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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Ruth Brown, circa 1949
Ruth Brown, a popular jazz , pop and R&B musician, shown here performing at the Dreamland Ballroom, ca. 1949. Ruth Brown was one of many popular musicians to play at the Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1949
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The Lucky Millinder Orchestra, circa 1948
This photograph shows The Lucky Millinder Orchestra performing popular Big Band and jazz music at the Dreamland Ballroom, ca. 1948. Performances such as The Lucky Millinder Orchestra drew large crowds at The Dreamland Ballroom during the 1940s and 1950s.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1948 circa
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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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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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Woman standing outside of The Dreamland Ballroom
An unidentified woman standing outside of The Dreamland Ballroom located at 2221 North 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The Dreamland Ballroom was located on the second floor of the Jewel Building and was a popular music venue during the 1940s and 1950s.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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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.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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Walter Barnes, "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm" and the Royal Creolians
This photograph of Walter Barnes shown with a clarinet, was known as "Chicago's King of Dance Rhythm." He performed at venues like The Dreamland Ballroom with his "nationally famous" Royal Creolians.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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Preston Love Sr. and his Orchestra, 1954
This is a photograph of native Omahan Preston Love, Sr. and his Orchestra in 1954. In 1954 they played backup for the popular jazz band, The Clovers, at The Dreamland Ballroom in North Omaha.
Dreamland Ballroom, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1954
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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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