Emma Bierman, Rachel Willock, Lottie Johnston. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: sepia toned photograph; three young women are posed in a studio setting with one seated on the floor brushing her hair and reading a letter while seated on a fur rug and the other two standing and looking over her shoulder; the young women are wearing lace-trimmed long gowns with large sleeves; drapery and studio backdrops behind them; they are identified as Emma Bierman, seated and standi ... more

A Young Woman Named Gertrude. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white full length portrait of a young girl posed in a studio setting beside a wooden chair; she has blonde hair and a large light hair ribbon at the back of her head; she is wearing a light colored mid-calf length dress, a darker long cape and high top shoes; written on the back are the words, "Sincerely Gertrude, 1910".

Two Women Posed in a Parlor. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photo postcard of two women seated beside a small table in a Victorian style setting; hyacinth type flowers are arranged on and below the tabletop; a floral drape is in the background.

Herbst, Bierman, Perrin Women. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 4 1/4". Description: black and white photo snapshot of five women seated on a bench in a residential area; a 1920s era car is also in the background; the women are identified as Marguerite Herbst, an unidentified woman, Emma Bierman Perrin, Luella Herbst and Elizabeth Bierman Herbst.

Dorothea Trotz Bierman Vath. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 4 1/4". Description: black and white photo snapshot of an older woman seated on a boardwalk near a flower garden; one dog is seated to her right and another dog is standing on her left; she is identified as Dorothea Vath.

The Bierman, Herbst and Perrin Family. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 6". Description: tinted glossy photo snapshot of nine people posed outside on a summer day; the two children in the front may be from the Grapp family; adults standing are: a woman in a turban hat, an older woman who is Lydia Roesler Bierman, Luella Herbst behind, Bernie Bierman center front, Clara Bierman behind, D. E. Perrin and Emma Bierman Perrin.

A Young Girl Named "Mattie". Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: a postcard addressed to "Miss Marguerite Herbst, Waseca, Minn." and postmarked from Minneapolis; on the reverse side is a black and white oval shaped photo of a young girl with braids pulled back in large puffy light colored hair ribbons and wearing a light colored top; the handwritten message to the side: "Dear Margarite [sic], I thought you would like a picture of me. I hope you are well. Did you get lots of ... more

Wedding Portrait of a German Couple in Olbrich or Beirman Family. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6 1/2". Description: black and white studio portrait of a young couple posed in their wedding attire; the bride is wearing a long white gown, a veil and carrying a bouquet at her side; the groom with a shaved or bald head and a Van Dyke moustache and goatee is posed beside his bride with her arm through his on the right and holding a large, small brimmed hat in his left; he is wearing a high collared ... more

Remsen Corporation Recording Disc. Material: metal. Size: 7 1/2" diameter. Description: silver aluminum thin disk, grooved for home recording and playback; instructions ask that no metal needles be used with this disc but only a "fibre" needle such as those made from cactus in order to avoid groove damage.

Calvary Episcopal Church. Color photo of Calvary Episcopal Church located at 7th Street N.E. and 7th Avenue N.E.; side and front entrance; building dismantled May 2014.

Calvary Episcopal Church. Color photo of Calvary Episcopal Church located at 7th Street N.E. and 7th Avenue N.E.; side and front entrance; building dismantled May 2014.

George Erickson Eugene Iverd The Golden Age of Illustration DVD. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 5" x 5 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: clear plastic case, pink plastic back; DVD contents: Eugene Iverd, George Erickson The Golden Age of Illustration, Waseca Native Artist Painter Illustrator. 58 minutes.

E. F. Johnson Company Army-Navy "E" Award Celebration 1995. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: clear plastic case; DVD contents: Waseca E.F. Johnson Company "E" award celebration 28 July 1995.

E. F. Johnson Company 2000 Annual Sales Meeting. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper case; DVD contents: Waseca E.F. Johnson Company spoof commercial about E.F. Johnson Company; used for the 2000 Annual Sales Meeting kick off; 4 minutes, repeats twice.

E. F. Johnson Company APCO 2000 Promotion. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper case; DVD contents: Waseca E.F. Johnson Company advertising for Technology Briefing August 16 at the Sheraton; APCO Project 25 Products; 4 minutes, 20 seconds.

E. F. Johnson Company Reshaping Radio Communication. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper case; DVD contents: Waseca E.F. Johnson Company 1991 Reshaping Radio Communication; 6 minutes.

E. F. Johnson Company Commercial. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper case; DVD contents: Waseca E.F. Johnson Company short introduction video; 3 minutes, 45 seconds.

Waseca County Farm & Home Directory and Plat 2008. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8" x 11". Description: white glossy card stock cover with green spine edging; title: FHP 2008; contents: Waseca County officials listing, alphabetical listing of Waseca County residents with address and phone numbers, township plats with owner names, Waseca County map, business listings and advertisers.

Waseca County Farm & Home Directory and Plat 2011. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8" x 11". Description: white glossy card stock cover with brown spine edging; title: FHP 2011; contents: Waseca County officials listing, alphabetical listing of Waseca County residents with address and phone numbers, township plats with owner names, Waseca County map, business listings and advertisers.

Waseca County Government Structure and Functions Paper. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: yellow copy paper cover stapled to white pages numbered 1-11; cover graphic of Waseca County Courthouse and Annex and title, "1990 Waseca County Government Structure and Functions" from the County Coordinator's Office; contents includes lists and contact information for the commissioners, elected officials, appointed officials and detailed information on the functions of the Waseca ... more

UMW Southern Experiment Station Legislative Request. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: parchment colored card stock covers with a dark plastic strip spine binder; cover graphics of two buildings and title, "University of Minnesota Institute of Agriculture, Forestry & Home Economics Southern Experiment Station, Waseca, Minnesota, 1980 Legislative Request for Capital Improvements"; contents includes a preface by Superientendent Richard H. Anderson, a table of contents l ... more

Waseca County in Time of Emergency. Material: paper. Size: 6" x 9 1/2". Description: yellow and blue paper cover with title, "Waseca County in Time of Emergency"; contents based on a citizen's handbook on nuclear attack and natural disasters.

Waseca County Sketch Book of Comprehensive Plan. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: brown card stock covers with black plastic binder, printed title, "Waseca County, Minnesota Sketch Plan, June 1971" and farm related graphics; contents note that this plan was prepared for the Commissioners and County Planning Commission by Midwest Planning and Research, Inc.; the table of contents lists the introductory elements of the planning process, urban-rural break point, transpo ... more

Village of Janesville Park System Project Plan Application. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white copy paper sheets include the project application submitted to the State Planning Agency and signed by Charles Brandmire of Janesville; included also is the narrative, estimated cost, a five year action plan, a plat map of Janesville Township, a detailed map of the project facilities and future development including the Lakeview Park project and the golf course.

Rose Mary and Dorothy Thomas as Children. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photo snapshot of two young girls standing posed outdoors wearing light colored dresses; in the background is a white clapboard house. They are identified as sisters Rose Mary and Dorothy Thomas. This photo is in the Herbst album #75.13.5. Page 2 of album.