Ben Bishman's First Threshing Machine. 4 5/8" x 7 1/2" photograph of Ben P. Bishman's first threshing machine. Ben Bishman is Bill Bishman's father. The photo shows about 12 workers in and around the machine, the mound of cut wheat and a wagon and team of horses all out in the field at work.

Ben Bishman and Jull Sommers Cutting Flax. 4 1/2" x 7 5/8" photograph of "Ben Bishman and Jull (rhymes with "pool") Sommers cutting flax on quarter section land they bought, paid for their first year with flax." Jull Sommers is Ben Bishman's half-brother; his full name is Julius Philemon Sommers, also known as "J.P."

Bishman Farm Thresher. 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" black and white photograph of the Bishman farm thresher in the farmyard. There are five men posed around the machinery next to the barn. A windmill is evident on the left of the photo. No identifications but are likely Bishmans.

Ben or Bill Bishman and Steam Driven Tractor. 4 5/8" x 6 3/4" black and white photograph a close-up of the Bishman farm steam-driven tractor and driver, likely Ben or Bill Bishman. Photo is faded and lower right corner is missing.

Steam Driven Tractor. 4 3/4" x 6 3/8" black and white photograph of the Bishman steam-driven tractor parked in the farmyard and a man standing beside it, unidentified. Sticker on photo mat front reads, ". . . for 1903, T. J. Kerr, Cash Grocer, Waseca, Minn. Same tractor as in Accession #32.00.19 and 32.00.18

EACO Flour Mill. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Description: photograph of the EACO Mill taken about 1890, showing Mr. and Mrs. William Everett in the single buggy; and Charley Clement with a load of flour.

Waseca H.S. Basketball Team 1924. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" photograph of the 1924 Waseca High School boys basketball team. There are 8 players dressed in white uniforms with diamond shaped insignias posed with their coach. The center player is holding a basketball with "WHS '24" printed on it; identifications: Coach Horgis, Bert Webber, Harold Mitchell, Mark Clayton, Ralph Grant, Russ Spittler, Joe Conway, Gene Graham, Archie Lortis.

7 1/4" x 9" photograph of a group of 7 young men and 19 young women in Sunday dress in a park (may be North Star Park, Waseca). Young girl standing in center with dark scarf around her neck is Martha Inez Murphy. There is an older gentleman at far left. There is a hammock, chairs, tennis racket shown. Photographed by Goodspeed, Waseca, Minn.

Group of Teacher Training Students 1913. Material: paper. Size: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the summer class of school teacher training in Owatonna, 1913. Lydia (Kanne) Nelson is second from left, standing on the ground; 50+ young women, a few men and an instructor of the summer class posed outside on steps of brick building.

6 1/2" x 4 5/8" black and white photograph of a large group of unidentified men and women, all posed at Clear Lake Park, Waseca, Minn., likely a church group or family reunion.

Waseca High School Football Team 1904. Material: paper. Size: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the 1904 Waseca High School football team; Glenn Buck is holding the football; there are 13 players shown with the coach at center, back row wearing suit and bowler hat; photographed by Goodspeed, Waseca, Minn. Identified Back row, left to right: Victor Olson, Dale Turnacliff, Coach Mr. Johnson, Henry Gallagher, Leo McGuire. Middle row, left to right: Clarence Larson, John ... more

EACO Flour Mill Baseball Team 1902. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: photograph of the 1902 Waseca EACO Baseball team photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.; photo shows 10 young men in dark uniforms marked with "Waseca" and a dog at center of the group; unidentified.

Edward Martinson Family. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the Edward Martinson family, Waseca. Photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Martinson with their four sons and four daughter. Photographed by A.J. Lawin, Waseca.

