North Omaha History Podcast, Omaha History, South Omaha History
The North Omaha History Podcast with noted author and historian – Adam Fletcher Sasse. Each week, Adam takes you on a guided tour through Omaha’s dynamic past.
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Tomorrow’s World Club
Started in 1940, the Tomorrow World’s Club was a pioneering youth activism project. While adult civil rights organizations in Omaha were focused on politics, this youth-led groups researched and documented systemic racism across the city. Their bold campaigns laid the foundation for future civil rights victories and influenced youth for a quarter century afterwards! Our thanks to our patrons: Sheryl English Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha
History of Racing in North Omaha
Places like Abbott Drive, McKinley Street, and up and down the big streets were popular with car racers for a long time. In today’s episode Adam is going to explore the history of organizing racing in North O, including long-forgotten race tracks and more! Our thanks to our patrons: Sheryl English Marlo Ibarra Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha
History of Racing in North Omaha
Places like Abbott Drive, McKinley Street, and up and down the big streets were popular with car racers for a long time. In today's episode Adam is going to explore the history of organizing racing in North O, including long-forgotten race tracks and more! Our thanks to our patrons: Sheryl English Marlo Ibarra Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha
Music in the Past in North Omaha
Blasting horns, banging drums and blaring singers made jazz popular in North Omaha, but did you know the community has a rich history of classical, gospel, and other forms of music? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the people, places and events that make the history of music in the community spectacular. Our thanks to our patrons: Sheryl English Marlo Ibarra Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha
Going on Fast Rides!
Going on Fast Rides!—Roller coasters, cotton candy, and other summer fun were to be had at several amusement parks in the history of North Omaha! This episode gives a clear timeline to explore those places, the things that happened there, and the people who ran them. Our thanks to our patrons: Hailey Konnath Sheryl English Marlo Ibarra Tony Rathgeber Don Goodrich Bridget Maryalice Matt Martin Michael Wagner Sarah Swanson Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha
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