Political candidate William Jennings Bryan stands before a dresser mirror, writing a note to himself, "Will you run again, Mr. Bryan? You guessed it that time, my boy." A figure, likely Bart himself, sketchbook in hand, watches through the window.
Picture of crowd during "Taft Day" in 1911. Hundreds of people attending President Taft's 30 minute stop in Shakopee, younger people and women are mostly visible in front of picture. The crowd is facing the platform where Taft stands.
A group of men await the arrival of President William Taft outside of the Shakopee Depot. The platform they are standing on is decorated with American flags, a map of the city, beverages from Rahr Malting, and stalks of corn. It is surrounded by spectators also waiting for the president.
Lewis, Chas L; Raum, Green B.; Blaisdell, M Maria J.; Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Blaisdell, E.H.
Date Created:
1889-1890
Description:
Letters and documents related to William Blaisdell's Civil War pension claim. Includes a year of correspondence with letters from Maria J. Blaisdell, Maria's brother E.H. Blaisdell, and family attorney Chas. L. Lewis to U.S. Congressman Solomon G. Comstock.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Wilkin County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Published on July 12, 1912, this cartoon shows Uncle Sam asking the Senate and the House, "Meeting again or yet?" The Senate figure holds a document titled "Lorimer case," a reference to an election bribery case.
Madelia was Watonwan's first county seat, from 1860-1878. The first courthouse building is the one pictured but was since razed. In 1878 the county the seat was relocated to St. James.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Watonwan 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 Washington 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 Waseca County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Bound ledger book filled with pages of information on World War I service from Marshall County residents. Service records also includes letters. The war service information is pasted into the ledger book. Note: Page numbers are non-sequential until page 1 (which is 11 pages into the volume).
On December 27th, 1862, Phiney Wells signed this document in St. Peter to enlist in the First Mounted Rangers. Wells stated that he was born in New York and that he was 25 years and eight months old. He listed his occupation as a farmer. Wells had blue eyes, dark hair, a light complexion, and was 5 feet 10 inches tall. The document was signed by D.R. Kennedy, who was the quartermaster of the regiment. Wells was obligated to serve for up to 12 months.
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
New Prague Volunteer Firemen. Left to right: Joe Melounek, Tony Zak, John Bednar, Mike Vopatek, Bob Kubes, E.J. Glassbrenner, Mike Rybak, Archie Sykora, and Ed Kubes.