John Bullard. 2 1/4" x 4 1/8" black and white photograph of John R. Bullard, "a Waseca product; has held several city offices; been practicing law in Waseca since his graduation from the Law Department, University of Minnesota; member of the Masonic Order; Congregational Church; is President of the Board of Trustees; owns a farm and loves good livestock. A real friend and a good citizen."

Bowling Lanes at Waseca Recreation Club. 3 1/8" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of the interior of the Waseca Recreation Club; shows six bowling alleys or bowling lanes; backside notes, "located across the alley from Lewer Garage to the west (now a parking lot); built in 1941 by Joe Eustice, opened April 12, 1941 (Joe's birthday); sold in 1946 to Carl Moore.

E. F. Johnson Company Building. 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of the E. F. Johnson Co. plant located in the 200 block of 2nd Avenue S.W., Waseca, MN; taken before the addition in 1940s.

Seven Men Posing at County Garage Dedication. 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of seven men posing outdoors in front of the new Waseca County Garage built on the west side of the Waseca County Fairgrounds; identified only is Emmons Smith, Sr., far right; others are Waseca County Board of Commissioners - listed but not individually identified: A. F. Sponberg (chair), Fred Gray, Elmer Neitzel, Louis H. Pagel, Art Brisbane (County Auditor), Ernest H. Schmidt (architect), S. E. Donnelly ... more

5 1/4" x 3" black and white photograph of the flax plots at the Southeast Experiment Station, also known later as the Southern Experiment Station; an unidentified man is walking through the field wearing a pith helmet.

5 1/4" x 3" black and white photograph of the threshing at the Southeast Experiment Station, also known later as the Southern Experiment Station; unidentified men at work with pitchforks, haywagons and a team of two horses.

5 1/4" x 3" black and white photograph of the threshing at the Southeast Experiment Station, also known later as the Southern Experiment Station; unidentified men at work with pitchforks, haywagons and a team of two horses.

Cultivating Poppies at the Experiment Station. 5 1/4" x 3" black and white photograph of several unidentified workers at the Southeast Experiment Station, also known later as the Southern Experiment Station; cultivating poppies.

5 3/8" x 3" black and white photograph of members of the Hodgson and Johnson families; identified L-R: Helen Hodgson, Edgar F. Johnson, Mrs. E. F. Johnson, the Johnson daughter, and the three Hodgson daughters, Margaret, Doris and Lois; all on vacation together.

2 3/4" x 1 1/2" black and white photograph of three people on a picnic; identified L-R: Edgar F. Johnson, Helen Hodgson, and Mrs. E. F. Johnson.

Order of the Eastern Star, Officer.9 1/2" x 7 1/2" black and white photograph of the 1941 officers of the Order of the Eastern Star posed together on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary of the Waseca Chapter of O.E.S.; the women's membership of the Masonic Temple; shown are 17 women and two men standing in the third floor ballroom of the Waseca Masonic Temple (formerly the J. W. Aughenbaugh residence); all unidentified; women are wearing formal gowns, some wearing satin capes of membership an ... more

Donald Swenson. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white portrait photograph of Donald Swenson, member of the Waseca County Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, and Aquilla Club, taken in 1941.

E.F. Johnson Company Employee. Material: paper. Size: 19 1/2" x 29 1/2". Description: poster, "Honor Roll Serving With United States Armed Forces", in World War II; a listing of E. F. Johnson Co. employees serving during the war; list is inset onto poster edged and decorated with goldleaf paint; images of an eagle, a tank, an airplane and artillery cannon; "E. F. Johnson Co." printed at bottom.

Wallace Brattrud Letter. 8 1/2" x 11" letter written by Wallace Brattrud, on his own behalf, asking to be elected Sheriff of Waseca County.