EACO Flour Mill Baseball Team 1900. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Description: photograph of the Waseca EACO Baseball team circa 1900. Photo shows 10 players and the coach posed outside at the field. Baseball equipment arranged in front. Players are wearing baseball uniforms with striped socks and jerseys. Coach, W. J. Armstrong, at center is dressed in suit, bowler hat and handlebar mustache; partial identifications are Bob Foote (catcher) seated 5th from left; C. R. Wattles (first ... more

Eagle Scouts, Aquilla Club. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" black and white photograph of 10 young men at the first Aquilla Club Banquet, December 26, 1927; taken at Bob Hodgson's house on the state farm grounds; the club decided to meet every year the day after Christmas for a banquet. Walter Engel and Roy Myers were inducted into the club at this event; identified L-R: (top row, standing) Glen Myers, Rolland Lorenz, Melvin Gallagher, Herbert Anderson; (middle row, sitting) Robert Lynn, Harold Mitchell, Erwin ... more

Janesville Main Street and Depot Aerial View Looking North. 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" photograph of downtown Main Street Janesville, Minnesota showing aerial view of train depot at front. Many people waiting on the platform for the train. View was likely seen through the camera of A. S. Hellebo as he stood high above the street in the grain elevator located near the railroad tracks; signs on buildings include Christ Krueger, Beer and Malt, Farley's Hardware, Hotel, Democrat (newspaper) Office and Artist ... more

6 1/4" x 8 1/4" photograph of a parlor scene with about 13 young men playing cards. The room has several card tables set up with refreshments. There are velvet drapes, carved mirror, a suspended oil lamp, brocade table cloth and rug. The men are in suits and ties. Some of them are blurred images. No identities. Back of photo reads, "Ward . . .to Wa. Hist.Soc. 4-23-61"

St. John Lutheran Church Confirmation Class 1900. 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" black and white photograph of Professor F. Lochte, Lutheran minister and musician with his confirmation class which includes a Quade child, not designated though. Photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn. Dated 1900 according to the St. John Lutheran Centennial book - noting that Pastor Lochte succeeded Pastor Vosseler in the spring of 1897 and served until 1912.

Bearded Man and His Dog in an Open Field. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/4" x 8 1/4". Description: black and white photograph showing a bearded man and a dog sitting in an open field; a farmhouse, garden and outbuilding are in the background. Note: "Found in geography book from Andrew Hultgren". Photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.

7 3/4" x 9 1/2" photograph - classroom with well-dressed young male and female students seated at wooden desks - items in classroom suggest a high school science lab. Photographed by Goodspeed, Waseca, Minn.

7 1/2" x 9 1/2" black and white photograph - Chicago & Northwestern Engine No. 371 and its coal car, sitting on tracks with engineer at the wheel; four men standing in front. Photographed by Goodspeed, Waseca. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

Waseca Band on State Street. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Description: black and white photograph - Waseca Band marching posed in rows on State Street - mustached man in fourth row identified as Mr. Perrin, owner of the Perrin Music Store - handwritten at top of photo with arrow indicates J.C. Penney store - reverse side information: "Waseca Main Street 'Waseca Band' Return to Mrs. Clem Bauman 621 3rd Ave. N.E. Property of Cleveland Turnac ... more

7 1/2" x 9 1/2" black and white photograph - Mr. and Mrs. John Saufferer, grandparents of Walter Schuette, sitting on their porch - bushes and cellar door to right.

Large White House. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" photograph - four people standing in front of a large white house with screened porches and large front flower garden; one man and two women. Photographed by Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.

1908 Otisco Town Band. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 13". Description: black and white photograph 1908 Otisco Band. Front row, L-R: 1. Oscar Eaton; 2. Adolph W. Kugath; 3. Louis Yess; 4. Alvin Bauman; 5. William Timmerman; 6. Levene Peterson. Middle row, L-R: 1. Wm. Bauman; 2. William J. Rudolph; 3. Henry Reitfort; 4. Mr. Anderson "Leader" on collar; 5. Archie C. Johnson; 6. Mr. Hedberg; 7. August Koerner. Back row, L-R: 1. John Chamberlain; 2. Louis Rieck; 3. Mr. Hedberg; 4. Mr. Gustafson; ... more