Betsy Was a Junior. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7 1/2". Description: blue and white glossy card stock cover with graphic of three older girls posing with a sorority banner: "Betsy Was a Junior" by Maud Hart Lovelace. Contents: 274 page novel tells the story of of Betsy's junior year at Deep Valley High School where she is learns to play the piano, starts a class sorority club, heads up the Junior-Senior banquet and is determined to date Joe Willard, the "Dark Stranger".

Betsy and Joe. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7 1/2". Description: coral and white glossy card stock cover with graphic of the teenage Betsy dancing with a young man. "Betsy and Joe" by Maud Hart Lovelace. Contents: 282 page novel tells the story of of Betsy's senior year at Deep Valley High School where she is has to decide how to choose between the two young men vying for her attention.

Betsy's Wedding. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7 1/2". Description: card stock cover with a glossy graphic of the Betsy as a bride posing beside her groom. "Betsy's Wedding" by Maud Hart Lovelace. Contents: 260 page novel tells the story of Betsy's marriage to Joe Willard, the challenges it presents to her budding writing career and all the love and laughter they build into their marriage.

Winona's Pony Cart: a Deep Valley Book. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7 1/2". Description: card stock cover with a glossy graphic of a young girl wearing a riding helmet, holding a dog, next to a horse. "Winona's Pony Cart" by Maud Hart Lovelace. Contents: 107 page novel tells the story of almost eight-year old Winona Root, a friend of Betsy, Tacy and Tib.

Emily of Deep Valley: a Deep Valley Book. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7 1/2". Description: card stock cover with a glossy portrait of a young woman; "Emily of Deep Valley" by Maud Hart Lovelace. Contents: 290 page novel tells the story of Emily Webster, an orphaned school girl living her dependent grandfather; instead of feeling sorry for herself when she has to postpone starting college, she begins a new program of study and meets a handsome new teacher and gains more than she ever dreamed.

Waseca County in the World War. Material: textile, paper. Size: 8" x 11". Description: black textured cover imprinted in gold, "Waseca County in the World War"; handwritten red ink inscription in front and back inside covers, "Property of American Legion Post 281. Donated by Emil Felske 1970"; honor roll section with photos of County men who have died in the service of our country, Charles Adams, Ludwig Christiansen, Lawrence J. Conner, Henry Dagner, John Frahman, William Groskreutz, George Ha ... more

St. Mary's Catholic Church History. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 11" x 17". Description: laminated black and white cover photo of St. Mary's Catholic Church with caption title, St. Mary's Catholic Church 1860-1973, 1978; spiral bound spine; 39 pages of newspaper clippings, bulletins, photos, list of priests who have served and their biographical sketches, correspondence including history of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waldorf

St. Mary's Memorial 2015. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of the stone memorial to St. Mary's Catholic Church located on the site of the former church; inside the structure is the church bell that formerly hung in the church bell tower.

St. Mary's Church Bell 2014. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of the original bell that hung in the bell tower of the St. Mary's Catholic Church that stood in St. Mary's Township.

St. Mary's Church Memorial 1979. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". Description: color photo of the St. Mary's Catholic Church stone structure erected as a memorial to the historic church; seen inside is the original church bell.

Rural Woodville Township School District #24 Souvenir Booklet 1905. Material: paper, textile. Size: 5" x 8 1/2". Description: white cardstock; multi-colored glossy cover card with winter scene of people walking up to a church, white floral bouquet in foreground with caption, "With Best Wishes of Your Teacher 1905"; second card attached behind cover with pink silk ribbon bow at the top; printed on second card: "Oakwood School District No. 24 Woodville Township, Waseca Co., Minnesota, Helena R. P ... more

Man and Woman, Sexual Philosophy. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 7". Description: brown hard cover book; title on spine, "Man and Woman or Creative Science and Sexual Philosophy". Contents: 537 indexed pages with illustrations; an early and comprehensive encyclopedia of the human body concentrating on male and female anatomy, sexual attraction, sexual union, pregnancy, diseases, marriage, raising children and much more, based on what was scientifically known in the 19th century. Ownership stamp ... more

Do-It Class of Waseca. Material: paper. Size: 9 3/4" x 13 1/2". Description: black and white photo of 22 boys and young men posed on the stucco steps of a clapboard sided building next to a stained glass window; they are identified as Richard Senn; Wayne Gilliland; William Bethke; Arlo Hilberg; Robert Hofmeister; Dayton Wightman; Gerald Kenyon; Russell Cox; Donald Buschow; James Zimmerman; Vinton Matz; Duane Bethke; Leland Atkinson; Robert Cox; Russell Koechel; Ted Matz; Russell Hofmeister; Robe ... more

E. F. Johnson Company Employee Service Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1/2" x 3/4" in a 1 1/4" square box. Description: Gold metal lapel pin with pin attachment on back; front of pin features a "J" and the helmeted Viking image captioned with "E. F. Johnson Co."; pin is mounted on blue fabric in a clear plastic hinged case.

