Cosgrove, Bertram M.; Alcott, Robert K.; Nelson, Arthur M.
Date Created:
1917-07 - 1917-09
Description:
Initial and subsequent muster rolls for the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company K, detailing the status of each man in the company as reporting for duty, sick, or absent, as well as any transfers. This record also contains an initial and corrected Monthly Return sent by Cosgrove, Bertram M., as well as muster documents of officers who were stationed at Camp Cody, in Deming, New Mexico.
A drum major and Marching Band of Gustavus Adolphus College are parading on Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter. Nicollet County Court House is in the background. Postcard sent to Amelia Turner, 2127 Dudley Ave., St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minn., the front reads, "You may have gotten one of these before, I don't remember what kind I sent you. Have almost forgotten the event but these [sic.] card will keep it in close memory." The back reads, "Dear Cousin; I suppose you are coming home for thanksgiving are you not, to help us eat turkey. No you needn't. I can take care of it my self. How is the "Republican" getting along[?] He's quiet now seeing that we have a Gov. of in party. With a hunger for turkey, I am Willard".
Group awaiting the arrival of the train with the body of Governor John A. Johnson. Gov. Johnson died unexpectedly in office at the age of 48 on September 21, 1909.
A crowd listens to William Jennings Bryan on the main street of St. Peter, Minnesota Avenue at Park Row. Also in the photograph are the hotel and City Bakery and Restaurant.