Janesville Wedding Couple. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph; wedding portrait photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn..
Fraternal Robe of the Knights of Columbus. Material: textile, metal. Size: 17" W. x 41 1/4" L. Description: black wool robe with a high round neckline, stand up collar, patches on each collar: "16 N.D."; front closure with nine black satin covered buttons and a large hook and eye at neckline; two 1 1/2"L. metal hooks sewn upright into seam at waistline; long sleeves, cuffs trimmed with three black fabric covered metal buttons and a black, brown and red crucifix patch; vent at back trimmed with
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Elizabeth Carey Jennison. 3 3/4" x 5 3/8" black and white cabinet card photograph of a baby girl, six months old; identified as Elizabeth Carey Jennison, daughter of John W. Jennison; mother of Jane Searle; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.
Material: paper. Size: 3" W. x 7 1/4" L. Description: parchment with black printing - reproduction of a one dollar bill dated 1863 - "State of Florida".
Material: paper. Size: 11" W. x 17" L. Description: parchment with black handwriting - reproduction of official document from the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Minnesota creating the county of Waseca from the larger Steele County and directing the appointment of commissioners who would meet at Wilton on March 3, 1857 - dated February 27, 1857 - approved by W. A. Gorman, et al.
Material: paper. Size: 11" W. x 17" L. Description: parchment with black handwriting - reproduction of official document from the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Minnesota creating the county of Waseca from the larger Steele County and directing the appointment of commissioners who would meet at Wilton on March 3, 1857 - dated February 27, 1857 - approved by W. A. Gorman, et al.
Bill Rudolph. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" black and white oval photograph of a young couple; the young man is identified on the back as Bill Rudolph; photographed by Goodspeed, Waseca, Minn.
Young Woman in White. 3 1/2" x 5" black and white oval photograph of an unidentified young woman; studio setting wearing white dress; photographed by Welcome's Studio, S. Royalton and Bethel, VT.
Harrison Reed and Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad Steam Engine. 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" black and white postcard photograph of Harrison Reed or Harry Read or Harry A. Read, engineer for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad; standing beside his Steam Engine #1095; was a Civil War veteran, had completely white hair. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.
Horse Auction. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of a horse auction on the muddy street; unidentified except for address on reverse side, Mrs. Arnold Becker, Janesville, Minn.; a crowd of men in dark coats and hats, some standing in the street, others sitting in a wagon; several wagons, buckboards, carriages are parked under a sign on the left, "City Livery"; structures in background are all wooden buildings, unidentified.
Janesville Students. 5 3/8" x 3 3/8" black and white photograph of group of school children, students of a class, unidentified, posed standing in rows and sitting on steps outside a brick school building; teacher stands at far left; names on reverse side, Zella Fratzke and Mrs. Arnold Becker, Janesville, Minn.
Woman in Profile Portrait by Hellebo, Janesville. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white cabinet card photograph of an unidentified woman; a profile portrait showing woman upper body from the back, hair styled upswept; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.; likely a friend of the Breens or the Moonans.
Unidentified Curly-Haired Child, a Yates Sisters Portrait. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white cabinet card photograph of an unidentified child, a little girl, approx. two years old; bright eyes, hair parted down center, curls; wearing white dress, posed seated on velvet upholstered settee; photographed by Yates Studio, Waseca, Minn.
Unidentified Woman in Profile, a Yates Sisters Portrait. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2' black and white cabinet card photograph of an unidentified young woman; a profile portrait, she is wearing a large corsage on her left shoulder; photographed by Yates Studios, Waseca and Waterville, Minn.
Unidentifed Man in High Collar. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white cabinet card photograph of an unidentified young man; photographed by Amsden, Clark & Co., Fairhaven (state unknown) on dark brown mat.
Earl Ward Residence. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white copy print from an original photograph of the Earl Ward house located at 814 East Elm Avenue, Waseca; Earl Ward home was built in 1899 for Earl Ward; later owned and occupied by the Guy Everett family.
Two Women, Paulson Estate Photo. 2" x 2 3/4" black and white photograph of two unidentified women, circa 1890; both wearing plumed hats, overcoats; noted from the Paulson estate, but not numbered accordingly; photographed by Great Central Photo House, Minneapolis, Minn.
EACO Flour Mill. 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" black and white photograph of a drawing of the EACO Mill, the flour mill site elevation likely drafted by an architect or builder; of all the mill buildings and offices built by Aughenbaugh and the Everetts, 1890s.
Middle-Aged Woman with Center Parted Hair Portrait. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph of an unidentified middle-aged woman; shown wearing unusual brooch, simple hairstyle, pulled back and parted at center; photographed by A. S. Bagne, Waseca, Minn.
Young Man Posed by Wicker Chair. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph of an unidentified young man, full figure; posed in studio wearing full suit, standing next to wicker chair; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.
Young Woman in Oval Portrait. 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman; an oval portrait photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.
5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of the Pavillion at Maplewood Park circa 1890; shows the open-sided pavillion with seating, very high vented roof; a sign, "Maplewood Park Store" with "pop" and "ice cream"; a hand-powered water pump is visible in lower left foreground.
3 1/4" x 3 1/4" black and white photograph of two women and one man, resting under a tent or awning in Maplewood Park; the two women are resting on a hammock; all unidentified, though donor was noted on back as Esther Everett Henderson; see Accession 1.99.1971 for another photograph of the same setting and people.
Material: paper. Size: 1 7/8" W. x 2 3/4" L. x 1/2" H. Description: white paper over cardboard - brown paper edging - brown print on top: "Efficient Service Johnson Pharmacy Telephone 68 Waseca, Minnesota" - paper hinged along back side.
Pream Dry Goods Store Advertisement. 12" x 18" advertising for E. J. Pream Dry Goods and General Merchandise in Alma City, Minn.; ad shows several furniture pieces.