Soldiers of St. Peter's Co. K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard in front of the Armory and the Library. The label indicates that they were leaving to fight in World War One.
Oval studio portrait of the Torgerson brothers. The portrait features hand drawn accents that call out the details of the uniforms. Handwritten label on the back: "Ted, Melvin and Otto Torgerson." Typed label reads: "Sons of Martin and Ingri Torgerson of Fosston. Serving in WW1: Tedor (Ted), Melvin and Otto."
Framed oval studio portrait with curved glass. The label on front of the hand-colored photograph reads, "Vernon Johnson." Handwritten label on the back: "Vern Johnson, Fosston."
Diary of Sgt. Philip Olson who served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917, aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was eventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. In addition, he had various duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kits through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, Olson took a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Cottonwood County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Ole B. Berg was drafted into the U.S army and served as a private in France during World War One. He served in the battle in Argonne Forest and St. Mihiel and suffered "shell shock." He returned to Trondhjem, Minnesota Rice County in May of 1919.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Clay County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dakota County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dodge County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Freeborn County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.