An Italian newspaper reporter captured the brothers and Willie Makeit II having a good mule laugh during their visit to San Remo, Italy. The Russian Orthodox Church is in the background.

The Kunst brothers and Willie Makeit II with Thor Heyerdahl inside a small restaurant in Alassio, Italy on June 12, 1971. The mule caused quite a stir knocking over bottles and glasses while passing tables to meet the Norwegian adventurer. The brothers were invited to the Heyerdahl residence in Colla Micheri for breakfast. He gave them an autographed copy of his Ra expeditions. Another world walk highlight.

July 24, 1971 the Kunst brothers walked into the city of canals. John Kunst can be seen leading Willie Makeit II across the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. According to officials Willie Makeit II was the first mule to enter the historic city in over a hundred years. The mayor's first reaction was, "That's Impossible, impossible."

John and Dave Kunst with Willie Makeit II in Venice; spent the day in Venice, Italy exploring sites like Plaza St. Mark. The locals had mixed reactions to seeing a big mule in the plaza and on the bridges. Some exclaimed, "Mulla! Mulla! Mulla!" Others called out "No mullas! No mullas! No mullas!" some just said, "Impossible! Impossible! Impossible!" It was an exciting and funny day for the Kunst brothers. A real life experience to be remembered fondly. Italy was the most fun country the brothe ... more

August 2, 1971 the Mayor of Trestle, Italy signed the scroll the brothers carried to record their walk around the world. The document was signed by mayors and village leaders of towns the brothers spent the night around the world. Princess Grace, Thor Heyerdahl and American Ambassadors also signed it. The world walk scroll is now at the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Yugoslavian farmer in the background gave the Kunst brothers their first dog and they named him Drifter. The farmer had read in his local newspaper that the Portuguese gave the two Americans a mule so he wanted to provide them with a dog. John hoped to get a picture of the stork in the nest atop the tree but the bird flew the coop before he focused the camera. Drifter was a friendly and fun addition to the walk for the brothers. He also barked if intruders approached their campsite at night. ... more

The Kunst brothers walked into Sofia, Bulgaria October 2, 1971. Dave and Willie Makeit II posed with the Russian Orthodox Church in background. The Communist officials were unwilling to offer any assistance to the American brothers. Dave and John were invited to stay with the American Embassy Marine Guards for five days. Willie Makeit II stayed at the Embassy stables. A Bulgarian tourist employee who spoke English and befriended the brothers told them that if they had walked across the Soviet Un ... more

October 15, 1971 Drifter, Willie Makeit II and Dave walked passed a large mosque in Edirne, Turkey. Experiencing the first Moslem country on the walk was a real cultural shock for the Kunst brothers. The call to prayer from high in the minarets of the mosques five times a day was a startling reality. A Turkish soldier who spoke English helped them find a place to camp where Willie Makeit II could graze. He then took the brothers to a local restaurant for dinner. He told them that they would have ... more

Voelker Family History, Burns Valley. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: white glossy card stock, black cover print: I Grew Up in West Burns Valley, red tinted photo graphic: brick house and Voelker family members ca. 1900; contents:149 numbered pages of information and photographs about German immigrants who came to Minnesota 1864 and settled in Winona County; family names include Voelker, Smith, Groff, Lynch and Houlihan; place names include Sugar Loaf, Waldrach bei Trier, ... more

50th Anniversary for E.C. Priebe and Merle Jane (Price) Priebe. Left to right: Mildred Osburn, Merle Jane (Price) Priebe, E.C. Priebe, Beth Ann Lundholm, Marge Iversen, Dagny and Harold Distil. 5" x 7" color photo.

50th Anniversary for E.C. Priebe and Merle Jane (Price) Priebe. Left to right: Zaida Irene (Price) Savage Boyd, Beth Ann Lundholm, E.C. Priebe, Merle Jane (Price) Priebe, Jean Ann Lundholm, Bruce Lundholm. 5" x 7" color photo.

50th Anniversary for E.C. Priebe and Merle Jane (Price) Priebe. Left to right: Jean Ann (Priebe) Lunhdolm, Merle Jane (Price) Priebe, E.C. Priebe, Beth Ann Lundholm, Harold Boyd, Zaida Irene (Price) Savage Boyd, Bruce Lundholm. 5" x 7" color photo.

50th Anniversary for E.C. Priebe and Merle Jane (Price) Priebe. E.C. Priebe and Merle Jane (Price) Priebe. 5" x 7" color photo.

Nelson, Tetzloff. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 5 3/4". Description: white card stock, floral and bell symbols embossed on front, gold print: Our Wedding, gold intertwined gold bands graphic; inside message: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nelson request...marriage of their daughter Barbara Ann to Robert E. Tetzloff...twenty-first of August...St. John's Lutheran Church, Waseca.

Sobolik family. Back row left to right: Mike and Jeff. Front row left to right: Bob and Kimberly. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo. Silver Christmas tree in background.

Debbie Ellingson. 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" black and white photo.

Bert Grunerud, 89 years old. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo. Bert sitting in wheelchair.

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

Bertha Marie (Dahl) Johnson and Hjalmer Levi Johnson Golden wedding anniversary. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo. Bertha is a cousin to Babe Larson Albertine Anderson, born in 1906 to Martin and Helmine (Olson) Anderson. She was a sister of Julia Anderson Curran.

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad 1971 Labor Agreement booklet. C & NW Railroad. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 8 1/4". Description: green cover; black print: "Agreement, United Transportation Union, Chicago and North Western Railway Company, effective July 22, 1971"; 39 pages. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

Church Cooperation in Minnesota. Material: paper, textile. Size: 6" x 9". Description: brown hard cover with gold spine print, "Together, The Story of Church Cooperation in Minnesota"; contents: 300 numbered pages plus index, includes Minnesota church history from 1856 through 1969; reference to the 1946 State Sunday School convention held in Waseca on page 142.

Waseca Public Schools History. Material: paper, metal. Size: 9" x 11 1/2". Description: yellow card stock cover, white cover label: "A History of the Waseca Public Schools with Lists of the High School Graduates"; contents: unnumbered pages of hand typed information researched by Ruth Gutknecht.

Civil Defense Map, Waseca County 1971. Material: paper. Size: 11 1/4" x 16 1/2". Description: white paper; black print; John A. Cousins, County Highway Engineer; "Civil Defense Map, Waseca County Minnesota, 1971."

Waseca Rotary 10 year anniversary celebration 1971 program. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: white paper; black print: Ten Year Anniversary Celebration, March 11, 1971; program, past presidents list, charter members, present officers listed inside; events on back cover.

Waseca Rotary March 1971 program. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: white paper; black, gold and blue print: The Waseca Rotarian, Official bulletin of the Rotary Club of Waseca, Minnesota, organized 1961; program listed inside; members listed on back cover.