Waseca County Historical Society Newsletter. History Notes, Volume 44, Issue 3, September 2022

Waseca County Historical Society Newsletter. History Notes, Volume 44, Issue 4, December 2022

University of Minnesota Waseca Sweatshirt. Material: textile. Size: 19" shoulder to shoulder x 28" L. Description: gray knit, long sleeved sweatshirt; turtleneck; maroon logo triangles on front imprinted in yellow and maroon: "UM Waseca 1971-1992".

Waseca County Historical Society Newsletter. History Notes, Volume 45, Issue 1, March 2023

University of Minnesota Waseca Rams Athletic Team Jacket. Material: textile. Size: 19" shoulder to shoulder x 28" L. Description: maroon nylon shell with yellow quilted lining; long sleeves with maroon knit cuffs each encircles by two yellow stripes; same knit trim around crew neckline and waistband; front closure with seven yellow snaps; circular logo on left side imprinted "Athletics Rams" bordered with yellow print, "University Minnesota Waseca"; yellow embroidered name on right side, "Lou"; ... more

Waseca County Historical Society Newsletter. History Notes, Volume 45, Issue 2, June 2023

University of Minnesota Waseca Child's Red T-Shirt. Material: textile. Size: 12" x 21". Description: red knit t-shirt, v-neckline, long sleeves; size small; yellow graphics on front, "UMW 80".

Gustaf and Mary Bishman Krassin at Residence. Material: paper. metal, wood. Size: 17" x 20" frame displaying a 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" image. Description: black and white photo image of a man wearing a dark suit and hat and a woman wearing a long dress; they are posed standing in front of their brick residence on the corner of Johnson Ave. and 3rd Street, SW, Waseca; identified as Gustaf Krassin and his wife Mary Bishman Krassin; the photo is mounted in an ornate gilded frame bordered with a white mat ... more

Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Engine #1385. Material: wood, paper, metal. Size: 19" x 23". Description: wooden frame contains a 15" x 20" colored photograph of a railroad engine being driven by an engineer wearing a white shirt; engine is numbered on the side as being #1385; logo on side identifies the company as Chicago North Western; written on reverse side, "To Earl, You're an Artist--Highball! Best Wishes, Jon '1980'. (b) Conductor Photo. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Descriptio ... more

P. T. Barnum and Waldorf, Minnesota. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 9" x 11". Description: parchment colored card stock cover; black plastic spiral binding; 136 pages of information compiled from interviews and various printed sources in reference to the early Barnum Circus, the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, the Ringling Brothers and their connection to Waldorf, Minnesota as well as to the Nicholas Juliar Family of St. Clair, Minnesota.

Sievert Family Information

Jeseritz, Hubbard Family Information

McLaughlin, Huddleston Family Information

Schoen Family information.

Look and Read Workbook. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4 x 10". Description: green card stock cover with inset graphic of orange and green animals; white title below graphic, "Look and Read". Contents: 125 illustrated pages plus teacher directions; an companion to first grade text books designed with simple exercises to aid those learning to read.

Basic Reading Skills Workbook. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2 x 12". Description: brown card stock cover with graphics of junior high students interacting as friends on the way to the library; white title inset in green background, "Basic Reading Skills" with subtitle, "The New Basic Readers for Junior High School Use". Contents: 192 illustrated pages plus survey test samples and recommended book titles, companion to Think-and-Do Books designed to introduce the tools to improve basic reading skill ... more

Think-And-Do Book to Accompany Friends and Neighbors. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4 x 11 1/4". Description: red card stock cover with graphic of two young children riding merry-go-round horses; with white title below graphic: "Think-And Do Book to Accompany Friends and Neighbors, the Basic Readers: 2". Contents: 80 illustrated pages plus teacher notes designed to stimulate independent thinking by the young reader.

At Play Workbook. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4 x 10 1/2". Description: tan card stock cover with graphic of a young girl seated on the floor beside a small tea table where a teddy bear is seated holding a plate; the girl is holding a doll; black title above graphic: "Workbook to accompany At Play"; subtitle below graphic, "East Growth in Reading". Contents: 112 illustrated pages of drill activities using the new words learned in the main text book, along creative opportunities; directions for te ... more

See and Read Workbook. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4". Description: red and green card stock cover with inset graphics of toys and animals; title below graphic, "See and Read". Contents: 62 illustrated pages of drill activities, a reading readiness practice book; directions for teachers found in back of book.

See and Read Workbook. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4". Description: red and green card stock cover with inset graphics of toys and animals; title below graphic, "See and Read". Contents: 62 illustrated pages of drill activities, a reading readiness practice book; directions for teachers found in back of book.

Life Magazine April 30, 1965. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: multi-colored glossy cover featuring a living 18-week-old fetus shown inside its amniotic sac; feature article on the drama of life before birth shown through unprecedented in utero photography by Swedish photography Lennart Nilsson.

Mathew Clayton Signature. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 9". Description: yellowed paper fly leaf from discarded 1880's Germany family Bible.

Sprengeler Cafe. Material: paper. Size: 6 3/4" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white glossy photo reprint of the Sprengeler Cafe and parking lot located on the east side of Highway 13 South; full parking lot showing customers' 1950s automobiles; broasted chicken special night.

Sprengeler Cafe. Material: paper. Size: 6 3/4" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white glossy photo reprint of the Sprengeler Cafe and parking lot located on the east side of Highway 13 South; full parking lot showing customers' 1950s automobiles; broasted chicken special night.

Birth Announcement of Stanley Cummins. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: white card stock with front graphic of a baby jumping from the moon into waiting arms; preprinted poem caption, "I landed here yesterday. I fell off the moon; I've come here to stay, Call to see me soon. Baby___; handwritten identification, Stanley Charles Cummins, born Aug. 5, 1908 at 1 p.m.; postcard addressed to Mrs. James Nesbitt, Vergas. Minn.