Letters, a claimant form, and a summary about Samuel M. Beckman's request for assistance from U.S. Congressman Solomon G. Comstock in receiving his Civil War pension.
A boat named "Sally" floats next to a dock on Lake Vermillion. Two men stand on the boat. A group of six men and two women stand on the dock. Three of the men hold several fish. Several glass beer bottles are also on the deck.
The R.R. Timer Co. store in winter. Five men stand in front of the store. Large icicles hand off of the side of the store's roof. The store is made out of logs. Snow covers a pile of wood in front of the store.
A row of over thirty motorcycles are lined up in a row on a sidewalk in front of some stores. A long row of over thirty men stand behind the motorcycles.
A red cross tent flying an American flag stands in front of debris from the Fergus Falls Cyclone. A man on crutches stands in front of the tent, along with two soldiers.
A view of the Rapid River. Large boulders are on the left side of the river, and logs are on the right side and in the background. Forest line both sides of the river.
Two men and a woman stand in front of a tall tree near a cabin. The woman holds a rifle and is wearing a wide brimmed hat. A large barrel stands next to the cabin.
Randolph Probstfield, the first setter of European descent in Clay County, sits outside on a hammock reading a book at Lake Lida. A camp stove with a large pot sits to his left.
A view of the P.R. Ski Club in Fergus Falls. A large crowd of people in horse drawn sleighs watch skiers skiing down a steep hill. Trees grow on the hill.
A cabinet card portrait of William Moorhead (1832-1897), one of the first people of European descent to settle in Pembina, North Dakota. His hand rests on an animal skin covered in fur, and his mason pin is visible on his vest.
A postcard portrait of Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949) who was a photographer from Otter Tail County. He is wearing a hat and suit. The chair he is sitting on is covered with a fur skin.
A letter and other documents related to Peter Anderson's request for assistance from U.S. Congressman Solomon G. Comstock in receiving his Civil War pension.
Five children sit on top of a dead moose lying on a cart. The children are smiling and dressed warmly. Business buildings can be seen in the background.
A letter from O. Barker to Solomon G. Comstock requesting assistance in receiving his Civil War pension and a summary of O. Barker's civil war pension claim.