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This newspaper clip shows a group picture of a youth drum corps that was sponsored by the Elk's Club of North Omaha. This picture was taken at a celebratory party for the drum corp, sponsored by the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent Protective Order of…

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." For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit…

This Omaha Star image shows a women's bowling team that was sponsored by Crosstown Cleaners. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube Channel.

This is an image of a young African American woman who competed in a qualifying Olympic meet. No other contextual information is available. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube Channel.

This collage displays a wide range of community involvement programs and activities throughout North Omaha. This section is composed primarily of youth events, including a group of youth delegates was planning a trip to a national convention in Los…

This collage displays a wide range of community involvement programs and activities throughout North Omaha. Pageants, advertisements, and pool parties are just a few of the featured pieces. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items…

This collage displays a wide range of community involvement programs and activities throughout North Omaha. Churches, women's clubs, and sports teams are just a few of the featured organizations. There is also an article on the 'Mother of the Year"…

This collage depicts several examples of community involvement. The images include a cooking school at the Dreamland Ballroom, a pageant, and a formal. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest…

This collage depicts several examples of North Omaha community activities. The images vary in topic, but include the Rattler's Club preparing food baskets for charity, a baby contest, and Boys' Club wrestlers. For interviews and oral histories of…

This collage shows a number of organizations within the North Omaha community. The images vary in topic, but include a Family of the Week picture, a scholarship announcement, and a picture of the winners of the Carnation Lounge's Amateur Hour…