1.04.46
Print, Photographic
Russell Peterson. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; Russell Peterson, "son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Peterson, born in Otisco Township, and grew to manhood there. He attended school District #48 and later attended Waseca High School, graduating from that school. He worked on his parents' farm and later purchased a meat market in New Richland. He still operates the market which he has expanded. His store is called the Peterson Fairway Store. Russell has served on the New Richland City Council for two terms. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. He is a member of Tuscan Lodge #77, AF & AM, serving as the Lodge's Master in 1952. The Petersons have a son and a daughter. 1-25-55"
During Herman Peterson's work at the Waseca County Historical Society, he collected portraits and biographies of many friends and Waseca area businessmen and professionals. New Richland business: Peterson Fairway Grocery. Rural School District No. 48. Rural School District 48. Rural schools, country schools, schoolhouses, Otisco schools.