Number of sheets: 1 Diploma. Waseca High School. 1940. Kenneth William Krause. Material: paper. Size: Description: signed by School Board President Baughman, Secretary Manthey, Superintendent Godfrey and Principal Backlund.

Confirmation Certificate of Robert Wayne Haug. Robert was the son of Ralph and Helen Haug; he was born March 3, 1925 in Waseca County; he was baptized March 22, 1925 at the LeSueur River Lutheran Church, New Richland, by Pastor Edward Nervig; his sponsors were grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. (Inger) Johnson and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Justin (Thora) Sunde; Robert was confirmed at the LeSueur River Norwegian Lutheran Church on June 30, 1940 by Pastor J.C. Walledom; the certificate is enclose ... more

Number of sheets: 5 Rolf Iversen's Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Degree from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota 1973.

Number of sheets: 5 Waseca Duplex owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Waldron, 1940 (5 sheets). (Missing 1-2016)

Number of sheets: 1 Poll list for the proposed Amendment to the Constitution of Minnesota, 5 February 1940. Amendment proposal written on front, list of names and tally marks on back side.

Number of sheets: 1 Einer Iversen's University of Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Law Degree from The University of Minnesota 1940.

Number of sheets: 1 Clerk's Record of Receipts and Disbursements and Town Record Book for Vivian Township. First entry dated 12 March 1940. Final entry dated 1945. Clerk's Summary for Fiscal Year Ending; Clerk's Register of Receipts; Distribution of Receipts; Clerk's Register of Warrants Issued; Distribution of Disbursements; Town Meeting Minutes; Supervisors' Account of Annual Town Meeting; Minutes of the Proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting; Register of Officers Elected and Appointed.

Personal letter from Catherine Coughlin to her boyfriend, John McBride; envelope addressed to Mr. Jack McBride, Janesville, Minn. and postmarked Waseca, Jul 2 1940. Catherine and John later married in 1943. Number of sheets: 2

Personal letter from Catherine Coughlin to her boyfriend, John McBride; envelope addressed to Mr. Jack McBride, Janesville, Minn. and postmarked Waseca, Jul 17 1940. Catherine and John later married in 1943; newsy letter mentions Dr. Hottinger, Stub, Marvel and Evelyn. Number of sheets: 2

Material: textile. Size: 5 1/2" diameter. Description: ecru cotton crochet thread - crocheted circle designed around a center flower design - scalloped edging.

Material: textile. Size: 5 1/2" diameter. Color and description: cream colored cotton blend - crocheted bag - crocheted loop handle at top attached on both sides.

Jar of Marbles. Material: glass. Size: varying from 1/2" to 1" diameter. Description: various colored and patterned marbles numbering 456; varied types including shooters, clearies, cateyes, solids, and pseudo-aggies; all marbles located in a clear glass gallon jar topped with a threaded metal lid.

PLACEHOLDER Capper's Atlas of the World 1940. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 10 1/4" L. Description: red faux leather cover with title: "Arthur Capper's Wonder Atlas of the World, Completely remapped, illustrated," published by The Capper Publications, Inc., Topeka, Kansas, author: Lloyd Edwin Smith, B. S. XIVII, maps, photographs and notes on U. S. Constitution, followed by 132 pages off descriptive material and maps, U. S. and possessions, and XII pp of index materials.

Watkins Lemon Extract. (a) Bottle. Material: glass. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 5" H. x 3/4" D. Description: clear glass - labeled: "Watkins Extract of Lemon - 2 fluid oz. Mfg. J. R. Watkins Co., Newark, N. J." (b) Cap. Material: metal. Size: 3/8" diameter. Description: yellow metal - threaded inside - stamped: "Since 1868 Watkins."

White Cotton Boy's Cap. Material: textile. Size: 13" L. Description: white cotton bengaline, six gore front, center crown with fabric covered metal button, narrow half brim, rayon lining, elastic headband, labeled: "Pekett Make".

Material: textile. Size: 11 1/4" W. x 18 7/8" L. Color and description: white cotton - yellow appliqued ducks swimming in blue water near open end - overcast edges in yellow and brown.

Material: textile. Size: 17" W. x 16 1/2" L. Description: yellow and white checked cotton - narrow solid yellow collar and cuffs of short sleeves - back closure with three buttons and loops in a 2 3/4" L. placket - crotch area closure with hooks and eyes.

Material: textile. Size: 17" W. x 16 1/2" L. (a) Romper. Description: blue and white print cotton - print design of rabbits wearing polka dotted dresses - solid blue trim on short sleeve cuffs and narrow collar - vertical row of three pearl type buttons at neckline - back closure with two buttons in a 4" L. placket - crotch area closure with snaps. (b) Self belt with blue trim, snap closing and two, pearl knob buttons.

Knit Infant Cap. Material: textile. Size: 6" W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: beige cotton yarn - infant's knit cap - lower part is garter stitch, upper part is done in ribbing, and is gathered together in center of top - tassels on each end.

Material: textile. Size: 3" W. x 4 3/8" L. foot x 3" H. Description: white cotton crochet - pink edging around ankle, top of foot and sole. (a, b)

PLACEHOLDER Elastic Garter Harness. Material: textile, rubber, metal. Size: 9 1/2" W. x 15" L. Description: white elastic cotton straps - harness construction: one strap over each shoulder connected to a horizontal bodice strap and a horizontal waistline strap - four vertical straps extend below waistline - one rubber garter and metal clasp on each vertical strap end - metal length-adjusting buckle above each garter.

(a,b) Material: textile. Size: 3 3/4" W. x 10" L. Description: green with red, white and black wool knit, hexagonal pattern, two red stripes encircle wrist area ,one red circle at finger tip end.

Janesville Knitting Mill Children's Underwear. Material: textile. Size: 11" W. x 7 1/2" L. Description: white cotton double knit - back waistband reinforced with elastic tape - banded pant legs.

PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, button. Description: white wool plush - green wool collar and cuff trim - green embroidered designs on sleeves - white taffeta lining - one slash pocket on each front side - loose buttons, open seams, torn lining.

Fountain Pen. Material: metal Size: 1/2" diameter x 5" L. Description: black, white and and gold enameled marble pattern over brass; fountain pen with cap, brass pocket clip stamped: "Banker"; brass refill lever along pen side. (a) Pen. (b) Cap.