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1. Portrait of Swan J. Turnblad, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915?
Description:
Portrait of Swan J. Turnblad, the publisher of the Svenska Amerikanska Posten and owner of the Turnblad mansion.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

2. Logan Post Office, Johnsonville Township, Redwood County, Minnesota

Description:
Logan Post Office located in Johnsonville Township, Redwood Count. Fred Radtke, Senior family home, store, and Post Office. This building was in section 7 of Johnsonville Township. The building was still standing in 1985. Shown are Louise, Little Elsie, Augusta, Emma, Grandma Minnie Burmiester, Emil, Henry, Mrs Fred (Minnie) Radtke Sr., and William, Fred Ratdke Sr., Herman, and Fred Jr. William is in the doorway, Fred Ratdke Sr., Herman and Fred Jr. are in the horse drawn buggy.
Contributing Institution:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Johnny Johnson family farm, Springdale Township, Minnesota

Description:
Johnny Johnson, Petra (Halvorsdatter) Johnson, and family members at their home near Plum Creek. Johnny Johnson was mentioned in Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel about her time near Walnut Grove, "On the Banks of Plum Creek."
Contributing Institution:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) 93rd Anniversary, Tracy, Minnesota

Creator:
Ives, F. K.
Description:
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), photograph taken in Tracy on April 28, 1912 to commemorate the 93rd Anniversary of the American I.O.O.F. organization's existance in Tracy, MN. The photo was taken in front of the Tracy Citizens State Bank by F.K. Ives. Shown are: 1. Wm. Harriman 2. E.E. Converse 3. M.W. Baker 4. W.B. Harwood 5. Chas. Herder 6. Jacob W. Hirshfield (dry goods store) 7. C.W. Bulen (postmaster) 8. Ulric "Bim" Dilger (mail carrier) 9. J.P. Olson (dry goods store) 10. John Olson 11. W.B. Thompson 12. J.T. Jackson 13. Col. Charles Berdan (auctioneer) 14. Buck Swoffer (?)
Contributing Institution:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Walnut Grove Firehouse, Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Description:
Walnut Grove Fire Department Photograph, taken in 1905. Shown are: Left to Right; Herman Runge, A.W. Olson, O.W. Gremmert, William Severs, Ben Johnson, J.C. Jacobs, John Betts, True Towne, Ed Wiecks, John L. Doig, Albert "Bert" Bertram, Arthur Boyle, Gustav H. Schultz, Fred Clarke, Unknown, Alfred Benson, Charles N. McDonald, Frank Garlock, Henry Garlock Up On Ladder: Ulric "Bim" Dilger. Walnut Grove's first jail was housed in this building.
Contributing Institution:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Potrait of group of Men, July 5, 1908, Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Description:
Photograph of group of unknown men relaxing in Walnut Grove on July 5th, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

7. Man clowning for the camera, Svea, Minnesota

Creator:
Swenson, Sigfrid
Date Created:
1915?
Description:
Man dressed in coveralls, sticking his tongue out. Scratched into the negative are eyebrows, beard, and the words "Kaiser Bill."
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Students and faculty of the Winona State Teachers College, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Ericson, O.F.
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Winona State Teachers College students and faculty, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

9. Homecoming ceremony, Winona State College, Winona, Minnesota

Date Created:
1948
Description:
Group photo showing the oldest living graduate from the Winona Normal School, the college president, and the homecoming queen and court during the Winona State College 1948 Homecoming, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Employees of the U.S. Post Office, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Johnson, William
Date Created:
1925-10
Description:
Group portrait of postal workers in front of the U.S. Post Office, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

11. Winona Knitting Mills employees and their families, The Arches, Lewiston, Minnesota

Creator:
Cutler, George
Date Created:
1946-09-14
Description:
Winona Knitting Mills company picnic at The Arches, Lewiston, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

12. Students and faculty of the Winona State Teachers College, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Williams, Verne O.
Date Created:
1923-06-28
Description:
Winona State Teachers College students and faculty, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

13. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated July 7, 1944 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1944-07-07
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record updating Peter on his time in England and thanking him for continuing to send the newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

14. V-Mail Letter to Peter Tema from Private Jack Podany, London, England

Creator:
Podany, Jack
Date Created:
1942 - 1945
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Jack Podany to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record wishing him a happy Thanksgiving and asking to be sent the local newspaper while in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

15. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated January 1, 1945 from Private Donald Tonder, London, England

Creator:
Tonder, Donald
Date Created:
1945-01-01
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Donald Tonder to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

16. Letter to Peter Tema, dated April 22, 1944 from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen, London, England

Creator:
Bentzen, Arthur L.
Date Created:
1944-04-22
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen asking to recieve a copy of the local newspaper while in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

17. Envelope of a letter to Peter Tema, dated April 22, 1944from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen, London, England

Creator:
Bentzen, Arthur L.
Date Created:
1944-04-22
Description:
Evelope from the letter from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, asking to recieve a copy of the local newspaper in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

18. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated December 29, 1942 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1942-12-29
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record telling Peter about his Christmas in England and thanking him for sending the newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

19. V-Mail letter Peter Tema, dated September 29, 1943 from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1943-09-29
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record updating Peter on his time in England and thanking him for continuing to send the newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

20. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated January 31, 1944 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1944-01-31
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record describing his Christmas in England and a visit to a Royal Air Force camp for training.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

21. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated February 15, 1944 from Willard Bolling, London, England

Creator:
Bolling, Willard
Date Created:
1944-02-15
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Willard Bolling to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record expressing appreciating for being sent the newspaper and giving a short update about his time in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

22. Envelope from a letter to Peter Tema, dated July 7, 1944 from Jospeh M. Gwiazdon, New York, New York

Creator:
Gwiazdon, Joseph M.
Date Created:
1944-07-22
Description:
Envelope that contained the letter from Joseph M. Gwiazdon to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

23. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated February 20, 1945 from Corporal Steven Warhol, London, England

Creator:
Warhol, Steven
Date Created:
1945-02-20
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Steven Warhol to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

24. V-Mail Letter to Peter Tema, dated December 22, 1944 from Private Kenneth B. Hall, London, England

Creator:
Hall, Kenneth B.
Date Created:
1944-12-22
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Kenneth B. Hall to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Hiehgts Record thanking him for sending the newspaper to England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

25. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated May 13, 1943 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1943-05-13
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that he send copies of the local newspaper to England again since he hadn't received one in four months.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

26. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated October 20, 1942 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1942-10-20
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record telling Peter that Joe had seen another soldier from Columbia Hieghts in England and asking for the newspaper to continue to be sent.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

27. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated October 16, 1944 from Private Donald Rozycki, London, England

Creator:
Rozycki, Donald
Date Created:
1944-10-16
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is letter from Private Donald Rozycki to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record letting him know his new address in England and hoping the newspaper shows up soon.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

28. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated August 3, 1943 from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1943-08-03
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record updating Peter on his time in England and thanking him for sending back-issues of the newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

29. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated May 16, 1944 from Walter W. Smith, London, England

Creator:
Smith, Walter W.
Date Created:
1944-05-16
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Walter W. Smith to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

30. Glanville Smith Diary, May 8, 1920 to May 17, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-05-08 - 1920-05-17
Description:
Mr. Glanville Smith writes in his diary about his last days as a high school senior at St. Cloud Technical High School.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

31. Glanville Smith Diary, May 18, 1920 to May 24, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-05-18 - 1920-05-24
Description:
Mr. Glanville Smith writes in his diary about his last days as a high school senior at St. Cloud Technical High School.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

32. Glanville Smith Diary, May 25, 1920 to May 28, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-05-25 - 1920-05-28
Description:
Handwritten in blue ink. Mr. Smith comments on the final days of his high school career which include a state Civics exam and commencement exercises. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

33. Glanville Smith Diary, July 31, 1919 to October 14, 1919

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1919-07-31 - 1919-10-14
Description:
Mr. Smith comments about his adventures while staying at his family's cottage on Grand lake and his impressions about his first month and half as a senior at Tech High.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

34. Glanville Smith Diary, January 20, 1920 to March 5, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-01-20 - 1920-03-05
Description:
Mr. Smith writes about his impressions of his close friends. He also talks about attending the circus and a musical concert. School remains the focus of his writing. Two photos of friends are interspersed with a musical composition penned by the diarist which is located in the back of the diary.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

35. Glanville Smith Diary, March 20, 1911 to November 1, 1911

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987; Smith, Howard B., 1909-2000
Date Created:
1911-03-20 - 1921-03-09
Description:
Handwritten in pencil, the first diary of Glanville Smith as a ten-year-old boy. He comments about his home and school life, also vacationing at the family's Pleasant Lake cottage. Towards the back of the diary, there are, written, in pencil, from 1921-02-16 to 1921-03-09, ten pages of entries by Mr. Smith's twelve-year-old brother, Howard. They are brief and discuss Howard's home life and play time. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

36. Glanville Smith Diary, March 5, 1920 to April 5, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville, 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-03-05 - 1920-04-05
Description:
Handwritten in blue pen, a diary of a St. Cloud Technical High School senior recalling his daily experiences while attending school classes and extracurrcular activities. Attached to the pages of this book are photographs, letters, tickets, newspaper clippings and ribbons that relate to his school life.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

37. Glanville Smith Diary, April 7, 1920 to May 5, 1920

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1920-04-07 - 1920-05-05
Description:
Handwritten in blue pen, a diary of a St. Cloud Technical High School senior recalling his daily experiences while attending school classes and extracurrcular activities. Attached to the pages of this book are photographs, letters, tickets, newspaper clippings and ribbons that relate to his school life.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

38. Glanville Smith Diary, April 6, 1917 to July 31, 1919

Creator:
Smith, Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1917-04-06 - 1919-07-31
Description:
Handwritten in black ink. Mr. Smith comments about every day life as a teenager growing up in St. Cloud and attending Technical High School. Mr. Smith wrote portions of this journal from April 6, 1917, to April 15, 1917, from November 28, 1918 to December 3, 1918, and from February 12, 1919, to July 31, 1919. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

39. Glanville Smith Diary, October 14, 1919 to January 19, 1920

Creator:
Smith. Glanville W., 1901-1987
Date Created:
1919-10-14 - 1920-01-19
Description:
Mr. Smith comments about his experiences with his fellow students and teachers at Tech. He also comments about Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Photo attachments in the front and back of the diary include the Tech 1919 football team (all identified), notes and photo portraits.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries
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