19.92.220d

Photograph, Tintype

1872 Approximate

William, Caroline and Mary Bierman as Children. Material: metal. Size: 2 1/4" x 2 7/8". Description: tin type photograph of three children, two small girls in foreground and one younger boy standing behind; girls are dressed in matching outfits with white tops, dark skirts, and pantaloons; the boy is wearing a dark suit and white shirt; identified L-R: (back) William Bierman; (front) Caroline Bierman and Mary Bierman.

Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.