This is a photograph of future governor of Minnesota John A. Johnson when he was 21 years old. Johnson, born in 1861, lived for a short time in Iowa before returning to his hometown of St. Peter.
From left to right: Clay Evenson, Herman Maves, Jo Poetz, John A. Johnson, Albert Dick, and William Everett. The men are camping at Case's Point at Lake Emily, east of St. Peter. Johnson later served as governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
The graduates of 1895 is assembled in this studio portrait, which later appeared in the 1912 Breidablick college annual with the caption "Our Governor's Class", in reference to Adolph O. Eberhart, who appears in the photograph. The graduates are: Rev. John G. Laurin, Edward L. Erickson, Governor Adolph O. Eberhart, Prof. Andrew A. Stomberg, Hon. Thomas H. Johnston, Rev. Swan L. Wilson, Rev. Runolfur Marteinson, Atty. Charles Johnson, Dr. Alfred E. Ahlstrom, Atty. Frank A. Eckman, Hannah Nelson, M. S. Norelius, Prof. Louis Anderson, Grace Gresham-Brownell, Dr. Brandur, J. Brandson, and Dr. Joseph A. Prim.
Bishop von Scheele and dignitaries gathered in Rock Island, Illinois, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Swedish-American Lutheran Augustana Synod, this group includes (no. 1, at center) the Bishop of Visby, Knut Henning Gezelius von Scheele, representing the King of Sweden, (no. 2) Governor Adolph Eberhart of Minnesota, and (no. 3) Dr. Eric Norelius, of Goodhue County, Minnesota, who had been present at the founding of the Synod in 1860. Norelius was President of the Synod at the time of its jubilee.
This photograph shows Gov. and Mrs. John A. Johnson and their friends. The names of the people are on the back of the photograph. All, or nearly all, are St. Peter residents.
This postcard shows a group of soldiers crossing Nassau Street as they march south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter in the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter as it moves south along Minnesota Avenue. The leading carriage has just crossed Nassau Street.
This postcard shows the hearse carrying the body of Governor John A. Johnson as it moves south along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, between Nassau and Grace Streets. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
Postcard of the funeral procession of Governor John A. Johnson as it moves south along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, MN. The soldiers are probably from Company K of the Second Minnesota.
View of people along South Third Street in St. Peter watching the funeral procession of Governor John A. Johnson. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
This image was made from a glass plate negative. It shows a view of the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson. The soldiers are moving south on Minnesota Avenue, between Nassau and Grace Streets.
This postcard shows a group of St. Paul city employees in the funeral procession of Governor John A. Johnson in St. Peter. The procession is moving west on Myrtle Street, between Minnesota Avenue and Third Street. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
This postcard shows a group of schoolgirls watching the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter. Teacher Emily Brown and student Jean Treadwell are among those shown.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson moving north on Third Street in St. Peter. St. Mary's Catholic Church, on the northeast corner at the Myrtle Street intersection, is in the background at right.
This postcard shows a group of people outside of the Union Presbyterian Church in St. Peter at the time of the funeral of Gov. John A. Johnson. The church is on the northwest corner of the intersection of Third and Locust Streets, facing Third.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter as it moves south past businesses on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter as it moves south past businesses on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
The funeral procession of Governor John A. Johnson along South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter is shown. Johnson, who lived in St. Peter before he was elected, died in office in 1909. The large clock in the foreground was at the site of Schleuder's Jewelry store at 308 South Minnesota Avenue. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter as it moves to the west along Myrtle Street, along the south side of St. Mary's Church.
This postcard shows people waiting for the funeral procession of Governor John A. Johnson in St. Peter in 1909. The view is to the north along Third Street. The spire of St. Mary's Church, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle Streets, is at right. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
This postcard shows the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter as it moves to the west along Myrtle Street, along the south side of St. Mary's Church. John A. Johnson was governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1905 until his death on September 21, 1909.
This postcard is a tribute to Gov. John A. Johnson from St. Peter, who died in office in 1909 during his third term. The verses are by Dr. H. M. Petersen.
Future Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson and his wife camping with friends near St. Peter. The names are on the reverse side of the photograph. John A. Johnson is number 15 and his wife is number 21. The photograph was taken in the 1890s.
This postcard is a political campaign item designed to promote Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson, from St. Peter, as a Democratic party candidate for President in 1908.
Hubert Humphrey standing behind a podium and speaking into a microphone during a Hadassah luncheon. Hubert Humphrey was one of several prominent Minnesotans invited to speak at Hadassah luncheons held in downtown Minneapolis. The setting and prominence of the speaker suggests the organization's political clout.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A woman stands in front of a microphone, while Hurbert Humphrey sits at the table next to her at a Hadassah Supply Shower luncheon. Hadassah promoted health and welfare services to Jewish women and children in Palestine. By the end of WWII, the Minneapolis chapter of Hadassah was 1900 members strong. This photo taken at the Supply Shower luncheon at the Nicollet Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The luncheons helped collect goods such as layettes and linens to be sent to hospitals and clinics in Palestine. Minnesota dignitaries like Humphrey spoke to show their support for Palestine relief, and by extension, a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a photograph of Governor Henry Swift from St. Peter, Minnesota. Swift was the third Governor of Minnesota and served from July 10, 1863 to January 11, 1864.
This photograph shows, from left to right: William Bickel, Gov. Horace Austin, and J. K. Moore, who was the editor of the St. Peter Tribune. Austin served as governor from January 9, 1870 to January 7, 1874.
Rabbis Abelson and Aronson lead the Beth El congregation during the years that the congregation was located on Penn Avenue. The photograph with Senator Humphrey was taken at the Penn Avenue building. Aronson especially worked closely with Humphrey, during Humphrey's tenure as Minneapolis mayor, to improve North side inter-community relations during the late 1940s and early 50s.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Composite portrait of Minnesota Governors Willis Gorman, Henry Swift, Horace Austin, Andrew McGill, and John A. Johnson. All five once lived in St. Peter, Minnesota.