Colorchrome postcard of a rear view of Willis Hall on the Carleton College campus with Burton Hall and Sayles-Hill Gymnasium also visible. Portion of handwritten text on the back reads "this is one of the not so new buildings on campus here. Chimes sound rather softly from it every quarter hour and of course the hour is struck. These though are in addition to one big clear bell that rings beginning and end of periods (10 min. between) which this year have to begin at 7:30 AM in order to have enough of them in the day for the special army units!" Card is postmarked October 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Upper view of Rapidan Dam at Rapidan, Minnesota, on the Blue Earth River. Note to Miss Louisa Bartels of Chicago, Illinois; postmarked Good Thunder, Minnesota
A street view of Mora Minnesota, looking south on Union Street. There are cars parked up and down the road, the hardware store, cafe, radio store, furniture store, meat market, and a gas station in the distance.
Overall view of Strand's Resort on the North Shore of Lake Crystal. Postcard contains a message to Miss Eve Prieb of Minneapolis, postmarked Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Souvenir folder of 9 images including: Front Street, Ladies College, Saulpaugh Hotel, County Court House, Post Office, New York Department Store, North Mankato Bridges, Minnesota River, Hotel Heinrich.
Composite image of buildings in Mankato: Public Library, Union School, Franklin School, and YMCA Building. Note from Nellie to Mrs. P. Simons in Appleton City, MS.
Four churches in Mankato: Swedish Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Church, Baptist Church, and Methodist Episcopal Church of Mankato. Note to Miss Lulu Bele in Pine City, Minnesota and postmarked Mankato.
Hand-colored postcard of the Skinner Memorial Chapel viewed from First St. at Carleton College. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Big day today - not much study. International Club meeting, fine Chamber Music recital here, then St. Olaf's Christmas music tonight... one of the girl's dorms caught fire tonight! So big excitement no?" Card is postmarked Dec 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Colorchrome postcard of Skinner Memorial Chapel viewed from the southeast on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Here is a view of the front of the chapel, where Sun. night vespers service is held. Also the big lecture (incl. all our discussion groups together this term) in our army course is held here, - it being one of the few places large enough. Lovely pink tinge as sunrise reflects on it as I go to 830 class. One compensation at least for such an early class." Card is postmarked Dec 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Exterior view of Severance Hall dormitory for men on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten text on back reads in part "Lots of army housed in this bldg used Burtin [sic] Great Hall (a large reception Hall)." Card is postmarked Nov. 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
A shot looking south down the Cannon River towards the dam at Ames Mill in Northfield, Minnesota. Handwritten text on the back reads in part "It's taken I believe from slightly above town, looking back down the Cannon River towards this highway bridge connecting our end of town and the St. Olaf College end of town." Card is postmarked Oct 1943 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
Rapidan Dam on Blue Earth River near Rapidan, Minnesota shortly after completion. Note says, "Rapidan Dam 60 feet of water above the dam This power runs street cars at Mankato and lights the city also lights Madelia and son will light all the villages near Mankato This view after the dam was completed""
Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, Height, 66 feet, Cost $500,000; Consumers Power Co., owners; with message from Jennie R. T. to Mrs. I. Jenkins, Janesville, Minnesota
Exterior view of the Mankato Post Office with a hot air balloon and handwritten caption that reads, "We are flying high at Mankato." W. E. Young, Lawyer message on reverse to Miss Linnie Brandt of Madelia, Minnesota and postmarked Mankato.
Exterior view of Northfield Hospital. Card is postmarked May 1944 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.