Education – North Omaha History

A History of Saratoga School

This is a 1968 pic of a mother and daughter at Saratoga School during a parent night program.

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

A History of the Girls and Boys Building in North Omaha

Girls and Boys Building, Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, North Omaha, Nebraska

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 […]

A Biography of Lucinda Williams

Mrs. Lucinda (Lucy) Gamble Williams, North Omaha, Nebraska

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

A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

The Omaha Bus Boycott was led by the DePorres Club from 1953 to 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

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.

A Short History of the Public Library in North Omaha

North Branch, Omaha Public Library, N. 29th and Ames Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska.

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