Poetry by Iva Peterson. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: light blue soft paper cover - black script printing: "Apples of Gold in a Silver Basket by Iva L. Peterson" - black line graphic of a basket with gold apples inside and outside basket - white pages folded in half and stapled to cover to form 80 pages of typewritten poems. Attached inside cover: photocopy of a Waseca newspaper article by Dee Bendix featuring a story about the poet, Iva Peterson.

Joseph and Barbara Hammerschmidt Zwach Family Story. Material: paper and plastic. Size: 9 1/4" W. x 11" L. x 1" thick. Description: transparent plastic over parchment colored cover; black and white oval-shaped cover photo; black printing: "Honoring Our Legacy: The Joseph and Barbara Hammerschmidt Zwach Family Story, 1901, Researched and Compiled by Donald J. Zwach"; contents: information and photos of the Zwach family history; black spiral bound.

Gold Ring. Material: metal, stone. Size: 7/8 " W. x 5/8" H. Description: gold ring - black onyx setting - centered logo mounting of the three gold rings of fellowship vertically displayed: at the top a gold letter "F" on a white enameled background, in the center a gold letter "L" on a blue enameled background, at the bottom a gold letter "T" on a red enameled background - on one side of the setting is a skull and cross bones stamped into the gold, on the other side a sunburst centered with an ... more

Waseca County Atlas 1969.

Waseca County Atlas 1978. Material: paper, metal. Size: 11 1/2" x 14". Description: green glossy, heavy card stock cover with black title imprint: "Atlas of Waseca County Minnesota"; contents: unnumbered pages containing lists of county officials, township plats, county road map, rural directory of farmers, farm numbering system, state map of counties and a pictorial section showing county buildings and residents.

William Gutfleisch. 3" x 4 1/4" black and white photograph; William H. Gutfleisch, "born in the city of Waseca. He is a graduate of Waseca High School and was employed by the Chicago & Northwestern for many years. For the past ten years he has been the congenial Deputy Register of Deeds, a position he ably filled. He is a member and active worker in the Congregational Church. An all-around good fellow."

C. W. Wagner. 4" x 6" sepia print photograph; C. W. Wagner, "born in New Richland township, Waseca County; served this county as County Superintendent of Schools for four years, 1895 to 1899. He is now and has been engaged in the newspaper business. He is editor and part owner of the Independent Review at Litchfield, Minn., a splendid fellow.

Victor Pickett. 4 1/2" x 6" black and white photograph; Victor G. Pickett, "was born on a farm near Albert Lea on June 20, 1874, graduated from Albert Lea High School, and in 1896 graduated from the University of Minnesota; was superintendent of schools at Janesville for 6 years and later served in the same capacity at Waseca for several years, resigning to enter the milling business; was made sales mgr. for EACO Flour Milling Co. and held that position until the company moved to Minneapolis in ... more

D. M. (Marty) Coughlin. 5" x 7" black and white photograph; D. M. Coughlin, known as Marty Coughlin, "born at Faribault, Minn., on June 2, 1897; attended St. Henry Grade School at Perham, graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Waseca; graduated from St. Thomas College and received a PhD in journalism at Note Dame University; while attending Note Dame he was a member of the football and basketball teams. In 1922-23 was coach at Cathedral High School, Duluth. In 1923 he became associated with hi ... more

Anton Stucky. 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph; Anton Stucky, "called by everyone . . . born in Dodge County, Minn., on March 20, 1867. After completing his education he came to Waseca in 1899 as a partner with Steve Preston, operating the Preston-Stucky Drug Store. After the death of Mr. Preston in 1914, he took over the store and with his son, Paul, is still operating the Stucky Drug Store. Although 80 years old Mr. Stucky is very active. He served on the Waseca Board of Education f ... more

William Manthey. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph; William C. Manthey, "born in the city of Waseca where he has always made his home. He is a graduate of Waseca High School; served overseas in World War I; is a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lion's Club and Tuscan Lodge #77, A. F. and A. M. For the past several years he has served as cashier of Farmers National Bank, and still holds that position at the present time. He is a member of the Waseca Board of Education. A sincere frie ... more

A. F. Sponberg. 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph; A. F. Sponberg, "one of Waseca County's best known men, was born on a farm in Otisco Township. When he was a young man, his father died, leaving his mother alone with several small children. When Fred grew to manhood, he took over the old homestead which he still owns, and he resided there until a few years ago when he moved to New Richland. He married Hulda Peterson in 1902. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College; four of his children h ... more

George Witter. 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" black and white photograph; George Witter, "came from Canada to Waseca; served as local manager of Hayes-Lucas Lumber Co. for several years. He served as Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge #77 for 1922. He moved to Albert Lea in 1924 where he served as Secretary of People's Loan Co. He was one of the best supporters of scouting in Cedar Valley area. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He served as alderman in Albert Lea. He passed away January 21, 1944. His memo ... more

Waseca business man. 2 5/8" x 5" black and white oval photograph of an unidentified older man.

