Abstract of Title. Number of boxes: 1
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General Land Office. Number of boxes: 1
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General Land Office. Number of boxes: 1
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Warranty Deed. Size: 11" W. 17" L. Description: white folded document, black print and handwritten ink, blue 50 cent conveyance stamp (picture of George Washington), and an embossment from the Register of Deeds, Waseca, Minn. Indenture made on November 13, 1867 between Charles Johnson and Augusta Johnson, his wife and Jonas Hanson, two acres of land located in Section 26 in Township 106, Waseca County. Other signatures appearing on the document: H.A. Mosher (Register of Deeds) and S. J. Wil
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School officials, list compiled by Herman Panzram.
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Certificate of Confirmation for child Holmichel. Size: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". Description: all printed in German, handwriting illegible; lower left corner and partial right lower corner are missing. (Photos in this series attached to Accession 39.02 are associated with these family names: Tetzloff, Tetlof, Holmichel, Fratzke, Miller and Jacobs.)
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Norwegian Bible. Austin Olson Family Bible - inside covers, front and back page family history notes - property of Gunhild Knutsdatter. English translation of title page: TThe Bible or The Holy Script containing the Old and New Testaments. Canonical Books. Sold bound for 96 shillings. Christiania 1867. At the British and Foreign Bible Society's expense, printed by A. Grondahl".
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IOOF Lodge Secretary Book. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 12" L. Description: hard cover record book - front states: "Permanent Sec Book" - embossed on inside first page: "Waseca Lodge No. 17 Instituted July 17, 1867" - " I.O.O.F. F L T" in center. Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), a secret society for the mutual aid and benefit of the members, originated in England in the 18th Century.
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15 January 1867 Warranty deed between Patrick Markham and James Fetterly.
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Comee Odd Fellows Lodge #25 membership and dues ledger.
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Burial certificate purchased by Harvey Domy for Hannah L. Domy 10 September 1951. Burial certificate purchased by Juanita Domy for Harvey Domy 12 August 1961. Land survey for Domy family in Section 24, Township 107, Range 22 West (Woodville Township) dated 25 and 26 November 1867. Mortgage deed 9 October 1871.
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Marriage Certificate. 1867. Martin Gallaher and Anna Laug. Material: paper. Size: Description: Married at Saint Mary 10 December 1867.
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14 January 1867, handwritten letter written by Rinehart Miller during his service in the Civil War. Letters are addressed to his future wife Julia.
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21 January 1867, handwritten letter written by Rinehart Miller during his service in the Civil War. Letters are addressed to his future wife Julia.
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27 January 1867, handwritten letter written by Rinehart Miller during his service in the Civil War. Letters are addressed to his future wife Julia.
Waseca City Plat Map: 1867. Material: paper. Size: 21 1/2" W. x 28" L. Description: white paper Manuscript Plat Map - reverse signed by the Trowbridges, notarized, and certified by H.A. Mosher, Register of Deeds. Front has statements by H.G. Mosher, surveyor, and H.A. Mosher. 5c tax stamp below writing. Map left side of sheet, shows streets, blocks, and lots, and line of the W and St. P. Railroad. Encapsulated. Scale 1" = 150'.
Waseca City Plat: 1989. Material: textile. Size: 18 1/2" W. x 41 1/2" L. Description: white linen - black and red printed and graphic information - manuscript plat map - statements and certifications signed by Ira and Judith Trowbridge, owners of land designated and surveyed by J.H. Jenkins to establish the town of Waseca - streets, blocks, and lots shown - reverse side statement by H.A. Mosher, Register of Deeds.
Sewing Machine Head. Material: metal. Size: 5 7/8" W. x 10" L. x 7 5/8" H. x 3 1/2" diameter flywheel x 4" diameter base. Description: black metal, "Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine; Manufactured by James Willcox New York".
Sewing Machine. Material: metal. Size: 12'L x 5 1/4'W x 10 1/2'H. Description: cast iron painted black, hand wheel on 1 end turns cogs to move needle up & down, needle missing but mechanics work, spindle for spool, where bobbin goes in unclear, something missing on top center that must screw into place, gold decal trim, paint flaking, 'STAR_____, SMFG Co, W.G. WILSON & Co PROPS, CLEVELAND O,' 'JOHNSON'S PA____,' patent dates 1854, 1856, 1867, plate that serves as work surface is loose because 2
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Dutch Oven. a) Kettle. Material: metal. Size: 10 3/4" W. x 12" L. (including handles on each side) x 4 1/4" H. Description: black cast iron, hammered exterior, bent wire handle attached on two sides through openings in handles. b) Lid. Material: metal. Size: 1- 3/4" diameter x 4" H. (includes top handle). Description: black cast iron hammered top with a small curved lifting handle on top.
Waseca County Promotional Pamphlet for Immigrants, 1867. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 9" x 11". Description: clear vinyl cover, blue vinyl spine binding; contents: photocopies of an original pamphlet with title: Waseca County in Minnesota as a Home for Immigrants; this pamphlet is dedicated to laboring men who earn a livelihood by honest toil; to landless men who aspire to the dignity and independence which comes from a free home on God's green earth; to all men who wish for homes in a bea
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