60.02.9
Certificate, Membership
1968 Approximate
Centennial Bearded Brothers Membership Certificate. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: white paper certificate with blue printing and graphics; graphics feature a bearded caricature wearing a hat and string tie; printing consists of circular logo: "First 100 Years, Waseca, Minnesota, 1868-1968, For An Hour Or A Lifetime"; certificate title: "Centennial Celebration Bearded Brothers Certificate; Waseca, Minnesota, June 19 thru 24, 1968; agreement states the requirements of belonging to the Bearded Brothers and is hand signed by Glen A. Tews, Chairman of the Participation Committee and John Steck, Chairman of the Brothers of the Brush.
Documents the agreement to participate in the 1968 Waseca Centennial promotions. Harold Brockmiller grew a beard and portrayed "Uncle Sam" in the 1968 Waseca Centennial parade. See picture of the Brockmillers at accession #60.02.11