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5701. Volunteer enlistment paper of Phiney Wells, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1862-12-27
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Affidavits

5702. Waiting to unload, Minnesota National Guard, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin

Date Created:
1912
Description:
This postcard shows soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard waiting to unload their mule-drawn wagons at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5703. War Service Record Book for World War I, Marshall County, Minnesota

Creator:
Marshall County Draft Board
Date Created:
1919
Description:
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).
Contributing Institution:
Marshall County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Ledgers (account books)

5704. Waseca County in the World War

Date Created:
1919
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5705. Washington County in the World War

Date Created:
1919?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5706. Water tank, Good Thunder, Minnesota

Date Created:
1934?
Description:
View of the water tank in Good Thunder, Minnesota. Postcard message from Louis to Mrs. T. R. Davis, Sandwich, IL, postmarked Good Thunder.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5707. Water Tower, Edgerton, Minnesota

Date Created:
1902
Description:
Erecting Edgerton's water tower. Several men are on the water tower frame. Flat prairie in background.
Contributing Institution:
Pipestone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5708. Watonwan County Courthouse, St. James, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
Exterior view of the Watonwan County Courthouse in St. James.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

5709. Watonwan County Fair, St. James, Minnesota

Date Created:
1916
Description:
View of people at the Watonwan County Fair.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5710. Watonwan County in the World War

Date Created:
1919?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5711. "Which?", an editorial cartoon by "Bart"

Creator:
Bartholomew, Charles Lewis (Bart), 1869-1949
Date Created:
1912
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Drawings (visual works)

5712. Wilkin County in the World War

Date Created:
1919
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5713. William Blaisdell's Civil War pension claim letters and documents, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Creator:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5714. William Boyle's Civil War pension claim letters and documents, Morrison County, Minnesota

Creator:
Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Gilman, C.A.; Fuller, W.M.; Richardson, N.; Richardson, R.J.; Trace, O.C.
Date Created:
1890
Description:
Includes several affadavits and letters related to William Boyle's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5715. William H. Taft visit, Shakopee, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911-10-24
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5716. William H. Taft visit, Shakopee, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911-10-24
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5717. William H. Taft visit, Shakopee, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911-10-24
Description:
Spectators outside the Shakopee Depot for President William Taft's visit to Shakopee.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5718. [William Jennings Bryan and the Cartoonist], an editorial cartoon by "Bart"

Creator:
Bartholomew, Charles Lewis (Bart), 1869-1949
Date Created:
1900 - 1940
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Drawings (visual works)

5719. William Jennings Bryan in St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
A crowd listens to William Jennings Bryan on the main street of St. Peter, Minnesota Avenue at Park Row. Also in the photograph are the hotel and City Bakery and Restaurant.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5720. William Jennings Bryan speaking, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
This photograph shows William Jennings Bryan speaking from a stage in St. Peter. The stage faced east and was located on Park Row, at its intersection with Minnesota Avenue, along the south side of the Nicollet Hotel. The photo is dated Oct. 2, 1900.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5721. William Jennings Bryan speaking, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Ribble, George H., 1850-1921
Date Created:
1900
Description:
This photo shows William Jennings Bryan speaking in St. Peter. The City Bakery and Restaurant in the background was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Park Row.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5722. William Jennings Bryan speaking, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
This photograph shows William Jennings Bryan speaking in St. Peter in 1900. Bryan is standing on a platform on Park Row, at its intersection with Minnesota Avenue. A flag is visible on top of the Nicollet Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5723. William Otrey's envelope, Washington, D.C.

Date Created:
1870 - 1890
Description:
An unused envelope with William Otrey's name written on it.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Documents (other)

5724. William R. Delurya's Civil War pension claim documents, Long Prairie, Minnesota

Creator:
Christie, G.R.; Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933
Date Created:
1889-1890
Description:
A letter, claimant form, information request slip, and informational summary regarding William R. Delurya's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5725. William W. Graham's Civil War pension claim documents, Wadena, Minnesota

Creator:
Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Smoyer, Levi
Date Created:
1890
Description:
A letter, business cards from Attorney Levi Smoyer, a claimant form, and an information summary sheet regarding William W. Graham's Civil War pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

5726. William Windom of Windom, Minnesota

Date Created:
1880 - 1908
Description:
A portrait photograph of Senator William Windom, the man whom the town of Windom was named after.
Contributing Institution:
Cottonwood County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

5727. William Wunsch, Cuba

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
William Wunsch and Four Cubans.
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5728. Willis W. Cotten's Civil War pension claim documents, Fair Haven, Minnesota

