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Felske Family Papers
1960
Emil Felske Notebook. Material: paper. Size: 9" x 11". Description: brown notebook, dated 1960-1961; notebook filled with notes: newspaper clipping advertising house for sale; notes about daily doings and the weather dated 1960-1961; general ledger of expenses 18 May 1959 - 1 September 1960; sketches of flower garden landscaping, tree, tulips and peonies placement; lists of supplies and costs for: Wash Bench in Basement; Gravel Fill and Dirt for Lot; Garage; Ray's Electric; Arnoldt Furniture: Carpet, Plaster, Dig Basement, Concrete Steps; Pluming Contract, Vinson Hardware; Breeze Way Paneling; Wiring Contract, Blasing Construction Co.; Furnace Contract; Stove and Oven; Humidifier; Water Conditioner; Basement Fruit Shelf; Basement Sink; Basement Laundry Shelf; Basement Window Shelves; Wiring Basement Stove; Concrete Driveway; Street Improvement; Living Room Window Drapes; Painting House 1962; Concrete Walk; Front and Back Door; Mail Box; Attic; Roof; Water Hookup; Garage Lavatory; Ornamental Railings; Sewer; Basement Shower Room; Basement; Antenna; Clothes Line Poles; Potato Bins; Air Conditioner.
All artifacts were found in the home of John Schmidt of Janesville, MN. John is a great uncle to the donor. Emil Felske was a family friend. John's father was George Schmidt. George was part of the Janesville Fire Department and owned a clothing store with Werdin. George also sold insurance.