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1. Bag - Ditty bag-World War I-Benjamin Robert Benjamin

   Khaki twill knapsack or ditty bag with initials "BB"embroidered in red, white & blue. Used in World War I by Benjamin Robert Benjamin, husband of the donor. He served in Co. C, 124th Engineering.

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2. Cap, Garrison - U. S. Army garrison cap

   U. S. Army olive drab garrison/flat cap from World War I. Belonged to Arthur J. Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN. He was stationed at Camp Pike, AK and served overseas in France. He was the son of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin; he married Adela Nemitz and was a partner in Nemitz Paint Company, Hutchinson, MN.

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3. Clipping, Newspaper - Newspaper clipping December 30, 1943

   Photocopy of a December 30, 1943, newspaper clipping of a poem written by Mary Bonniwell "To Our Boys in the Service" that appeared in Mary Brummond's column "Sidelights on the Passing Parade". It was estimated that over sixty Hutchinson soldiers would die in the invasion of Europe. Dr. Arthur Benjamin urged that funds be collected for a Hutchinson war memorial.

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4. Helmet, Military - WW I U. S. Army helmet

   U. S. Army helmet from World War I. Belonged to Arthur John Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN. He was stationed at Camp Pike, AK and served overseas in France. He was the son of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin; he married Adela Nemitz and was a partner in Nemitz Paint Company, Hutchinson, MN. The United States entered into World War I in April 1917. At this time the United States Army did not have a helmet for its troops. The adoption of a helmet by...

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5. Helmet, Military - WW I U. S. Army helmet

   U. S. Army helmet from World War I. Belonged to Arthur John Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN. He was stationed at Camp Pike, AK and served overseas in France. He was the son of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin; he married Adela Nemitz and was a partner in Nemitz Paint Company, Hutchinson, MN. The United States entered into World War I in April 1917. At this time the United States Army did not have a helmet for its troops. The adoption of a helmet by...

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6. Helmet, Military - WW I U. S. Army helmet

   U. S. Army helmet from World War I. Belonged to Arthur John Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN. He was stationed at Camp Pike, AK and served overseas in France. He was the son of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin; he married Adela Nemitz and was a partner in Nemitz Paint Company, Hutchinson, MN. The United States entered into World War I in April 1917. At this time the United States Army did not have a helmet for its troops. The adoption of a helmet by...

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7. Helmet, Military - WW I U. S. Army helmet

   U. S. Army helmet from World War I. Belonged to Arthur John Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN. He was stationed at Camp Pike, AK and served overseas in France. He was the son of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin; he married Adela Nemitz and was a partner in Nemitz Paint Company, Hutchinson, MN. The United States entered into World War I in April 1917. At this time the United States Army did not have a helmet for its troops. The adoption of a helmet by...

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8. Letter - Ruby Benjamin Madsen letter

   A letter written May 2, 2005 telling of the Benjamin's high school graduation history by Ruby Benjamin Madsen. Her great aunt Olive Benjamin Bacon graduated in the Hutchinson High School class of 1884. Her father, Arthur Benjamin, graduated in 1915 and her uncle Mack Benjamin in 1916. Ruby herself graduated in 1948.

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9. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty bullet shaped pencil

   Bullet shaped,metal cased pencil from Ben R. Benjamin, Livestock & Hog, ___ & Cows. Benjamin Robert Benjamin was born July 4, 1889, son oif Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin. He served in World War I and attended business college in Minneapolis. On March 9, 1934 he was married to Lillian Cummins. Mr. Benjamin had a hay baling business which he operated for five years, later combining it with a turcking buisness which he operated for 50 years...

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10. Portrait - The Glass Cutter, Arthur James Benjamin

    Portrait print of "The Glass Grinder" photographed by Wes Lohrenz, an employee of Brinkman Studio, Hutchinson, MN. Image of Arthur John Benjamin, about 86 years old. Photo was taken about 1981 at G. F. Nemitz & Sons, Hutchinson, MN. Arthur J. Benjamin died in August 1986. Machine was made by Lane Glass Engine Machine Company, Chicago, IL and purchased by G.F. Nemitz & Sons in about 1926. From M.P.P.A. Loan Collection

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11. Postcard - 4th Grade "B", Public School, Hutchinson, MN

    Photographic postcard of 4th Grade "B", Public School, Hutchinson, Minn. (c. 1909). Olive Benjamin is in the 3rd row from the right, second from the front. A print of Abraham Lincoln is hanging above a chalk board, where a music piece is shown with words beneath. The window shades are drawn. Postcard is addressed to Olive Benjamin, Route 1 Hutchinson, Minn. with message wondering how she, Berl and Ervin are getting along. Sender is unreadable ...

