Exterior view of the Gag family home, built in 1894. Wanda Gag was born March 11, 1893, to Anton and Lissi Gag in New Ulm. She was the first of their seven children. Wanda Gag lived there until age 20. After the death of her parents, Wanda was forced to provide for her sisters and one brother. She also wanted to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She wrote and illustrated "Millions of Cats", which was published in 1928. Wanda Gag died in 1946. The Gag house is located at 226 North Washington Street and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Uniformed Augustana College Band members pose with instruments including drums and brass. Band member O. J. Johnson (second from the right, top row) served as President of Gustavus Adolphus College 1913-1942.
This photograph shows the members of the Essler Mandolin Club in St. Peter. From left to right, the men are: Charlie Volk, Joe Rhiner, John Essler, Stephen Spiess (note the incorrect spelling on the photograph), Fred Veith, and George Essler.
This postcard shows members of the Redmen Band in St. Peter during the 4th of July celebration in 1908. The band members are facing west on Nassau street at its intersection with Minnesota Avenue.
Portrait of the St. Peter City Band in 1932 at the fairgrounds. The director was Jim Welch. Names of band members are listed on the reverse side of the photograph.
Lagerstrom's Cornet Band from St. Peter at the National G. A. R. parade at St. Paul in 1896. The names of seveal membes of the band are on another copy of this photograph at the Nicollet County Historical Society.
This photograph shows the Spiess String Quartet from St. Peter. From left to right, the musicians are, according to the writing on the photograph: Charles Volk, Joseph Rheiner, Joseph Essler, John Spiess, Mr. Veight, and George Essler.
Uniformed members of the Nicollet Germania Band pose outside. The band was organized in the latter 1880s by Frank Hackbarth, and lasted until 1925. It was a very active band, playing for many social events.
This photograph shows four musicians from St. Peter, including Herman Rinkel and Will Rinkel. Three of the men have guitars. The fourth man has two banjos.
This photograph shows the uniformed members of the St. Peter Band, with their instruments. The names of the members are on the reverse side of the photograph. Dr. Reinhold Lagerstrom was the director.
This photograph shows members of a St. Peter band. The members are shown in matching uniforms, with their instruments. Names of some of the members are on the reverse side of the photograph. Another copy of this photograph also has the names of a number of band members.
This photograph shows four musicians from St. Peter. Two of the men have guitars. The others have mandolins. Names on the reverse of the photograph are: Allie Tyler, Geo. Ribble, Max Schleuder, and Clare Moll.
This photograph shows the members of the Lafayette Municipal Band. The photograph is nearly identical to one that appears in the book ""The History of Lafayette 1900-2000"" that has the names of the band members.
A photograph of the band at the St. Paul J. C. C. Youth Night Dance. The Jewish Community Center of St. Paul was located at Holly and Grotto. The dance featured Yale Libman, a local musician, and his Orchestra.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Photograph of the Members of "His Awakening" cast and few friends "filling up" at lunch Hour. Taken at the country home of Dr. Mayo in Rochester, Minn. Howard Huntley upper left and Myrtle Huntley and her mother in the lower center of photo.
Myrtle dressed in the metal breast plates and long strain of beads with arm bands and wrist bands with a crap around the waist with flat shoes and hair up with a crown of coins that hang flat on her forehead and circle her face.
Poster of Huntley Show "To-Night! At the Opera House the Huntley Entertainers. FREE One additional lady admitted Free with each Paid Reserved Seat Ticket"
Poster of Huntley Show "To-Night The Huntleys Present the Huntley Vaudeville Shows under the big top on school grounds - Excellent singing, dancing and comedy Their own orchestra their own electric plant their own complete fleet of Motor coaches Special 1 lady free to-night with each paid adult ticket peoples popular prices .10 -.35 Reserves .10 Genuine Vaudeville."
