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.
Members of the Bjornaas family stand in front of a house. From left to right are Elmer, Lina, Karen, and Anders. A tree without leaves stands between the house and the family. Everyone is dressed warmly in long coats.
A view of a very large crowd at the Fergus Falls train station. A passenger train sits on the tracks. On the foreground soldiers stand in a line in front of the crowd. Cars and horse drawn carriages can also be seen in the crowd.
A group of men standing outside the Ely train depot. They include left to right: George Moonan, John Pluth, Vern McCarthy, Frank Schuyeiger, Archie Bonnier and Ernest Hanson.
A man, woman, a girl, and boy stand in front of a cabin. Four axes are stuck into a partially built addition. A large saw leans against the addition. Snow shoes hang on the side of the cabin.
Frank Lindbergh, Postmaster and Mayor of Crosby, Minnesota, stands in the middle of a construction site. He was a cousin to aviator Charles Lindbergh. Horses are pulling wagons of building materials. Other men are unidentified. On the back is a message to Ann from Uncle Frank.
Three government surveyors strike humorous poses near Baudette. The man on the left man is holding a pitchfork while peering into the distance. The man on the right holds an ax in one hand and a handkerchief in the other. The man in the center holds surveying equipment against a tree. All three men are tethered to each other with a thin rope.
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 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.
A group of men near stand around a horse drawn sleigh that has two dead deer on it. One of the men stands on the sleigh. The other men are all holding rifles. There is snow on the ground and everyone is dressed warmly.
Seven men stand and sit in front of a cabin. The man on the left is holding a rifle. A should leans against the knee of the man sitting on a log in the center. The cabin is in the process of being shingled.
A group of six men and one woman sit inside of a cabin. The man on the far left is stilling on top of a stump holding a violin, and the man to his right is sitting on a stump holding a guitar. On the walls hangs deer antlers and some pictures.
Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949), who was a photographer from Otter Tail County, and four friends stand in front of a cabin. All of the men are holding rifles. Haakon stands in the middle. The other men are Sam Cass, Mr. Cass, Mr. Myers of Fergus Falls, and Mr. Shapley of Foxhome.
A postcard portrait of Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949), who was a photographer from Otter Tail County, and Gust Thorson. Haakon sits to the right with a pipe in his mouth, and Gust stands to the left with a cigar in his mouth. They are both dressed casually with wide brimmed hats on.
A postcard portrait of Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949), who was a photographer from Otter Tail County, and his friend Mr. Lund. Haakon wears a black hat with a brim. Mr. Lund, sitting in front, also wears a black hat and is smiling.
A postcard portrait of Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949) who was a photographer from Otter Tail County. He sits on a large cutout of a moon. The backdrop has clouds, stars, and Cupid with a bow.
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.
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.
John Harring, his wife, and two children sit on the shore of Lake Clitherall. John holds his son on his lap, while his wife holds their daughter's hand.
Crowds gathered on Main Street, Crosby, Minnesota, for July 4th speeches. The water tower is visible behind on building on the left. Automobiles and horses join the people. The scene is facing east.
Section Thirty is an unincorporated community located in Fall Lake Township, four miles east of Ely. Among this group at Section 30 are, Top, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Sundholm and daughters; Center in dark coat, Mrs. Oppel; Upper right, Mr. and Mrs. Thaisen and her sons Carl and Albert Ramquist.
Seven people stand in front of the Martin Nes farm house. Martin Nes stands at the far right leaning against a fence. Thomas Bjornaas is second from the right, and Conrad Nes is third from the right. In the middle stand three women, and one man stands to the left. There is snow on the ground and everyone is dressed warmly.
Striking miners line Main Street in Crosby, Minnesota. They were attempting to improve their working conditions. A bicycle is parked against a light pole on the left.
Five children sit on top of a dead moose lying on a cart. The children are smiling and dressed warmly. Business buildings can be seen in the background.
A postcard portrait of Haakon Bjornaas (1884-1949) who was a photographer from Otter Tail County. He is wearing a hat and suit. The chair he is sitting on is covered with a fur skin.
Photographic postcard of two women, identified as Hattie Chamberlain and a friend. Dressed in large overcoats and flowered hats. Addressed to Miss Clara Weibeler of Belle Plaine.
Photographic postcard of two children, Loretta and Leo Mamer, seated on sofa with embroidered pillows and crocheted covering. Peter (born in 1906), Loretta (born in 1908).
A view of the P.R. Ski Club in Fergus Falls. A large crowd of people in horse drawn sleighs watch skiers skiing down a steep hill. Trees grow on the hill.
Two men and a woman stand in front of a tall tree near a cabin. The woman holds a rifle and is wearing a wide brimmed hat. A large barrel stands next to the cabin.
The R.R. Timer Co. store in winter. Five men stand in front of the store. Large icicles hand off of the side of the store's roof. The store is made out of logs. Snow covers a pile of wood in front of the store.
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.
Thomas Bjornaas, standing at right, and Conrad Nes, standing at left, pose with two deed dear. They both are holding rifles. There is snow on the ground and the two men are both dressed warmly.
Thomas Bjornaas, standing at right, and Conrad Nes, standing at left, pose with two deed dear and looking down at the deer. They both are holding rifles. There is snow on the ground and the two men are both dressed warmly.
A group portrait of four children and two men, standing in a line. They all face to left with their hands on the shoulders of the person to the left. Left to right stands Henry Bjornstad, Ida Bjornstad, John Bjornstad, Sophia Bjornstad, Thomas Bjornaas, and Ed Olson. They all stand near some trees. The two men and two boys wear hats.
Six men stand on a dock with dozens of fish they caught during a two hour fishing trip on Lake Vermillion. Three boats are tied to the dock. A building, possibly a boat house, sits in the water of the left. Small islands full of trees are in the background.
This photograph shows a group of St. Peter women in costumes. Top row, left to right: Isabelle Daniels, Iris Johnson, Claudia Reynolds, unknown. Middle, l to r: Annabelle Weibezahn, Amy Strauss, Dorothy Moss, unknown. Bottom, l to r: Leah Johnson, unknown. These women were mainly 1923 or 1924 graduates of St. Peter High School.