A couple dancing to the music of Big Jay McNeely and his band
A couple swing dance to the music of Big Jay McNeely and his Band while they performed at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1952. The Dreamland Ballroom located in the heart of North Omaha was a music venue that provided an opportunity for many couples to take to the dance floor and show off the latest dance moves.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1952
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Andy Kirk
<p>This is a publicity shot of jazz musician Andy Kirk, who performed at The Dreamland Ballroom with his 12 Clouds of Joy. Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy was a musical actsthat played at the Dreamland Ballroom in the late 1930s and early 1940s. <span>The photo was given to Jimmy Jewell, owner of the Dreamland Ballroom.</span></p>
<p>The inscription on the photograph reads:<br /> To My Good Friend<br /> Jimmy Jewell<br /> Best of Good Wishes<br /> always,<br /> Andy Kirk</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Anna Mae Winburn
This is a head-shot of Anna Mae Winburn, a former resident of North Omaha, who was the lead singer for the girls' group, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm performed their jazz and Big Band hits at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Anna Mae Winburn and The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
Former Omahan, Anna Mae Winburn, standing right in this photograph, leading The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm performed their jazz and Big Band hits at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s.
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Beverly White
<p>This is a photograph of Beverly White, who was featured with Andy Kirk and his 12 clouds of joy when they played at The Dreamland Ballroom.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Cats of Rhythm promotional photo
This promotional photo of the "Cats of Rhythm" before their performance at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1943-44. The band featured Betty Givens on vocals and Joe Genovesie on sax.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1943 circa
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Dreamland Ballroom Crowd, late 1940s
<p>This photograph shows a lively crowd dancing to the music at The Dreamland Ballroom during the late 1940s. The Dreamland Ballroom was a popular music venue located in the heart of North Omaha and hosted many local and nationally-renowned musical acts.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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Evelyn McGee
<p>This is a signed promotional photograph of Evelyn McGee, a vocalist with The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all female jazz band. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm played at The Dreamland Ballroom often during the 1940s.</p>
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Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1940 circa
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James Moody, 1948
This is a photograph of James Moody playing tenor sax with the Dizzy Gillespie Band at the Dreamland Ballroom in 1948. The Dizzy Gillespie Band, and other popular jazz and big band musicians brought a large crowds to The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948
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Music Advertisement Collage (2)
<p>This image focuses on a few advertisements for music events at the Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha. The musicians and bands pictured are The Ravens, Earl Hines, Louis Jordan, and Terry Gordon.</p>
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Native Omaha Days, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Omaha Star
1949
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