World War II Aerial Photographs. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 4 3/4". Description: black and white photograph; unidentified World War II aerial photograph.

World War II Aerial Photographs. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 4 3/4". Description: black and white photograph; unidentified World War II aerial photograph.

Norma Hecht Draheim. Material: paper. Size: 8" x 10". Description: black and white photograph of the Teacher Training Department graduates from The Wildcat, Wells Senior High School, Class of 1943; Norma Hecht Draheim back row center; all wearing formal gowns.

Framed Award to Carol Rutledge, Streets Are Wider Now Book Completion 1988. Material: paper, glass, wood. Size: 17" x 17 1/2". Description: wood frame; glass front; gold plaque bottom center: "Congratulations, Carol Rutledge, June 1988, Your Support Staff"; top center: book cover from The Streets Are Wider Now; below book cover: about the book.

Oil Painting by Bernie Anderson 1987. Material: paper, wood. Size: 26" x 36". Description: oil painting by Bernie Anderson; house, outbuilding and a barn, fall color trees; signed Anderson '87; wood frame.

Wedding Portrait of Olga Hultgren and Ludvig Alexanderson. Description: black and white photo image of a young woman seated in a chair and a young man standing beside her in a studio setting; the bride is Olga Hultgren wearing a light colored, street length gown with an embroidered, scalloped hemline, long sleeves, and a scooped neckline with a pearl necklace; she is wearing a long white veil attached to a headpiece with an ornate forehead band; she holds a large bouquet of light colored roses; ... more

Roscoe Ward Residence. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 8". Description: sepia photograph of the residence of R. P. Ward or Roscoe Percy Ward, son of W. G. Ward, Waseca pioneer; Roscoe Ward is mowing the grass beside the house with a push mower; the three-story Greek Revival architecture house has four stately ionic columns across the front; open fields in background beyond the property.

Military Medal. Purple Heart. Awarded to Ronald R. Hecht. (a) Box. Material: paper, plastic, textile. Size: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 1" H. Description: blue plastic covered cardboard box; gold design on lid; gold print on lid: "Purple Heart"; cream silk lining inside lid top; cream felt lining inside lid bottom. (b) Medal. Material: textile, metal. Size: 1 1/4" W. x 3 1/2" H. Description: purple ribbon with white border attached to pin backing; heart-shaped medal within a gold border; profile of Ge ... more

Military Medal. Distinguished Flying Cross. Awarded to Ronald R. Hecht. (a) Box. Material: paper, plastic, textile. Size: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 1" H. Description: blue plastic covered cardboard box; gold design on lid; gold print on lid: "Distinguished Flying Cross"; cream silk lining inside lid top; cream felt lining inside lid bottom; note on bottom of box: "DFC, Awarded, Ensign Ronald R. Hecht, USNR." (b) Medal. Material: textile, metal. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: blue, red and whi ... more

The Middle Years: Southern Experiment Station. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: glossy card stock cover of corn plants overlaid by 1987 color photo of the Experiment Station area; contents includes information on the history of the agricultural experiment station located in Waseca, Minnesota, the people involved with the project and their research in agronomy, dairy, dairy beef, horticulture, soil science, swine and forestry as well as the students, outreach programs and plan ... more

Einer Iversen Political Candidacy Resume. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 14". Description: white legal sized copy paper with black printed information and photo of Einer C. Iversen, candidate for Minnesota State Senator; contains a resume of Mr. Iversen's background, occupation, education, military, offices held, memberships, church affiliation and political experiences.

The Domy Family: Parents, Esther, Loie and Harvey. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" mounted on an 8" x 10" backing. Description: sepia colored image of a two story house with a front porch; posed on the front lawn are the Domy family, the mother is standing beside her seated husband, standing or seated to the left are the children: Esther, Loie and Harvey; various pets and farm animals are scattered around the yard; small barn in background with a small carriage nearby.

Students Posed Beside School Building. Material: paper. Size: 7" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white image of 23 young people and teachers posed outdoors; a clapboard building is in the background; a football lies in the foreground; photo found in the Iversen and Sterling Law Office.

State Street Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Waseca Parade. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; parade float in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; Chevrolet sign on building in background.

Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; horse and buggy in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; gas station building in background.

Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Waseca Parade. Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; cows and covered wagon in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; gas station and farm implements building in background.

Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; parade float in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; gas station and farm implement building in background.

Waseca Residence 621 3rd Avenue N.E. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of house located at 621 3rd Avenue N.E., Waseca; bicycle and tricycle in front of home. Home owned by Clem & Beatrice Baumann.

Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival Parade Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the Sleigh and Cutter parade; parade viewers on sidewalk; County Courthouse and houses in background.

Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival Parade Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the Sleigh and Cutter parade; parade viewers on sidewalk; County Courthouse and houses in background.

Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival Parade Circa 1953. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the Sleigh and Cutter parade; Waseca Journal Publishing Co. sleigh and horse; parade viewers on sidewalk; County Courthouse and houses in background.

State Street Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Waseca Parade. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; parade float in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; North Side Liquor Store, owned by "Scoop" McLoone and Larson's Jewelry Store (former Park Theater Building) building in background.

State Street Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Waseca Parade. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; parade float in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; Dr. Swenson building, North Side Liquor Store, owned by "Scoop" McLoone and Larson's Jewelry Store (former Park Theater Building) building in background.

State Street Waseca Parade Circa 1953. Waseca Parade. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; parade float in middle of street; parade viewers on sidewalk; North Side Liquor Store, owned by "Scoop" McLoone and Larson's Jewelry Store (former Park Theater Building) and Roals Machine Shop building in background.

Herter's Professional Predator Calling Manual. Material: paper, metal. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: white booklet with front cover information: "Herter's Professional Predator Calling Manual, by George Leonard Herter and Jacques P. Herter, Waseca, Minnesota"; contents: 15 pages of instructions and photos on how to use the predator call. See artifact #39.15.2.