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This bowl was brought to the United States by Joe Vosoba's sister Sue. While traveling through Czechoslovakia with the Red Cross in World War II, a Czech woman gave Sue Vosoba this bowl.

Cathron Oconnor's family brought this glass bowl to the United States from Bohemia in the 1860s.

This is a Clear glass bottle made at the Midway Bottling Works in Kearney, Nebraska. The bottle dates back to 1888, and was used for beverage containment.

Cathron Oconnor's family brought this glass bottle to the United States from Bohemia in the 1860s.

This photograph is of Joseph Tabacco. He and his sister Rose immigrated from Carlentini, Sicily to Omaha, Neb. when he was in his 20s.

The Porter Chemical Company and the A. C. Gilbert Company began making chemistry laboratory kits in the early 20th century. They were originally marked as educational toys for boys, as a first step towards a career in medicine and science. Most…

An original, paper Confirmation certificate in German dated 1900. First name is illegible, last name is Busch. Date is March 20, 1900. Artifact has colored ink artwork around writing, and was issued in Riverdale, Nebraska. This item is important…

An original, paper Baptism Certificate in German. Certificate has two dates: March 31, 1900 and possibly June (?) 4, 1900. Some of the information is handwritten in German, and indicates that the Baptism either took place or was recognized in…

These framed photographs. newspaper advertisement, and business cards are from a Kearney area General Motors dealership started by George Sobotka {George's Super Surv later to be named George Motor Co.]. The final photo contains all the salesmen…

The chips belonged to the Bell Cigar Store, located on 16th and Douglas in Little Italy, Omaha, Neb. Frank Calamia was the owner of the cigar store that, according to popular legend, never sold a single cigar. The cigars in the window display were…