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Nat Towles
Nat Towles was a prominent big band leader in Omaha during the 1940s and 1950s.
Neighborhood Kids
Children in Patricia Barron's North Omaha neighborhood.
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's Business Card
The business card for Big Mama’s Kitchen serves as a colorful flyer for the restaurant. The card reflects her national notoriety, with one side dedicated to her television appearances. This was the restaurant’s current business card in the autumn of…
Savoy Seven at The Music Box
The "Savoy Seven," with bandleader Basie Givens, at The Music Box in Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
The Jungle Rhythm Boys
Patricia Barron's father, Basie Givens, led a succession of popular jazz bands during the 1950s and 1960s. His first band, The Jungle Rhythm Boys, was formed with friends in the 1930s. The bandmembers are shown with their homemade and hand-me-down…