Bicentennial Pin. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" W. x 7/8" L. Description: red, white and blue enameled gold toned metal; shape: two United States flags, mast to mast; gold enameled numerals "76" in blue enameled center circle; thirteen encircled stars appear on one flag; fifty stars appear on second flag; pinpoint post with pressure nut attached to reverse side.

Material: metal. Size: 1" diameter. Description: silver tone metal disk - white plasticized paper front - red lettering: "For Congress" - blue lettering: "Simpson" - straight pin clasp on reverse.

Kennedy-Johnson Presidential Campaign Button. Material: metal. Size: 1 3/8\" W. x 7/16\" L. Description: aluminum rectangular shaped - extension tab for attaching to lapel or collar - red top half - blue lower half - blue and white lettering: \"Kennedy Johnson\".

Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: white letterhead - blue print - State of Minnesota Seal graphic at top - lettering: "State of Minnesota Executive Office, Saint Paul 55101 Karl F. Rolvaag Governor - black typewritten message - signed "Karl" - addressed to Lynn Kanne - dated: 3 August 1966.

Methodist Church. Material: paper. Size: 5" W. x 8" L (open). Description: white cardstock folded in half - black front graphic: church - black printed caption: "Methodist Church Fourth Ave. At Eighth Street, N.E. Waseca, Minnesota" - blank inside area to write note - printing on reverse: "Krone-McMillan Associates, New Cumberland, PA."

Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: yellow paper - purple printed duplicated copy: "Centennial Dinner, The Methodist Church, English Branch, Waseca, Minnesota, Wednesday, September 21, 1966 6:30 p.m." - program listed inside.

Waseca Chautauqua Ticket. Material: paper. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 3" L. Description: green cardstock - black printed information: "Reserved Seat, Talmage, July 4, 1888, Maplewood Park, Waseca, Price, 50 Cts." (Chautauqua event at Maplewood Park pavillion) - ticket glued to a 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" postcard with typewritten caption: "This ticket was found among the things of the late Mrs. Ed. (Lura) Stevensn" - reverse side: green printed information, green one cent stamp.

Waseca Busy Bee Cafe Advertising Card. Material: paper. Size: 3/4" W. x 2 5/8" L. Description: green cardstock with black printing across front advertising: "In Waseca It's The Busy Bee Cafe For Home Cooking and Pastries, Good Coffee, Marigold Ice Cream, Lunches, Cigarettes, Cigars"; printed at the bottom edge: "Bernice Rottke".

Gamble Store Owner's Certificate. Material: paper. Size: 8 3/4" W. x 11 7/8" L. Description: white paper with black printing: information about the award given to Mr. & Mrs. Burris Peterson, Gamble Stores Dealer. Signed by Bert Gamble and Phil Skogmo.

Minnesota Times Newspaper Cessation Notice. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: cream colored card stock with black printed explanation to readers concerning reasons for cessation of the Minnesota Times newspaper after only 4 issues.

Material: paper and textile. 4 1/8" L. x 5/8" D. Description: blue and silver - fabric over hard cardboard cover - cover design of basket on a stand - 100 gold edged pages - handwritten autographs date from 1882-1891- inscribed: "Yours Truly, Sarah A. Burke. Watertown Wis March 25th 82" condition - well preserved pages - warped cover - fabric separation .

Guyer's Men's Store Receipt. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/8" W. x 5 1/8" L. Description: white paper with black printing: "Guyer's Men's & Boys' Furnishings"; store receipt.

Larson Brothers Clothing Store Receipt. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/8" W. x 5 1/8" L. Description: white paper store receipt with black printing: "Larson Bros. Clothing & Shoes".

E. F. Johnson Company Program. 1944 Army-Navy "E" Award Program. Material: paper. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white paper - red and blue graphics - black printing: Army Navy "E" Award Ceremony - striped paper ribbon threaded through holes along fold - contents: 8 pages of information includes copies of letters of appreciation, program listing, "What the Army-Navy 'E' Means to All of Us," honor roll and acknowledgements.

