Dave, Pete, Willie Makeit II and the USA Turk Machine in front of the City Hall of Lahore, Pakistan. The city is known as the Heart of Pakistan because of its involvement in the creation of Pakistan. Lahore reached its peak of glory during the reign of Akbar the Great. It is also known as the Gardens of the Mughals. The Tourist bureau took great care of Dave and Pete and Drifter II and Willie Makeit II. It was hot and the tourist bureau greeted the brothers when they entered the city with about ... more

Pete, Dave and Willie Makeit II with the USA-Turk Machine posing with Lahore, Pakistan Officials. In the background is the monument that commemorates the Lahore Resolution. In 1940 the Muslim League held its historic 34th annual session and demanded a separate homeland for Muslims. Differences between Hindus and the Muslims were so bad that only two separate and distinct nations would work.

Pete and Dave inside the compound located in the Holy City of Amritsar, India that protects the Golden Temple, the most sacred place in the Sikh religion. There are symbols associated with other places of worship as an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance of the Sikh religion. The brothers had to walk barefoot through a small ditch of water to cleanse their feet before entering the compound. Willie Makeit II, Drifter II and the USA-Turk Machine had to stay outside the walls that enc ... more

Arriving in New Delhi, India the Kunst brothers and their mule powered supply wagon stopped in front of an Indian government building. The brothers always informed local authorities that they had arrived in their area. It was good advice from American Embassy and American Consulate officials.

The most difficult walking conditions Dave, Pete and Willie Makeit II experienced while walking around the world were along the Grand Trunk Road in North Eastern India during the Monsoon season. The truck traffic was unbelievable so the brothers had to walk in the mud alongside the main pavement. The Grand Trunk Road runs through many of India's most historic places, including Delhi, Agra, and Varanasi, the holiest city of Hinduism, and it ends just beyond Calcutta.

Pete took this picture of Dave, Willie Makeit II and the USA Turk Machine as they were waiting to cross the Howrah Bridge in Calcutta, India. The famous bridge spans the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. It had a daily traffic flow of approximately 150,000 vehicles and masses of pedestrians. It is one of the longest bridges of its type in the world. The walk across Europe and Asia was completed. Australia was next.

Arriving in Perth, Western Australia on November 3, 1973 the brothers had to wait for the USA-Turk Machine to arrive at Fremantle. Ron Moorland a friendly Australian helped the brothers pull the wagon to the Perth Police stables. A mule arrived from Northern Australia and was presented to the Kunst brothers by the Australian Tourist Commission. Will Willie Makeit II didn't make it, she died of a heart attack near Port Augusta, South Australia.

Southern Aggie Report, 1973. Material: paper. Size: 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: white paper - black printed information, graphics and black and white photographs. Southern Aggie Report (school newspaper).

Le Sueur-Waseca Regional Library, 1973. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" Description: yellow paper - black and white photo of people in the library - black print: "Welcome to the Le Sueur-Waseca Regional Library" - contact information - library resources and services listed inside - 1973 statistics listed on back.

Waseca Directory 1973. Material: paper, metal. Size: 7" x 10". Description: yellow glossy cardstock cover, black print, title: 1973 Waseca Directory Distributed by the Journal Publishing Company; contents: Waseca City Report, Waseca Schools, Waseca churches, map, alphabetical listings of residents with phone numbers and addresses, classified listings, advertising, emergency numbers and historic black and white photos.

Kiesler Campground Tent. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo of large tent and utility pole on excavated land south of Clear Lake; identified as the area where the Kiesler Campground main building would be built in January. (VonSien, VonSein, Von Sien, Von Sein) Von Sien Hill. Von Sien's Hill. Kiesler's Hill. Kiesler Campground. Kiesler's Campground.

Kiesler Campground Site. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo showing highway 14 in foreground, south of Clear Lake, wooded area with the Von Sien Gas Station on the left that later became part of the campground property. (VonSien, VonSein, Von Sien, Von Sein) Von Sien Hill. Von Sien's Hill. Kiesler's Hill. Kiesler Campground. Kiesler's Campground.

Kiesler Campground Site. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo showing a Caterpillar tractor excavating for the Kiesler Campground main building. (VonSien, VonSein, Von Sien, Von Sein) Von Sien Hill. Von Sien's Hill. Kiesler's Hill. Kiesler Campground. Kiesler's Campground.

Kiesler Campground Site. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo showing farmland, the future site of the Kiesler Campground; campground entrance was placed to the right of the center in this picture. (VonSien, VonSein, Von Sien, Von Sein) Von Sien Hill. Von Sien's Hill. Kiesler's Hill. Kiesler Campground. Kiesler's Campground.

Ann Dibble. 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" black and white photo.

Helga, Babe Larson Albertine Anderson, born in 1906 to Martin and Helmine (Olson) Anderson. She was a sister of Julia Anderson Curran; Mary. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color photo. Photo taken at Harriet's.

Chicago and North Western Facts. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 7". Description: white cover; black print: "Chicago & North Western Facts"; black and white photo of a man next to a rail car; includes history, balance sheet, statistics 36-page booklet. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

Chicago and North Western Railway 1973 booklet. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 9". Description: yellow cover; black print: "Chicago and North Western Transportation System, Twin Cities Division, General Order No. 1, effective January 1, 1973"; 22 pages. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

E. F. Johnson Company Booklet. 50th Anniversary Golden Record Booklet. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2". Description: gold cover; four pages of history and company information, last page signed by E.F. Johnson; record inserted in back page.

E. F. Johnson Company Brochure. 1973 Tour Guide brochure. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 8 3/4". Description: E.F. Johnson Tour Guide; 28 areas identified on map.

E. F. Johnson Company Program. 50th Anniversary Program. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Description: white paper; green print: "Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, 50th anniversary civic luncheon for E.F. Johnson Company, Wednesday, May 2, 1973, 1923-1973"; program inside.

Waseca High School Class of 1923. 8" x 10" color photograph of 9 women sitting in chairs, and 25 men and women standing behind them all dressed in suits and formals; background: beige wall and gray mottled floor; photo site: Waseca High School Commons; identified as the 50th Class Reunion of the Waseca Central High School Class of 1923; front row (L-R) Ethel Smith, Thelma Merritt, Lillian Davis, Ruth Gutknecht, Frances Walthus, Esther McCarthy, Elizabeth Noetzel, Ruth Peterson, Henrietta Lampman ... more

Waseca Rotary March 1973 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.

Johnson Messenger Newsletter, 1973. Material: paper. Size: 10" x 14". Description: brown paper; brown print: "The Johnson Messenger, Vol. 1, No. 4, January 1973, An employee publication of the E.F. Johnson Company, Waseca, MN, 50th Anniversary, canteen committee; 5 pages.

Herter's Catalog August 1972 - August 1973. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: red, yellow and black cover; black and yellow print: Herter's, Since 1893, Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters; The Authentic World Source for Fishermen, Hunters, Guides, Gunsmiths, Law Enforcement Officers, Tackle Makers, Forest Rangers, Commercial Fishermen, Trappers, Explorers, Expeditions, Backpackers, Precious Gems for Investors, Couturier Silks, and Hobby Crafts; Herter logo in center; Tenaci ... more