12" x 13 1/2" photograph of the Austin Olsen family posed on their farmstead, just west of Palmer in Waseca County. Two adults and five children seated around a table in front of an extended log cabin house. Also in the picture are a large dog, tools and a barrel. The Olsen children are Anna, Christine, Caroline, Alice, Tilly, Ole, Adolph and Joe. Photographed by Mellby, Waseca, Minn. Immigration.

Maplewood Chautauqua Graduation Class. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/4" x 13 1/2" photograph of a group of 14 women and one man posed in front of a pavilion with a sign "Golden Gate". The words "faith", "science" and "art" can be seen inside; some identified L-R: (standing) Mrs. D. J. Shaw, unidentified, unidentified, Mrs. J. W. Aughenbaugh, Mrs. A. N. Ranney, Mrs. Hugh Wilson, Mrs. Chester A. Wright, Mrs. Parmeley; (seated) Mrs. Sam Comee, Mrs. Josiah Claghorn, unidentified, unidentified, Mrs. ... more

12 1/4" x 16 1/4" photograph of an unidentified older couple. Poor condition with damage at corners from previous mounting. There is a lot of "mirroring" of silver content in photographic chemicals.

11" x 14" photograph of a large family, unidentified. Parents are seated on far left and right. There are 6 sons and 4 daughters. Studio setting with oriental carpet and painted backdrop.

10 1/2" x 13 1/2" photograph; group of young men and women taken in Mankato, Minn, Spring 1890. Back row, L-R: Allie or Albe Lewis, Mr. Hughes (attorney), ? Covey, Mr. Hodson, unknown, Art Palm (on pedestal), Cora Hagner, Mr. Thomas, W. Van Volen; front row, L-R: Nina ?, Emina Hegman, Miss Lewis, unknown, Cora Noble, Hallie Noble, Kate Hovey, Jean Latham (18 years old) later Mrs. Fred T. Day.

Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Krassin. Krassin Residence. 11" x 14" hand-colored photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf A. Krassin standing outside their house at 931 3rd Street S.W., Waseca, built in 1889. It is the original brick house with porches and trim. It is the early spring or fall of the year, no leaves on large tree in foreground. Some branches are drawn in. Unusual blue tints have been applied to house, sky and ground. Donated by the Krassin's grand-nephew, H. J. Rudolph. Krassin Residence; Krassin ... more

Civil War Veterans at Maplewood Hotel. 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" photograph; group of men and a few boys gathered on the porch and steps of the old Maplewood Hotel in Maplewood Park; cannon in foreground with two men on either side; small flags attached to the posts of the porch; reverse side note: "Picture taken on the Maplewood Hotel entrance probably July 4 of Civil War veterans?? Only persons clearly identified by me is my father standing the second from the right pillar top step back row. Has a linen ... more

William Brisbane Portrait. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph mounted on yellowed 6" x 12 1/4" board. Back of mount identifies top portrait of man as Wm. Brisbane; lower portrait as Mrs. Brisbane. Photos are in excellent condition regarding contrast and detail; some mirroring. Photographed by A. Kloss, Waseca.

Mrs. William (Jennie) Brisbane. 2 1/2"" x 3 1/2"" black and white photograph mounted on yellowed 6"" x 12 1/4"" board. Back of mount identifies top portrait of man as Mrs. Wm. Brisbane. Photo is in excellent condition regarding contrast and detail; some mirroring. Photographed by A. Kloss, Waseca."

14" x 17" crayon (color pastels) portrait of Hilma Palm, circa 1890s.

Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Panoramic View. 3 1/2" x 16 1/2" black and white postcard panoramic photograph, originally meant to be folded twice; a view of State Street in main street Waseca on either side & looking down old Wood Street (now 2nd Street N.W.), very unique view; horse-drawn vehicles on streets, knee pants on young boy, telephone lines & poles along street, summer season, many people in groups of 2 or 3 or alone walking on sidewalks; businesses visible include Farmer's ... more

Class at German Military Academy. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 15". Description: photograph; group of uniformed men in white uniforms posed in front of a brick building; identified: William Schendel, far left, seated holding a stein of beer; photo mounted on highly decorative printed mat with German inscription; reverse side notation: Schendel was born December 11, 1866, died November 2, 1927. Class at German Military Academy. William Schendel is the first person from left in front row. "D ... more

Old Central School. 6" x 8" photograph of the old Central School in Waseca; shows students and teachers standing outside around the building and steps; also some children in the windows and sitting on the roof over the front doors; a white fence encircles the school yard and building. This building burned down in 1923; Waseca Central High School.

Alta Miller. 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" portrait photograph; noted on reverse side: "Alta Miller (neighbor)"; wearing a large black hat and fur-timmed overcoat; mounted on white embossed mat.

3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white portrait; young man identified as Henry Wolter. Photographed by Mueller's Studio, Owatonna, Minn.

3 3/8" x 5 3/8" postcard photograph; two women sitting on ground by Clear Lake in Waseca, Minn.; dressed in light dresses while eating and reading; two parasols lie beside them; Maplewood Park in background.

3 3/8" x 5 3/8" postcard photograph; a woman and two children posed beside Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn.; one child sits in a stroller.

2 1/4" x 3 5/8" small cabinet card photograph; Nina Wolters as a baby; dressed in white gown and bonnet; seated in ornately carved chair in studio setting; photographed by Mueller, Owatonna, Minn.

3 7/8" x 5 1/2" cabinet card portrait photograph; middle-aged woman; photographed by Yates Sisters, Waseca, Minn. (This photograph has a screened dot pattern suggesting it was lithographically printed.)

3 3/4" x 5 1/2" cabinet card portrait photograph' middle-aged bearded man; photographed by Yates Sisters, Waseca, Minn.; same mount and appearance as #1.00.857.

3 3/4" x 5 1/2" cabinet card photograph of two young boys, posed in studio setting with painted backdrop and fur drape and rug; wearing striped suits, knickers and straw hat; photographed by Yates Sisters, Waseca, Minn.

Funeral Photograph of Martha Peters. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 5 1/2". Description: sepia cabinet card; funeral photograph of Martha Peters; portrait vignette framed by ferns, sprengherye, gardenias and bamboo fans; see #1.00.883 for another photo of Peters; photographed by Bagne, Waseca, Minn.; photo damaged by many pinholes and surface damage.

5 1/2" x 4" black and white portrait photograph; family identified as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolter; wife, Matilda; son William in back row; photographed by Geo. Nelson, Rochester, Minn.

Kukuk Family Portrait. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" cabinet card portrait photograph; young family, parents and four children, ages ranging from baby on mother's lap to young boy about 10 years old; reverse side notation: "Kukuk" family; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.

Family of Six Portrait. 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" cabinet card photograph; family of six posed in a studio setting; young woman and five boys; photographed by Manderfeld, Waseca, Minn.