Tuscan Lodge 75th Anniversary. Material: paper, metal. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white textured paper cover stapled along left edge, blue printed cover information: Tuscan Lodge Number 77 A.F. & A.M. 1869-1944 75th anniversary; contents: 72 pages including program, black and white photographs of the Masonic Temple, Lodge Room and charter members with brief biographies, lodge history, list of past masters and secretaries, history of Eastern Star and its officers, history of Waseca Chapt ... more

Graduation Gown. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18 1/2" W. across shoulders x 52 3/4" L. Description: purple acetate robe - long, full sleeves - front zipper closure - inside back neckline label: "Treasure Gown Size 600". Gold honor cords were originally safety pinned pin to the back center yoke. 94.98.3 Gold Cords. Material: textile. Size: 60" L. Description: gold satin cord; knot tied at center; 3 1/2" L. tassel at each end. Worn with graduation gown #94.98.2 to designate academic honors.

Waseca Fire Department Badge. Material: metal. Size: 2 3/4" W. x 2" L. x 1/2" D. Description: Waseca Fire Department cap badge, silver tone metal laurel wreath shape; "WFD" letters mounted on double bar across center; small threaded screw on reverse to push through cap (#40.82a) center front eyelet; small round nut threads onto projection and secures badge to hat.

Police Badge. Material: metal. Size: 2 3/4 " W x 2 1/2 " L. Material: gold tone metal, shield-shaped; open-winged eagle at top; raised relief printing across center shield: "Police"; Minnesota state seal at bottom; reverse side: threaded post with threaded cap. Worn with police hat: (#1.92.50a).

C & NW Railroad Souvenir Cap. Material: textile, plastic. Size: 8" W. x 11" L. x 4" H. Description: green and white cap with front bill; gold brim design with red and black logo on front white crown: "Chicago North Western System The 1385"; red printed information on inside white label: "100% Polyester, 100% Nylon Mesh, Made In China, One Size Fits All"; plastic adjustable tabs at back of crown. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

A Tribute to Rod Searle and The University of Minnesota at Waseca. Material: paper, plastic, metal. Size: 10 1/4" W. x 11 3/8" L. x 2" D. Description: royal blue plastic three-ring notebook, front cover pocket contains a white and blue mottled paper with black ink photo graphic of Rod Searle and printed: "A Tribute to Our Friend Rod Searle"; twenty-eight clear plastic sleeves contain letters and photographs of the University of Minnesota at Waseca and memorabilia.

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad Brakeman Cap Badge. Material: metal. Size: 11/16" W. x 2 3/4" L. Description: brass finish, convex rectangular shape, clipped corners; open slot on each end for attaching to cap; engraved: "Freight Brakeman C&NW RY".

Train Conductor Badge. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" W. x 2 3/4" L. Description: chrome plated steel; convex rectangular shaped with clipped corners, slotted on each end for attaching to cap; black enameled etched print: "Conductor C.St.P.M.& O.R.R."

Material: textile. Size: 8 1/4 " L, 2 3/8 " W. Description: purple satin ribbon - gold Bible and border graphics - gold lettering - pinked top edge - bottom edge is cut in an inverted "V" - poem printed on ribbon "How to Use the Bible" - bottom printed advertisement for Ray-Vitam Products Co. Condition.

Greening Roesler Photo Brooch. Material: paper, metal. Size: 1 1/4" diameter x 3/16" D. Description: black and white photo over circular metal disk - subject: three women identified only as "Minnie Greening Roesler" (center) - reverse side: broken safety pin style closure.

Waseca 1968 Centennial Bow Tie. Material: textile, metal. Size: 4 1/2" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: red rayon; double silver colored clip on back of tie; imprinted on clip: "Best Clip; Rust Resist"; small bow with two long sashes; yellow vertical lettering on one sash: "Waseca Minn 1868"; yellow vertical lettering on other sash: "Centennial 1968."