Spanish American War Veterans. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of the 1920 reunion of Waseca's Spanish American War veterans; pictured are 11 men arranged in two rows, wearing dark suits with badges on their lapels; identified as "Reunion, Schaumkessel Camp No.10, United Spanish War Veterans, Dept. of Minnesota"; identified L-R: (front row) Albert Bartelt, Herman Nigg, Henry Shortell, Tom Davis, Herb Starr; (back row) George Johnson, Albert Schaumkessel, Herman Panzram, George Clarke ... more

Spanish American War Veterans. 9-7/8" x 7-7/8" black and white photograph of 18 men partially identified on the back as Herman A. Panzram, Alis Henle, Albert Bartelt, Bob Stewart, Albert Schaumkessel, Henry Gasink, Rosco E. Elder, Albert Kurkoski, Herman Nigg, Vince Maloney, William Vernon, Walter Child, Rev. Clemons, Ally Hennel, Fred Wynnemer, Jasper Smith, Oscar J. Larson. Photographer identified on the back as The Ouradnik Studio, Owatonna, Minnesota.

Military Collar Dog. Material: metal. Size: 1" diameter. Description: metal circular collar dog - center raised design: crossed rifles below "MG" and above "D" - threaded screw with threaded cap on reverse. U.S. Army Uniform.

Railroad Employees WWI Service Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 1 7/8" L. x 1/4" D. Description: brass rectangular bar - reverse: safety pin style catch and engraved numbers "3635" - medallion suspended below bar - medallion design: winged lady victory and a sword-holding soldier - imprinted: "For Service In The World War For Liberty And For Freedom Of Nations" bordered with a raised starburst - lettering on reverse: "Presented By The Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen To Its Members Who ... more

PLACEHOLDER Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 2 7/8" L. Description: oval metal membership badge - raised lettering across front: "A.U.S.W.V." (Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans) - three chain links extend from each of two holes at bottom and are connected to the lower extended circular medallion - 8-pointed star pattern under a cross lettered: "National Auxiliary U.S.W.V." - reverse side: raised print in a half circle: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co Newark, N.J." - reverse side ... more

Waseca Child Study Club. 7" x 5" black and white photograph of a group of women partially identified on the back as Waseca Child Study Club: Phyllis Draheim, Buddy Skudlarek, Myrtle Olds, Marjorie Friedel, Henrietta Gahler, Ruby Falk, Rose Sommerstad, Anne Olson, Greta Davis, Jane Johnston, Adele Oeljen, Gladys Roesler, Meyers, Kay McLoone, Dorothy Draheim, Ethel Guyer, Eileen Streitz.

County Court House Walking Tour Guide. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11' L. Description: tan paper, six stapled sheets with black printing on one side; contents: walking tour history of Waseca County Court House including the clock, cannon, clerk of court, judge of probate, register of deeds, superintendent of schools, auditor, treasurer, second floor, witness room, grand jury room, large courtroom, judge's chambers, court reporter, conference room, jury room, lower level, careta ... more

Waseca County Courthouse Calendar. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: tan parchment card stock backing with a hanging hole at top; graphic: Waseca County Courthouse and printing: "1897-1997" - twelve calendar pages stapled to lower half of backing.

County Courthouse Centennial Newspaper. Material: paper. Size: 11 1/2" W. x 14 1/8" L. Description: white newsprint with black print and black and white photographs. Contents: twenty pages of Waseca County Courthouse information including courthouse history, local business advertisers expressing congratulations, a list of courthouse employees and past county officers; published as a Centennial supplement to the Waseca Area Shopper.

County Courthouse Centennial Handbill. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 14" L. Description: tan and white parchment-like paper wiith black printing: Centennial celebration schedule; graphic: Waseca County Courthouse.

St. John Church Souvenir Spoon. Material: metal. Size: 1" W. x 4 3/4" L. Description: shiny silver colored metal small spoon bowl on one end, decorative gold colored medallion at handle end; red enameled lettering on medallion: "St. John American Lutheran Church, Waseca, MN, 1885 A Century With Christ 1985"; embossed decorative silver toned border encircles medallion.

First State Bank of Waseca Pencil Holder. Material: plastic. Size: 1 1/2" diameter x 3/4" H. Description: blue plastic circular disk with a white plastic base adhered to; brown paper over adhesive labeled: "Peel and Apply"; clear plastic protective cover; label under plastic: "First State Bank Waseca".

