Category: Education

• A History of the City Interracial Committee

  

  This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 14, 2022

  20th century, Activism, Black organizations, Black people, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Education, historic preservation, Organizations, Segregation

• History of Beal’s Grill

  This is a history of the popular Beal’s Grill, a longtime mainstay near Creighton University at N. 24th and California Streets.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 26, 2021

  20th century, Creighton, Demolished buildings, North 24th Street, Restaurants

• Biography of Florentine Pinkston

  

  This is a biography of Flora Pinkston (1887-1966) of North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 5, 2021

  20th century, African Americans, biography, Black culture, Black educators, Black performers, culture, Education, music

• Biography of Dr. Craig Morris

  

  One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 7, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 24th and Lake, American Legion, biography, Black dentists, Black leader, Clubs, Creighton, doctors, economics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Near North Side, Prince Hall Masons, Segregation

• Notable African American Women in Omaha History

  Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 27, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Americans, biography, Black athletes, Black businesspeople, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Education, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Legislators, Lost history, society

• A History of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha

  

  Some schools in Omaha were built in reaction to floods of new residents moving into neighborhoods unexpectedly. Others were built to attract new residents. Originally opened in 1885, the school at North 30th and Spaulding Street was the latter. This is a history of the Druid Hill School in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 10, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Black spaces and places, Buildings, economics, Education, historic preservation, Lost history, North 30th, schools

• History of Creighton University

  

  This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 4, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, racism, religion

• A History of Campion House in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the 140-year-old Campion House at Creighton University in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Apartments, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, Florence Boulevard, Historic houses, Near North Side

• A History of St. Johns Catholic Parish in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of St. John’s Catholic Parish in North Omaha, Nebraska, including its K-12 school.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation, wealthy

• A History of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha

  

  One building on the Creighton University campus is among the oldest and places a significant role in the history of field of astronomy. However, it is off limits to the public! Here is a history of the Creighton Observatory in North Omaha. The first telescope was purchased by John A. Creighton for the university in […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, historic preservation, Near North Side, North 24th Street, weather

• A History of Creighton Hall in North Omaha

  

  The oldest building at Creighton University has changed radically over the years. However, hints of its past show inside and outside, and wait to be discovered by history explorers! This is a history of the Creighton Hall in North Omaha. Opened as the Creighton College in 1878, the Creighton Hall was called the Administration Building […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Segregation

• A History of Creighton High School in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of Creighton High School that was in North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 3, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Buildings, Creighton, Near North Side, North 24th Street, schools, Segregation, White flight

• A History of Saratoga School

  

  This is a history of Saratoga School at N. 25th and Meredith Ave in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 14, 2019

  Ames Ave, North 24th Street, Saratoga, schools, University of Omaha, White flight

• A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha

  

  Of all the buildings made for the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, the Girls and Boys Building had one of the most joyful, loyal and enthusiastic receptions. Here is a short history of the building. Fundraising for Construction “It was not one of the main exhibit buildings, but was given a place in the Grand […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 17, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, architecture, Buildings, culture, Education, historic preservation, History of Nebraska

• A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

  

  The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Black people, Churches, Clubs, Education, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

  

  This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 21, 2018

  20th century, African Americans, business, Civil Rights Movement, crime, Education, ethnic groups, Food, government, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, North 24th Street, Organizations, Politics, racism, religion, schools, Segregation, society, White flight

• A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

  

  There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 6, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Americans, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, Education, ethnic groups, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Long School, Lost history, Monmouth Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, poverty, Race riot, schools, Segregation, society, White flight

• A History of the Public Library in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 4, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Ames Ave, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Education, government, history, North Omaha, Organizations, Saratoga