Creator:
Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Cotten, Willis W.
Date Created:
1889-1890
Description:
A letter, claimant form, and information sheet regarding Willis W. Cotten's Civil Ware pension claim.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Government records

5729. Winona County in the World War

Date Created:
1920
Description:
Narrative history of World War One activities in Winona County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5730. Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors resolution accepting custody of the new library building donated by William H. Laird, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899
Description:
A Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors resolution to accept custody of the new library building donated by William H. Laird. The resolution expresses gratitude for Laird's generosity and notes the architectural beauty of the library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Resolutions (administrative records)

5731. Winona Free Public Library resolution to accept funds from the Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota; Lees, Edward
Date Created:
1898-10-03
Description:
A resolution accepting a transfer of funds in the amount of $3205.94 from the Winona Library Association to the newly formed Winona Free Public Library. The resolution is signed by Edward Lees, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Resolutions (administrative records)

5732. Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota 1932-1933 actual budget, 1933-1934 proposed budget

Creator:
Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1932 - 1934
Description:
The Winona Free Public Library 1932-1933 actual budget and the 1933-1934 proposed budget. Includes two attached notes.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Budgets

5733. Winsted City Hall, Winsted, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913
Description:
Exterior view of the Winsted City Hall Building, the building was constructed in 1895.
Contributing Institution:
McLeod County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5734. With the Colors From Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Chase, Roe
Date Created:
1919
Description:
Narrative history of war activities in Anoka County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5735. With the Colors from Chippewa County, Minnesota

Date Created:
1919
Description:
Narrative history of World War One activities in Chippewa County, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who served in the war.
Contributing Institution:
Military Historical Society of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5736. Women looking at record albums in Brooklyn Center Library, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Creator:
Padden, Virginia
Date Created:
1974-03-22
Description:
Interior of the Brooklyn Center branch of the Hennepin County Library system. Two women, one with a baby in a backpack carrier, are looking at a bin of LP record albums. A Library staff member is seated behind them at a counter.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Department of Public Affairs
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

5737. Wooden water tower, Worthington, Minnesota

Creator:
Buchan, Edward F., 1858-1941
Date Created:
1905-03-02
Description:
Wooden water tower in Worthington, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Nobles County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5738. World War Gold Star Roll of Hennepin County: Program and Exercises for the Dedication of Memorial Trees on the Victory Memorial Driveway

Creator:
Hennepin County War Records Committee
Date Created:
1921-06-11
Description:
Program for the Victory Memorial Driveway dedication listing the schedule of events, committee members, addresses, and a list of the 555 names of soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses who lost their lives in service during World War I. The roster is not considered complete.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

5739. World War I Band marching at Coffman Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
World War I Band marching in front of Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota, marking the end of World War I in 1918.
Contributing Institution:
New Brighton Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5740. World War I Band marching down Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
World War I Band marching down Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis marking the end of World War I in 1918.
Contributing Institution:
New Brighton Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5741. World War I Cadets in St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917 - 1918
Description:
These students served as cadets during World War I. They are shown in their uniforms beside the High School that was constructed in 1907 in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5742. World War I doughboys, New Prague, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
Soldiers posing in encampment with tents and guns, Joe Lexa of New Prague in uniform holding gun.
Contributing Institution:
New Prague Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5743. World War I draftees, St. James, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917?
Description:
World War I draftees who left St. James by train. They are lined up on the courthouse steps.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5744. World War I home front, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Thompson, Paul
Date Created:
1918
Description:
World War I home front; soldiers; Minnesota room; USO Clubs; rest and relaxation; Soldiers' libraries; newspapers
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5745. World War I home front, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Thompson, Paul
Date Created:
1918
Description:
World War I home front; soldiers; Minnesota room; USO Clubs; rest and relaxation; Soldiers' libraries; newspapers; telephones
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5746. World War I home front, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Gallagher, Louis Perry, Sr., 1875-1945
Date Created:
1918
Description:
World War I home front; Red Cross workers in uniform; children
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5747. World War I memorial in Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1919-05-08
Description:
Temporary memorial erected in Loring Park.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5748. World War I memorial in Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1919-05-08
Description:
Close up of stone memorial with inscriptions and decorated with flowers.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5749. World War I Navy Reservists, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1918?
Description:
World War I Navy Reservists; civic center buildings; houses; soldiers
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5750. World War I parade, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1919-05-08
Description:
Celebration of 151st Field Artillery (Gopher Gunners); World War I Parade at Loring Park.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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