Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine. People are waving American flags and are standing along the street. Automobiles are lined up in the parade. The church, hotel, garage and other buildings are also visible.
Armistice Day parade on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine with the street lights hanging from wire. The Bank and saloon buildings are in the background. The parade floats include a submarine chaser and German submarine. American flags are flying.
Parade of the first soldiers who left Morris for training camp during World War I. Businesses in the background are, from the left: Stewart's Mill, Stewart's Mill Office, Max Trantow's Saloon, the Stevens County Creamery, and Walker Towle [dry goods].
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.
Registration Affidavit of Alien Enemy of Gustav Grunke, sworn to W.E. McNaughton, Chief of Police, Stillwater, Minnesota on the 27th day of February, 1918. Document is 4 pages in length and includes personal and employment information, a photograph and fingerprints.
District Communications Superintendent's explanation of the President's Executive Order, dated April 6th, 1917, regarding use of radio communication during the period of war.
Letter dated February 27, 1918 informing the Chief of Police that Gerald McGee, 920 Laurel Street, Stillwater, MN has purchase wireless apparatus and requesting an investigation.
W.E. McNaughton, Chief of Police, Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1918-03-23
Description:
Memo regarding Herman Lindabauer, who transferred from Foley, Minnesota to Town of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota and reported to W.E. McNaughton, Chief of Police, Stillwater, Minnesota on the 23rd day of March, 1918.
Letter signed by Joseph A. Wessel, United States Marshal to Stillwater Police Department regarding the failure of Edward Wagner to register on time, dated March 26, 1918.
Instructions to the Chief of Police of all municipalities greater than 10,000 in population from the War Department regarding cooperation with military intelligence.
Group of of World War I serviceman who formed the American Legion Post in Belle Plaine. Very back row: John Clark, James Wilson, Walter Moore, John Brandl, Joe McRaith, Lou Rasmussen.
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.
Pope County World War I recruits at the Glenwood Depot waiting for transportation to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Pictured are Gustav A. Danielson, (1892-1943); Henry Snetting; John Edward Erickson (1861-1940); Alfred M. Avok (1893-1967); Edward Ellertson (1849-1934); Chester P. Lysen (1894-1948); Herman Karnegresser; Fredrick V. Jensen; Albert Opdahl (1893-1926); Julius A. Billehus (1893-1967); Gerhard T. Johnson; Carl J. Hagstrom; Clarence Hagstrom (1894-1970); Martin L. Holden (1890-1958); Robert A. Lee ( -1918); Robert H. McGowan; Glenn D. Scott (1895-1972); George L. Hedrick (1860-1927); Oscar L. Vantries (1894-1966); John a. Torguson (1888-1976); Ambrose D. Gannon (1883-1941); Henry O. Westrud (1892-1917); Martin Lea (1895-1918); Herbert Stenson; Carl Kjolsberg; Herbert Nordstrom (1892-1924); Magnus Grondahl (1984-1918); Joe Cabal; Eugene Scott; Albin Stromseth (1896-1990); Ole A. Stone (1895-1986); Bertine Brandanger; Carl J. Opheim ( -1919); Richard Johnson ( -1918); Alfred Bjornstad; Carrol C. Roll (1896-1918); Howard C. Hallett (1890-1986).
These students served as cadets during World War I. They are shown in their uniforms beside the High School that was constructed in 1907 in St. Peter, Minnesota.
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."
World War I veterans blank record form for the Washington County War History, Washington County, Minnesota. The form was used to capture name, birth date, parental information, address, service record, and occupation.
This volume tells the story of Base Hospital 26, which was formed at the University of Minneota and organized by Dr. Sam Robinson, chest surgeion on the Mayo Clinic staff. The dates of operation for the Base Hospital 26 were Dec. 15, 1917, to May 3, 1919. It was mobilized and trained in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and arrived in Fort McPherson, Georgia, on Dec. 31, 1917. Major Arthur A. Law of Minneapolis was the director. The unit trained with other units in Georgia and by March 1918 the personnel had increased to a number sufficient for a 1,000-bed hospital. Base Hospital 26 staff were the first to arrive at the Hospital Center in Allerey, France, where they began to set up hospital services to aid the soldiers in World War I. The Rochester men enlisted in that city and were sworn in by Dr. Robinson, recruiting officer and organizer.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Winona 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 Pipestone 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 Mower 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 Washington 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 Watonwan 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 Martin County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Mann, William A.; Barry, T. H.; Wood, Fred B.; Rhinow, W. F.
