pregnancy as well as Betty's engagement.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…
Big Mama's Kitchen Menu
Patricia Barron created Big Mama's Kitchen to provide traditional African American home-cooking and a comfortable atmosphere in North Omaha. Several dishes are based on family recipes and named after local landmarks. Big Mama's Kitchen is also an…
A Letter to Eugene Sengstake Sr. from Blanche Bullock, April 14, 1944
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…
Eugene Wagner Sengstake of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment…
Blue Mills Flour Sack and Building Photographs
A 48 lb. flour sack from Blue Mills Co. that has been mounted and framed accompanied by photographs of the original Blue Mills wood structure.
Booth's Silicon China Cup and Saucer
A vintage Booth's Silicon China cup and saucer. The cup and saucer was purchased in the 1910s by Ellen Mortensen's friends father.
Box Elder Cemetery window-blind map
A cemetery map of the Box Elder cemetery located north of Cumro. The maps uniqueness stands in the map being written on a window blind.
Bri-Tone pamphlet
Bri-Tone was Bernard Calandras' photo finishing business. These pamphlets are examples of the company's work, and are promoting a new product.
Letter from Brigadier General John De F. Barker
A letter to former members of the AAF Team stating the importance of friendship and the mutual understanding among Air Force personal. It goes on to mention that provisions are being made to veterans to help deal with the return to civilian life.