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Carlson / Johnson Family Papers

Number of sheets: 1 Farm Lease Agreement between Augusta Carlson and the Lessor W. C. Haugan wherein Haugan makes a five year rental agreement for the following property: north half of the southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter all in section twenty-two township one hundred six range twenty-two, Waseca County, witnessed by Evelyn Nelson.

Rutledge Family Papers

Waseca history written by Jerry Rutledge. Personal memories of small town life in Minnesota. Second Avenue NE neighborhood; South Side Elementary School; Central School; Sturner; Streitz; Wynnemer; Koechel; Kroll; Herter; Waseca BaseballClub; State and Park Theaters; Marvin Johnson; Julian Palmer; Wesley Rethwill; Everett; Aughenbaugh; Mishek; Frodl; Byron; television; Didra; Sleigh and Cutter; Planning Commission; Schuch; Sommerstad; Waseca Mutal; State Farmers Mutual Insurance Company; Golf; p ... more

Hagen Brothers Hardware Records

Number of sheets: 1 Store Account Statement from the Hagen Brothers Store in Janesville, Minnesota to Mrs. Pearson dated November 9 for Cash on Account of $10. Product logos on statement: Carbola Disinfectant, CCC Louse Powder and CCC Fly Killer for Cattle, Horses, Hogs, Etc.

Vivian Township Records

Number of sheets: 1 Town Record Book for Vivian Township. First entry dated 11 March 1930. Final entry dated 2 March 1935. Town Meeting Minutes; Register of Town Orders; Annual Statement of the Treasurer; Town Board of Auditors' Annual Report; Supervisors' Account of Annual Town Meeting; Minutes of the Proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting; Register of Officers Elected and Appointed.

Smith Family Papers

Waseca County Commissioner Campaign Card of E. H. Smith (Emmons Smith). 16 October 1930 handwritten note on reverse to "Babe & Bert, We are all well. Miserable weather. Corchrans are here visiting. Frank was laid off. 1st. Jobs are scarce. Business is bum. Looks like a tough time this winter. Let's hope for the best. Dad." Photo of E. H. Emmons on front of card. 1 Page. Number of sheets: 1

Book

Inscription on flyleaf: "Dist. 86 No.2"

Clog

Wooden Shoe. Material: wood, leather, metal. nails. Size: 3" W. x 6 1/2" L. x 3" H. Color and description: black, "Dutch" style hand carved wooden shoe with pointed toe and 1 1/2 " wide strip of leather nailed over top of foot. "5" stamped on inside of shoe.

Crock

Clarks Grove Creamery Crock. Material: earthenware. Size: 7 1/4" diameter x 3" H. - 5 lb. Description: gray crockery: black label under glaze: "Clark's Grove Creamery Ass'n, Manufacturers of Fancy Pasteurized Butter, Clarks Grove, Minn."

Crock

Crock. Material: earthenware. Size: 6" diameter x 4 1/2" H. 3 lb. Description: gray straight sided glazed crock, open at top.

Goggles

PLACEHOLDER Black Rubber Framed Goggles. Material: glass, rubber, metal. Size: 3" W. x 8 1/2" L. x 1" D. Color and description: clear glass lenses, triangular shape set side by side in black rubber frame - black strap on each side - silver colored metal hook and eye on strap end to secure in back - five metal air vents around frame.

Book

Seal of Minnesota Cook Book. Size: 5" W. x 7 1/4" L. Description: light blue soft cover with black print and cover graphic of a flour bag inscribed "Seal of Minnesota" and title: "Seal of Minnesota Cook Book"; other title page information: "1867-1930, Published in behalf of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Waseca, Minnesota"; handwritten on flyleaf: "From estate of Mrs. Leslie James, Donated 1965".

Book

Seal of Minnesota Cook Book. Material: paper. Size: 5" W. x 7 1/4" L. Description: light blue soft cover with black print and cover graphic of a flour bag inscribed "Seal of Minnesota" with title: Sea of Minnesota Cook Book"; other title page information: "1867-1930, Published in behalf of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Waseca, Minnesota"; handwritten on cover: "Leuthold estate."

Booklet

PLACEHOLDER Pioneering - Merit Badge Series

Print, Photographic

Man in Straw Hat. 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" black and white photograph of an unidentified man standing outside on grass, trees in background; wearing a straw hat, shirtsleeves and striped tie.

Print, Photographic

Sacred Heart School. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of the old Sacred Heart School built in 1923. "Photo C-129, L.L.Cook Co., Milwaukee."

Reel, Fishing

Lawrence Fishing Reel. Material: metal, resin. Size: 4" W. Description: silver colored metal - bait casting, self feed reel - manufacturer: Lawrence, U.S.A." stamped under mounting plate - black Bakelite ends - ratchet switch - white plastic crank handles - black braided fishline.

Rod, Fishing

PLACEHOLDER Steel Fishing Rod. Material: Steel, cork. Size: 54" L. Description: gray and brown solid steel, one piece rod; three guides with red glass inserts; cork covered handle; cutout for bait casting reel secured by screw thread ring; Butt taped; rod cross section octagonal from 3 1/2" above handle. Maker's name: "Union Hardware Co." on inside of reel cut-out.

Rod, Fishing

PLACEHOLDER Material: metal, cork. Size: 48" L. Description: tubular steel rod - three sectioned - three guides with glass inserts - cork handle covered with slot and slip ring to accomodate bait casting reels. Steel butt with manufacturer's name: "Hendryx - Made in U.S.A." engraved on side.

Basket, Needlework

Material: texture and wicker. Size: 5" W. x 11 1/2" L. x 13" deep. Description: black cotton with large red floral print tacked to a brown, red and green wicker hoop to form base and container with a handle that arches over the top.

Sweater, Child's

Material: textile, shell.. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 10 3/8" L. Description: white, blue and green wool yarn - stockinette knit construction - closure at shoulders with three buttons and buttonholes - front bodice trimmed with blue and green floral embroidery - long sleeves - scalloped bottom edge.

Bootee

Baby Booties. Material: textile. Size: 3 1/2" W. at top x 5 1/4" L. Description: white crocheted wool; top edged with white cotton thread; feet and ankles are done in row stitches; top is in a shell-type stitch; ties woven through open work at ankle.

Stocking

Child's Stockings. Material: textile. Size: 24" L. Description: tan cotton, ribbed.

Drum, Bass

Sweet-Sommers VFW Band Drum. Material: wood, metal, leather. Size: 30" diameter x 15 1/2" thick. Description: white, brown, black, silver, red and yellow drum; twelve wing nut clamps spaced around hoops at equal distances pass through eyelets at center of hoop; clamp holes on outer rims; webbing strap attached with clamps through two slots and rings; dark brown outer rim' light brown hoop; white drum heads with "VFW" emblem on one head and lettering on the other head: "Sweet -Sommers Post N ... more

Matchbook

PLACEHOLDER Carl's Hamburger Shop. Material: paper. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 3 7/8" L. Description: orange, green, black, red and white card stock folder with match striking band; imprinted: "Carl's Hamburger Shop, Waseca, Minn."

Suit, Union

Men's Long Underwear. Material: textile. Size: 30" W. x 42" L. Description: white cotton under suit with a deep round scooped neckline with drawstring; sleeveless with shoulder straps; front opening at crotch; thigh-length pant legs; tag: "U.K.M. Size 46."