Donald Brown. 4" x 6 1/4" black and white photograph; Donald C. Brown, father of Wayne "Bumps" Brown and Grove Brown; "graduated from New Richland High School, learned the printer's trade in his father's newspaper office at New Richland. Later was in partnership with Herbert Sivert, and they purchased the New Richland Star which they published for several years. He came to Waseca in 1924, joined the Waseca Journal staff and in 1927 bought half interest from the late W. A. Clement and became edit ... more

Parson C. M. Brandon. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph; Parson C. M. Brandon, "a former automobile salesman, he took up the ministry and was the Episcopal Rector at Waseca for many years. That is when I met him and a dear friend he turned out to be. I will never forget 1925 when I was ill, he visited me every day (but two when he was out of town) for seven weeks. He was an ardent worker with the Boy Scouts. It was during his pastorate in Waseca that the beautiful Episcopal Church was ... more

Andrus R. Downie. 4 1/2" x 3 7/8" black and white photograph; Andrus R. Downie, also called Andy Downie, "born in Scotland, arrived in America in 1927; coming directly to Waseca, he entered the 8th grade of the Waseca Public Schools in the Fall of 1927. He graduated from high school in the class of 1932, being Salutatorian of the class. He entered the University of Minnesota and graduated from the School of Agriculture. he is now in the employ of U.S.D.A. as a Pathologist engaged in sugar beet i ... more

William Zetterberg. 5" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph; William A. Zetterberg, "born in Carver County, Minn.; was station agent at New Richland for several years and later joined the Everett-Aughenbaugh Milling Co. He was employed as Purchasing Agent until the firm moved to Minneapolis in 1925. While he resided in Waseca, he was one of Waseca's best civic workers. It was my privilege to work with him. At the time of his death, he was employed at Dayton's in Minneapolis. I had the deepest re ... more

Russell Peterson. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; Russell Peterson, "son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Peterson, born in Otisco Township, and grew to manhood there. He attended school District #48 and later attended Waseca High School, graduating from that school. He worked on his parents' farm and later purchased a meat market in New Richland. He still operates the market which he has expanded. His store is called the Peterson Fairway Store. ... more

E. A. Everett. 5 3/4" x 8" black and white photograph; E. A. Everett, "could accomplish more work in one day than any man I know. He quit school at the age of 15 to help his father in the milling business, and through his management it grew into a million dollar concern. There were many times when he would not leave the office for several days at a time. He took great interest in his city and was responsible for the first pavement in Waseca. When you enjoy the nice trees and blossoms on old Lake ... more

Richard York Descendants. Material: paper, metal and plastic. Size: 9" 3/4 W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: red three-ring cover; white title label: "Descendants of Richard York and Elizabeth in Maine"; contents: family names, handwritten notations of York family descendants.

John Gran and Lena Florin; Christoffer Gran and Johann Peterson Family History. Material: paper, metal and plastic. Size: 9" 3/4 W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: gray three-ring cover, white title label: "John (Johansson) Gran & Lena Florin - Christoffer (Johannson) Gran & Johanna Peterson"; contents: white photocopied pages of related family names and documents; black ink handwritten notations; family names and documents.

Roberts, Merrill, Plummer and Freeman. Material: paper, metal and plastic. Size: 9" 3/4 W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: gray three-ring cover; white title label: "Ebenezer Roberts (Son of Vincent Roberts) and Lydia Merrill, Sally Plummer and Rachel Freeman, In Maine, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa"; white photocopied pages of related family names and documents; blue ink handwritten notations.

Gustaf Larson, Kristina Johansdotter Family Tree. Material: paper, metal and plastic. Size: 9" 3/4 W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: blue three-ring vinyl cover; white title label: "Larson Family Tree in Sweden and America; Gustaf Larson and Kristina Johansdotter"; white photocopied pages of related family names and documents; black ink and pencilled handwritten notations.