Winona Levee shown in front on bench with Myrtle Huntley sitting in the middle. One man in a white suit sitting on the bench and a small boy dressed like Charlie Chaplin standing behind the bench.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley dressed in a long dress with elbow length sleeves. Dress has a train in the back and a drop neckline with a snowflake or star pin at bottom. Pearl capulet on head with hair in curls with a lilac at temple. Signed by Myrtle E. Huntley "Acknowledging your admirable sense of "the fitness of things" about a theater.
Poster For Huntleys 15th Semi Annual Tour. Black and white photograph of Ben Huntley reading a book in a chair with face arm rest. Lettering and border done in red.
Black and white photograph of Captain Bark in a movie made by Ben Huntley. Photo taken in front of Merchants National bank on 3rd street. People waling in the background of the photo in street clothing. Captain Bark leaning on hood of auto.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley sitting on a wooden plant stand with a ballerina dress and shoes on. She is holding a lace covered umbrella. Myrtle's hair is half up and half down with small white flowers in it.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley in a night gown low cut bare foot and holding a candle in a candle holder. Hair down and off the shoulders.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley with hair up with a large hat with a large ostrich feather. Her dress is long with long sleeves with a small train in back.
Hand tinted post card of Myrtle Huntley in a below the knee dance costume with a low neckline and a chocker necklace with rose and hair up. Seated on a metal plant stand.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley dressed as a Native American with long braids in the front. Hands extended upward and folded together to pray.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley dressed in a long dress with short sleeves. Wearing a large hat round had with a very large ostrich feather. Her hair is pulled to one side in a large cloth snood. Standing on a bear rug with a floral back drop behind.
Portrait of Ben and Myrtle Huntley. Myrtle's hair is high up and hanging down on one side in a curl with a grouping of three roses. Dress is trimmed in sequins around the sleeves, shoulders, and neckline with a pin in the bodice area of either a star or snowflake.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley facing a mirror sitting on a bench in a slip holding a pair of stockings with the same ones on her legs. Hair is down her back with curls at the sides. advertisement photograph.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley with hair up with small pearls weaved through it. Hands behind her back. Dress is long sleeved with a v-neckline with either a star pin or snowflake pin at the point.
Black and white photograph of Mrs. Brandon, Myrtle Huntley's mother and her son Howard Huntley standing with the Huntley truck on the road in Winona, Minnesota.
Poster for Huntleys 15th Semi Annual Tour. Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley posing in a Greek costume. Lettering and border done in red." Coming The Huntleys - None so Good 15th Semi Annual Tour."
Poster Coming West prairie School House – One Night Only, Rain or Shine Friday August 3 The Huntley Entertainers in an evening of Picture and Song. The proceeds of the entertainment will go toward an organ for the school it is anticipated You will be there, the organ is needed Admission 15-25 Cts Program opens at 8.15. Myrtle Huntley will present the Latest Picture Songs. Since Nellie Went Away - Dear, Old Dixie, Daddy's Little Girl, Take Me to Your Heart Again. They will give their famous moving pictures, The Frisco Earthquake and Fire, Illustrated Talk on the Panama Canal and several Special views of Strictly Local Interest. Covering the Wreck of the Quincy and showing the divers at work etc. Don't Miss this Evening of Instruction and Amusement Remember the Date and Come Albert Emberson, Sup's.
Howard Huntley appears in the upper left corner of the image. This photograph was taken at the Frank Magas home. A cast from one of Huntley's feature. Myrtle Huntley fourth from the left. Hattie Brandon 6th from left.
Black and white print of Three bathing beauties Harriet Brandon, Myrtle Huntley, and Violet Norton daughter of the Fire chief of Winona. Sitting on a rock.
Black and white print of Howard Huntley with a Model T Ford Roadster belong to his dad Ben Huntley. Taken at Huntley home at 171East 4th Street in Winona, Minn.
Black and white photograph of Hattie Brandon -Barnes. Posed with a parasol in a lace waist and skirt with a formal living room background. Mother of Myrtle Huntley.
Black and white photograph of Hattie Brandon -Barnes. Posed with large hat on her head in a lace waist and skirt with a formal living room background. Mother of Myrtle Huntley.