B. J. Gallagher. 5" x 7" black and white photograph of Dr. B. J. Gallagher, "now semi-retired; I consider him the most sincere doctor in the state of Minnesota, beloved by everyone in Waseca and surrounding community. He and his brother, Frank, were given a testimonial dinner on May 28, 1959. The doctor was born in Wilton Township on June 27, 1889, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gallagher. He graduated from Waseca High School and received his M.D. at the University of Minnesota in 1919; served ... more

Robert Hodgson. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of Robert E. Hodgson, known as Bob Hodgson; "the son of Lewis C. and Leila Hodgson, was born on a farm in Rock County, Minnesota on October 26, 1893; graduated from Luverne High School, graduated from the School of Agriculture of the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. He now has the degree of B.S. and M.S.; in 1918 he served as County Agent of Lyon County. On April 16, 1918 he married Helen Ainger of Hancock, Minn. They came to Wa ... more

Omar Dahle. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Omar Dahle, "born in Blooming Grove Township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Dahle (who served in the Civil War). Omar married Minnie Kalbeck who passed away in 1957. Omar spent his whole life in Waseca County where he operated a farm. He is the father of four sons and one daughter. He served in the House of Representatives of the Minnesota Legislature in the sessions of 1949-1951 and 1955. He is one of the most honest men I have had the pl ... more

John Albert Erickson. 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" black and white photograph of John Albert Erickson, "born in St. Paul and came to Waseca with his parents when he was a small boy. He attended grade school and high school in Waseca, graduating in the class of 1911. He attended Yankton College at Yankton, South Dakota for two years. Later he held down a position with a lumber company in North Dakota. Later he returned to Waseca where he formed a partnership with his father, the firm name being John Erickson ... more

Dr. George Olds. 5" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Captain George H. Olds; "born in Minneapolis. When a young boy the family moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he attended grade school and in 1922 graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School. He attended Macalester College from 1922 to 1926. He attended the University of Minnesota from 1926 to 1935 graduating from the Medical School in 1935. He came to Waseca in 1938 where he practiced medicine until he entered the service in 1942. S ... more

Andrew Boss. 5" x 7 1/4" black and white photograph of Andrew Boss, "raised on a farm at Lake City, Minnesota; finished the 8th grade in a country school; attended the School of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota; spent his vacations as a farmhand at the University Farm. Was promoted to foreman, and Mrs. Boss boarded all the labor in the old farm house. Began teaching a class in butchering, the first in the United States; became head of Animal Husbandry; organized a new Department of Agr ... more

Albert N. Tyrholm. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" black and white photograph of Albert N. Tyrholm, "born in New Richland of pioneer parents; graduated from New Richland High School in the second class of the school. After graduating from high school, he joined his father in the implement and furniture business. Later the firm took over the Ford Agency which is still held by his brother, LeRoy. Albert resided in New Richland after his marriage. Later he moved to Waseca and took over the Ford Agency. Later he di ... more

Fred Senn. 7 1/2" x 9" black and white photograph of Fred. W. Senn, "born in Remsen, Iowa, a graduate of Kasson High School and of the law school of the University of Minnesota. He came to Waseca in 1909 and served as City Attorney and County Attorney, and Judge of Probate; was elected Judge of the District Court of the 5th Judicial District in November 1922; which position he ably held until his death which occurred on July 28, 1941. Judge Senn took a great interest in the community where he li ... more

Harold Sponberg. 7 1/4" x 9" black and white photograph of Harold E. Sponberg, "was born on September 26, 1918 in Otisco Township, Waseca County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. (Hulda Peterson) A. F. Sponberg. He received his B.S. Degree, Gustavus Adolphus College in 1940; his Master's Degree, University of Minnesota in 1942; his Ph.D. at Michigan State University in 1952; Dr. Sponberg became Vice-president of North Michigan College in 1956; had the responsibility for the curriculum, academic affairs, ... more

Henry Gallagher. 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" color photograph of Henry M. Gallagher, Chief Justice, "was born on a farm in Wilton Township, Waseca County; most highly respected and best liked man in Waseca County. Henry graduated from Waseca High School, and from the Law School at Creighton University of Omaha. He served as Municipal Judge of Waseca; also served on the Waseca School Board; served as Waseca County Attorney for several years; member of Industrial Commission of Minnesota; was appointed as Chie ... more

Rolland Lorenz. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Rolland C. Lorenz, "born near Waseca, Minnesota; graduate of Waseca High School; graduate of College of Forestry, University of Minnesota; major subject Forest Pathology; two years in Africa on Firestone Rubber Plantation; employed by U.S.D.A. as Forest Pathologist; covered every state east of the Mississippi in one year; explored Central American jungles for suitable locations on which to grow rubber trees. Eagle Scout, member of the ... more

John Bullard. 2 1/4" x 4 1/8" black and white photograph of John R. Bullard, "a Waseca product; has held several city offices; been practicing law in Waseca since his graduation from the Law Department, University of Minnesota; member of the Masonic Order; Congregational Church; is President of the Board of Trustees; owns a farm and loves good livestock. A real friend and a good citizen."

