Anne Olson, Pat Beckmann, Millie Neidt, Bob Christian Presenting Check. 6" x 4" color photograph of four people posed outside the First Congregational Church, Waseca, MN; identified L-R: Anne Olson, Pat Beckmann, Millie Neidt, and Pastor Bob Christian; on the occasion of donating a check for $400 to the church from funds raised by the Waseca Monday Study Club by publishing and selling 100 copies of a book of Anne Olson's poems, watercolor illustrations by Pat Beckmann, and hand-assembled and han ... more

Anne Olson Poems. Material: paper. Size: 5 3/4" x 8 3/4". Description: tan corrugated paper cover tied with an ivory ribbon; watercolor floral graphic attached to cover; 64 pages of Anne Olson poems and Waseca Center Director Pat Beckmann illustrations; printed by the Waseca Monday Study Club; four printed signatures were assembled by MSC volunteers who hand-stitched the binding; Anne Olson's brief biography and photograph on page 63.

Waseca County Farm Bureau Service Co. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" ruled pad of invoice forms for the Waseca County Farm Bureau Service Company--Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Lubricants, Farm Equipment and Supplies; New Richland, Minnesota.

Odd Fellow Lodge Ceremonial Crown. Material: textile, glass, metal. Size: 13" diameter. Description: red velvet and gold toned metal crown with multicolored glass jewels and a red satin neck cape with gold metallic fringe.

Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township, Aerial View. 10" x 8" color photograph, an aerial view of the Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; the barn has a fieldstone foundation, gable roof, post and beam construction with pegs; taken in 1981.

Charles, Carl, Richard and Russell Groskreutz Family Farm. 16" x 13" hand-tinted oval, framed photograph of the Groskreutz farm circa 1920s; located in Vivian Township, Waseca County; barn has a fieldstone foundation, gable roof, post and beam construction using wooden pegs, two cupolas; built circa 1905.

Attalla Abraham with Anniversary Cake. 3 1/2" x 4 7/8" black and white photograph of Attalla Abraham celebrating 20 years of business as Abraham's Cash Store, Grocery and Dry Goods; viewed with four-tier anniversary cake, Mr. Abraham is poised to cut the cake.

Attalla and Bertha Abraham Family. 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of the Abraham family, posed together outdoors in New Richland, on the occasion of the store's 20th anniversary; identified L-R: (standing) Gladys, Floyd, Bertha, Attalla, Alvina, Clarence; (front) Rose and Vivian. Gladys left New Richland, the other sons and daughters stayed and managed the business together.

Clarence Abraham in Abraham Grocery Store. 6" x 4" color photograph of Clarence Abraham posed inside his store, Abraham's, located in the I.O.O.F building or the Odd Fellows Hall, New Richland, Minn.; on the occasion of the last day of the Abraham Grocery business begun by his father, Attallah Abraham in 1924; 64 years in business.

Abraham Family: Vivian, Floyd, Clarence, Alvina and Rose. 6" x 4" color photograph of the five Abraham brothers and sisters who managed their father's business through to 64 years, 1924-1988, in the I.O.O.F building or Odd Fellows Hall, on Broadway Street in New Richland, Minn.; identified L-R: Vivian, Floyd Abraham, Clarence Abraham, Alvina, and Rose. This was the last day of business, October 29, 1988.

New Richland Odd Fellows Hall, Teen Center. 8 1/2" x 6" black and white photo copy from an original photograph, of the interior of the New Richland Odd Fellows Hall, the second floor above Abraham's Grocery and Dry Goods; the hall was open as a "Teen Center" for a few years beginning in 1954; New Richland teenagers are shown socializing; standing in the center are Carol Borchard, Sue Clunis, and Ann Supalla, facing camera at center table is Paul Arnfelt; at the table behind him facing the camera ... more

Olson & Guyer Clothiers Clothes Brush. Material: wood and bristle. Size: 2" W. x 7 1/2" L. x 1 1/2" H. Description: brown lacquered wooden handle with brown bristles bordered with a row of natural colored bristles affixed to handle through holes drilled in wood; printed in relief on handle topside: "We Brush Aside All Competition, Olsen & Guyer, Clothiers and Tailors. Waseca, Minn."; stamped on one long side: "Made in Germany"; stamped on other long side: "J. Dukas & Co. New York".

George and Christian Herter. 3" x 3" color polaroid print of George Herter, right, and his son Christian Herter, left; taken in the Herter home in Waseca, Minnesota; a decorated cake with four candles is on the table in front of them.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph; merry-go-round ride at Hay Daze in Janesville, MN.; carnival rides are set up on the closed off Main Street during this event; a refreshment stand visible on right selling popcorn and cold drinks.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph of the Tilt-a-Whirl ride at Hay Daze, in Janesville, Minnesota.; during this event carnival rides are set up on Main Street.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph of a street scene during Hay Daze in Janesville, Minnesota.; visible is a Merry-go-Round on left, hot dog stand at center, pennants, an American flag, and a Join Us in Janesville pennant on right.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph of a miniature motorcycle ride at Hay Daze in Janesville, Minnesota.; unidentified operator stands at left; two young people are watching young boys on ride; pastel colored striped awning covers the ride.

Young Boy in White Shorts and Shirt. 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" black and white photograph of a little boy wearing white shorts and shirt, standing in a garden; picket gate behind him, tulips blooming, barbed wire fence; illegible name is written on back with date.

Young Man in Suit, Portrait. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of an unidentified young man; a portrait, wearing 1940s style tie and pin-striped gray double-breasted suit; photographed by Snow's Studio, Mankato, Minn.

Dougie, Young Toddler Portrait. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of a little boy, identified only as Dougie, age 26 months; wearing a dark striped sweater with '76 knitted in the front.

Four Performing Boys in Western Outfits. 3 1/8" x 2 1/8" color photograph of four little boys dressed in red and black cowboy shirts, black pants performing a tap dance; unidentified; they appear to be between the ages of 5 and 9 years old; possibly brothers as they resemble each other.

Boy in Knickers, Girl in Coat and Hat. 3" x 4 3/8" black and white photograph of two children, a boy and a girl, unidentified; posed outdoors; the boy is wearing knickers with suspenders, knee socks and a cap; the girl is wearing a corduroy coat with brimmed hat.

Barn and Hay Wagon. 4" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of an unidentified barn; trees obscure the full view, but appears to be a Gothic barn, hay wagon is parked in front.

Young, Blonde Boy in Striped Shirt. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of an unidentified young boy, age about 12 years old; appears to be blond with freckles, wearing a striped shirt.

Farmer on Tractor in Field. 4 1/8" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of an unidentified farmer on his tractor planting.