Superintendent Letter to Waseca School Board. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: white paper with black printed information: copy of a letter from the Waseca County Superintendent of Schools to the School Board Members concerning improvements recently made, reminders of what to check at the various school, greeting to new board members, list of other material sent out.

Washington vs. Minnesota Football Game 1949. Material: paper. Size: 7 3/4" W. x 10 1/2" L. Description: multi-colored cover graphics on cover: football stadium and football with spotlights; black printed cover information: "Washington vs. Minnesota, Memorial Stadium, September 24, 1949, State Centennial Recognition Day, The Gopher Goalpost, Official Program, 25 cents"; reverse cover: Camel cigarettes ad contents: advertisements, Gopher football schedule, black and white photographs, player pic ... more

Waseca High School Prom 1949 Souvenir. Material: paper, metal, textile. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 4' L. Description: white paper cover, black graphic: formally dressed couple in front of a house, black printing across front: "Memories"; contents: five stapled pages tied together with a string through a hole at top center - contents: title page (Memories, Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, Central High School, May 7, 1949, High School Gym), name plate, program, menu, senior officers, junior officers, dan ... more

Central High School Class of 1949 Banquet. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 4 1/8" L. Description: white paper sheet quarter folded, black front graphic on cover: formally dressed woman standing against a background of stars, a fence and an arch, black printed script: "Central High School" - contents: right side printing, "The Junior Class of Central High School requests the pleasure of your company at a Banquet in honor of the Class of 1949, May 7, 1949 at the Central High School"; handwri ... more

New Richland High School annual: 1949. Material: textile, paper. Size: 7 7/8" W. x 10 1/2" L. x 3/16" D. Description: green cotton over cardboard cover - silver lettering across front: "1949 Cardinal" - contents: 40 pages including dedication page, black and white photographs, administration and faculty and staff, senior class will and prophecy, photos students from grades one through seniors, activities, sports, organizations, administration and faculty, classes, photographs, candid photos, l ... more

Railroad Pullman Ticket Request and Ticket. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/8" W. x 7 1/2" L. Description: green paper with black printed information: a request from the U.S.A. War Department, Transportation Corps for Major Edwin T. Herbig, Jr. by railroad from Newark, NJ, to Philadelphia, PA, 1st Class for 1 person & 1 seat in a Pullman compartment. WQ #32,142,234. Signed by F.M. Hull, Transp. Agent. Dated 31 March 1949.

Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: blue and white cover entitled: "A History of the League Program"; 60 pages.

Ralph Conrad. 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 photograph of Ralph Conrad, and identified on the front as Ralph "50".

Janet Rae Carlson. 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" black and white photograph of Janet Rae Carlson, graduated 1950, Waseca High School.

(a) Bottle. Size: 3/4" diameter x 2 1/8" H. Description: green glass cylinder - threaded top opening - white paper label on side: "Johnson Pharmacy, Waseca, Minn. No. 47619 Dr. Davis One capsule at bedtime. Lyle Rutledge 11/7/49". (b) Cap. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 7/8" diameter x 7/16" H. Description: black plastic threaded cap lined with white cardboard.

Godfrey Family. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" x 4 4/4". Description: black and white photograph of two women and three men identified as Mrs. H.W. Godfrey, Ilene Godfrey, H.W. Godfrey, Wilson Godfrey and Ilene's husband.

Dr. Raymond and Hilda Hottinger. 5 x 7 black and white photograph of a man and a woman identified on the back as Dr. & (Mrs.) Hilda Hottinger.

Janesville Main Street Miner Building. 5-1/2" x 3-3/8" black and white postcard photograph of main street Janesville, Minn.; the Miner building is visible.

Deloris Krueger. 2-3/8 x 3-3/8 black and white photograph of Deloris Krueger.

Hannah Lambert. 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" black and white photograph of a woman identified as Hannah Lambert.

Clear Lake Boat Livery. 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" black and white postcard photograph of the boat livery on Clear Lake; of Aluma Craft boats and a building on a lake identified on the front as "Park Boat Livery on Beautiful Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn." and on the back as Park Boat Livery owned by Herb Noetzel. Postmark over 1-cent stamp dated at Spooner, Wis, 22 Jul 1949.

Miss Pappas. 2-1/8 x 2-7/8 photograph of a woman identified as Miss Pappas. Photographer identified on the back as American Photo Service.

(a) Badge. Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 5 5/8" L. Description: Knight's Badge of the Order of St. Gregory. Gold and orange vertically striped grosgrain ribbon - green enameled metal laurel wreath attached at bottom area - orange enameled cross extends from wreath - cross displays bust of St. Gregory and the legend: "S. Gregorius Magnus" - on cross reverse: "Gregorius XVI. P.M.Anno I". (b) Case. Material textile, metal, paper. Size: 4" W. x 6" L. x 7/8" D. Description: mar ... more

Order of St. Gregory Fraternal Organization Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 20" W. across shoulders x 43" L. x 24 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: green wool jacket with black satin lining, stand-up collar edged with silver metallic trim that close with two hooks and eyes; long back tails; front closure with nine gold buttons stamped with badge symbol; long sleeves lined with white satin - lower sleeves encircled with silver metallic trim; silver trim edging on coat front opening and tails; ... more

Material: textile, plastic. Size: 18 1/2" W. at waistline x 31 1/2" L. inseam. Description: green wool - 1 1/2" W. silver ribbon trim extends from waistline to hemline on each outside pant leg - front closure with five buttons is lined with black cotton - six buttons encircle inside waistband lined with black and white striped satin - two side pockets and one back pocket lined with black cotton..

Prom: Johnson, Staley, Wolf, Grant and Noetzel. 8" x 10" black and white photograph of Waseca High School Prom; three couples dressed in formal wear, identified L-R: Sheldon Johnson, Marge Staley, Keith Spalding, Esther Wolf, Richard Grant and Margaret Noetzel.

Wegge's Bakery Store Front. Janesville Main Street. 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of Wegge's Bakery in 1949, located on the west side of Main Street in Janesville, Minnesota; photo taken just before sale of business to Pearl and David Hoversten. Wegge's had a soda fountain, bakery was in the basement; and the second floor was a restaurant; left side was Hagen's Hardware.

Waseca Parade. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 2 1/8". Description: black and white photograph of several young people riding horses in a parade, rounding the corner of South State Street at 2nd Avenue S.E., the 3-story Lewer building is in the background, as well as the Waverly Hotel on the right.

Grace Lutheran Church Past Mission Circle Presidents. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of the past presidents of Grace Lutheran Church Mission Circle, circa 1949; identified L-R: Mrs. Clark ?, Mrs. Singlestad ?, unknown, Mrs. Einar (Marj) Iversen, Betty Wasbotten, Mrs. Rude or Ruedy ?, Frieda Sjostrand, and unknown.

Grace Lutheran Church Mission Circle Group. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white photograph of the group of women identified as the Mission Circle, Grace Lutheran Church, in 1949; posed on the front steps of the church building at 300 East Elm. The only women identified are Marj Iversen (Mrs. Einar Iversen) third row from front, far left, partially hidden with dark hair; and Berniece Peterson, back row, far right.