Lyle Morrill; Frank Foley; John McBride. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5". Description: black and white photo snapshot of three men posed standing side by side on a sidewalk with a small building and vines in the background; identified as Lyle Morrill, Frank Foley and John McBride of Janesville.

Celia McBride. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5". Description: black and white photo portrait of a young woman with a very short haircut and wearing a dark top with a scoop neckline; identified as a graduation portrait of Celia McBride of Janesville.

Eugene and Leona Mathiowetz Eustice. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of two people standing side by side, identified as Eugene and Leona Eustice who farmed between Waseca and Janesville; they are guests at an open house in honor of Celia McBride held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Celia McBride; Dorothy Burke; and Ann Mittelsteadt. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of three women standing at an open house for Celia McBride held at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Father Sylvester Brown; Lenora Will (Mrs. Santa). Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5". Description: color photo of two people standing side by side, identified as Father Sylvester Brown and Lenora Will who often acted as Mrs. Santa; they are guests at an open house in honor of Celia McBride held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Bill and Theresa Wheelock with Celia McBride. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of three people standing facing the camera; identified as Bill and Theresa Wheelock; they are guests at an open house in honor of Celia McBride held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Harriet Tetzloff, Celia McBride; and Rosie Hermer. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of two women, Harriet Tetzloff and Rosie Hermer posed standing beside a seated Celia McBride; they are guests at an open house in honor of Celia McBride held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Charles Hofmann and Celia McBride. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of two people standing in an embrace, identified as Charles Hofmann and Celia McBride; Charles is a guest at an open house in honor of Celia McBride held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville.

John McBride in Military Uniform of World War II. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: sepia photo portrait of a young man wearing a U.S. Army uniform, identified as John McBride of Janesville.

Celia McBride. Material: paper. Size: 8" x 10". Description: color photo portrait of an 88 year old woman identified as Celia McBride of Janesville; she is wearing a long sleeved white blouse under a black knit open vest pattered with large colorful flowers.

Valentine Hirscher and Dr. John O'Hara on the Shores of Lake Elysian. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photo snapshot of two men picnicking; Valentine Hirscher, a Janesville pharmacist is wearing a dark hat and pants and a white shirt while pouring a beverage from a thermos; Dr. O'Hara on the right is dressed in a light hat and shirt, and bib overalls; in the background is Lake Elysian; both men are kneeling on a picnic blanket with food containers between ... more

Snowman on Skis. Material: paper, wood, textile. Size: 2 1/2" diameter base x 3 1/2" H. Description: two white glittered balls form the head and body of a snowman; the head is topped by an orange-red hat; pipe cleaner attachments form the arms and legs; the arms hold two ski poles; the legs are attached to two skis all mounted on a circular white glittered disk; face features and blue neck tie are painted on; reverse side of base is printed: "Made in Japan".

Scandinavian Dancers. Material: textile, metal. Size: 2" H. Description: red, black and white felt and thread man and woman figures made to look like traditional national costumes of Norway or Sweden; the man is wearing black knickers, white stockings and black shoes, a red vest and white shirt and a black hat; the woman is wearing a red sleeveless dress (bunad) over a white blouse, a white apron, red stockings, black shoes and a gold crown often worn by the bride for the marriage ceremony in ... more

O'Hara, Seagraves Article. Reprint of magazine article with photos from Life Magazine November 1, 1943 includes mention of a Janesville native, Dr. D. M. O'Hara who served as a dentist in World War II and made the walk with Dr. Gordon Seagraves from Burma to India.

Anton Weslely/Wesley Family Tree. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 9" x 11". Description: ivory colored card stock cover with black spiral binding and with black and white cover graphics of the 1898 farm plat of Iosco Township showing land owned by Anton Wesely around Lake Lily and Reeds Lake, Waseca County; Castle Garden port entry exterior and interior; cover title: The Anton Weseley/Wesley Family Tree. Contents: 199 pages of family history information and photographs; chapters on Anton and ... more

Portrait of Baby Posed on Fur Blanket. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of a baby wearing a long white gown posed sitting on a thick fur blanket.

Portrait of a Young Girl Posed on Wooden Chair. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of a young girl seated on an ornately carved, spindle back chair; her hair is center parted and has a large bow above each ear; she is wearing a light colored dress, long black stockings and high top laced boots.

G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: tan glossy card stock cover with black and white photo of two Civil War Veterans. Contents: 167 pages of Civil War history and photographs focusing on Minnesota involvement in the war, its encampments, memorials, memorial ribbons, Minnesota Veterans Home, Minnesota County Map, Auxiliary organizations, Litchfield and Grand Meadow Halls and Albert Henry Woolson; indexed. References to Waseca County Posts: M. L ... more

Portrait of a Baby Posed on Fur Covered Chair. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 4". Description: black and white photograph of a baby wearing a coat and hat posed sitting on a chair covered with a thick fur blanket; fence, trees and buildings visible in the background. Written on back: "Guess who this is, answer."

Portrait of Two Young Children. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 4". Description: black and white photograph of a young child seated on curved log; she is wearing a light colored dress. Standing next to the young girl is a young boy, his hair is parted on the right side; he is wearing a dark colored jacket, white shirt with floppy bow tie, dark knee length pants, black stockings and high top button up boots. Written on back: "Elferd."

Portrait of Baby. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of a baby wearing a long white gown posed sitting on a chair. Baby is wearing circular pendant locket necklace and ring on right hand middle finger.

Portrait of Baby and Young Boy. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of a baby wearing a long white gown posed sitting on a wire ice cream parlor chair. Small pendant necklace and ring on right hand middle finger. Young boy standing next to chair wearing white shirt, "Boy Scout" belt or sash, knee length pants, white stockings and black boots.

Wedding Party Portrait of Lawrence and Lois Bauman Yess. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: black and white photo portrait of a bride and groom and their attendants; the women all wear suits with street length skirts and large corsages pinned to their shoulders; the men all wear dark business suits with single flower boutonnieres. Standing left to right: Roy Yess, Donald Bauman, the groom Lawrence Yess, the bride Lois Bauman, Violet Yess Sell and Ordella Rudolph Yess.

Herter's Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices 1962 Book. Material: paper. Size: 5 3/4" x 8 3/4". Description: brown hard cover with black printed title information: "Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices"; contents: 208 pages of recipes and food information passed down from lumber camps and pioneer days on how to prepare meat, fish, eggs, soups and sauces, sandwiches, vegetables, desserts, dress wild game, make wine and beer; also included is a helpful hint ... more

Waseca High School Registration Guide 1958. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: yellow card stock cover stapled to 45 plus white pages. Contents: 45 pages plus 12 pages at the end of the booklet inserted upside down; includes information to orient the student to the high school such as accreditation, guidance services, occupational trends, college prep, personality rating, grading system, and curriculum for grades 10-12, school activities, athlete training rules and tent ... more