First Pope County Broadcasters for the Soo Line in 1925. Band members include: Standing, left to right: a Soo Line Official; Josephine Landing (1888-1928); Regina Klug; George Cheeseman (1882-1937); Inez Williams; Frank Monroe; Thomas C. Loftus (1872-1931); Carl Ettesvold (1883-1953); Erling Wollan (1899-1971); Elmer W. Benedict; Julius Haugen (1878-1947). Seated: Ed Torfin (1885-1959); and a person identified only by the last name of Funsten.
Unidentified labor gathering of Duluthians at Hibbing that includes the 3rd Regiment Duluth Band composed entirely of members of the American Federation of Musicians. One man's ribbon identifies him as the Steward.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Photo of eleven male band members in suits with brass musical instruments. First row: (missing); Hugh S. Alexander, Class of 1899; Ralph E. Clark, 1899. Second row: Roy Smits, 1900; (missing); Elmer Smits, 1899; (missing). Third row: (2 missing); John Guise, 1898; Carleton Koons, 1898.
This Rochester street scene shows participants in the Rochester Band Tournament with the Marion Brass Band in right foreground. Members of the Marion Band were: Louis E. Bragg (band leader), Len Kinney, Earl Beach, Bill Haney, Will Nickum, Herman Bach, Ed Bach, Howard Lull, George Newell; also participating in tournament were bands from Red Wing (won 1st prize), Plainview, Lanesboro, Rochester; photo taken in front of the Cook Hotel.
The eleven members of the Marion Cornet Band are posed with their instrument, left to right, front row: George Skeels, Lou Bragg, Frank Lowrie, Will Skeels; back row: Earl Beach, Jim Heaney, Herman Bach, Jake Haney, Len Kinney, Charles Bolwine. When the band could no longer practice in the Town Hall, they practiced in ""Bragg's Barn"".
Members of the Snyder Band, seated on the steps of the entrance to Old Main, playing musical instruments. First row: Harry W. Vincent, Class of 1898; Hugh S. Alexander, 1899; Lester D. Brown, instructor. Second row: R.E. Clark, 1899; Roy W. Smits, 1900. Third row: Mitchell, 1898; Charles W. Hansen, 1897; Arthur A. Palmer, 1897; William O. Pederson. Fourth row: Carleton Koons, 1898; John M. Guise, 1898; David W. Morgan, 1898.
Fourth of July parade down First Avenue in downtown Shakopee. Uncle Sam is leading a band with cavalry behind them. Visible businesses include H. H. Strunk & Sons, F. W. Davy Co., and an unknown soda shop.
Stereoview of band and two men carrying large flags lead a parade celebrating Sytende Mai or Norwegian Constitution Day on May 17, 1880. The view is northwest on 4th Street from the Main Avenue. Behind the flags and band are members of Moorhead's Advance Lodge of the IOOF (International Order of Odd Fellows) wearing vests adorned with six stars. Also present are members of the Fargo, Dakota Territory fire department.
Third issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the July board meeting; annual reports from the vice-president, education director, library committee, and treasurer; a list of new members; school news; a report on the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild; the column "Lamb's Korner"; updates on the Fiber Source, Fiber Fair and the Christmas tree; and an advertising flyer for Fiber Fair.