Double exposed photograph of the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota. The photographer's father had lived in the Courthouse as its sheriff.
Large scrapbook containing photographs, post cards, German and French wartime currency, day passes, and other miscellanea from Sgt. Phillip Olson's time in France and Germany during World War I. Sgt. Philip Olson 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 not uneventful 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. He had various other duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kit 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, he was able to take 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. Olson's journal of the time, a companion document to this scrapbook, is also in the Hennepin County Library collection in Minnesota Reflections
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior view of female and male postal clerk in mail room. Boxes with newspapers and letters surround the pair. One gas lamp hangs from the ceiling. Elizabeth Hangartner (Billingsley) clerk and postmaster W.B. Woodward.
Image of a burning storefront man is standing on a ladder with an axe. Note the hose running in between the onlookers. Horse drawn fire wagon parked in front of businesses. The Fire Brigade was established in 1898 and utilized water from the municipal water tower at the intersection of 4th Street and 5th Avenue.
Interior view of clerk windows. Man stands at Money order window while woman stands at the general delivery window. Boxes appear on either side of the general mail delivery window. Elizabeth Hangartner (Billingsley) clerk and postmaster W.B. Woodward.
Panoramic view of the many men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C) Number 717 in Hibbing, Minnesota. The photograph depicts the many men who belonged to the CCC in a group photograph. The photograph is captioned: "Camp C. C. C. #717. Hibbing, Minn." Tents are located on the left and right sides of the photograph. The photograph depicts wooded background and grassland foreground. The photograph is undated.
A group photograph of the government officials in Kanabec county during the early 1900s. The photograph includes Anton Smith, Gunnar Naumen, Andrew Larson, S.D Seavey, C.E.Williams, JC Pope, and seated is Albin (Swan) Malander.
A photograph of the Government Men of Kanabec County in 1913. Front Row: County Commissioners J. Oscar Serline, WM Tomson, Geo W Holmes, Martin Nystrom, and H.E Sjoboen. Second Rown: Auditor Anton Peterson, Attorney J.C King, and Surveyor A.H Merrill.
A photograph of the Kanabec County Officials of 1914. First row: County Commissioner G.W. Holms, Commissioner WM. Tomson, Register of Deeds A.M Anderson, Judge of Probate M.E. Wescott, County Commissioner Martin Nystrom. Second Row: County Commissioner H.E Sjoboen, Treasurer Chas J. Erickson, Commissioner Oscar Serline, Clerk of Court W.W. Tenny, County Auditor Anton Peterson, County Superintendent of Schools William Fairbanks, Coroner Dr. R.W Whittier. Last Row: Sheriff Chas R. Williams, Court Commissioner Geo H. Newbert, County Attorney J.C King, Deputy State Engineer A. H Merrill.
A large group photograph of the Minnesota County Commissioners and Auditors at the Twin City Babcock Conference of April 8 and April 9, 1920. In the second row beginning at the sixth person is Alfred Sanders, J. Oscar Serline, Ed Peterson and W. Monson.
A photograph of the County Commissioners and Auditor in 1910. Clockwise: J. Socar Serline, County Commissioner Martin Nystrom, County Commissioner Anton Peterson, Auditor WM Tomsen, County Commissioner Geo W. Holms, County Commissioner H.E Sjoboen.
Photograph of the Fire Department Members in front of the bus that was used to transport Fire Department Members around town. The ten members include: Joe Stahria, Lyle Esler, Wyman Barker, Oho Jensen, Chief - Russell Esler, Lee Goldsmith, H. L. Westby, Stan Humphrey, Oho Stolle, and Victor Peterson.
Photograph of a group of active and retired members of the Mora Fire Department in front of the Fire Department building. Photograph includes: Willis Fairbanks, Otto Stolle, Wyman Barker, Vern Ricks, William W. Tenney, J.G. Stariha, Lyle Esler, Ralph Fairbanks, C.W. McFarland, Lee Goldsmith, V.W. Peterson, Clifford Hanson, H.F. Robinson, Oscar Swanson, Chas R. Williams, R.G. Esler, Dr. C.S. Bossert, Walter Edgar, Stanley Humphrey, Otto Jensen, Anton Ripka, H.L. Westby, K.H. Williams, Jay Goldsmith, K.E. McIlhargey. 2 firemen not pictured are S.D. McIlhargey and A.L. Johnstone
Photograph of a group of active and retired members of the Mora Fire Department in front of the Fire Department building. Photograph includes: Willis Fairbanks, Otto Stolle, Wyman Barker, Vern Ricks, William W. Tenney, J.G. Stariha, Lyle Esler, Ralph Fairbanks, C.W. McFarland, Lee Goldsmith, V.W. Peterson, Clifford Hanson, H.F. Robinson, Oscar Swanson, Chas. R. Williams, R.G. Esler, Dr. C.S. Bossert, Walter Edgar, Stanley Humphrey, Otto Jensen, Anton Ripka, H.L. Westby, K.H. Williams, Jay Goldsmith, K.E. McIlhargey. 2 firemen not pictured are S.D. McIlhargey and A.L. Johnstone
Group photograph of the 1907 Fire Department members in front of the Fire Hall. Captain S.D. McIlhargey, R.G. Esler, B.A. Baldowsky, Karl H. Williams, A.L. Johnstone, V.C. Ricks, Henry Bracket, John Carlson, V.W. Peterson, J.C. Kin, H.V. Eaton, others not identified.
Portrait of American Legion Officers, Butch Dalby, Dr Ouimette, Don Saboe, at podium of American Legion, located at 118 Railroad Avenue NE, Mora, Minnesota.