Tall tale photographic postcard of Alex Semrau in his 1908 Buick. Alex Semrau's 1908 Buick car was specially modified for his prosthetic arms. Postcard reads, "When we go after anything we get it."
Portrait of Alice O. Thorson (1870-1929). She was born and raised in Glenwood, studied constitutional law, languages, music and Free Masonry and was an activist in the Women's Suffrage movement. Miss Thorson is best known locally as the author of the Minnewaska legend, The Tribe of Pezhekee, and for her paintings of local scenes.
Five men standing in back row. 1 man sitting in front row with 3 women. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910. They were donated by the Bonde Family to the Kandiyohi Historical Society in 1983.
Four men. Two are standing and two are sitting. They are all unidentified. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.
A portrait of Grace Erlandson, an early staff member at the Jones Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A portrait of Judge E.H. Jones, co-founder of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Mrs. Putzke was a homeless woman who lived in a vacant hotel building with her children in the 1930s. The Beisswenger family took her in and she remained on their farm for 35 years. Her two daughters lived in the home as hired help and Mrs. Putzke lived in the farm sheds, peeling potatoes, topping vegetables, and preparing berries and produce. As poor as people were in the 1930s, many extended charity and generosity to people such as her.
A portrait of Mrs. William M. Harrison, co-founder of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.