Picnickers, Part 1. 35 1/2" x 6 1/4" black and white panoramic photograph of a very large gathering of unidentified men for a picnic, a fraternal organization, or a reunion, event unknown; many Model A Fords, Overlands parked on far right; 8 picnic tables with about 14-16 men at each table; the cook is standing at far left; location is identified as the edge of Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn., in the vicinity of 500 block on 9th Avenue N.E.; photo is scanned in sections, this is the first section, se ... more

Picnickers, Part 2. See Accession 108.81.3a; this is the second section of that panoramic photograph.

Early Automobiles, Part 3. See Accession 108.81.3a and 108.81.3b; this is the third section of that panoramic photograph.

Early Automobiles, Part 4. See Accession 108.81.3a, 108.81.3b, 108.81.3c; this is the fourth and final section of that panoramic photograph.

George Herter as a Young Child. 3" x 5 7/8" black and white portrait photograph of George Herter as a child of about one year old; shown wearing white clothing, seated on a child-size ice cream parlor chair, holding a carnation bloom; photographed by Bellew, Waseca, Minn.

Plate Warmer. Material: metal , wood and textile. (a) Warmer. Size: 6" diameter with 5" extended handle x 3" H. Description: dull-finished metal, circular heating surface banded with decorative shiny silvertone metal; three decorative pedastal feet; black painted extended handle riveted to heater side; bottom plate stamped: "Pelouze Manufacturing Co., Chicago, Patd. May 9, 1911-July 30 1912 0, Disc Stoves, Volts 110 - Watts 475". (b) Cord. Material: textile, metal, rubber. Size: 57" L. Descri ... more

Ernest Boje. 2 1/8" x 4 1/4" black and white standing portrait photograph of Ernest Carl Fredrick Boje, taken before 1912 in Germany; he immigrated to the U.S. in 1912; born March 4, 1886 in Burg Stargard Meck, Germany; died October 29, 1947; father of Mary Lou Westerlund.

Waseca Elementary School Classroom. 5 3/8" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a classroom of unidentified students; backside notes they are third grade students of a Waseca School; only identified student is Helen Erickson, George Erickson's sister, in the middle row, fifth student from the front; wooden desks and a blackboard are visible.

Helen Erickson in Parlor. 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of Helen Erickson, as a young girl of about age 12; standing in the parlor of the Erickson home in Waseca; she is holding some newspapers; there is a watercolor painting on the wall, lace curtains and an upright piano on the right.

Helen Erickson as a Child. . 2 1/4" x 4" black and white photograph, cut down from a postcard format, of Helen Erickson as a little girl, standing outdoors wearing hat and coat, tights; fallen leaves all around; photograph condition, unfocused.

Waseca Central High School Play. 9 1/8" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph of a Waseca Central High School play production of the Revolutionary war period or a Thanksgiving play; the only person identified is either Carl or Albert Erickson, third row from front, 7th from the left, wearing white wig and suit coat with contrasting lapels and cuffs; also Mrs. Hartley, school principal, in first standing row, third from left; photographed by Stiehl, Waseca, Minn.

Portrait of Three Young Women. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph of three unidentified women; photo faded at top, darkened at bottom; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.

Rural Vivian Township School District #33. Material: paper. Size: 6 3/8" x 4 3/8". Description: hand-tinted or hand-colored photograph of school District 33; located in Waseca County, Vivian Township, Section 30, Hamburg School; photograph taken in 1912 by H. E. Suemnicht, who attended this school and who became the Clerk of District #33 as an adult.

(a) Catalog. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 10 1/2" L. Description: white and multicolored graphic of man sitting in an easy chair in front of beautiful, glowing stove (the object of the ad) - background shows family members setting table in preparation for a meal. (b) Envelope (found inside catalog). Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 6" L. Description: white business envelope - return address on left front side stamped in black: "A Kalamazoo Direct to You, Kalamazoo, Mich." - addressed ... more

A.K.T.A. Club. 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" black and white photograph of seven young men sitting in a car, Bill Everett's Overland automobile; at Lake Francis; identified as (driver) Dr. Arthur A. Doyle, (beside him) R. E. Bell, (standing) Bill Everett or William R. Everett, Dr. F. J. Cahill, Victor Olsen, Jay White and Frank Gallagher; all members of the A. K. T. A.

3 1/2" x 6" card commemorating the addition of the 48th state to enter the Union; front side shows an American flag graphic and the words to "America"; printed by the Waseca Journal-Radical, compliments of H. A. Read; back side lists each state in order of their admission to the Union, also lists special days on which the flag should be displayed; and lastly, the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cahill Family. 13 1/4" x 10 1/2" black and white photograph of the Cahill family of eight grown children, taken circa 1912; identified L-R: (standing) Thomas Cahill, Edward Cahill, Jim Cahill, Clarence Cahill; (sitting) Mary Cahill Sasse, Nancy Cahill Sexton, Frank Cahill, Emma Cahill Jewison; Jim Cahill's image was burned in separately, as it was noted he drowned and a previous portrait of him was used; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville, Minn.

6" x 4" black and white photograph of the same unidentified students in Accession 24.02.3, in a class portrait posed outdoors beside Waseca Central School; front row sign, "Central Waseca, Minn. 5th and 6th grade"

Thompson Boat House. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of Thompson Boat House on Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn.; shown is the east side of the building, shore, docks, rowboats, and excursion boat; photographed by Bellew.

5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of Thompson Boat House on Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn.; shown is another view of the east side of the building, shore, docks, rowboats, and excursion boat; photographed by Bellew.

3 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of Maplewood Park in winter, showing high hilly shoreline of Clear Lake with bare trees and large boulders and rocks beside the lake; taken by E. A. Everett, given to Hodgson by Connie Everett, daughter of E. A. Everett.

Wooded Trail from Winter's to Trowbridge Points. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of a wooded trail referred to as Winter's Point to Trowbridge Point, shown in winter with bare trees; taken by E. A. Everett, given to Hodgson by Connie Everett, daughter of E. A. Everett.

Baseball Team in Action. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2 x 4 5/8". Description: black and white postcard photograph of some unidentified baseball players; foreground figure throwing or catching ball; to the right is a player wears a baseball uniform with a "J" on front, likely a Janesville player; lower right corner has initials B.C.B. '12 for Bennie C. Barber 1912, the photographer.

Janesville Town Basball Game. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a baseball game in action, a view of the catcher and batter; the batter is wearing a Janesville uniform; other players seated and standing on sidelines in background; same day as Accession 23.06.18

6 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a baseball game in action, being played in a field next to a two-story brick church with a steeple; exact location unidentified; the view is from behind third base looking toward home base.