Note on back of photograph reads: June 1888 G. A R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Encampment taken at intersection of what is now West Seveneth Street and Wyoming Avenue. Our Old home FEW [Frank E. Ware].
Civil War veterans of St. Peter's A. K. Skaro Post 37 of the Grand Army of the Republic with their banner. Gideon S. Ives, the post commander, is in front.
Picture is of the J. A. Meyers GAR Post # 34 at the encampment on Dann's Island. Middle man on the caisson is Mr. Wallace, father of Dilbert Wallace. In Sept 1943, names were supplied by W. P. King and J. L. King and are believed to be correct. The rider in front of the caisson is M. L. Ashley. Dann's Island is located in the city of Jackson. Cut off oxbow lake.
Three veterans of the Spanish-American War from St. Peter and local businessmen pose informally. In the front row, from left to right, they are: Frank Magner, Oliver Quane, and Charlie Key. St. Peter Herald owner Henry Essler is the man in the middle of the back row.
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) standing on a sidewalk. Pictured are: Erdmann; Rob More; Allen Cummings; Mr. Craig; Mr. McCory; Mr. Cartier; Mr. Constans; Wayne Mort.
The G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Hall on 10th Street Worthington, Minnesota. Dr. J. R. Conway had a dentist office in the building. George W. Wilson, Attorney and the Minnesota Loan and Investment Company in the building to the right. To the left is the ElectroMedical Institute.
A woman stands smiling behind a table at the Jewish War Veteran's booth. The Jewish War Veteran's organization was established after the Civil War to recognize Jewish military service in the nation's wars.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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.
Civil War veterans who belonged to St. Peter's A. K. Skaro Post 37 of the G. A. R. Surnames include: Jones, Boutwell, Jenson, Newton, Clark, Hoefer, Filler, Moses, Randall, Lind, and others.