Ralph Jacobson. 3 1/8" x 4 3/4" black and white photograph of Ralph A. Jacobson, "born in Leigh, Nebraska. He came to Waseca in 1935 as Manager of the J. C. Penney Co. and remained in that capacity until 1944 when he was transferred to Blue Earth, Minnesota where he still holds fort. While residing in Waseca, he took a great interest in civic affairs. He was an ardent worker in the Boy Scout organization, and was President of the Lions Club. He also served as Master of Tuscan Lodge #77, Mason 19 ... more

Walter Mickelson. 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" black and white photograph of Walter K. Mickelson, "born in Mankato, graduated from Mankato High School in the class of 1915; attended Hamline University, 1915-1917; was editor of the Waseca Journal, 1922-24; published the Delavan Enterprise in 1924-25. After leaving Delavan, he was the publisher of Stoughton, Wis. Daily Courier from 1925-30. In 1930 he published the Blooming Prairie Times and he edited this paper until 1938. In 1938 he purchased an interest in ... more

William Farrington. 4 1/2" x 5" black and white photograph of William Serenus Farrington, "the able editor of the Waterville Advance, grew up in the printing profession. After graduating from high school, he joined his father, S. H. Farrington, and learned the printing trade at Waterville. He ran the Morristown Press for several years before returning to Waterville. After his father's death in 1934 he became the sole owner of the Waterville Advance. He is a grandson of Serenus Farrington who set ... more

Edward Johnson. 4" x 6" black and white photograph of Edward C. Johnson, "born in Waseca County; graduated from Waseca High School and from the University of Minnesota. Since graduation he has spent all his time in research work, six years in Kansas and five years in Washington D.C. For 22 years he has been Dean and Director of the State College of Washington at Pullman, Washington; he is an old friend of mine."

George Hackett. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of George Hackett, "born in Russell, Minn., later his parents moved to Marshall, Minn. and in 1923 they moved to Minneapolis where George graduated from West High School in 1928. For several years he was associated with his father in the contracting business and later took up barbering. He followed that profession until 1935 when he came to Waseca. George joined the Johnson Radio Co. on January 19, 1936 as a salesman. After the fire of J ... more

Berton Hansen. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Berton Howard Hansen, "born August 26, 1899 at Jackson, Minn., son of Hans A. and Fannie Webster Hansen; received elementary education at Odin, Minn.; attended Mankato High School, graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractory at Davenport, Iowa, in December 1921. He came to Waseca in 1934 to work for Pfaff Furniture and in 1939 entered into partnership with the late C. J. Johnson in the woodworking business, until 1944 when Mr. Johnso ... more

Anton Stuckey Jr. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Anton Stucky, Jr. "born in Spring Valley, Minn. in 1896, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Stucky, Sr. The family moved to Waseca in 1899. Tony attended school in Waseca, graduating in 1916. He served in World War I. Later he attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating from the School of Pharmacy in 1923. He was employed at Vera Sanders Drug Store at Albert Lea and at Swenson Drug Store at Faribault. He returned to Waseca ... more

L. L. Loomer. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of L. L. Loomer, "born June 7, 1905 at Whitewater, Wisconsin; attended the Millard State Graded of Elkhorn Wisc. 1912-1919; later attended Whitewater College High School 1919-1923; graduated from Stout Institute, Menomenie, with B.S. degree. He was an instructor in Kasson High School coming to Waseca in 1933 where he taught Industrial Arts in Waseca High School until 1942 when he entered the employment of E. F. Johnson Co. where he is stil ... more

Roland Weise. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Roland N. Weise, "born in Minneapolis, graduated from Soldun High School, St. Louis, Missouri; graduated from University in 1929 majoring in accounting. From 1929-35, he was employed with Ernst & Ernst, Minneapolis, as an auditor; 1935-42 employed as controller and treasurer at Chippewa Falls Woolen Mills, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; 1942-47 employed as controller for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. He came to E. F. Johnson Co. on ... more

Everett Johnson. 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Everett R. Johnson, "born in Otisco Township, Waseca County, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson. He received his schooling in Waseca, graduating from Waseca High School in 1918. Everett played on the Waseca High School basketball team which won the State Championship in 1918. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Minnesota where he received a B.S. degree. From 1923 to 1941 he was an instructor in Keewatin High ... more

Dr. J. F. Lynn. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Dr. J. F. Lynn, "born in Londown County, Virginia; attended Richmond College and graduated from William and Mary College at Williamsburg, Va. in 1896 with a degree in Medicine. He continued the study of medicine at New York City where he received advanced degrees. He came to Waseca in August 1900, and established his practice which he carried on until his death. He was very active in Democratic Party politics. He was twice nominated f ... more

Reuben Wasbotten. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Reuben Wasbotten, "born in Waseca on April 21, 1903, to the late Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Wasbotten. Reuben attended the Waseca Public School, graduating in 1921. In 1924 he took a course in store management at St. Louis, Missouri. He was employed in that capacity by H. A. Brown & Son, Inc., Waseca, for nine years. Following employment with the Brown concern, he worked as a salesman for a Milwaukee, Wisc. firm. He was an instructor in wo ... more

Howard Deichen. 4" x 6" black and white photograph of Howard Deichen, "born in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School; graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1920; started Waseca Electrical Construction Co. in 1922; was a partner with E. F. Johnson from 1920-22, when Howard built a 14 mile line to Meriden and S.E. of Waseca serving 18 customers with electricity. His venture has now grown to a system of 300 miles and is serving 1000 farms with electricity for power and light ... more