Jeanette Lutz Cummings. 9-5/8" x 7-3/4" black and white photograph of a woman identified on the back as Jeanette Lutz Cummings; photograph taken by John Howell of Winnetka.
PLACEHOLDER Material: textile. Size: 64" W. x 114" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - red and white alternating horizontal stripes - 48 white stars against a blue square field in upper corner.
The Parrish Family History. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: brown hard cover, gold cover print: The Parrish Family; contents: 413 numbered pages of Parrish Family records and genealogy begun by one family member in 1911 and completed by another in 1935, reprinted in 1988.
Manual for Graphotype Machine. Material: paper. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: green covered booklet: Graphotype Manual, "Instructions for Operating Class 6100 Graphotype"; 20 page instruction manual for the Graphotype Machine (12.94.1) at Hodgson Hall.
Fanchon Rita Stearns. 3-1/8" x 4-3/4" black and white photograph of a woman identified on the back as Fanchon Rita Stearns, 408 3rd Avenue S.E., Waseca, Minn.
Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 3/8". Description: postcard photograph of main street Waseca, Minn. on South State Street looking north (#358; store signs visible: Waseca Cafe, Pure Service Station, The Rendezvous, Borgen Chevrolet [Lewer Building], State Theatre, Eat Shop Cafe & Bakery, Broziks Meat Market.
Waseca High School Graduates, 1935. 6" x 4" black and white photograph of the class of 1935 taken in front Waseca Central High school (which is now Waseca Central Middle School). Identified L-R: (front row) Bill Gleason, Fred Bettner, Bill Van Loh, Joe Dunn, Russ Deputy, Don Peterson, Bob Logue, Bob Cooper, Rudy Ramseth, Lois Schaefer, Lawrence Lewer, Hazel Miller, Rosalie Lindenberger, Frances Dahnert, Geraldine Schlicht, Nanna Magnus; (second row) Jerome Selvik, Dave Krause, Martin L. Keeman,
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Material: textile, metal. Size: 45" W. x 70" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - stars and stripes pattern - two metal grommets along one side for hanging.
Black Beaver Fur Coat. Material: textile, fur, metal. Size: 53" W. x 28" L. Description: black beaver fur with small collar; front closure with three self-covered buttons (1 missing), belt loops and a belt sash that snaps in front and has one decorative black button; black velvet collar lined with fur; long sleeves with black velvet cuffs.
Juicer. Material: ceramic. Size: 4" diameter x 2 1/4" H. Description: white porcelain - perforated cup set on a catching bowl - green painted rim around cup and bowl - ribbed dome extends from cup center to hold fruit while being juiced.
Metal Hair Clip. Material: metal, wood. Size: 1 7/8" W. x 2 1/2" L. x 1 3/8" D. Description: aluminum hinged hair clip with a spring action clamp that opens and closes at top; clamps faced with thin pressed wood riveted and glued to spring handles.
History of Minnesota in 5 Volumes. Material: paper. Size: 7" W. x 10 3/8" L. x 1 3/4" D. Description: red hard cover - gold lettering on binding: "History Of Minnesota" - Volume I: From Wilderness To Commonwealth, 530 pages; Volume II: Minnesota Becomes of Age; Volume III: Minnesota Biography; Volume IV: Minnesota Biography; Volume V: Minnesota Biography and Index; illustrated.
Douglass Instant Dump Box Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4". Description: brochure for the Douglass Instant Dump Gravel Box; manufactured in Waseca, Minn.; black ink on white paper; 4 pages including cover; photographs of dump box on Reo and GMC truck bodies; inside has descriptions and pictures, dimensions.
PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 9" W. x 12" L. Description: green paper cover - red and white holly and wreath graphics - handwritten across top cover: "Ruth E. Gutknecht".
PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 9" W. x 12" L. Description: red, green and white front cover - graphic: two-color photos of stage stars: Arline Judge, Jack Oakie, Warner Baxter, Gregory Ratoff, Aice Faye, Kenny Baker, 'Fats' Waller, Mona Barrie, Dixie Dunbar and Nick Long, Jr. Handwritten across top cover: "Mary Gutknecht".
Handbook of Pressure Cooking. Material: paper. Size: 5" W. x 7 1/2" L. x 1/16" D. Description: white booklet with black graphics and printing. Contents: 44 pages; front cover graphic: U.S. Capitol Building; title: "Handbook of Pressure Canning, A Complete Manual of the Science of Canning Under Steam Pressure, Recipes & Time Tables, National Pressure Cooker Company, Eau Claire, Wisconsin". Contents: factory warranty, mechanical description, directions, warnings, time savings, recipes, how to u
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PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, metal. Size: 42 1/2" W. x 72" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - red and white horizontally striped with a blue square in upper corner - 48 white stars on blue field - reinforced and grommeted along one edge.
PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, metal. Size: 36 1/2" W. x 60" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - red and white horizontally striped with a blue square in upper corner - 48 white stars on blue field - reinforced and grommeted along one edge.
PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, metal. Size: 32 1/2" W. x 60 1/2" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - red and white horizontally striped with a blue square in upper corner - 48 white stars on blue field - reinforced and grommeted along one edge.
PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, metal. Size: 44 1/4" W. x 70" L. Description: red, white and blue cotton - red and white horizontally striped with a blue square in upper corner - 48 white stars on blue field - reinforced and grommeted along one edge.
Friedrich, Bluhm, Rusch. 6" x 4" photograph of two men and two women identified on the back as Albert Friedrich and Velma Wilimina (Bluhm) Rusch, Orlin Friedrich Rusch, Marcella Louise Rusch.
Material: paper, metal. Size: 15/16" W. x 6" L. Description: white cardstock - graphic: woman in kitchen - printing on label: "How 10 Cents Saves $10.00, Don't throw it away, mend it with Mendets, A Patent Patch, Mends All Leaks Instantly, Simply Tighten, Watertite Forever" - opening at bottom to store the product - screw and nut attached - reverse side: information and graphics explaing the use of the product on various materials.
Barber Customer Apron. Material: textile. Size: 24 1/2" W. x 46 1/2" L. Description: green cotton rectangular cover with white top stitching; a "U" shape cut out at one end for wearer's neck. The Barber Shop memories by Patricia Luther Dunn in archives.
Mathilda Bauman and Paul Below. 5-7/8" x 4" black and white photograph of a man and woman identified on the back as Paul and Mathilda (Bauman) Below on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
St. John's Lutheran Church Golden Jubilee Program. Material: paper. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white paper folder; printed in black on front: "Program for the Golden Jubilee Services of St. John's Lutheran Church Waseca, Minnesota, Theo. H. Hennings, Pastor, 1885-1935, September 15, 1935"; inside folder displays the English Services format held at 10 A.M. with music, hymn lyrics, liturgy, Scripture readings and sermon; printed on program back: "German Services 2:30 P.M. and Song Service
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