Scotch Pipe. Material: paper, wood, plastic. (a) Box lid. Size: 8 1/4" W. x 1 1/2" H. Description: red patterned cardboard imprinted on top: "'Scotch' Pipe 'Double Enjoyment!'"; printed on side: "No. 758 Scotch Pipe © 1941 H. Fishlove & Co. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made in Chicago, U.S.A." (b) Box. Size: 8" W. x 1 1/2" H. Description: white cardboard box, white cardboard pipe holder with green print: "Scotch Pipe 10.14.41 Pat. No. 129966 Two Can Smoke as Cheap as One!" ( c) Pipe. Size: 8" W. x ... more

Talbott Prescription File. Material: paper, metal, textile. Size: 9 1/2" W. x 6 1/4" H. Description: black paper over heavy cardboard box - black printed front white paper label: "The Improved 'Talbott' Prescription File Form No. 6250, Date 7-25-41, To No. 7499, Date 8-26-42, Manufactured by Pictorial Paper Package Corporation Aurora Illnois" - front flip top opening - black loop closure - contents: prescription sheets strung on a removeable metal bar.

White Satin Gown of Ivadell Lewer Born. Material: textile. (a) Gown. Size: 12 1/2" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 56" L. Description: white satin - floor length full skirt - long sleeves coming to a point over the hands - high neckline with Peter Pan collar - lace insert yoke edged with a narrow band of ruched white satin set with seeded pearls - small self-covered buttons back closure from neckline to waistline. (b) Veiled headpiece and train. Size: 8" W. (tiara) x 17 1/2" L. (attached veil) x 1 ... more

Haug Children. Black and white photograph; three children identified as Robert Haug, Pauline Haug (Mrs. John Fenelon) and Ruth Haug (Mrs. Russell Hanson) of New Richland; photographer, Fritsch of Owatonna.

Young Black Boy Birthday Card. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 4" H. Description: white, orange, green and black colored card - print on front: "Birfday Greetin's Askin' silly questions sho'do get folks in a jam!" - print inside: "So ah won't ask how old yo' is 'cause ah doan gibbadam! Many happy returns of the day!!" - written on bottom: "From Peter and Ilene 1941."

Herter's Professional Fly Tying and Tackle Making Manual and Manufacturers' Guide 1941 Book. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/2" W. x 9 1/4" L. Description: gray hard cover; red cover print: "Professional Fly Tying and Tackle Making Manual and Manufacturers Guide, by George Leonard Herter"; contents: fly tying information and fishing entomology with illustrations; 215 pages.

Roy Brown Boy Scout Membership Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4". Description: brown paper envelope "Scout! Live Scouting 12 months a year with Boys' Life. Name: Roy Brown Troop No. 85" - white paper card inside envelope: "Given on this 29 day of March 1941." Leader: "R.E. Hodgson" Scout Executive Commissioner: "C.S. Chase."

Ronald Kelly Boy Scout Membership Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4". Description: brown paper envelope "Scout! Live Scouting 12 months a year with Boys' Life. Name: Ronald Kelly Troop No. 85" - white paper card inside envelope. "Given on this 29 day of March 1941." Leader: "R.E. Hodgson" Scout Executive Commissioner: "C.S. Chase."

Russell Hinkie Boy Scout Membership Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4". Description: brown paper envelope "Scout! Live Scouting 12 months a year with Boys' Life. Name: Russell Hinkie Troop No. 85" - white paper card inside envelope. "Given on this 29 day of March 1941." Leader: "R.E. Hodgson" Scout Executive Commissioner: "C.S. Chase."

Hodgson Miniature Bulldog Shaped Pipe. Material: wood, metal, plastic. Size: 3" L. Description: natural light hardwood bowl and shank - hand marked on side: "Christmas 1941 Dod A. 48" - silver metal band separates shank from stem - amber acrylic stem and lip.

Waseca County Historical Society Membership. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2 x 4 1/4". Description: white cardstock - black print: "Membership Card Memorial and Life Paid in Full $10.00 This is to certify that Geo. H. Goodspeed and Orilla Goodspeed is a member of The Waseca County Historical Society Dated May 1st 1941 Membership expires unless renewed signed H.A. Panzram, President, C.H. Bailer, Treasurer, Arnold Runnerstrom, Secretary."