Material: paper. Size: 9" W. x 12" L. Description: gray cover - contains music and lyrics for: "Darling, Not Without You" - photo of Eddy Duchin and a drawing inset of a romantic couple.

Donald and Ethel Roesler Bathke Wedding Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6". Description: black and white photograph of Ethel (Roesler) and Donald Bathke on their wedding day, September 27, 1938. Ethel Bathke is wearing a deep maroon velvet dress which is in the WCHS collection. Photographed by Lewis Studio, Waseca, Minn.

Ethel Roesler Bathke Bridal Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 6". Description: black and white photograph of Ethel (Roesler) Bathke on her wedding day, September 27, 1938. She is wearing a deep maroon velvet, floor length wedding dress and holding a bouquet white roses with sheer, satin trimmed ribbon. Photographed by Lewis Studio, Waseca.

James Child Family on Homestead. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" photograph of the elderly surviving children of James E. Child standing in front of the barn on the James Child homesteaded farm. Identified L-R: Orvilla Goodspeed, Dora Child Ashley, Walter Child, and Annie E. Wood. (Photo by Lewis, Waseca) On the photo front mat is written, "Barn built of native lumber in 1858 on the farm homesteaded by James E. Child in 1855 in Wilton Township. The barn was built by himself and his brother, S. P. Child. This pi ... more

17" x 20" black and white photograph; The Honorable Henry M. Gallagher, Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court; autographed on front photo mount: "With Best Wishes, Henry M. Gallagher". He became Chief Justice in December 1938.

11" x 14" black and white portrait of Henry M. Gallagher, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, shown in his court robe.

3 1/2" x 4 7/8" black and white photograph of grades 3 and 4, Sacred Heart School, October 1938. Only identification is Robert Deef, back row, second from right.

Two Waseca Boys and Cat at 3rd Avenue N.E. 3" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph; two young boys wearing dark pants and jackets; posed standing side by side, one holding a cat; house in background; reverse side caption: "1938 . . . 3rd Ave. N.E."

Waseca County High School Graduates 1938. 9 3/8" x 5 1/4" black and white photograph of the Waseca County Graduates of 1938, grammar school graduation; assembled for ceremonies on a decorated stage with painted backdrop. There are some 100+ students seated and standing in 5 rows all wearing corsages and boutonnieres; photographed by Lewis, Waseca, Minn. Identified 10th from the left, front row is Dorothy (Gasner) Morgan, 8th grade, name handwritten on lower edge of photo. This photograph belong ... more

Gertrude Kuehnel. 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" black and white photograph of Gertrude Kuehnel standing in her back yard in Waseca; wife of Herman Kuehnel.

Janesville Main Street Looking North. 4 5/8" x 3" black and white inset photograph on a postcard of main street Janesville, Minnesota; shows Main Street at the corner one block south of Highway 14; Standard Oil station on right (gas was $.24+), water tower visible, Johansen's Lockers, movie theater marquee; many cars angle parked on street. Postcard published by A. Pearson Co. Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Young Girls with Flags. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing a large group of young girls wearing white dresses and carrying small American flags; walking in front of Frederick's Cleaners, 112 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Honor Guard. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of the Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn., in 1938; showing an honor guard carrying American flags and rifles, marching behind an unidentified marching band dressed in white; on West Elm Avenue just past State Street; on the left are business signs barely legible but includes a paint store; date verified on 1938 car license on right foreground.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Marching Parade. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing a marching band dressed in white, passing the front of Frederick's Cleaners on 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street; various brass musical instruments visible.

Waseca Fire Department Officials. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing the fire truck and various unidentified officials of the fire department marching beside it, passing the front of Frederick's Cleaners on 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Children with Flags. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing a large group of children, some carrying American flags, passing in front of Frederick's Cleaners on 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Military Unit. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing a group of soldiers marching in uniform with rifles shouldered, passing in front of Frederick's Cleaners on 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street.

Waseca Memorial Day Parade, Women with Flags. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a Memorial Day parade in Waseca, Minn.; showing an unidentified group of women carrying American flags, passing in front of Frederick's Cleaners on 2nd Avenue N.W. heading toward State Street.

William and Anna Porath Lechner, Duane and Baby Lechner. 2 3/8" x 4" black and white photograph of William and Anna Porath Lechner with grandchildren, Duane Miller, son of Clarence Miller and Lillie Lechner Miller; baby unidentified.

Lechner, Miller, Kujath, Sandretzky, Fritsche, Pofahl Women and Babies Posed Outdoors. 7" x 4 3/4" black and white copy photograph, screened; of a large group of women; identified L-R: (standing) Clara Lechner Engebretson, Lily Lechner Miller, Annie Lechner Miller, Jennie Larson Lechner, Martha Lechner Kujath, Martha Lechner Sandretzky, Minnie Lechner Fritsche Burmeister, Lydia Fritsche, Adeline Lechner, Freida Pofahl Lechner; (seated) Miss Pofahl, Anna Porath Lechner, Dorothy Kujath, babies uni ... more

Walter Hollmichel. 3 1/8" x 5 1/8" black and white photograph of Walter Hollmichel, standing outdoors beside a house and concrete steps; wearing dark trousers, white shirt and tie, suspenders and a fedora.

Clear Lake in Moonlight. 3 1/8" x 5" black and white postcard photograph of "Moonlight on Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn."; show a diving or observation platform at the end of a dock on Clear Lake, may be Sportsman's Park area, or Clear Lake Beach area; circa 1938, dated by postage stamp design.

Matilda Erickson in Kitchen. 2 1/2" x 3" black and white photograph of Matilda Erickson wearing apron, shown wiping dishes in her kitchen.

Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress. Size: 38" W. cuff to cuff x 44" L. Description: brown lace - below knee length - V-neckline - Empire waistline - short puffed sleeves - shirred cuff - side zipper closure - self fabric tie at back waistline. (b) Slip. 15" W. across bodice x 44" L. Description: brown taffeta - back and front V-necklines - 1/4" W. shoulder straps with metal length adjusters - back neckline designer tag: " Seamprufe - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off - 32 - Medium Length". (c - Slip. Si ... more

Jayne's Almanac and Medical Guide to Health, 1938. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 7" Description: booklet or almanac entitled, "Jayne's Almanac and Medical Guide to Health"; published by Dr. D. Jayne and Son, Inc.; red and black ink on white paper, 32 pages plus paper cover; imprinted on back with "The Netz Pharmacy, Owatonna, Minn."; handwritten on back is this name and date, Elizabeth Noetzel, Aug. 1979"