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

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.

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…

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 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 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 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.

Bernard Calandra served as a paramedic during World War I. Here, he is photographed at a hospital while in the service.

This pamphlet is from the inaugural dinner of the Santa Lucia Festival Committee of Omaha, Nebraska. Dating back to 1974, this dinner was the golden anniversary. The pamphlet contains information about the festivities, the food, and the entertainment…

This is a picture of Bernard Calandra in his uniform to commemorate his time in service during World War I. He served as a paramedic.