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.
The Sophomore float named "Axe the Jacks" in the Homecoming parade shows riders, Denny Kirkendahl (left) and Stan Sharman (right) in a barber shop scene.
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A drum major and Marching Band of Gustavus Adolphus College are parading on Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter. Nicollet County Court House is in the background. Postcard sent to Amelia Turner, 2127 Dudley Ave., St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minn., the front reads, "You may have gotten one of these before, I don't remember what kind I sent you. Have almost forgotten the event but these [sic.] card will keep it in close memory." The back reads, "Dear Cousin; I suppose you are coming home for thanksgiving are you not, to help us eat turkey. No you needn't. I can take care of it my self. How is the "Republican" getting along[?] He's quiet now seeing that we have a Gov. of in party. With a hunger for turkey, I am Willard".
Boy Scout group marching in Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was influential in setting up Norse-American Centennial celebrations across the country.
Boy Scout Troop 248 marching the the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York City. Carl O. Pedersen's influence in organizing the Norse-American Centennial celebration spanned from New York to Minnesota, as well as other parts of the country.
Car decorated with flowers and American flags for an Ortonville parade. The car also features signs for "Perfect Fitting Munsing Wear" and "Pioneer Store."
The car includes: Leatrice Swenson, Cinderella III, Duchess of Dakota County. Behind her is Charlotte Rlstad of Greenvale Victors. The car is driven by Dorsey Hussey.
View of a float for a parade in St. Peter. The float features a large version of a New Style cigar. Carl Hensel is at left and Burton Nutter is at right.