Waseca Boy Scout Troop 85 Letter September 1943. Material: paper. Size: 10" x 16 1/2". Description: white paper; black print: "Troop 85, September 1943"; addressed to Scouts; written by Troop 85, Per R.E. Robert "Bob" Hodgson and Herman Peterson.

Waseca Boy Scout Troop 85 Letter October 1943. Material: paper. Size: 10" x 16 1/2". Description: white paper; black print: "Troop 85, October 1943"; addressed to Scouts; written by Troop 85, Per R.E. Robert "Bob" Hodgson and Herman Peterson.

Waseca Boy Scout Troop 85 Letter November 1943. Material: paper. Size: 14 1/2" x 16 3/4". Description: white paper; black print: "Troop 85, November 1943"; addressed to Scouts; written by Troop 85, Per R.E. Robert "Bob" Hodgson and Herman Peterson.

Waseca Boy Scout Troop 85 Letter December 1943. Material: paper. Size: 11" x 11". Description: white paper; black print: "Troop 85, December 1943"; addressed to Scouts; written by Troop 85, Per R.E. Robert "Bob" Hodgson and Herman Peterson.

War Hits Home, Waseca Servicemen in World War II. Material: paper. Size: 12" x 13". Description: sepia printed copy paper reprint from the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune; photos and information about 19 men and one woman all from the area of Block 13 in Waseca who served in World War II; photos feature an aerial view of Block 13, Waseca and individual photos of family members living in that area; captions include the following names: Mrs. George Robran and Marvin Robran, Delmar Robran, Ernest Rob ... more

First Congregational Church History: 75 Years of Progress. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white glossy card stock cover with a black and white photo of the original church building; cover title: "1868-1943, Sketching 75 Years Progress of the First Congregational Church, Waseca, Minnesota". Contents: black and white photo of the interior the church followed by several pages of history compiled by Mrs. F. A. Wood in 1928, revised by Mrs. Wood in 1933 and revised again for the 75 ... more

Marion Holbrook in Military Uniform. Material: paper. Size: 8" x 10". Description: black and white photograph of Marion Evelyn Holbrook wearing U.S. Army uniform and giving a salute.

Gordon Kolstad and LaJune Mittelstaedt Wedding Photo. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" x 5". Description: black and white photo showing a young man wearing a business suit and a woman wearing a floor length white wedding gown and veil; they are posed outdoors on a sidewalk with cars and trees in the background; identified as Gordon Kolstad and LaJune Mittelstaedt on their wedding day probably in Janesville, Minnesota.

Mittelstaedt Wedding Photo. 3 1/4" x 5". Description: black and white photo showing a young man and woman wearing bridal attire; the bride is holding a large armful of bridal flowers; they are posed side by side outdoors with trees and chickens in the background.

O'Hara, Seagraves Article. Reprint of magazine article with photos from Life Magazine November 1, 1943 includes mention of a Janesville native, Dr. D. M. O'Hara who served as a dentist in World War II and made the walk with Dr. Gordon Seagraves from Burma to India.

Lewer Family Papers. Material: paper. (a) Government Ration Book Envelope. Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Description: brown paper envelope; black and red print; addressed to E.U. Lewer, City; postmarked Waseca, Jan 29, 1943. (b) War Ration Book One. Size: 6 1/2" x 10 1/2". Description: white paper; black print: "Certificate of Book Holder" signed by Henry Chas. Lewer, Book holder's name and by mother Amanda Sarah Lewer. Certificate of Registrar: Lewer, Henry Chas., 401 2nd Ave. N.E. Waseca, Minn., 4 ... more

Pfeifer Family on Iosco Township Farm. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white photo reprint of Phyllis Pfeifer, Joe Lang, Leo Pfeifer and Allen Pfeifer.

War Ration Book Four of Burton Anderson. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" x 5 3/4". Description: white card stock cover with front cover print, "United States of America Office of Price Administration War Ration Book Four, OPA Form R-145"; hand printed on front, "Burton D. Anderson, 319 2nd St. N. W., Waseca, Minnesota"; inside contents include unused ration stamps of varying denominations; printed on reverse, "When you have used your ration, salvage the Tin Cans and Waste Fats. They are needed ... more

Lee. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 4 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of Irene Elizabeth Kujath Lee posed seated on a floral patterned couch holding a photograph of a man in military dress. Photograph is possibly her husband, Walter E. Lee. Caption states: "12/26/1943, Waseca." (Alternative names: Wally Lee. Irene Kujath. Irene Lee. Irene Johnson. Irene Kujath Lee. Irene Kujath Johnson. Irene Kujath Lee Johnson.)

