This photograph shows Nicollet County Spanish-American War veteran Sam Danielson. His uniform markings indicate that he served in the 19th Infantry Regiment in Company B.
A photograph of Richardson D. Barrett, son of Theodore H. and Georgia Barrett, on the front steps of his home located in Section 9, Donnelly Township, Stevens County, Minnesota. He holds a suitcase and a hat in his left hand. Two dogs are on the steps with him.
A view of Theodore H. Barrett's ranch with home and windmill visible behind a row of trees. The building site was located in Section 9, Donnelly Township, Stevens County, Minnesota.
Allen Hawkes seated in wicker rocker; potted fern, bookcase, piano, shaded window and Christmas decorations in room. Cora and Allen Hawkes lived in Waseca until 1920, then moved to Hillsdale, Michigan.
Judge John R. Carey, an early settler on the north shore of Lake Superior, wrote this account of the history of Duluth and northern Minnesota until 1870. He describes early exploration of the area, the surveying of the town of Superior, missionary efforts in the area, early elections, the building of railroads, the development of iron ore deposits and interesting anecdotes about residents and events.