Workers at old folks' home

Workers at old folks' home

Dating back to the early part of the 20th century, African Americans in Omaha have attempted to band together to provide for the needs and care of the elderly in the community. This image, which dates back to 1913, features several women who worked at the “colored old folks home.”

Great Plains Black History Museum, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011

1913

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Omaha (Neb.)

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