Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris at The Dreamland Ballroom
<p>Omaha native Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris plays to a packed crowd at The Dreamland Ballroom. Harris had a number of hits in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and was on a national tour out of New York City at the time of this photo.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1953
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Eddie Vinson and His Orchestra at the Carnation Ballroom Advertisement
<p>This is an advertisement for an appearance by Eddie "Mr. Cleanhead" Vinson at the Carnation Ballroom in North Omaha. The ad describes Vinson as "America's Greatest Blues Singer."</p>
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Native Omaha Days, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Omaha Star
1950 circa
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