Busy Bee Cafe Pen. Material: plastic, metal, ink. Size: 3/8" diameter x 5 7/8" L. Description: pink plastic shaft, white tip with multicolored geometric designs at both ends; black printed information on side: "Busy Bee Cafe, 214 N. State St., Waseca MN 56093 507-835-9908"; cylinder cap fits over end; silver tone metal pocket clip imprinted: "USA". Contact information written around cap top: NPC 619 675-1123 or @pens.com

World War II Army Corporal Rank Army Patch of Frank Philipp. Material: textile. Size: 3 1/8" W. x 3" L. Description: dark blue felt chevron shaped with two olive green chevron shapes top stitched on front; U.S. Military Army Uniform corporal rank shoulder sleeve patch for blouse.

USN Insignia Shield Patch. USNMaterial: textile. Size: 3 7/8" W. x 5 1/4" L. Description: white felt - shield shaped - red chain stitched border - gold embroidered anchor with chain in center - red embroidered: "USN" across anchor. U.S. Navy Uniform - Navy Insignia Patch. -

U.S. Navy Insignia. Material: textile. Size: 3 3/4" diameter. Description: blue felt - circular shaped - gold embroidered border lettering: "United States Navy" - center emblem: gold eagle poised on a red, white and blue shield surrounded by anchors. U.S. Navy Uniform - Navy Insignia Patch.

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 7/8" W. x 3 1/2" L. x 3/8" D. Description: black ribbed ribbon extends from rectangular pin - gold bordered cross suspended from ribbon - white enameled trim on each cross arm - eagle design in cross center - stamped on reverse: "The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Mich."

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 3 1/2" L. x 1/4" D. Description: black and white ribbed ribbon extends from silver toned rectangular pin - silver toned ten-pointed medallion suspended from ribbon - raised lettering around border: "In Hoc Signo Vinces" - red enameled cross and crown on a white enameled background in medallion center.

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 7/8" W. x 3 1/4" L. x 13/8" D. Description: white enameled gold bordered cross suspended from black grosgrain ribbon - center eagle design in cross center - straight pin and safety closure on reverse side of ribbon.

U.S. Army Air Force Good Conduct Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1/2" W. x 11/16" L. Description: gold tone bar enameled with red and white stripes - U.S. Army Air Force Good Conduct Medal Lapel Pin .

U.S. Army Air Force Campaign Ribbon Bar. Material: textile, metal. Size: 3/8" W. x 1 3/8" L. Description: blue, white, black and red striped fabric wrapped over a metal base - rectangular shape - U.S. Army Air Force Uniform American Campaign Medal Ribbon Bar.

G.A.R. Memorial Ribbon. GAR Badge. Material: textile and metal. Size: 3 1/8" W. x 11" L. x 1/2" thick. Description: white and black fabric; vertical rectangular shape tapers to a point at bottom; gold tassel suspended from bottom point of ribbon; gray metal bar attached to top of ribbon, imprinted with raised letters: "G.A.R."; short black ribbon overlay with silver edge below bar imprinted: "Lewis McKune, Post No. 27, Waseca, Minn."; white center area - gold lettering: "In Memoriam" over the ... more

Waseca Central High School Medallion. Material: ceramic. Size: 3 1/2" diameter x 1/8" D. Description: white porcelain with clear glaze showing a black image of Central High School on front, gold luster edging,; hole through top edge holds gold metallic string loop - black print on reverse: "Limited Edition, First in a Series, Waseca Central High School; Waseca Central High School was built in 1924 after Central School burned. The cost of the new school was $425,000. Central was still in use i ... more

World War II Ration Stamp Booklet of Glen Proechel. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/4" W. x 4" L. Description: "War Ration Book One, No. 149508-137"; white with black ink printing; Certificate of Registrar inside; book void of stamps; identifed as belonging to Glen Fred Proechel of Janesville; signed by Mrs. Martha Barbknecht; signature of Mrs. Irene Proechel, owner's mother on back of book.

War Ration Book 1943. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/4" W. x 4" L. Description: "War Ration Book One, No. 33124 CY" white with black ink printing, Certificate of Registrar inside; book contains five unused stamps numbered 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23; identified as belonging to William Blake Patton of Pioneer Hall at University of Minnesota; signed by P. Ruth Butler; William Patton's signature on back.