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 The program includes interview footage with a number of people who are listed below. A special thank you goes to Dr. Harl A. Dalstrom, who gave generously of his time and shared his vast expertise on Omaha's history. | ||
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Dr. Harl A. Dalstrom Professor Emeritus, History, University of Nebraska at Omaha Nebraska historian, author of several books on Nebraska History including A. V. Sorensen and the New Omaha, Lamplighter Press, 1988, c1987 and an upcoming book on Omaha history | |
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Marty Shukert, AICP urban planner, principal RDG Crose Gardner Shukert | |
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Garneth O. Peterson, AICP Senior Historian, URS Corp, Minnesota, Omaha history expert | |
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Preston Love Omaha native and jazz musician Love was interviewed in January of 2003. He died of cancer in February of 2004. Preston wrote an autobiography in 1997, A Thousand Honey Creeks Later: My Life in Music from Basie to Motown -- and Beyond, on Wesleyan University Press. A 2003 CD titled Preston Love, produced by Gary Foster, provides an overview of Love's recordings from the Basie days to recent works. For more on Preston's story check out these links http://www.nebraskalife.com/PrestonLove.asp http://www.timmcmahan.com/prestonlove.htm http://www.timmcmahan.com/prestonlove2.htm | |
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Dr. Bill Pratt Professor of History, University of Nebraska at Omaha expert on stockyards and packing plants, also involved with Landmarks, Inc. | |
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Dr. Charles Gildersleeve Professor of Geography, University of Nebraska at Omaha specialist in urban geography and the immigrant experience | |
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Dr. Thomas Kuhlman Professor of American Studies, Creighton University | |
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Rudy Smith Omaha World-Herald photographer former youth Council President of the NAACP | |
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Dr. Lawrence H. Larsen co-author of the Gate City: A History of Omaha Professor Emeritus, History, University of Missouri-Kansas City | |
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Monica Geier homemaker and mother | |
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Jean Holland Omaha native widow of DePorres Club founder Denny Holland | |
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Wilda C. Stephenson Omaha native and educator | |
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Alden Aust Omaha City Planning Director, 1956-1981 | |
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Dr. Jim Ramirez, Ph.D. former packinghouse worker | |
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George Eisenberg former farmer's market wholesaler | |
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Mark Mercer Old Market developer | |
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Samuel Mercer Old Market developer | |
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Roger duRand Old Market entrepreneur | |
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Benjamin Wiesman telemarketing entrepreneur and real estate developer | |
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Frankie Pane downtown business entrepreneur | |
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George Haecker architect and past president of Landmarks, Inc. | |
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Nancy Oberst principal, Liberty Elementary School | |
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Dr. Maria Arbelaez Professor of Latin American History, University of Nebraska at Omaha |
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