Certificate of Official Recognition awarded to University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca for participation in the Bicentennial Colleges and Universities Campus Program 1976. Number of sheets: 1

Number of sheets: 1 1976 typewritten letter to Marguerite and Luella Herbst from their cousin Clara Bierman (wife of Bernie Bierman) telling of family news and also praising the Herbst sisters for donating Bierman Family artifacts and furniture to the Waseca County Historical Society in the old Methodist Church where a special Bierman Room Exhibit was created; also mentioned is the fact that Bernie will be 83 on his next birthday on March 11, 1977; however Mr. Bierman died on March 7, 1977.

Number of sheets: 1 1975 typewritten postcard to Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena, California from their cousin Bernie Bierman's wife, Clara Bierman in Minneapolis; information included about the Bierman room exhibit at the Waseca County Historical Museum.

Number of sheets: 1 1975 typewritten letter to Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena, California from their cousin Bernie Bierman's wife, Clara Bierman in Minneapolis; information included about the Bierman room exhibit at the Waseca County Historical Museum and the couple seated on the Bierman bed wearing old fashioned nightgowns and caps to advertise the museum's Victorian tea.

Number of sheets: 1 1976 typewritten letter to Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena, California from their cousin Bernie Bierman's wife, Clara Bierman in Leisure World, California; information included about the Bierman room exhibit pictures at the Waseca County Historical Museum and how to share them with other Bierman family members; other news about Bernie Bierman, his health and their activities.

Number of sheets: 1 1976 typewritten letter to Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena, California from their cousin Bernie Bierman's wife, Clara Bierman in Leisure World, California; acknowledgement of the Bierman room exhibit pictures and appreciation for the copies made by the sisters to distribute to other Bierman relatives who could not attend the August 1975 Bierman family reunion at the Waseca County Historical Museum; family news and updates on health conditions.

Number of sheets: 1 1976 typewritten letter to Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena, California from their cousin Bernie Bierman's wife, Clara Bierman in Leisure World, California; news about the unveiling of a bronze bust of Bernie Bierman in September held on the 50th floor of the IDS Towers on Nicollet Avenue Mall and an article written in the Gopher Minnesota Gazette; other news included about family members, their health and activities.

Number of sheets: 5 E. F. Johnson Company News Release. E.F. Johnson Co. offers 2-Way FM Radio Systems for Industrial Uses. Photograph of product located U2, Folder 373, 1976. 5 pages.

Number of sheets: 4 E. F. Johnson Company News Release. E.F. Johnson Co. introduces Fleetcom II Radio Line. Photograph of product located U2, Folder 373, 1976. 4 pages.

Number of sheets: 18 Byron Township Records. Building Permits. 23 April 1976 issued to Kenneth Schlaak; 12 May 1976 issued to Joe Solberg; 26 May 1976 issued to Herman Olson; 6 July 1976 issued to Ray Routh; 2 August 1976 issued to Roger Solberg; 5 August 1976 issued to Arthur Dobberstein; 17 August 1976 issued to Melvin Vogelsang; 19 August 1976 issued to Carl Dobberstein; 19 August 1976 issued to Isaac Greenwood; 8 September 1976 issued to Gordon Hanson; 15 September 1976 issued to Leslie Hag ... more

PLACEHOLDER VHS; Collection of 13 videotapes entitled, "Bicentennial Family"; recorded to commemorate local history during the bicentennial year 1976. Topics include: Babyhood, Childhood, Teenagers, Marriages and Weddings, Grandparents, Home Remedies, Communications, Education, Transportation, Agriculture, Dairy Industry, Clubs and Organizations, and Funeral Practices.

Dr. R. C. Hottinger and Lloyd Sandberg. 4-7/8" x 3-1/2" black and white reprint of orginal photo owned by donor, of two men identified on the back as Dr. R.C. Hottinger and Lloyd Sandberg.

Waseca City Flag. Material: textile. Size: 2' 11" W. x 4' 11" L. Description: blue nylon with graphic of a building, wheat stalks, plow in a yellow circle; imprinted: "Land of Plenty, Waseca, Minn., 1868".

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad map, 1976. Material: paper. Size: 24 1/2" W. x 35 1/4" L. Diazo copy. Frieght Traffic Density Chart for the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Co. Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad.

Cream Village Map. Material: paper. Size: 13" W. x 18" L. Description: white paper; red and blue printed information includes a sketch map of the town of Cream; "Blue Earth Co. - Medo Twp. - Location of Cream about 1890 - 1907"; two sheets of paper joined with masking tape; names businesses. Encapsulated.

Blue, Red Minnesota Theme, Appliqued Symbols. Material: textile. Size: 51 1/2" W. x 72" L. Description: dark blue cotton quilt top - red cotton center rectangle 24" W. x 36" L. forms background for a white cotton state of Minnesota shape attached with red blanket stitching - counties are outlined - multicolored cotton appliques glued and sewn onto blue background from top center clockwise: Northwest Mountie, pioneer family, oxcart, wheel, steamboat, train engine, farmer, woodsman, miner, mille ... more

Collection Title: Waseca "Arts in the Park" Records. Collection consists of a script for a Play presented at a Park Celebration.

PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 8 1/4" x 5 1/2". Description: tan paperback - 99 pages - title: "Our Name is Hall".

Roller Skates. Material: metal, leather. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 9 1/2" L. Description: white leather shoe mounted on four metal rollers; white and red trim around shoe extends down front on both sides of 8-hole laced opening; white and red shoelaces; girl's shoe size 7 1/2.

Atari Super Pong Electronic Game. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 11" L. Description: brown rectangular plastic box on a black base; black and silver knob on each side; switch and push button at top; black selection button on front labeled: "Select Game" and "1-2-3-4"; stamped across top: "Atari" Super Pong game; electric cable extends from base and attaches to black and silver box labeled in white: "Switch Box, Part No. CA010112"; two adapter receptacles on one side labeled "75 OHM" and "30 ... more

Woman's Five-Piece Black Suit. Material: textile, plastic, metal. (a) Jacket. Size: 16" W. at shoulder x 26" L. Description: black polyester with white topstitching, lined with white polyester; wide notched four-pointed collar; front closure with five 1" W. white buttons; long sleeves trimmed with white topstitching at wrist edge; slash pockets on both sides at lower front jacket; pocket; openings outlined with white corded polyester trim; 2 1/2" W. black polyester band same as jacket encircle ... more

American Revolution Bicentennial Flag. Material: textile, metal. Size: 35 1/2" W. x 59" L. Description: white cotton rectangle with a center graphic: red, white and blue Bicentennial star symbol encircled by black block lettered legend: "American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976"; one metal grommet in each of two corners.

E. F. Johnson Company Plaque. Waseca Lakeside Country Club. Material: wood, metal. Size: 13" W. x 16" L. Description: wooden rectangle - gold scroll and branching trim along each side - imprinted on scroll: "By these presents be it known that in grateful recognition of his dedication, faithful service, and outstanding contributions over the years to the development of the Waseca Lakeside Country Club the Board of Directors presents this plaque of recognition to Edgar F. Johnson, and be it furt ... more

Material: paper. Size: 11 1/2" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: maroon hard cover - expandable scrapbook - gold stamped on front: "University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca 1976" - contents: newspaper articles, programs and memorabilia.

Kevin Clemons, Marvin Johnson. 3 1/2" x 5" color photograph showing Kevin Clemons shaking hands with Marvin Johnson. Couple to left is Everett and Alice King. Marlene Rietfort in pink dress with white cap. Snapshot. Color in good condition at this time. Part of "Land of Plenty", a play given in celebration of our Nation's Bicentennial.