Christmas Card to One in Service. Material: paper. 5 1/2" x 6 1/4" folded. Description: cream colored card with front graphics of a gold eagle, red, white and blue candles, holly leaves and berries, blue stars and a center medallion rimmed in gold with the words: "a Christmas Wish to One in the Service" imprinted on a white textured surface; inside pre-printed Christmas poem, hand signed with "Lots of Love from Art, Mill, Rogie & Judy"; this card was delivered to Walter Suemnick while he was ser ... more

Birthday Card to One Grand Sister. Material: paper. 5" x 6" folded. Description: white card with multi-colored front graphics of a a young woman seated in a blue overstuffed chair and knitting beside a teapot and cup, captioned: "Birthday Greetings to One Grand Sister!"; preprinted inside message and graphic of a young woman receiving a gift of nylon stockings, a rare item during the 1940s war years; hand signed with "Lots of Love Phill from Art, Mill, Rogie & Kids"; this card was delivered to ... more

Driver's License of Walter Suemnick. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4 1/4". Description: white card stock form issued by the Commissioner of Minnesota Highways; handwritten information by Walter Suemnick with his personal information, description and signature licensing him to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways of Minnesota.

Valentine from Walt to Phyllis Suemnick. Material: paper, textile. Size: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" folded. Description: red paper card lined with gold foil; front graphic of textured Valentine hearts and red ribbon on a white card edged with white lace; greeting caption, "A Valentine Message With Love From Your Sweetheart In The Service"; inside pre-printed love poem to Phyllis, signed "Love 'Walt'"; the date 1943 is handwritten at the top inside; back side, handwritten location, "Camp Berkeley, Texas".

Christmas Card to Phyllis from Walt. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" X 6 1/4" folded. Description: white card stock card; inset of framed U.S. Flag edged with glittered gold holly leaves with red berries; captioned greeting, "Christmas Wishes for my Sweetheart Back Home"; inside pre-printed holiday poem, signed "Love Walt"; back side location handwritten, "Los Angeles, Calif."

Valentine to Phyllis from Walt Suemnick. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 6" folded. Description: pink card stock card lined with silver foil; front graphic of a pink bouquet on a silver and blue heart, captioned greeting, "A Valentine to my Sweetheart"; inside pre-printed love poem signed "Love Walt, 1944"; back side location handwritten, "Fort Dix, N. Jersey".

Valentine to Phyllis from Walt Suemnick. Material: paper, textile. Size: 5 1/4" x 6 3/4" folded. Description: white card stock with cover graphic of white lace on a blue background; a center graphic of a heart shaped floral arrangement with an opening that can be pulled with a red satin ribbon to reveal a tissue paper dimensional heart; caption greeting, "A Valentine for One I Love"; inside pre-printed love poem signed "Walter, 1942".

Christmas Card to Phyllis from Walter Suemnick. Material: paper. Size: 6" x 7 1/2" folded. Description: white card stock folder; blue cover with scalloped cut-out featuring a lit candle in a holder trimmed with evergreen, cones and holly berries, back-lined with red foil and white corrugated paste board ; greeting caption, "A Merry Christmas, Sweetheart"; inside Christmas-themed love poem signed "As Ever Walt 1942"; handwritten on back side, "My silverware, Texas, Camp Berkeley, Texas".

Waseca Public School Certificate of Attendance for Phyllis Halle. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4". Description: white card stock attendance card; color picture of a captioned bluebird is attached at the top; preprinted form at the bottom certifying that Phyllis Halle has had punctual and regular attendance at the Waseca County Public Schools, given April 8, 1938, signed by teacher Margaret Wynnemer and pre-printed name of County Superintendent, Arthur Spletstoeser; back side information d ... more

Waseca Public School Certificate of Attendance for Phyllis Halle. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4". Description: white card stock attendance card; color picture of a captioned bluebird is attached at the top; preprinted form at the bottom certifying that Phyllis Halle has had punctual and regular attendance at the Waseca County Public Schools, given April 8, 1938, signed by teacher Margaret Wynnemer and pre-printed name of County Superintendent, Arthur Spletstoeser; back side information d ... more

Waseca Public School Certificate of Attendance for Phyllis Halle. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4". Description: white card stock attendance card; color picture of a captioned bluebird is attached at the top; preprinted form at the bottom certifying that Phyllis Halle has had punctual and regular attendance at the Waseca County Public Schools, given April 8, 1938, signed by teacher Margaret Wynnemer and pre-printed name of County Superintendent, Arthur Spletstoeser; back side information d ... more