Waseca Boy Scout Troop 85 Letter November 1942. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 14". Description: white paper; black print; addressed to Scouts; written by Bob and Herman; two pages. Robert "Bob" Hodgson and Herman Peterson.

Rural Iosco Township School District #10. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4 1/2". Description: black and white photograph scan of school District 10; located in Waseca County, Iosco Township, Section 13, Palmer. Teacher: Irene Brecke. Back row left to right: Myron Miller; Rudolph Schendel; Russel Johnson; Donald Larson; Orville Johnson. Front row left to right: Janet Carlson; Clarissa Schendel; Lucille Splett; Clarice Fretham; Lorraine Miller; Melford Fretham; Lester Schendel; Ellsworth Fretham. ... more

Government World War II War Bond Poster. Material: paper. Size: 18 1/2" x 26". Description: white background; colored print by Ferdinand Warren, '42; print is of army men coming up a sandy hillside with guns at the ready. United States Airplane fleet overhead. Ocean in background. White print: "Attack, Attack, Attack, Buy War Bonds." Black print at bottom: "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-0-497775, WSS 697-C."

Government World War II Poster. Material: paper. Size: 28" x 42". Description: white background; red, white and blue sketch of a ship at sea with fleet of airplanes in background; red and blue print: "Young men between the ages of 17 and 18 are now being accepted for enlistment in the U.S. Navy. The enlistments of those who are less than 18 will expire when they reach their 21st birthday. Apply today! Navy Recruiting Station, Room 301, P.O. Bldg., Mankato, Minn."

Corwin Minnequa School of Nursing Hospital Pin. (a) Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1" diameter. Description: gold pin; gold and blue background; gold and blue print: "Minnequa School of Nursing, Hospital, Corwin"; clasp at back; engraved on back: "Marion Evelyn Holbrook." (b) Case. Material: plastic, textile. Size: 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Description: clear plastic case; black velvet padding on bottom.

Marion Holbrook. Material: paper. Size: 8" x 10". Description: black and white photograph of Marion Evelyn Holbrook. Photographer: Wm. J. Stiehl, Waseca, Minn.

Marion Holbrook Nurse's Training Graduation. Material: paper. Size: 8" x 10". Description: black and white photograph of Marion Evelyn Holbrook.

Marion Holbrook. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 4". Description: black and white photograph of Marion Evelyn Holbrook, Minnequa School of Nursing graduation portrait 1942.

World War II Blue Star Mother's Banner. Material: textile, wood. 7 1/2" x 12" on a 10" L. hanger. Description: red taffeta banner with a blue star centered on a white field; traditionally this banner would be hung in a window representing that a man from this residence was serving in the war; lower yellow edge fringe; yellow hanger cord at top attached to a gold painted wooden hanger rod.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waldorf Program. 1942. (First Lutheran Church, Waldorf). Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: green paper; black print: "First Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Waldorf, Minnesota, Printing made possible by friendly businessmen"; black and white sketch of church. Inside: History; Articles of Incorporation; Rules and Regulations for use of basement; Constitution; By Laws; Constitution; area business advertisements. 16 Pages.

John McBride in Military Uniform of World War II. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: sepia photo portrait of a young man wearing a U.S. Army uniform, identified as John McBride of Janesville.

Lewer Family Papers. Material: paper, plastic. (a) Government Ration Book Cover. Size: 5" x 6 1/2". Description: gray paper backing; yellow tinted plastic covering; black print: "War Ration Book Cover, protect your ration books, they are as important as cash when buying food." (b) War Ration Book One. Size: 6 1/2" x 10 1/2". Description: white paper; black print: "Certificate of Book Holder" signed by Amanda Sarah Lewer, Book holder's name. Certificate of Registrar: Lewer, Amanda Sarah., 401 2 ... more

Lawrence Yess. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" x 5 1/4". Description: black and white photograph of two men posed in their military uniforms; Lawrence Yess on right.

First National Bank Savings Deposit Book of Burton Anderson. Material: paper. (a) Size: 3" x 4 1/2". Description: gray heavy card stock cover with cover print, "Savings Department First National Bank Waseca, Minn."; inside information records small amounts of money deposited and withdrawn by Burton Anderson to this account in 1942 and 1943. (b) Deposit Book Holder. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" x 5". Description: gray card stock envelope open at the top to receive deposit book for First Na ... more

Pearl, Wenzel and David Dobisch with Eugene Johnston. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photo showing a couple identified as Pearl Giese Johnston Dobisch and husband Wenzel Dobisch holding their baby David and Eugene Johnston, Pearl's son by a previous marriage to Raymond Johnston; they are posed outdoors with a white clapboard house in the background.

Pearl Dobisch, Eugene Johnston and David Dobisch. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: black and white photo of a mother and her two sons posed in front of a house; identified as Pearl Giese Johnston Dobisch, son Eugene Johnston and baby son David Dobisch.

Waseca High School Basketball Team. Material: paper. Description: black and white photograph of the 1942 Waseca High School Basketball Team. Front row, far right, number 24 identified as Curt Rottke.

East Elm Avenue at Clear Lake. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2. Description: black and white postcard photograph of East Elm Avenue along the shoreline of Clear Lake; view is looking west toward the town of Waseca; there is a car driving past a Texaco station on left; the gas ball and a Coco-Cola sign are visible on the far left; print on bottom of postcard: "Lake Shore Drive, Waseca, Minn. C-130"; dated 8-6-1942. Gas Station.

John Schmidt Attendance Certificate 1942. Material: paper. Size: 10" x 12 1/2". Description: brown paper cover, print on front: "Award of Honor"; white paper certificate held inside with white braided string; "Attendance Certificate, This is to Certify that John Schmidt a pupil of District No. 76A, Waseca County Public Schools, has merited this award for Regular and Punctual School Attendance having been neither absent nor tardy during the past school year. Awarded at Waseca, Minnesota this 17th ... more

Correspondence to Norma Iverson from Russ Iverson written in 1942. Correspondence to Russ Iverson from Norma Iverson written in 1944.

PFC. Owen Papke. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5". Description: black and white photo of a young man wearing the uniform of the United States Army.

Mayme Thiewes, Irene Conway and Lucille Johnson. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 5". Description: black and white photo snapshot of three young women posed seated on a step, wearing warm coats and gloves; they are identified as Mayme Thiewes, Irene Conway and Lucille Johnson.

Earl Byrne in WWII Military Uniform. Description: color photo portrait of a young man wearing the World War II uniform of the U.S. Army.

Gardner for County Attorney Bumper Sticker. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 15". Description: bright red and white print across a dark blue background; information printed, Elect Gardner Waseca County Attorney; reverse side removeable waxed paper over adhesive backing.

Gardner Gasoline Mileage Ration. Material: paper. Size: 2" x 3 1/2". Material: white card stock Basic Mileage Ration card from the United States of America Office of Price Administration, dated November 12, 1942 and identifying the qualifying vehicle as a 1939 Chevrolet Sport Sedan; signed on the reverse side by Board member Arlie Rustad; front of card has identification of card holder's signature.