The Clovers, 1954
<p>This is a publicity shot for The Clovers, a popular jazz band who played the Dreamland Ballroom in 1954. Native Omahan, Preston Love, Sr.'s band played backup for The Clovers at the dance that night.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1954
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Burlington <em>Silver Dome </em>Railroad Car Replica
<p>A replica of the first <em>Vista Dome</em> car that Mr Moore boarded to return home after serving in the army in 1945. Eager to fulfill the public's expectation for post-war innovation, Burlington took the GM designers' idea to Aurora workshops to produce the first <em>Silver Dome</em> car. Remodeled from a stainless-steel coach the car used only flat sheets glass; wartime production did not allow for the curved glass GM designers projected. The car made its debut on the Burlington railroad in July 1945 and became very popular: for the first time twenty-four lucky passengers could enjoy terrific natural vistas from the top of the car as the train crossed the Great Plains. The <em>Astra Dome</em>, <em>Silver Terrace</em>, and other modifications retained their popularity through the twilight of the American passenger train service despite heaviness and higher seat cost.</p>
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<p>Sources:</p>
<p>John H.White, Jr.,<em> The American Railroad Passenger Car</em> (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1978), 197-200.</p>
Bill Moore, Nebraska City History Harvest, 2010
1945
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"The Pioneer Zephyr - 1934" Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 2004 Limited Edition Plate
<p>This 2004 limited-edition plate commemorated the Pioneer Zephyr, the diesel-powered streamline train that set the long-distance non-stop railroad record by running the 1015 miles from Denver to Chicago in 785 minutes on May 26, 1934. Across Nebraska and Iowa people flocked to stations and railroads to see the silvery train pass by at hitherto unseen speeds. Averaging 77.6 miles an hour, the streamliner topped 100 in its Great Plains run. In 1945 with 25 dollars in hand Bill Moore boarded the Zephyr in Nebraska to report for military service, setting off on his own for the first time in his life. A token of this experience, the plate was a gift to "all the BNSF people who worked injury free in 2004."</p>
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Bill Moore, Nebraska City History Harvest, 2010
1934; 2004
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Picketing Continues at Reeds
<p>This article describes an effort by the DePorres Club of Omaha to compel Reed's Ice Cream to hire African American employees. The DePorres Club was a civil rights organization that operated in Omaha between 1947 and 1960. Members included Mildred Brown, publisher of the Omaha Star, and the Reverend John Markoe of Creighton University. Picketing and boycotting were popular methods used by the club to encourage African American community to not patronize businesses where they could not be employed.</p>
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Native Omaha Days, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Omaha Star
1953
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Ralph Orduna Military Portrait
World War II
<p>A portrait of fighter pilot Ralph Orduna in uniform. Ralph Orduna was a fighter pilot in World War 2. He earned the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and was part of the "Tuskeegee Airmen". He was part of the 301 Fighter Squadron of the 15th Air Force's 332 Fighter Group which was the first all-black combat fighter group.</p>
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Ralph Orduna of the Tuskeegee Airmen, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Patricia "Big Mama" Barron's Business Card
The business card for Big Mama’s Kitchen serves as a colorful flyer for the restaurant. The card reflects her national notoriety, with one side dedicated to her television appearances. This was the restaurant’s current business card in the autumn of 2011, the time of the North Omaha History Harvest.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
2011
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The Jungle Rhythm Boys
Patricia Barron's father, Basie Givens, led a succession of popular jazz bands during the 1950s and 1960s. His first band, The Jungle Rhythm Boys, was formed with friends in the 1930s. The bandmembers are shown with their homemade and hand-me-down instruments.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1930 circa
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Wedding and Reception held for Rev. and Mrs. David Benton
<p>This wedding announcement for Reverend and Mrs. David Benton appeared in the Omaha Star. The couple held their wedding reception at the local Y.W.C.A. They planned to spend their three-week honeymoon in New York City and visit Niagara Falls.</p>
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Native Omaha Days, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Omaha Star
1950 circa
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Black-owned Business Advertisements
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Tululah's Home Cooked Meals Advertisement
<p>This is an advertisement for Tululah's Home Cooked Meals that appeared in the Omaha Star. The restaurant was located at 2422 Burdette Street in North Omaha. The menu featured traditional soul food options such as fried chicken, green, potatoes, and cobbler.</p>
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Native Omaha Days, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Omaha Star
1950 circa
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