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5901. World War I soldiers on parade, Morris, Minnesota

Creator:
Christiansen, Ed
Date Created:
1918?
Description:
Parade of the first soldiers who left Morris for training camp during World War I. Businesses in the background are, from the left: Stewart's Mill, Stewart's Mill Office, Max Trantow's Saloon, the Stevens County Creamery, and Walker Towle [dry goods].
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5902. World War I Soldiers standing in formation, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917 - 1918?
Description:
World War I soldiers standing in formation in Mankato.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5903. World War I student army training corps and Red Cross marching in parade, Northfield, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917
Description:
Student Army Training Corps students from St. Olaf College and Carleton College with Red Cross women, marching on Division Street in 1917.
Contributing Institution:
Northfield Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5904. World War I Veterans, Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
Group of of World War I serviceman who formed the American Legion Post in Belle Plaine. Very back row: John Clark, James Wilson, Walter Moore, John Brandl, Joe McRaith, Lou Rasmussen.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5905. World War I Volunteers leaving, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917
Description:
World War I Volunteers leaving, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Contributing Institution:
Otter Tail County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5906. W.W. Griswold's Civil War pension claim documents, Morris, Minnesota

Creator:
Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Griswold, Whedon W.
Date Created:
1890
Description:
Contains letters, a claimant form, and and information sheet related to Whedon W. Griswold's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5907. Young Judea Auxiliary, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
Women of the Young Judea Auxiliary gathered around a table. Young Judea was founded in the United States in 1909 to generate support for Zionism among young American Jews.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5908. Z. Barriger's Civil War pension claim documents, Stephen, Minnesota

Creator:
Barriger, Z.; Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933
Date Created:
1889-12-05
Description:
Contains a letter, claimant form, and information sheet regarding Z. Barriger's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5909. Advertisement for Senator Ole O. Sageng, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Creator:
Bjornaas, Haakon, 1884-1949
Description:
Ole O. Sageng, representative of Otter Tail County from 1900-1921. The postcard reads, "For Congress, Senator Ole O. Sageng, 'The Man Behind the Plow.' The Farmers will stand by him, he's a brother in their toil, And they will honor their own calling, the men who till the soil; They've had enough of lawyers, as guardians of their right, And on November third, they will Ole win his fight."
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5910. Battery Tower, Fort Snelling, Minnesota

Description:
Exterior view of a battery tower at Fort Snelling. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
Contributing Institution:
Macalester College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5911. Central Fire Station, Mankato, Minnesota

Description:
Exterior view of the Central Fire Station building decorated with banners.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5912. Fire Chief's Horse and Wagon, Mankato, Minnesota

Description:
View of the Fire Chief's horse and wagon with unidentified man driving.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5913. Group of Civil War men, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Description:
Photograph of a group of men standing by a canon in street clothing by a home.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5914. Interview with David Beauchamp, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Beauchamp, David
Description:
David Beauchamp served in the Minnesota State Legislature from 1974 to 1978. In his interview, he discusses his political experiences in local and state office, and the issues in Minnesota government during his career. Mr. Beauchamp also discusses his Peace Corps years in Thailand.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5915. Interview with John William Ingersoll, Regional Oral History Project, Abercrombie, ND

Creator:
Ingersoll, John William
Description:
John Ingersoll was born November 6, 1908 in Moorhead, Minnesota. Mr. Ingersoll begins the interview with a short description of his family history. He briefly describes his time in college graduating from Moorhead State Teacher's College in 1932 and his military service which began in 1942 at Fort Snelling. Mr. Ingersoll discusses business in Moorhead, his Black Hawk Cafe, and his involvement in local politics.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5916. Interview with Katherine Richardson, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Richardson, Katherine
Description:
Katherine Richardson has lived in Moorhead since her birth in 1928. Mrs. Richardson discusses her long interest and involvement in the Republican party. She tells of her position as one of the first presidents of the local Federation of Republican Women.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5917. Interview with Magnus Wefald Regional Oral History Project, Hawley, Minnesota

Creator:
Wefald, Magnus
Description:
Magnus Wefald was born in 1900 in Hawley, Minnesota and grew up there. Wefald discusses his law practice in Hawley, Minnesota, and his service in the Minnesota State Senate for 12 years. He describes the changes in the law that he has seen over the years. He talks about the community affairs in which he has been involved and his term as mayor.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5918. Interview with Morris Lanning, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Lanning, Morris
Description:
Morris Lanning was born August 27, 1944 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Lanning is vice president of Student Affairs at Concordia College. Mr. Lanning was elected mayor of Moorhead in 1980. Mr. Lanning discusses his background in politics, motivation for running, and what he hopes to accomplish as mayor. He is the first mayor to serve a four-year term.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5919. Interview with Ray Stordahl, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Stordahl, Ray
Description:
Mr. Ray Stordahl was born in Minnesota in 1926. Stordahl reflects on his years in Moorhead government, including his service on the City Charter Commission and Public Service Commission, and his years as mayor, 1964-1972.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5920. Interview with Thornley Wells, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Wells, Thornley
Description:
Thornley F. Wells was born in Cando, North Dakota on July 20, 1901. He came to Moorhead in 1932 to set up a business of his own. Wells reflects upon his many years in Moorhead government, including service as an alderman and as mayor. He also discusses his terms of office as a member of Clay Country Board of Commissioners.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5921. Interview with Wayne Ingersoll, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, MN

Creator:
Ingersoll, Wayne
Description:
Wayne Ingersoll was born in 1945 in Texas. Mr. Ingersoll was elected mayor of Moorhead in 1978. He discusses his political background, duties as mayor, and issues with which he was confronted. Mr. Ingersoll has taught 7th, 8th, and 9th grade levels for eighteen years.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5922. Interview with Willis Kingsbury, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Kingsbury, Willis
Description:
Willis Kingsbury, 47 years old, was born and reared in Minneapolis. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in architecture. Mr. Kingsbury has served as community development director of the city of Moorhead and director of the Red River Valley Interpretive Center. He describes his experiences as a city employee and outlines the changes in Moorhead resulting from urban renewal and economic development programs.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5923. Jackson County Courthouse, Jackson, Minnesota

Description:
Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse. The building's cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1907 and construction was completed in 1909. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Contributing Institution:
Jackson County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5924. James R. Howard's Civil War pension claim documents, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Harker, Juliet
Description:
Contains an information sheet and letters to and from Julia Harker on behalf of her late husband James R. Howard's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5925. Minnesota National Guard reunion, Jackson County, Minnesota

Description:
Believed to be a reunion of the Minnesota National Guard Unit of 135 Infantry Division, Company E. Assigned during World War II with the 34th Infantry and served in Africa and Europe. One person is identified as Maurice Moses, Bronze Star winner (sixth from left in the front row).
Contributing Institution:
Jackson County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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