White Satin Floor Length Gown of Genevieve Priem Hruska. Material: textile, metal. Size: 95 1/2" L. in back (overskirt and train) x 55" L. (underskirt) x 74 1/2" W. around bottom of underskirt. Description: white satin bodice and floor length underskirt; long-sleeved with padded shoulders; bodice and neckline white lace and tulle inserts in ornate cutwork pattern; 32 self-fabric covered buttons form back closure from neckline to waistline (4 buttons are missing); white tulle overskirt and tra
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Ewald Poplow, Mildred Wobschall Wedding Party. 8-3/8" x 6-1/2" black and white photograph of a wedding party identified on the back as Ewald Poplow, Mildred Wobschall, Orville Ross, Mabel Anderson, Ewald Poplow, Mildred Wobschall, Ardella Poplow Fette, Harold Fette. Photographer identified as Lewis Studio, Waseca.
Ivory Satin Empire Waist Dress of Mildred Wobschall Poplow. Material: textile, beads, metal. (a) Gown. Description: ivory satin - empire waist in front lowering to natural back waistline - A-line floor length skirt - lace upper sleeves joined to a form fitting lower ivory satin sleeve - neckline trimmed with self-fabric flowers and ivory beads. (b) Belt. Self-fabric. (c) Slip. Size: 46" L. from under arm to hemline. Description: white cotton full-length with shoulder straps. (d) Petticoat. Si
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Vista 80th Anniversary Booklet, Vista 1856-1936. Material: paper. Size: 6" x 9". Description: black cover; silver logo top left; black print: "The Vista Community 1856- 1936"; 95 pages.
Waseca County Fair Parking. 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" black and white photograph of the Waseca County Fair Grounds in 1936, written on back; shows autos circa 1930s with tents and trailers in background.
Emil Bahr and Lydia Schultz Wedding Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black & white photograph in double-fold gray mottled holder. Identified on back as Emil Bahr and Lydia Schultz.
Ivory Velvet, Large Sleeved Dress of Lydia Schultz Bahr. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18" W. at bust x 60" L. Description: ivory velvet; long leg-o-mutton sleeves - tucked at the elbow - draped neckline with back closure of 6 round velvet covered buttons opposite 6 velvet loops - empire waistline in "v" shape - hemline comes to a train in the back. See wedding photo #13.97.3
Grace Lutheran Church Women Handbook 1936. Material: paper, textile. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: white paper 1936 English Lutheran Ladies Aid booklet; 8 pages of black typewritten copy. Contents: 1936 calendar of events, officers and committee members list; red string binding; condition, paper has yellowed, blue stain on front.
Johnson and Nelson Family Portrait. 4-3/8" x 3-1/2" black and white photograph of a group of people identified as: Johnson and Nelson families, Waseca, Minn. Sheldon Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Shirley Johnson, Lois Johnson, Roy Nelson, Mrs. Rosenow, Mr. C. J. Johnson, Mrs. C. J. Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Everett Johnson, Bonia Nelson, Stella Nelson, Charles Nelson, Ruth Johnson, Ethel Johnson, Mildred Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson. 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" black and white photograph of a man and a woman identified as Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson, Waseca, Minn.
Pocket Savings Bank Envelope. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" W. x 4 1/4" L. Description: orange cardboard sealed envelope printed on both sides; stamped in black on one side: "Join Our Pin Money Club, Handy Pocket Savings Bank, Insert Coin Here, Holds 3 Dollars, A Dime A Day, Just a Convenient Way, Open An Account With The First National Bank, Deposits Are Insured By The F.D.I.C. Maximum $5000 for Each Depositor. Waseca, Minn., $3.00"; also printed are incremental areas by tens numbered from 1
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Rosemary Brown. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" black and white portrait photograph of Rosemary Brown, in 1936; photographed by Lewis, Waseca, Minn.; photo mounted in Art Deco-style folder.
Mary Campbell. 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 black and white photograph of older woman identified as Mary Campbell.
Margaret Mary Hughes. 4 x 6 photograph of a girl identified on the back as Margaret Mary Hughes.
Mayor H. W. Kritzer. 4-3/4" x 7" black and white photograph of H. W. Kritzer, former mayor of Waseca, 1936-1938, 1944-1945.
George Scheer. 3 x 4-3/8 photograph of George Scheer, Spanish American War veteran from Waseca, Minn.
Tyrholm and Anderson Family Four Generation Portrait. 6-7/8 x 4-7/8 photograph of two men, a woman, and a baby identified on the back as J. A. Tyrholm, Mrs. O. B. Anderson, Russel Anderson, Jr., Russel Anderson.
Stucky Drug Store Interior. 9-7/8" x 8" black and white photograph of a store interior identified on the back as Stucky's Drug Store or Stuckey's Drug Store.
Eagle Scouts, Aquilla Club. 8" x 10" black and white photograph of the Waseca Aquilla Club, Eagle Scouts Banquet, December 26, 1936; many men are in attendance, former Waseca Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts; some kneeling, some standing; Brown, Myers
Waseca High School Class of 1916 Reunion. 3 1/2" x 5" black and white photograph of the 10 year class reunion of the members of the Waseca High School class of 1926.
State Street Legion Commercial Club Trade Festival. 11" x 14" black and white photograph; crowd filling State Street, at the Waseca Legion Commercial Club Trade Festival, Final Prize Drawing on December 24, 1936; garland rope streamers over street; stage platform in center of street surrounded by crowd; four men on stage, one in Santa Claus costume; automobile in foreground; State Street businesses visible: Farmers National Bank, Dr. Thornby, dentist, Stucky's Drug Store, Waseca Cash Hardware, E
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Philippines Currency. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" W. x 6" L. Description: multicolored paper rectangle; Philippines currency - 100 pesos
Aughenbaugh Residence (Masonic Temple). 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of the Masonic Temple, Waseca, Minn., formerly the Aughenbaugh residence; the house on the left was built for his daughter Jennie Aughenbaugh Strong. Aughenbaugh residence located at 831 3rd Avenue N.E.
Waseca County Fair Entrance. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of the Waseca County fairgrounds entrance in 1936.
Waseca County Fair Cattle Barn. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of the Waseca County Fairgrounds.