E. F. Johnson Company Friendship Medallion. Material: paper, metal. Size: 2 1/2" x 4". Description: Friendship Medallion of the 1984 Olympic Games, distributed by the E. F. Johnson Company of Waseca. The back states "The Medallion symbolizes the highest principles of the International Olympic Movement: the friendship shared by Olympic athletes and the spirit of peace brought by the Olympic Games to more than 150 nations throughout the world."

Joecks, Amundson, Coy Families in 1978. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 41/2". Description: color photograph of a group of people taken on their trip to the Minnesota Zoo in 1978; identified left to right: Dale Joecks, LeAnn Amundson, Leshaine Amundson, Gail Joecks, Judy Joecks, Todd Joecks, Becky Joecks with Steve Coy in front of her, Lloyd Amundson with Diana Coy in front of him, Dawn Coy, Ron Coy, Donna Coy peeking over Ron's shoulder, Pat Coy.

Waldorf farmer, Timothy Adams interview at age 93, born 1883 and died 1977. (Photo) Reprint from Janesville Argus, February 25, 1975.

Watkins Company BookFax. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: buff colored card stock cover with graphic of a hunter carrying a gun, his dog and a downed duck in a field; red printed title: "Watkins BookFax, practical pointers for the entire family"; stamped in black on cover: "Carlos Hyde, Watkins Dealer, 400 Wood St., Waseca, Minn. Phone 472 J". Description: 96 pages of practical information for families including information on personal grace and charm, the healthy child, ... more

Jack Dahl, Janesville artist portrayed with the farm paintings he created for display at the Farmfest in Lake Crystal.

The United States 5th Marine Division was activated on November 11, 1943 to the Fleet Marine Force, San Diego, California and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to be trained to join the other four Marine divisions in fighting the war in the South Pacific, specifically in the Iwo Jima operation and in the occupation of the Japanese homeland. Roy and Lawrence Yess of Waseca County were two of the enlisted men in the 28th Marines.

Mayoral Proclamation: Leroy Shield Appreciation Weekend. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Description: parchment colored card stock with black printed proclamation signed and sealed with a gold sticker by Mayor Roy D. Srp, Mayor, City of Waseca; October 12 and 13, 2007 was officially proclaimed to be the Leroy Shield Appreciation Weekend in the City of Waseca recognizing the Waseca born man for his work as a composer, conductor, arranger and performer in the film and entertainment in ... more

Everybody's Doin' It Now. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: green and pink cover booklet with green and pink background; title: "EVerybody's Doin' It Now", by Irving Berlin, as sung by Lydia Barry at the Winter Garden, New York; graphic of man and woman dancing; photo of Ruby Raymond; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

When I'm Alone I'm Lonesome. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: blue and gray cover booklet; title: "When I'm Alone I'm Lonesome", by Irving Berlin, successfully introduced by Emma Carus; cover photo of Elinore Hatch; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet. Handwritten on top cover: Maybelle Eastman.

I Want to Go Back to Michigan, Down on the Farm. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: pink and green cover booklet; title: "I Want to Go Back to Michigan, Down on the Farm", by Irving Berlin; cover photo of Paul Frawley; Waterson, Berlin, Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet. Handwritten on top cover: H. B., Ames, Iowa.

That Mysterious Rag. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: blue cover booklet; title: "That Mysterious Rag", by Berlin and Snyder; cover graphic of woman at piano and man with hand to forehead; photo of an African American couple, "The Kemps"; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

The Ragtime Violin. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: brown cover with graphic of violinist and a photo of Cario Portello; hand signed by Mabelle Eastman; title: "The Ragtime Violin", by Irving Berlin; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

The Ragtime Violin. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: brown cover with graphic of violinist and a photo of Cario Portello; hand signed by Mabelle Eastman; title: "The Ragtime Violin", by Irving Berlin; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

Kiss Me My Honey, Kiss Me. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: blue and pink cover with graphic green ivy and woman balancing on a high stool; title: "Kiss Me My Honey, Kiss Me", by Irving Berlin and Music by Ted Snyder; Sung by Little Amy Butler; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

Roamin' In The Gloamin'. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: bray cover with graphic of Scottish character creations; written, composed and sung by Harry Lauder; title: "Roamin' in the Gloamin'"; T. B. Harms & Francis Day & Hunter Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

I Want To Be In Dixie. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: blue cover with orange moon and paddle boat graphic; photo of H. J. Haekler; hand signed by Mabelle Eastman; title: "I Want To Be In Dixie", by Irving Berlin & Snyder; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

Alexander's Ragtime Band. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: multi colored cover with graphic of a band playing in a band shell; title: "Alexander's Ragtime Band", by Irving Berlin; Ted Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

Somebody's Coming To My House. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 14". Description: blue cover with graphic of a stork on a rooftop; title: "Somebody's Coming to My House", by Irving Berlin; Waterson, Berlin and Snyder Co. Music Publishers; inside music and lyrics to song with one loose inside sheet.

Waldorf-Pemberton Schools Annual Colt Tales 1983. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 10 3/4". Description: light blue hard cover with dark blue graphics and raised print: "Eight Three"; contents: unnumbered pages of black and white photos of students, staff and administration of the Waldorf-Pemberton Schools in Waldorf and Pemberton, Minnesota; ads of local businesses and end papers showing the national news in photos of 1982-1983.

Waldorf-Pemberton Schools Annual Colt Tales 1984. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 10 3/4". Description: dark blue hard cover with dark blue raised graphics and light blue print: "Colt Tales '84"; contents: unnumbered pages of black and white photos of students, staff and administration of the Waldorf-Pemberton Schools in Waldorf and Pemberton, Minnesota; ads of local businesses.

Waldorf-Pemberton Schools Annual Colt Tales 1985-1986. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 10 3/4". Description: maroon hard cover with silver graphic of horse and print: "Colt Tales Nineteen Eighty 6"; contents: unnumbered pages of black and white photos of students, staff and administration of the Waldorf-Pemberton Schools in Waldorf and Pemberton, Minnesota; ads of local businesses and current event photos.

Waldorf-Pemberton Schools Annual Colt Tales 1987. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 10 3/4". Description: gray hard cover with brown graphic of horse and print: "Colt Tales Nineteen Eighty Seven"; contents: unnumbered pages of black and white photos of students, staff and administration of the Waldorf-Pemberton Schools in Waldorf and Pemberton, Minnesota; ads of local businesses and current event photos.

Adams Children. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: black and white photograph of four children identified as oldest to youngest: Mary Adams; Veronica Adams; Edward Francis Adams, 1900-1977 (donor's dad); and Jack Adams (born 1902) John D Adams. Photographer: Schindler's Studio, New Richland, Minn.

Wallschlaeger Family Papers. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: yellowed paper; black print: "Organization Training and Division, School Section, Camp Holabird, Md. Whereas: Sgt. Jos. F. Wallschlaeger, 337th Machine Gun Battalion, has been a student in the School of Motor Transportation and has satisfactorily completed the subjects prescribed therein which constitute our course for Motorized Machine Gun Personnel. Certificate as an acknowledgement of proficiency therein: Operati ... more

Bagne School Award Certificate. Material: paper. Size: 10 3/4" x 13 3/4". Description: white paper; colored graphic of a boy fishing and a woman walking with a baby on her back, church building in background; print on back: "1909-1910, Emma Bagne, From Your Teacher, Miss I. S. Bahr."