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Correspondence sent between the War Department Militia Bureau and the Adjutant General of Minnesota requesting the names of officers assigned to various departments within the office of the Adjutant General.
Initial muster roll for the Quartermaster Corps Detachment of the Minnesota National Guard. Contains the handwritten addition of Hart, William H. and Barthol, Frank R.
Initial return roll listing the condition of the officers in the 1st Regiment of the Minnesota Field Artillery Medical Corps. Contains the handwritten addition of Berg, Elmer W., McKinney, Joseph L., and Fuecker, Fred M.
Sherman, Erwin H.; Houle, George E.; Haskins, John L.; Rosenwald, John P.
Date Created:
1917-06 - 1907-08
Description:
Muster rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Regiment Medical Corps along with rolls for Medical and Sanitary Detachments. Contains a muster roll of a detachment of men who were stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Battery A. Several names have been written in by hand, including Ling, Perry; Lokken, Carl R.; Newhouse, Lewis; Olson, Edward; Pederson, Melvin; Weed, Richard; Kaiser, Albert J.; and Carson, James J.
Houle, George E.; McDonald, John H.; Seidel, Otto K.; Green, Charles A.
Date Created:
1917-06 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Battery C. The Muster Rolls show the transition of Battery C from the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery to the 151st Field Artillery.
Jackman, Jerome; Houle, George E.; McDonald, John H.
Date Created:
1917-06 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Battery E, including one roll of Minnesota National Guard men who were mustered in at Fort Riley, Kansas. This Record contains one hand written addition, Carlsen, Harry A.
McKinney, Joseph L.; Houle, Geo. E.; Sherman, Erwin H.; McDonald, John H.; McKinney, Joseph L.
Date Created:
1917-06 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Regiment Headquarters Company. Contains muster roll of a single detachment of this regiment who were mustered in at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Barber, Hugh H.; Houle, George E.; McDonald, John H.
Date Created:
1917-06 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Battery D. Includes one roll of Minnesota National Guard men who were mustered into federal service at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Field Artillery Battery F, including one roll of Minnesota National Guard men who were mustered in at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Initial and subsequent Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment Supply Company details men present and AWOL, as well as losses and transfers.
Initial and subsequent Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company C, detailing the status of each man in the company as reporting for duty, sick, or absent, as well as any transfers. Also contains a handwritten statement of certification from Captain Stegner, DeWayne O.
McClay, Percy L.; Buxler, V. P.; Trainer, Owen J.; H., Matt L.
Date Created:
1917-03 - 1917-08
Description:
Initial and subsequent Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company B, detailing the status of each man in the company as reporting for duty, sick, or absent, as well as any transfers. Also contains a handwritten statement of certification from Captain McClay, Percy L.
Parkhue, G. E.; Prescott, Henry R.; Buxler, V. P.; Andrew, Edson J.; Pederson, Reuben M.; Luce, Erle D.
Date Created:
1917-04 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster Rolls for the 1st Infantry Medical Regiment that show Detachments for men as they are transferred to new regiments at locations including Winona, St. Cloud, and Duluth, Minnesota.
Luce, Erle D.; Lennon, Bert M.; S., Clifton J.; Witterbecker, Frank G.; Andrew, Edson J.; Russell, Carl A.; Prescott, Henry R.; Fiukelson, John M.; Higber, Matt L.
Date Created:
1917-04 - 1917-08
Description:
Muster Rolls for the 1st infantry Regiment that show groups of men from around Minnesota being transferred to new regiments, including one roll of Minnesota National Guard men who were mustered in at Two Harbors, Minnesota, and another group from St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Barnacle, Walter H.; Buxler, V. P.; H. Matt, L.; Gillesby, Roland E.
Date Created:
1917-03 - 1917-08
Description:
Initial, subsequent, and detachment muster rolls for the Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company D, detailing the status of each man in the company as reporting for duty, sick, or absent, as well as any transfers. This record includes Minnesota National Guard men transferred to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Initial and subsequent Muster Rolls for the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment Machine Gun Company details men present and AWOL, as well as losses and transfers.