Narrative history of World War One activities in Goodhue County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Letter from Eric Norelius, founder of Gustavus Adolphus College, to Reverend Professor W. K. Frick, May 9, 1887. Written in English for the 25th anniversary of the founding of Gustavus Adolphus College, it summarizes the circumstances under which the college was begun and the conditions that existed in 1862. Prompted by the suffering experienced by many during the U.S. Civil War, the college was founded to train parochial school teachers who could also serve congregations as ministers.
Plat book of Goodhue County, Minnesota; containing an outline map of the county and plats of all townships showing location of roads, schools, churches, railroads, streams, etc.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
Plat book of Goodhue County, Minnesota; containing an outline map of the county and plats of all townships showing location of roads, schools, churches, railroads, streams, etc.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
Township maps showing land ownership (farms), acreage, name of landowner, spouse and children, post office and route number. Also includes geographic information, civic information, commerce information, and local advertising.
The Vasa Orphans' Home was founded by Eric Norelius in 1865 and operated by the Minnesota Conference of the Augustana Lutheran Church from 1876 onward. The postcard picture was taken on Decoration Day, 1907, and shows the children playing on the grounds, enjoying their holiday.