Mildren Erickson Buzenberg and Jean. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of Mildred Erickson Buzenberg with her baby daughter, Jean Buzenberg, feeding her in a high chair; Mildred is the daughter of John Albert Erickson and Lillian Erickson.

Buzenberg Children. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of John and Jean Buzenberg, children of Mildred Erickson Buzenberg; who in turn is the daughter of John Albert Erickson and Lillian Erickson.

Buzenberg Children. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of baby Jean Buzenberg and her brother, John Buzenberg; children of Mildred Erickson Buzenberg; who was the daughter of John Albert Erickson and Lillian Erickson.

Lois and Alex. 4" x 3" black and white photograph; couple seated at a restaurant table of the Bismarck Hotel in the Swiss Chalet room.

Six Chinese greeting cards with original watercolor artwork on front of each, red or pink ribbon bindings, Christmas and Happy New Year greetings printed inside in English and Chinese; no writing or signatures; includes four envelopes; collected by Harlow T. Curran while serving in World War II or on travels with wife, Geraldine after the war.

Nurses Uniform Dress. Material: textile, shell, metal. Size: 15" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 43" L. Description: white nylon, calf length, v-neckline with small pointed notched collar; front closure from neckline to hemline with ten round white buttons; short cuffed sleeves; bodice pleated to 2 1/2" W.; set-in waistband; one upper left breast pocket, one patch pocket on each side of upper front skirt. Uniform consists of dress (58.03 a), cap (58.03 b), five pins pinned to breast pocket (5 ... more

PLACEHOLDER White Nurses Cap. Material: textile and plastic. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 14" L. Description: white starched cotton - closure with one white stud in three buttonholes - 1 3/4" W. white patch bordered in blue stitching attached to side of hat and lettered in blue embroidery: "Minnesota LPN Association" - stamped in black inside cap: "Kay's Cap - Needs No Starch - Licensed Under U.S. Pat. 1.909.960".

As shown in picture, top, left to right: (c) LPN Pin. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" W. x 3/4" L. Description: gold cross - white enameled circle around a center gold lamp symbol - end of each cross edged with a crown - lettering in gold around white circle: "Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurses Ass'n" - back stamped: "A.G.E. - 278" - pin and clasp for attaching. (d) Red Cross Pin. Material: metal. Size: 3/8" W. x 5/8" L. Description: gold - tear-shaped - stamped with a tiny red enameled cross o ... more

Material: textile. Size: 11" square. Description: white sheer nylon - red machine edging around scalloped edges - trimmed with red embroidered flowers, green stems and leaves.

PLACEHOLDER Material: textile, paper. Size: 5" W. x 14" L. Description: white terry cloth cotton - white rayon ribbon trim - flesh colored starched cotton canvas face - entire body, limbs, cloak and head scarf of nurse doll are formed with rolled and pleated terry cloths - face features are painted on the canvas with blue eyes, red cheeks and red lips - narrow white ribbon tied around neck, wrists and ankles - red paper tape cross on scarf above forehead.

Alice Eastvold Erickson. 2 1/8" x 3 1/8" black and white photograph of Alice Eastvold Erickson, pictured wearing her nurse's uniform on August 3, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.; a New Richland resident, she was born on July 19, 1912, died August 26, 2003.

Clara, Pearl and Clarence Wolter Portrait. 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" black and white photograph of the Clarence Wolter family on the occasion of his 25th wedding anniversary in 1945; identified L-R: Clara, his wife; Pearl, his daughter; and Clarence Wolter.

Clarence, Pearl and Clara Wolter. 2 3/8" x 4 1/8" black and white photograph of the Clarence Wolter family, taken at the farmhouse in Iosco Township, on their 25th wedding anniversary; identified L-R: Clarence Wolter, Pearl Wolter and Clara Wolter; Clara is wearing a corsage.

