Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: black vinyl case with cover photo graphic of immigrant children and hospital room; cover print: "Forgotten Ellis Island, the Extraordinary Story of America's Immigrant Hospital"; DVD contents tells the story of the stabilization and restoration of 30 deteriorated buildings on Ellis Island's south side from 1999 through 2007.

Richard and Tilda Knopf Laase Wedding Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 6" x 9". Description: black and white wedding portrait of bride and groom, Tilda (Tillie) Knopf and Richard Laase; the bride is wearing a floor length white gown and veil with a high ruffled headpiece; the groom is wearing a dark suit, white high collar and bow tie; photographer, A. S. Hellebo of Janesville.

Waseca High School Class of 1937 Reunion. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: clear plastic and black card stock cover, white plastic spiral bound; cover print: "Seventieth Reunion, Class of 1937, Waseca, Minnesota, 2007"; contents: unnumbered pages of classmate updates and photos 70 years after graduating from Waseca High School.

Margaret Sinn Retirement Open House. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Description: white card stock, color photo graphic of Margaret Sinn; printed information: "Come to an open house celebration to honor Executive Director, Margaret Sinn as she retires from the Waseca County Historical Society...January 26, 2007...Miller-Armstrong Building..."

Loren Hecht Memory Card. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" folded. Description: white paper card, cover graphic of wheat stalks; inside information: poem and funeral details.

Loren Hecht Funeral Program. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" folded. Description: white paper, cover graphic of rising sun captioned, "A service of death and resurrection celebrating the life of Loren Hecht, March 13, 2007"; inside information: funeral program, presiding minister, Pastor Roger Haug and organist, Linda Berndt.

The Story of Leroy Shield 1893-1962 DVD. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: black vinyl case with cover photo graphic of Laurel and Hardy, Charley Chase, Little Rascals, Our Gang movie covers; cover print: "The Story of Leroy Shield, 1893-1962, We remember the man behind the music, written by Jack & Mary Williams, Produced by Ruth Jimmerson"; DVD contents tells the story of Leroy Shield.

Key Ingredients Charlie Maguire Musical CD. Material: paper, plastic, metal. Size: 5" x 5" paper cover; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper cover; clear plastic front; cd inside; cd contents: musical compact disc of music performed by Charlie Maguire for the Smithsonian Key Ingredients show at the Waseca Couny Historical Society in 2006-2007.

Township Government Square One DVD. Material: plastic, paper. Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: black vinyl case with cover photo graphic of state of Minnesota and flags; cover print: "Township Government, Square One, Produced by doubleOmedia, L.L.C."; DVD contents tells the story of township government; 38 minutes.

Monday Study Club 2007. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photo; Monday Study Club members: Sheila Morris, historian; Carol Arnold, correspondence secretary; Wilda Smith, secretary; Karen Pettigrew, treasurer; Betty McIntire, vice president; Grace Galvin, president; Jean Halvorson.

North Waseca Lutheran Church Confirmation Portrait 2007. Description: color digital photo showing a group of young adults posed with their pastor; identified in the back row as Andrew Rezak, Rev. Nancy Hansen; front row: Alexis Conway and Brody Ernewein.

Dan Swenson. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color photograph of WCHS Board Member, Treasurer, Dan Swenson; photo taken at WCHS Museum.

Waseca Water Park Dedication June 2007 DVD. Material: plastic, metal, paper. Size: 5" x 5 1/2" case; 4 1/2" diameter disk. Description: white paper case, circular plastic center; metal DVD; DVD contents: Waseca Water Park Dedication, 1 June 2007, interviews. Filmed by Jerry Rutledge.

American Red Cross Annual Report 2007. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white paper; black print: "Waseca County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Annual Report 2007, Waseca County Chapter, Organized July 7, 1917, 90 Years in Waseca County; Mission, 2006-2007 at a glance, Services provided in Waseca County, Board of Directors 2006-2007.

Memorial Day Program Booklet 2007. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: color cover of American flags on flag poles and an inset color photograph of a grave stone dedicated to all war veterans; booklet stapled through center fold; blue print on front: "Memorial Day, Anniversary Program, May 28, 2007, 9:00 A.M., Courthouse, Waseca, Minnesota, Veterans Organizations and Auxiliaries"; Contents: Memorial Day Program; Annual Memorial Day Observance 2007; Deceased Soldiers Whose G ... more

Elwin and Darlene Lorig Residence and Family History. Material: paper, plastic, metal. Size: 10" x 12". Description: white vinyl three-ring notebook with black and white cover photo of a light colored clapboard house and front porch from 1956, captioned "Home of Elwin (Bud) Lorig and Darlene Lorig 1946 to 1977, 312 3rd Avenue N.E., Waseca, MN 56093". Contents: pages in plastic sleeves include introductory remarks by compiler, Judy Joecks, photos of the Lorig family including Bud, Darlene, J ... more

Grace Lutheran Church Directory 2007. Material: paper, plastic. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: booklet held together with black plastic spiral binding; four photographs on front cover: guitar, people's hands clapping, Holy Bible, drumstick and cymbal; white print: "A place for you, Grace Lutheran Church, 2007 Directory"; color photographs of church, Pastors, Business Administrator, Dir. of Youth Ministry, Secretary, Custodian, Grace Garden Director, individual church families; list of all chur ... more

Letter to Director Sheila Morris from Dr. R. Leland West. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white copy paper containing a message to Waseca County Historical Society co-director, Sheila Morris from R. Leland West; the subject discusses a picture of the West & West Veterinary sign that Morris had sent to him; also includes some family information.

Letter from Director Sheila Morris to Dr. R. Leland West. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: white copy paper containing a message from Waseca County Historical Society Co-Director, Sheila Morris to Dr. R. Leland West of Colorado Springs, Colorado, wherein she responds to West's letter about framing the photo of the Veterinary sign she sent him.

Mayoral Proclamation: Leroy Shield Appreciation Weekend. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Description: parchment colored card stock with black printed proclamation signed and sealed with a gold sticker by Mayor Roy D. Srp, Mayor, City of Waseca; October 12 and 13, 2007 was officially proclaimed to be the Leroy Shield Appreciation Weekend in the City of Waseca recognizing the Waseca born man for his work as a composer, conductor, arranger and performer in the film and entertainment in ... more

Waseca County Red Cross Board Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports. Material: paper. Description: Red Cross Waseca meeting minutes: quarterly, executive and annual. Board members listed: Lynette Roesler; Susie Schellhas; John Hutton; Betty Prechel; Donna Gehring; Caryn Wendt; Julie Urbatch; Beverly Janike; Tim Boyer; Abbey Bartz; Michelle Hammer; Mike Harnisch and Tom Tetzloff; staff member Robin Roberts.

Waseca County Red Cross Board Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports. Material: paper. Description: Red Cross Waseca Chapter Financial Statement dated June 30, 2007 in black spiral bound booklet.

20th Annual Waseca Marching Band Classic 2007 Button. Material: metal. Size: 2 1/4" diameter. Description: blue and white enameled metal button with red fireworks graphic and red and white printing: "20th Anniversary Waseca Marching Classic September 22, 2007" ; reverse side attaching safety pin.

Kathy and Clark Meyer. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 4". Description: color photo snapshot printed by a Polaroid camera; the two are posed standing with Kathy holding a bass caught from Lake Elysian and next to her son, Clark Meyer.

Wayne "Bumps" Brown at Company's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 6". Description: color glossy photo of Wayne "Bumps" Brown standing at a podium surrounded by green and gold balloons, flowers; a sign, "Brown" and a microphone are in front of him; the occasion is the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Brown Printing Company.