Portrait of American Legion Officers, Butch Dalby, Dr Ouimette, Don Saboe, at podium of American Legion, located at 118 Railroad Avenue NE, Mora, Minnesota.
Biographies of veterans of Company B 1st Minnesota Volunteers, including detailed accounts of their lives before, during and after the Civil War. The record book also contains meeting minutes and details of Last Man's Club banquets.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Blue Earth County, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This photograph shows a view of Camp Lakeview along the Mississippi River at Lake City, Minnesota. Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard trained at the camp.
This postcard shows the tents of the soldiers of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard in their camp at Camp Lakeview at Lake City along Lake Pepin.
View of cavalry soldiers galloping south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, between Nassau and Grace Streets. This image was made from a glass plate negative.
Certifcate acknowledging Maclester College's spirirt of patriotism and devotion of the country regarding the establishment of and operaiton of a unit of the Students Army Training Corps.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Chisage County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This is a photograph of Nicollet County Civil War veteran James Magner. He served as a captain in Company I of the 28th Massachusetts Regiment. On May 18, 1864 Magner was killed during the battle of Spotsylvania.
This is a photograph of Nicollet County Civil War veteran James Magner. He served as a captain in Company I of the 28th Massachusetts Regiment. On May 18, 1864 Magner was killed during the battle of Spotsylvania.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Clay County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This photograph shows a group of soldiers from St. Peter's Company I of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard at an encampment in Winona.
Members of Company K of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. The men are facing north at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace street in St. Peter. The unit was created in 1908. Several business buildings along Minnesota Avenue are visible.
This postcard shows the soldiers of St. Peter's Company K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. Lt. E. E. Miller is seated at left in the front row. Capt. Frank Magner is seated in the middle of the front row.
Soldiers of St. Peter's Co. K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard in front of the Armory and the Library. The label indicates that they were leaving to fight in World War One.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Cottonwood County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dakota County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Diary of Sgt. Philip Olson who served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917, aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was eventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. In addition, he had various duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kits through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, Olson took a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dodge County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This image was made from a glass plate negative. It shows cavalry soldiers galloping south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, between Nassau and Grace Streets. The building with the meat market later became the site of the offices of the St. Peter Herald newspaper.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Fillmore County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Freeborn County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
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.
