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Notable African American Women in Omaha History

Negro Women's Christian Association of Omaha, 933 N. 25th St., North Omaha, Nebraska
The Negro Women's Christian Association of Omaha was founded in the 1890s and existed until the 1950s.

Black women 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.

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A History of the Omaha Crèche

Omaha Crèche, 3713 North 52nd Street, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is a picture of the new Omaha Crèche building at 3713 North 52nd Street in 1949.

This is a history of the Omaha Crèche, which was located on North 52nd and Pratt Streets for a half century.

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19th century 20th century 21st century architecture Carter Lake Demolished buildings Demolished buildings East Omaha economics historic preservation History of Nebraska industry Manufacturing Missouri River parks Public health

A History of the Carter White Lead Company Factory in East Omaha

Carter White Lead Company, Omaha

For 40 years, one plant poisoned North Omaha with heinous disregard. This is a history of the Carter White Lead Company factory in East Omaha.

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19th century 20th century 21st century biography Black businesses Black leader Black people business culture History of Nebraska Lost history racism Segregation society

A History of Businesses Owned By African Americans in Omaha

This image shows several African American business owners in Omaha from the 1880s to present.
"A History of Businesses Owned by African Americans in Omaha" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

This is a history of Black-owned businesses, African American entrepreneurship and more in North Omaha since 1854.

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20th century 21st century biography Black businesses Black organizations Black people History of Nebraska Near North Side poverty racism religion Social services society

A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

Rodney Wead and Johnny Rogers in 1971.
This is a 1971 image of Rodney S. Wead (right) presenting an award to Johnny Rogers.

This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).

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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 Creighton University

1879 Creighton College, Omaha, Nebraska
This is a circa 1879 image of Creighton College standing on the edge of frontier Omaha.

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

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19th century 20th century biography Black businesses Black people Caterers historic preservation Lost history racism society

A Biography of Helen Mahammitt

Sarah Helen B. Toliver Mahammitt (1869-1956), North Omaha, Nebraska
Sarah Helen B. Toliver Mahammitt (1869-1956) was a community leader in North Omaha for more than 50 years.

This is a biography of Helen Mahammit (1869-1950), a leading African American caterer, chef and teacher in Omaha for 45 years.