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1. Senior thesis by Adolph O. Eberhart, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Eberhart, Adolph Olson, 1870-1944
Date Created:
1895
Description:
Gustavus Adolphus College senior thesis, "Why Do Free Citizens Endorse Socialism?", handwritten by Adolph O. Eberhart in 1895 and submitted in fulfillment of a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. The content of the essay, written in English, reflects political questions of the time and is an articulately-written discussion. It was included in the commencement ceremony held on May 23, 1895 as the "Oration with Valedictory". Adolph O. Eberhart served in various public offices, then as elected representative in the Minnesota Legislature 1902 - 1905, Lieutenant Governor 1906 - 1909, and Governor 1909 -1914.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Text
Format:
Documents (other)

2. Letter from Sinclair Lewis to Marcella Powers, February 26, 1943, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951
Date Created:
1943-02-26
Description:
Letter written from the Hotel St. Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota, regarding Lewis' visit with Minnesota Governor Harold Stassen.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

3. Letter from Sinclair Lewis to Marcella Powers, November 22, 1945, Birmingham, Alabama

Creator:
Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951
Date Created:
1945-11-22
Description:
Letter written from the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama, regarding Lewis' meeting with the Governor.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

4. Letter from Sinclair Lewis to Marcella Powers, October 12, 1942, unknown location United States

Creator:
Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951
Date Created:
1942-10-12
Description:
Letter written from unknown location, regarding Lewis' writing and the university course that he is teaching. Lewis also mentions his lunch date with Governor Harold Stassen.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

5. Minnesota Governor and wife at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Lundquist, Elmer F.
Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Governor Harold and Iantha LeVander with Stanley Berglund in formal attire.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Portrait of John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Relf, J. F.
Date Created:
1882
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

7. Future Gov. John A. Johnson and friends at Lake Emily near St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Ribble, George H., 1850-1921
Date Created:
1898
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Portrait of John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Ribble, George H., 1850-1921
Date Created:
1885 - 1900
Description:
This is a photograph of John A. Johnson from St. Peter. Johnson served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

9. Portrait of John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Ribble, George H., 1850-1921
Date Created:
1885 - 1900
Description:
This is a photograph of John A. Johnson from St. Peter. Johnson served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

10. Gustavus Class of 1895, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Ribble, G. H.
Date Created:
1895
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

11. Portrait of Governor John A. Johnson from St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Zimmerman, Charles Alfred, 1844-1909
Date Created:
1890 - 1895
Description:
This is a photograph of Gov. John A. Johnson from St. Peter. Johnson served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

12. Bishop von Scheele and dignitaries, Rock Island, Illinois

Date Created:
1910-06-01
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

13. Governor and Mrs. John A. Johnson and friends, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1905 - 1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Governor Hammond with officers of the Minnesota National Guard in Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
This postcard shows Gov. Winfield S. Hammond on horseback with soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

15. Governor Hammond with officers of the Minnesota National Guard in Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
This postcard shows Gov. Winfield S. Hammond on horseback with officers of the Minnesota National Guard.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

16. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909-09-23
Description:
Governor John A. Johnson's funeral procession is approaching the Presbyterian Church in St. Peter; Sept. 23, 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

17. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

18. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

19. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
This postcard shows people waiting for the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter in 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

20. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

21. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

22. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

23. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

24. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
This postcard shows a group of schoolboys watching the funeral procession of Gov. John A. Johnson in St. Peter.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

25. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

26. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

27. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

28. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

29. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

30. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

31. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

32. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

33. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Glass plate negatives

34. Governor John A. Johnson funeral procession, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

35. Gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
This postcard shows the gravesite of Gov. John A. Johnson in Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. The tombstone of his parents is visible at far right.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

36. Gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
This postcard shows the gravesite of Gov. John A. Johnson in Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. The tombstone of his parents is visible at far right.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

37. Gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
This postcard shows flowers at the gravesite of Gov. John A. Johnson at Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

38. In Memory of Governor John A. Johnson from St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

39. John A. Johnson and his wife with their friends, near St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890 - 1899
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

40. John A. Johnson for President, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

41. John A. Johnson gravesite, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
View of the gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson in the Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. This image was made from a glass plate negative.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Glass plate negatives

42. John A. Johnson gravesite, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
View of the gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson in Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. This image was made from a glass plate negative.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Glass plate negatives

43. John A. Johnson gravesite, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
View of the gravesite of Governor John A. Johnson in the Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. This image was made from a glass plate negative.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Glass plate negatives

44. Mayor Hubert Humphrey speaking at Hadassah luncheon, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1947
Description:
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
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

45. Minneapolis Hadassah Supply Shower luncheon featuring Hubert Humphrey as speaker, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1947
Description:
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
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

46. "One Good Term Deserves Another" Governor John A. Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1906 - 1907
Description:
This postcard shows a portrait of Gov. John A. Johnson of St. Peter and a view of the Minnesota State Capitol building.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

47. Portrait of Governor Henry Swift, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1862 - 1869
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

48. Portrait of Governor Horace Austin and friends in Minnesota

Date Created:
1872?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

49. Portrait of Governor John A. Johnson and the official Minnesota State Seal

Date Created:
1905
Description:
A portrait of Gov. John A. Johnson of St. Peter and the Minnesota State Seal.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

50. Portrait of Governor John A. Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1905 - 1909
Description:
This is a photograph of Gov. John A. Johnson from St. Peter. Johnson served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

51. Portrait of Governor Winfield S. Hammond, St. James, Minnesota

Description:
Portrait of Minnesota Governor Winfield S. Hammond.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

52. Rabbis David Aronson and Kassel Abelson with Senator Hubert Humphry, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1948
Description:
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
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

53. St. Peter's home governors, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907 - 1909
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards
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