University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph; caption: The members of the Waseca Agricultural Advisory Committee at the University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca met recently on campus. The group meets quarterly to advise college officials on a number of issues related to agriculture and to stay informed on the direction of the college. Members include, from left, bottom ... more

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of UMW Provost, Ed Frederick with the four District 30 Legislators.

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Students. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: color photograph; three UMW students standing behind their floral UMW design; University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca campus building in background.

Rural Iosco Township School District #10. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4 1/2". Description: black and white photograph scan of school District 10; located in Waseca County, Iosco Township, Section 13, Palmer. Teacher: Irene Brecke. Back row left to right: Myron Miller; Rudolph Schendel; Russel Johnson; Donald Larson; Orville Johnson. Front row left to right: Janet Carlson; Clarissa Schendel; Lucille Splett; Clarice Fretham; Lorraine Miller; Melford Fretham; Lester Schendel; Ellsworth Fretham. ... more

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Student. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of Brian Routh hanging on to sign post; sign: "U of M Tech Coll, 1/2 MI."

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Students. Student Senate 1986. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of UMW Student Senate.

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Students. Student Senate 1988. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of UMW Student Senate. Back row left to right: Herb Atwood, Advisor; Matt Honken; Ed Witzel; Sharon Gruenes; Lori Johnson; Mike Kolb; Rod Jorgenson, President; Jon Ortloff; Tom Portner; Mark Umlano. Front row left to right: Veronica Vodak; Sue Boyenua; Kay Pedretti, Treasurer; Elaine LaGare, Secretary; Nancy ... more

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Students. Mech Ag Team 1988. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of UMW Mech Ag Team.

University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, University of Minnesota, Waseca, UMW Students. Dairy Princesses 1986. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photograph of two UMW students; one wearing a sash: "1986 Dairy Princess"; both wearing tiaras.

Segurd Jackson and Lester Jackson. Material: paper. Description: black and white photograph of Segurd Jackson holding his grandson Lester Jackson; photograph taken outside; Segurd sitting in a wooden chair. The Jackson family lived in Palmer, Minnesota. Segurd built and operated a general store across the road from the Palmer Creamery. Segurd was also the Postmaster of Palmer from 1895-1903.

Postcard that was bought from the Jackson General Store in Palmer, MN. Material: paper. Description: black and white photographic postcard; man driving a wagon with two small horses, large heads of cabbage in the wagon; caption: "How we do things at Palmer, Minn."; print at bottom of postcard: "Load of Cabbage. Copr by Alfred Stanley Johnson Jr., Oct 10, 1909, Waupun, Wis."; Postcard is dated August 16, 1912.

Postcard that was bought from the Jackson General Store in Palmer, MN. Material: paper. Description: black and white photographic postcard; two men shooting guns at a jumping deer; caption: "How we do things at Palmer, Minn."; postcard dated dated September 9, 1912.

Postcard that was bought from the Jackson General Store in Palmer, MN. Material: paper. Description: color postcard; four cartoon people in red roadster car; caption: "If you want to have a good time, come to Palmer, Minn."; postcard dated dated November 9, 1914.

Postcard that was bought from the Jackson General Store in Palmer, MN. Material: paper. Description: color postcard; cartoon girl sitting on a red bench next to suitcase; caption: "I'm sorry I can't stick around longer in Palmer, Minn., It's a delightful place"; postcard dated dated December 10, 1914.

Palmer Plat Map 1915. Photocopy of the Official Plat of Palmer, Surveyed and Platted by R.F. Nichols, Civil Engineer, August 1915. The plat map shows that when it was platted, Adolph Olsen still owned the property.

Palmer Plat Map 1937. Photocopy of the Plat of Palmer. It shows the Railroad in relation to where Palmer lies. It also shows where the Palmer Railroad Depot is located and the location of the J. T. Olsen store and surrounding landowners.

Palmer Grain Elevator. Material: paper. Description: color photograph of the Palmer elevator; photograph taken in 2014; this is one of the two buildings that remain of the village of Palmer, and it is currently located at the Winndahle farm, seven miles north of Waseca off county road 62. On July 23, 1931 this elevator was moved from its location at Palmer, to the Dahle Bros. farm to be used for a granary. The building has been well cared for and it appears that it retains some of the original ... more

Annual Financial Reports of Sacred Heart Church. Material: paper. Description: (a) 1966. (b) 1967. (c) 1968. Three booklets comprised of end of the year budget summaries, including an alphabetical list of parishioners and their donations.

Palmer Blacksmith Shop and Palmer Blacksmith Garage. Material: paper. Description: color photograph of the Palmer Blacksmith Building; photograph taken in the 1970s at its new location on the Scott Jones farm, being used as a garage.

Palmer Blacksmith Shop and Palmer Blacksmith Garage. Material: paper. Description: color photograph of the Palmer Blacksmith Building; photograph taken in the 1950s at its new location on the Scott Jones farm, being used as a garage.

Palmer Norwegian Methodist Church. Material: paper. Description: white clapboard building with gothic side windows; photograph taken shortly after the church was moved to its Madison Lake location on 5th Street. The church was placed on a piece of land that had a basement foundation. The new congregation added a door to the side of the original front door of the church in order to have access to the basement.

Palmer Norwegian Methodist Church. Material: paper. Description: Palmer Church converted into four apartments, located in Madison Lake, 5th Street; photograph taken 2015; the original main entrance to the church is now completely closed; the windows have been converted to regular house windows. There are two main floor apartments and two basement apartments. Madison Lake 5th Street Apartments.

Palmer Methodist Cemetery. Material: paper. Description: a color photograph of the Palmer Methodist Cemetery sign with the cemetery in the background. The Methodist Church that once stood next to the cemetery has been removed. Members of the Robert Hagen Family have been the cemetery caretakers for about 40 years. In 2015, the Hagen Family completed a sign and placed it at the cemetery. Information provided by Robert Hagen.

Palmer Town Sign. Material: paper. Description: color photograph of the green and white Palmer town sign; photograph taken August 2015; sign located along County Road 22, the town site of Palmer.

Palmer Co-Operative Dairy Association Return Envelope. Material: paper. Description: paper envelope; Palmer Creamery return address in upper left corner: "Return in Five Days to the Palmer Co-Operative Dairy Association, Waseca, Minnesota."