Nat Towles
Nat Towles was a prominent big band leader in Omaha during the 1940s and 1950s.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1950 circa
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Anna Mae Winburn
Anna Mae Winburn, an Omaha native, became the featured singer for the Sweethearts of Rhythm, an influential early group for female musicians.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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Dan Desdunes Original Concert Band
Dan Desdunes was a prominent jazz musician and band leader when he moved to Omaha from New Orleans just after the turn of the twentieth century. In Omaha, he directed several bands and trained the younger generation of bandleaders in Omaha. The Dan Desdunes Band became a staple of the Omaha music scene and appeared in a number of parades.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1920 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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Savoy Seven at The Music Box
The "Savoy Seven," with bandleader Basie Givens, at The Music Box in Omaha, Nebraska.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1955 circa
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Signed Poster from Big Mama's Kitchen Appearance on "Ludo Bites America"
Big Mama’s Kitchen was featured on the Sundance Channel’s cooking show, “Ludo Bites America.” This poster was used to advertise Ludo’s visit, which took place on May 21, 2011. The episode aired on July 26, 2011.
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Big Mama's Mother
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
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Big Mama and Guy Fieri, Host of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"
In 2010, Big Mama's Kitchen was featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," a popular cable television food show. This large poster is on display at Big Mama’s, and shows her at the restaurant with the show’s host, Guy Fieri. The episode featuring Big Mama’s Kitchen, entitled “Cookin’ It Old School,” first aired October 6, 2008.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
2008 circa
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Big Mama's Father, Basie Givens
Patricia Barron's father, Basie Givens, outside the family home.
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North Omaha Beauty Contest
This photograph was taken at a beauty contest and features a number of members of the St. John's Baptist Church women's group. Patricia Barron's grandmother, Lillie Johnson, is far right in this photo.
Patricia "Big Mama" Barron, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1950 circa
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