Studio portrait of the John and Margaret Cooley family. John Cooley (1837-1908) came to the United States as a 15 year old stow-away on a windjammer sailing from Hampshire, England in 1852. He married Margaret Taylor (1839-1927) of Rochester, New York in 1858. They arrived in Pope County in 1868 after several years in Wabasha County.
Postcard featuring a small photograph of Main Street in Farwell, Minnesota and a poem. "I sent you a letter by fast express, It reached you quickly I know. Your answer was sent by freight, I guess , It comes so exceedingly slow."
Portrait of Axel Englund (September 5, 1860, to June 26, 1939). Pioneer businessman of Starbuck, MN organizing a number of early businesses including a hardware store, grain elevator, newspaper, creamery and Du Glada Theater. He also served as the mayor of Starbuck for 18 years.
Portrait of Axel Englund (Sept 5 1860, to June 26, 1939). Pioneer businessman of Starbuck, MN organizing a number of early businesses including a hardware store, grain elevator, newspaper, creamery and Du Glada Theater. He also served as mayor of Starbuck for 18 years.
Studio portrait of the Gulbrand and Martha Gandrud family. From left back: Ida, Christofer, Gustav, Peder, Alfred, Laura. Front: Anders, Gulbrand, Bernet (Bennie), Elvin, Martha, Oluf, Karoline