Sacred Heart Academy, The Torch, 1952. Material: paper. Size: 6 1/2" x 10" Description: cream paper - black print: "The Torch, Sacred Heart High School, Waseca, Minnesota, Volume XXI, Number 3, Alumns Will Address Graduates, Honor Students Announced, Seniors Present Class Play."
New Richland High School Annual: 1952. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2\" W. x 10\" L. Description: gray hard cover - gray printed: \"ardinal\" inside large red \"C\" on front - \"52\" printed on right side - contents: 40 pages of elementary and high school students and staff.
Rand McNally Land Survey Systems. Material: paper. Size: 17" W. x 22" L. Description: imprints and contents in cardstock folder: "Pronto Land Measure Chart - by James H. Adair 2835 Mallary Street Flint Michigan 48504. Pronto Map Sheets, Pronto Scales, Pronto Land Measure Compass, Land Triangle - Public Land Survey Systems of the United States - Section Description and Subdivisions - Units of Length and Conversions" - Township and Range Survey System, and U.S. map.
Material: paper. Size: 11 1/2" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: maroon hard cover - expandable scrapbook - gold stamped on front: "Southern School of Agriculture - University of Minnesota - 1952 - 1954" - contents: newspaper articles, programs and memorabilia.
Material: textile, metal. Size: 15" diameter x 3" H. . Description: ivory colored fabric shell - velvet covered wire hair clips inside crown - velvet embossed ivory on ivory scrollwork trims center crown - 4" W. bow of 1/2" W. ivory velvet at center front crown - ivory netting encircles side of the hat.
Grace Lutheran Church Women Handbook 1952. Material: paper. Size: 3 5/8" W. x 6 3/8" L. Description: white paper booklet - black printed information - 20 stapled pages - front cover: "Program, Grace Lutheran Women's Missionary Society, Waseca, Minnesota, 1952, M.D. Hinderlie, Pastor, Program Theme: Traveling With Paul" - contents: list of officers, group presidents, department secretaries, committee members, calendar of events, circles members listed with telephone numbers, project list, rule
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4-H Food Preparation Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white paper with black printing and graphics; black and white photos; front cover graphic: two girls making cookies in one scene and serving the cookies in another scene; title: "4-H Food Preparation"; back cover: acknowledgements; contents: recipes, instructions for card files, how to set a table, safety tips, food groups and how to wash dishes.
Waseca Processing Farm Record Book. Material: paper. Size: 6 3/4" W. x 10 1/8" L. Description: tan cardstock cover with black printed graphics and lettering across front cover: "Farm Record Book, Compliments of Waseca Processing Co., Inc. Waseca, Minn" and black and white photo graphic: modern, sanitary rendering plant; contents: animal graphics, list of feeds available from "Atkinson Feed and Distributing Co., Waseca, Minnesota"; inside back page: listing of other rendering services in the a
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Material: textile and metal. Size: 15" shoulder to shoulder x 41" L. Description: tan polyester coat dress - notched collar with lapels - deep V-neckline - double breasted design with front closure of 3 circular metal filigree buttons - three circular metal filigree buttons across from each closure button for trim - same fabric belt wraps around below waistline and fastens to middle buttons in front - same belt is trimmed with two round metal filigree buttons in the back - 3/4 length sleeves -
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Arthur W. Erlandson Certificate of Retirement from Telephone Company. Material: paper. Size: 8" W. x 10" L. Description: tan cardstock with green rectangular center bordered with green and black telephone graphics, Dr. Alexander Graham Bell's portrait at top center; center form includes recipient's name, date and signatures handwritten or typed: "Life Membership in the Telephone Pioneers of America has been conferred upon Arthur W. Erlandson In recognition of retirement from active service in
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Duffle Bag. Material: textile, metal. Size: 11 3/4" W. x 37" L. x 12 1/4" D. Description: dark green canvas bag - four black metal eyelets around top - metal loop in one eyelet - canvas handle at mid center side - top strap (1 7/8" W. x 23 1/2" L) holds black metal spring hook - flapped patch pocket with snap closure near side handle - black stenciled print across side: "Charles D. Meyer 477-60-5510 US".
Grand Lodge of Trainman Membership Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/2" W. x 4 3/4" L. Description: blue card stock with black printing across front: "1952 Grand Lodge Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen Cleveland Ohio"; hand typed: "Mitchell John J Lodge 139"; red center Brotherhood logo; reverse side: exceptions to the exemptions, dues and assessments.
Waseca Horse Club Program 1952. Material: paper, metal. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white paper booklet with black printed information, graphics and photographs: "Official Program 1952 Waseca Horse Show" sponsored by the Waseca Businessmen & Waseca Horse Club, held at the Waseca County Fairgrounds; contents: 14 pages stapled inside cover includes information on local advertisements, Waseca Horse Club officers listed, officials, show committee officers, judge, ringmaster, acknowledgment
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Ike and Nixon Button. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" diameter. Description: red, white and blue painted disk - printed information: "Ike and Nixon" - straight attaching pin on reverse.
Republican Party Elephant Pin. Material: metal. Size: 7/8" W. x 1/2" L. Description: gold tone metal elephant shaped pin with "52" etched in center; revolver safety catch on reverse.
Roger Bjelde in Basketball Uniform. 5" x 7" black and white photograph of Roger Bjelde in basketball uniform number 25.
Dean and Richard Child in Scout Uniforms. Material: paper. Size: 4" x6". Description: black and white photograph of two boys in Boy Scout uniforms; Dean and Richard Child.
Phylis Cram Family. 3-7/8 x 5 black and white photograph of parents and three children. Identified as Kristal Lee 3 years., Trudy Lynn 16 months., Lance Frederick 6 weeks, Phylis Cram and family.
Jan Didra. 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" black and white photograph of young woman identified as Jan Didra.
(a) Bottle. Size: 1 1/2" square x 3 3/4" H. Description: clear glass - white paper label on front: "Johnson Pharmacy, Efficient Service, Telephone 68, U.S. Reg. No. 6944, Waseca, Minn., No 54524, One tablet twice daily, Dr. Davis, Lyle Rutledge 6/23/52" (b) Cap. Description: white enameled metal threaded cap - maroon printing on top: "Products of Research Searle".
Roland, Linda and David Hofmeister. 4 x 5 black and white photograph of three children identified as Roland, Linda and David [Hofmeister].
Albert and Margie Studer Kath. 4-3/8 x 6-1/2 black and white photograph of an anniversary couple identified on the back as Mr and Mrs Albert Kath. Photographer identified on the back as Huneke Studio.
Elizabeth Panzram Noetzel. 3-3/8 x 5 photograph of a woman identified on the back as Mrs. Herb (Elizabeth) Noetzel. Discarded cardboard photo frame identified as Lottie Studio, Waseca.
Wallace Peterson. 4-7/8" x 6-7/8" black and white reprint of a photograph of Wallace Peterson, 1952-1953.
Edwin D. Shave. 3 x 4-3/8 photograph of a man identified as Edwin D. Shave.