Military and Naval Map of World War II. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 9" (folded). Description: white paper with colored graphics of the ocean and continents in the Western Hemisphere; indicated are U. S. Naval Operating Bases, U. S. Naval Bases, U. S. Navy Yards, U. S. Naval Air Bases, Foreign Naval Bases and Stations, Proposed Foreign Naval Air Bases and Major Army and Navy Air Bases; map was used by Marine PFC Lawrence Yess during his service with the U. S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th ... more

U. S. Navy Uniform: Herbert Streitz and W H Owen. Material: textile, plastic, metal. (a) Jumper. Size: 18" across shoulders x 24" L. Description: navy blue wool pullover top with wide sailor collar edged with three white stripes; left side outside pocket and right inside zippered pocket; long sleeves with three white stripes encircling each cuff and two black button fasteners with a stamped with an anchor; white stencil identification inside waistband: Owen, E. H.; yellow eagle patch on uppe ... more

World War II United States Marine Corps Green Service Uniform of Lawrence Yess. Material: textile, metal, plastic. (a) Jacket. Green wool. Sleeve patches: two private first class chevrons, 5th Marine Division patch. (b) Pants. Green wool. (c) Belt. Green wool with silver buckle. (d) Garrison Cap. Eagle, Anchor enlisted insignia pin attached. (e) Tie. Beau Brummel, tan cotton 4-fold uniform tie. (f) USMC Work Shirt. Material: textile, metal. Size: 20" shoulder to shoulder x 30" L. Descriptio ... more

Ardelle Muedeking Neumann and Friends. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 5". Description: black and white photo of three young women posed standing on a Waseca State Street sidewalk, 1930s car, Park Theatre, Busy Bee Cafe in background.

Gardner Non-Highway Ration Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 2" x 4". Description: white folder signed by Harvey Gardner, Janesville, Minn. indicating it is valid from 7/13/43 to 10/14/43; an empty coupon booklet; all coupons in this book were good for one "E" unit of gasoline; printed by U. S. Government Printing Office during the gasoline rationing mandate caused by World War II; signed by Waseca County rationing board member J.A. Hansen.

Gardner Non-Highway Ration Stamp Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 2" x 4". Description: white folder signed by Harvey Gardner, Janesville, Minn. indicating it is valid from 7/14/43 to 10/14/43; an empty coupon booklet; all coupons in this book were good for obtaining gasoline only for non-highway equipment and uses; printed by U. S. Government Printing Office during the gasoline rationing mandate caused by World War II; signed by Waseca County rationing board member J.A. Hansen.

Matawan Co-Operative Creamery Monthly Statement. Material: paper. Size: 6" x 9 1/2". Description: white business form dated April 1943 from the Matawan Co-operative Creamery Association for cream delivered by August Groskreutz for the month of March 1943; amount of check balance for $152.60.

Victory Aide Handbook. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4". Description: dark blue soft cover with light blue banner and blue and white graphics and print; cover title: Victory Aide Handbook published by the Welfare Division Minnesota Office of Civilian Defense; Minnesota Volunteer CD Victory Aide logo. Contents: chapters describing the U.S. and the State of Minnesota Offices of Civil Defense and their military and civilian divisions, councils and the establishment of Victory Aides; several ... more

Valentine from Walt to Phyllis Suemnick. Material: paper, textile. Size: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" folded. Description: red paper card lined with gold foil; front graphic of textured Valentine hearts and red ribbon on a white card edged with white lace; greeting caption, "A Valentine Message With Love From Your Sweetheart In The Service"; inside pre-printed love poem to Phyllis, signed "Love 'Walt'"; the date 1943 is handwritten at the top inside; back side, handwritten location, "Camp Berkeley, Texas".

Christmas Card to Phyllis from Walt. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" X 6 1/4" folded. Description: white card stock card; inset of framed U.S. Flag edged with glittered gold holly leaves with red berries; captioned greeting, "Christmas Wishes for my Sweetheart Back Home"; inside pre-printed holiday poem, signed "Love Walt"; back side location handwritten, "Los Angeles, Calif."

Minnesota State Board Examinations. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white and yellow paper sheets and folders each containing timed tests examining seventh and eighth grade student knowledge in their classes. (a) Seventh Grade Geography Test. (b) Geography Scoring Key. (c) Envelope. (d) Eighth Grade General Science Test. (e) Science Scoring Key. (f) Eighth Grade English Test. (g) English Scoring Key. (h) General Mathematics II Test. (i) Mathematics II Scoring Key. (j) Eighth Gr ... more