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Anna Mae Winburn, an Omaha native, became the featured singer for the Sweethearts of Rhythm, an influential early group for female musicians.

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…

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.

Anna Roberts, the widow of the Civil War veteran Samuel L. Roberts filled out this questionnaire to be able to receive pension after his death. She hired D. P. Blish, a pension claim agent to do the paperwork. Such documents are invaluable to the…

This is an image of an annual family dinner that was held in North Omaha. No information is available regarding the name of the family. For interviews and oral histories of this and other items please visit the History Harvest YouTube Channel.

This family photo shows Joe Caniglia's grandparents, his father (born in 1910), and his father's sister and brother.

This photo is another picture of the train school of Omaha, Nebraska, belonging to Josephine Lomeier. Bell Cathro, the teacher, is fond in memory of many of the Italian-Americans who attended this school. The school was integral to the Little Italy…

Ansley Centennial Calendar 1917

Antonio Gulizia was a mason, and built several cobblestone streets in Omaha, Nebraska. This is the only family photo that was taken after Antonio's wife died in childbirth. In order to support his six children and pay the bills, Antonio built a still…