Dave and John Kunst in Waseca Crowd. About 3 P.M. on June 20, 1970 in front of the Waseca, Minnesota State Theatre Dave and John Kunst started the first verified walk around the world. Hundreds of people gathered to witness the two brothers walk East out of town with their mule Willie Makeit. A band played King of the Road as the Kunst brothers headed East to circumambulate the earth with exception of the oceans. Dave returned triumphant 4 years, three months and 16 days later from the West. Jo ... more

Dave and John walking Willie Makeit on the sidewalk through downtown Madison, Wisconsin. A young boy follows along giving the peace sign. The idea of using a mule to carry their gear and attract attention worked great for the brothers.

August 22, 1970 Pete Kunst showed up in Ligonier, Pennsylvania from Santa Ana, California to walk with Dave and John for three days. It was the only time the three Kunst brothers walked together on the world walk. When Pete said good-bye he made a promise that if anything happened to either one of his brothers he would be willing to step in and help finish the walk. Two years later when John Kunst was shot and killed by bandits in Afghanistan Pete would fulfill that promise.

John, Dave and Willie Makeit walking across the George Washington Bridge that spans the Hudson River between Fort Lee, New Jersey and Manhattan New York.

Kunst Brothers Walking into New York City on October 7, 1970 the brothers accomplished the first leg of their walk around the world. They walked to Battery Park and touched the Atlantic Ocean. Willie Makeit was taken back to Waseca, Minnesota where the mule was kept by the Miller family and their 22 kids until the finish of the walk. Dave and John were given free airline tickets to Lisbon, Portugal where the next leg of the walk would start at the shores of the Atlantic ocean. The brothers would ... more

The second leg of the Earth-Walk started on December 21, 1970 on the shores of the Atlantic at Cabo da Roca with Willie Makeit II a mule the brothers received from the the Portuguese Tourist Bureau. John took a picture of Dave and Willie Makeit II when they walked through Lisbon, Portugal. Language was an immediate problem for the Kunst brothers and that problem would continue across Europe and Asia. It wasn't until they reached Australia that language was no longer a concern for the brothers. T ... more

Bruce Lundholm, Pam Eldred, Miss America and another man. 8" x 10" black and white photo. Bruce presenting Pam Eldred, Miss America with a mink jacket.

Bruce Lundholm and Pam Eldred, Miss America. 8" x 10" black and white photo. Bruce presenting Pam Eldred, Miss America with a mink jacket.

Pam Eldred, Miss America. 8" x 10" black and white photo. Print on photo: "Mr. Lundholm - I want to thank you again for the beautiful mink jacket you so proudly gave me. Sincerely, Pam Eldred, Miss America 70."

Jean Ann and Bruce Lundholm. Jean Ann on Herter's snowmobile. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo.

Waseca County School Records at the State Archives. Material: paper, metal. Size: 9 1/2" x 11 1/2". Description: pink card stock cover with white label on front: School Records Available in State Archives; contents: unnumbered pages lists the name of Waseca County records at the state archives from the County Superintendent of Schools, listed township by township.

Mabel Elvina (Skooglund) Lundholm. 5" x 7" black and white photo.

Sears Miniature Bedroom Set. Material: wood, metal, glass, textile. (a) Bed. Size: 4" x 6" x 4 1/4" H. Description: red stained four-poster wooden platform topped with white cotton mattress and pillow lined with styrofoam. (b) Rocking Chair.Size: 1 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" H. Description: red stained wood, seat with spindled back, four turned and runged legs set on two rockers. (c) Sewing Machine. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 3" L. x 3 1/4" H. Description: red stained wooden tabletop and sides, black me ... more

Miniature Living Room Set. Material: textile, wood, metal, paper. (a) Sofa. Size:2 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" H. Description: green plush upholstery over wooden wing-back frame, red stained decorative legs. (b) Chair. Size: 3" x 2 1/2" x 4" H. Description: green plush upholstery over wooden wing-back frame, red stained decorative legs. (c) Bookcase. Size: 1 1/2" x 3" x 6 3/4" H. Description: red stained wooden cabinet, three shelves, two doors with gold knobs open in lower cabinet. (d) Table. Size ... more

Miniature Kitchen Set. Material: wood, metal, paper. (a) Table. Size: 3 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4" H. Description: yellow painted wood disk on removable pedestal. (b) Stove. Size: 2" x 2 1/2" x 3" H. Description: yellow painted wood, paper electric burners on top, oven door with gold handle above storage drawer with gold knob. (c, d) Chairs. Size: 1 1/2" sq. x 3 1/4" H. Description: yellow painted wood with spindled back. (e) Dishwasher. Size: 1 3/4" x 2" x 3" H. Description: yellow painted wo ... more

Miniature Bathroom Set. Material: ceramic, metal. (a) Tub. Size: 2" x 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" H. Description: white ceramic clawfoot tub replica, two gold faucets at one end. (b) Pedestal Sink. Size: 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 3" H. Description: white ceramic bowl on pedestal stem, two gold faucets on top. (c) Stool. Size: 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 2" H. Description: white ceramic toilet, red painted lid, holes through back to hold tank. (d) Tank. Size: 1" x 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" H. Description: white ceramic box with d ... more

Doll Family. Material: plastic, textile, metal. (a) Woman. Size: 1 1/2" x 5". Description: tan string closely wound around wire to form movable body and limbs, pink plastic hands and head with painted face and hair, black plastic shoes, floor length blue print dress. (b) Man. Size: 2 /12" x 5 1/2". Description: same body construction as (a), dressed in gray polyester pants and blue counterpane shirt with red tie. (c) Girl. Size: 1" x 3". Description: same body construction as a,b, dressed in re ... more

Waseca Central High School Commencement 1970. Suemnick Graduation and Name Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 7 1/4". Description: white textured and tri-folded card stock, front graphic coat of arms with blue jay and Waseca HS; black print: Waseca Central High School; inside graphic: black and white front facade and doors of Waseca High School, black printed message: Class of 1970 Waseca Central High School announces its Commencement Exercises...June third...High School Gymnasium; class m ... more

Christmas Greeting Card. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: front graphic of lamp post sign: "Merry Christmas to You" in foreground; background scene: four people riding in sleigh pulled by two horses; winter scene inside; verse; signed: "Colton, Laurie, Ann Marie."

Patty Brady. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photo. Photographer: Wiese's Portrait Studio.

Jane Dibble. 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" color photo.

Pete, Wanda, Jeff, Debbie, Jeanne. Back row left to right: Wanda, Debbie. Front row left to right: Pete, Jeff, Jeanne. 3 1/2" x 5" color photo.

Chester and Helen Larson, Harlow Curran. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo.

Michele Curran. 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" black and white photo.

Jeff Ellingson. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo.