Mary Schmidt Felske White Crepe, White and Silver Lace Trimmed Gown. 22.85.1 Gown. Material: textile, metal. Size: 38" W. x 55" L. Description: white crepe, silver-gray and white lace trimmed neckline, wrists and bodice, two vertical tucks at each shoulder, over-skirt gathered to waistline drops to a v-lined hem at knee, center front tucked sash with a self fabric flower at one end; floor length underskirt; back closure with metal hooks and eyes. 22.85.2 Veil. Material: textile, wax. Descripti ... more

2 1/2" x 4 1/2" commemorative card for the remembrance of Father Frank McMahon; front image is Christ surrounded by children, printed copy, "Come unto Me" - "We are Thine, O, My God, we acknowledge Thee to be our creator, our sovereign Master, our Father" - backside is a statement with the fact that this is a remembrance of Father Frank A. McMahon on June 12, 1917, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Waseca, Minn.

Rural School Building Plans by the Department of Education. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" H. Description: white paper - black print: "State of Minnesota Department of Education Design No. 5 Rural School Building."

Black Satin and Linen Dress of Augusta Sievert Dumdei. (a) Waist. Material: textile. Size: 18" W. x 20 1/2" L. - 9" L. sleeves. Description: black satin and coarse linen - pleated cording trim at rounded neckline and edges of elbow-length sleeves. (b) Skirt. Material: textile and metal. Size: 23 1/2" W. x 36" L. Description: black, sheer linen - black satin cord in a floral pattern curves around lower skirt area - back closure at black satin waistband with six hooks and eyes.

Albert and Elsie Poplow. 3" x 4-1/2" postcard photograph of a man and a woman identified on the back as Albert & Elsie Poplow, married 23 Oct 1907; photographed by Geo. Kopman, Waseca, Minn.

Hinderlie and Attendees at Luther League Convention. 7-1/8" x 5" black and white photograph of a group identified as Luther League Convention, Como Park; man in black in lower center is identified as Rev. Hinderlie, Grace Lutheran Church.

Material: textile. Size: 1" W. x 6" L. Description: pink silk ribbon - printed in black across front: "W.F.D. Annual Ball, Feb. 19, 1917, Waseca, Minn."

PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: white cardstock - graphics: white along right side to a green area - spring landscape scene along bottom - printed in center: "Easter Greetings" - reverse side: message addressed to Miss Olga Bobe of Morgan, Minn. from "Alma".

EACO Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" Description: EACO Booklet, 18 pages; salesmen's meeting August, 1917; contains photos, names, meeting agenda, songs, etc.

PLACEHOLDER Sailin' Away on the Henry Clay Song Sheet. Material: paper. Size: 10 3/4" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white paper with black printed title: "Sailin' Away on the Henry Clay", written for piano and voice; black and yellow front cover graphics with penciled ownership signature on front cover: "Helen Graham".

PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 10 3/4" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white paper - black printed information - title: "Good-Bye Dear" - written for piano and voice - 4 pages - green and blue back cover graphics - black front cover graphics - red stamped on front cover: "Brisbane & Perrin, Waseca, Minn."

I Love That Lovable Melody Sheet Music. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/4" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white paper with black print; title: "I Love That Lovable Melody written for piano and voice; 4 pages; black and yellow front cover graphics; red label on front: "Brisbane & Perrin, Waseca, Minn."; black stamp from same company on front right corner; pencilled on front cover: "Helen Graham 15".

Material: textile. Size: 15" W. x 23" L. Description: gray wool knit - round neckline - sleeveless - crocheted edging - ribbed waistline.

Material: paper. Size: 5 5/8" W. x 9 3/8" L. Description: white paper - black print - instructions for Willcox & Gibbs Improved Ruffler - drawing, trademark, address, and price included.

(k) Bottom. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/8" W. x 3 5/8" L. x 1 1/2" H. Description: blue glossy paper over cardboard - open top. (l) Box lid. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/8" W. x 3 3/8" L. x 1 5/8" H. Description: blue glossy paper over cardboard - labeled top and bottom - trademark on each side - bottom slides into box lid - container for the Willcox & Gibbs Improved Ruffler and several accessories.

G.A.R. Veterans. 37 7/8" x 8" black and white panoramic photograph of a very large group of men in dark coats and hats, many in army uniforms standing in the street; extreme wide angle lens shot; entitled, "Annual Meeting of Minnesota G.A.R. Veterans, St. Paul, Minn.1917"; G. A. R. stands for the Grand Army of the Republic. These men are veterans of all American wars, including many Civil War veterans. Scanned in sections, see accessions 61.96, 61.96a, 61.96b, 61.96c

Surgical Dressings War Manual, 1917. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 8 3/8" Description: instruction booklet, 30 pages plus cover; white paper, black printed information, stapled - entitled "Surgical Dressings War Manual," published by the American Red Cross Woman's Bureau, Washington, D.C.; penciled in: "Eileen M. McIntire"; information includes general instructions, 16 standard dressings, 7 special dressings, packing and shipping directions; graphics included are the diagrams for the dressin ... more

Instructions for Knitting, Sweaters, Mufflers, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Wash-cloths, Bottle-covers, 1917. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 8 3/8" Description: instruction booklet, white paper, black printed information and photographs, 12 pages, entitled, "Instructions for Knitting, Sweaters, Mufflers, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Wash-cloths, Bottle-covers" published by the American Red Cross Woman's Bureau, Washington, D.C.; written in pencil across the top of the front cover is "Eileen M. M ... more

Rural Blooming Grove Township School District #3. Material: paper. Size: 3 7/8" x 2 3/8". Description: black and white photograph of three boys posing on the edge of a dirt road, one is sitting, the next one is standing behind the sitting figure, the third one is sitting on the shoulder of the standing figure; they are wearing boots, knickers, long socks, shirt & tie & one has a cap while the other 2 have scarves on their heads; identified as boys from Rural Blooming Grove Township School Dis ... more

Rural Blooming Grove Township School District #3. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" W. x 2 1/4" L. Description: black and white photograph of Waseca County Blooming Grove Township school District 3 students;about 13 children sitting and lying in long grass with woods in the background. School District 3; located in Waseca County, Blooming Grove Township, Section 10, Lincoln school.

Reineke Residence, Blooming Grove. 4-1/4" x 2-1/2" black and white photograph of a house with outbuilding and people, identified on back as the Ed Reineke House, 1917, Blooming Grove Township.

PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: blue, tan and white cover - graphic: bluebirds flying from branch to birdbath - two pages of musical notation.

Spring Fever. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white paper - contents: two pages of black printed lyrics and notation.

PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 13 1/2" L. - 4 pages; cover is tan with red, blue, black & white graphics of an American flag & emblems. Your Flag & My Flag

Material: paper. Size: 9 1/4" W. x 12 1/4" L. - 4 pages; cover is white with black printing & graphics of 2 horseback riders on a mountain train; front cover is signed by the composer, Estelle Philleo; piano music