Liberation World War II Navy Meal of Chief Petty Officer Donald Asmus. (a) Medal. Material: metal and textile. Size: 1 3/8" W. x 3" L. Description: bronze disk suspended by a link from a red, white, purple, blue and yellow vertically striped grosgrain ribbon; on the obverse is a figure of Liberation standing full length with head turned looking to the dawn of a new day, right foot resting on a war god's helmet with the hilt of a broken sword in the right hand and the broken blade in the left ... more

Rev. Merodach Green. 4" x 6" black and white photograph; Reverend Merodach Green; "born in Wales, he was engaged as an instructor in a college in Winnipeg, Canada for several years and later entered the ministry joining the Congregational Church; was pastor at Detroit Lakes for several years; spent two years at Woodstock, Illinois; came to the Congregational Church in Waseca in 1931 and remained as pastor until his death August 10, 1948; He was a powerful speaker and I received a great comfort f ... more

Frank Gallagher. 4 1/2" x 6" black and white photograph; Frank Gallagher; "a successful lawyer, past president Board of Education, an active civic worker, a good speaker and an excellent toastmaster; member of Knights of Columbus Lodge; Waseca Lions Club; Waseca Chamber of Commerce and many other organizations; elected Associate Justice of Minnesota State Supreme Court on November 5, 1946, and is serving his first term; born in Wilton Township and has made Waseca County his home all his life; an ... more

Waseca County Townships ca 1945. Material: paper, metal. Size: 9 1/2" W. x 12" L. Description: tan card stock cover with black title print: "Plat Book of Waseca County", green tape bound spine stapled to contents: plat maps of Waseca County townships, county road and ditch maps, Farm Bureau letter signed by Bob Hodgson, area business ads throughout.

William Manthey. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph; William C. Manthey, "born in the city of Waseca where he has always made his home. He is a graduate of Waseca High School; served overseas in World War I; is a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lion's Club and Tuscan Lodge #77, A. F. and A. M. For the past several years he has served as cashier of Farmers National Bank, and still holds that position at the present time. He is a member of the Waseca Board of Education. A sincere frie ... more

Albert N. Tyrholm. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" black and white photograph of Albert N. Tyrholm, "born in New Richland of pioneer parents; graduated from New Richland High School in the second class of the school. After graduating from high school, he joined his father in the implement and furniture business. Later the firm took over the Ford Agency which is still held by his brother, LeRoy. Albert resided in New Richland after his marriage. Later he moved to Waseca and took over the Ford Agency. Later he di ... more

Generational Photograph. 4" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of a family, grandparents and grandchildren, and a young girl, all unidentified; posed together outdoors beside a farm house.

Lewer Building. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Waseca South State Street. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/2" x 4 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of the Lewer building on South State Street at 2nd Avenue S.W., Waseca, MN; taken during the 1940s, during World War II, when the building still had its original three floors; built in 1916-1917 by Ewald Lewer as a multi-purpose office building, it housed Lewer, Woodhall and Cunningham Co. selling automobiles, tractors and buggies; ... more

E. F. Johnson Employees. 4 1/8" x 3 3/8" black and white photograph of a group of nine people, posed outdoors beside a white house; found with E. F. Johnson photograph file, employees of E. F. Johnson Co.; partial identifications L-R: (standing) Mr. Wasbotten, unidentified, unidentified, Robert Degnan; (front) Helen Raatz, Herman Peterson, Margaret Guyer, Pat Luther Dunn.

E. F. Johnson Company Building Headquarters. 4" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of the exterior of the E. F. Johnson Co. headquarters, manfacturing building in the 1940s; shown is a two-story brick building on 2nd Avenue S.W., Waseca, Minn.; flag flies over main door; 1940s coupe automobile parked on the street.

Automobile Car Phone. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of the interior of an automobile, unidentified, displaying the installation of a radio car phone on the dashboard of the car.

E. F. Johnson Company Edgar F. Johnson. 1/2" x 7 1/2" black and white photograph of Edgar Johnson, president and founder of the E. F. Johnson Co., seated at his desk in 1945.