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12. Postcard - City Hall, Bird Island, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard showing the City Hall, Bird Island MN. From Papa (H. Hugh Benjamin) to his daughter Olive Benjamin in Hutchinson. Message that the poultry show was being held at the City Hall in Bird Island. Not all the birds were in yet; some were good and some very poor, score about 50. Postmarked Bird Island, MN January 26, 1910. One cent stamp. Mr. Benjamin was the grandfather of the donor and Olive was her mother. H....

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13. Postcard - Freshman class, Hutchinson, MN High School, c.1914

    Photographic postcard of the Freshman Class, Hutchinson, MN High School. Addressed to Olive Benjamin, Hutchinson, MN from Einer(?). Simple message "How are you. I am fine." Note the single hanging light bulb and the clock on the wall (reads 1:45). The unidentified students standing are all facing left with their right hands on the right shoulder of the person in front. Their unidentified teacher is standing on the right.

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14. Postcard - Homer Benjamin & his horse "Freddie"

    Sepia toned photographic postcard of Homer Benjamin and his horse "Freddie". Freddie was said to be a driving horse. Homer and Freddie are looking at each other in an outdoor setting. Freddie is in harness.

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15. Postcard - Mac Benjamin

    Black & white photographic postcard of Mac Benjamin dressed in his World War I uniform. Mac Broom Benjamin was the younger brother of Arthur John Benjamin; both served in WWI and were sons of Robert and Martha McBroom Benjamin. The word "Leaguer" is written on the photo because Mac was a member of Hutchinson's Epworth League. Greetings to the League dated January 7, 1919 are signed by Mac on the reverse

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16. Postcard - Souvenir de France postcard

    Souvenir de France postcard with silk front pocket containing a notecard. Sent by Sgt. Arthur. J. Benjamin possibly to Adela Nemitz while he was in the Army in France during World War I. Dated November 6, 1918. Message side has his A.P.O. address with Co. C 346 Infantry, A.E.F. Silk pocket has embroidered French and American flags, flowers and words "Souvenir de France". Notecard in pocket has image of a lady pushing a flower card and words ...

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17. Postcard - Souvenir Happy Easter postcard

    Souvenir Happy Easter postcard with silk front pocket containing a notecard. Sent by Sgt. Arthur. J. Benjamin to his mother {Martha McBroom Benjamin] while he was in the Army in France during World War I. Dated February 7, 1918. Message of best wishes for a Happy Easter. He would be home the next year to help eat "lays [les] eufs" eggs. Silk pocket has embroidered hen & chicke, flowers, barn and words "Happy Easter". Notecard in pocket has im...

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18. Postcard - Sovenir French Christmas postcard

    Souvenir French Christmas postcard with silk front pocket. Sent by Sgt. Arthur. J. Benjamin possibly to Adela Nemitz while he was in the Army in France during World War I. Dated 1918. Message side has his A.P.O. address with Co. C 346 Infantry, A.E.F. Silk pocket has embroidered Allied banner and green holly with words "Happy Christmas". Arthur wrote Christmas & New Year greetings under the pocket flap.

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19. Postcard - "Woodrow Wilson" & "Ben"

    Photographic postcard with a black & white photograph of chickens "Woodrow Wilson" and "Ben" in front of a door. The White Wyandotte chickens were bred and raised by H. Hugh Benjamin, grandfather of donor Wes Benjamin. Message on reverse about the poses of "Woody" and "Ben" and "Woody's" shape. H. Hugh Benjamin was born in Sparta, Illinois, on December 18, 1862. After living in several states he located in Mankato MN where he married Ella Ger...

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20. Print, Photographic - 1910 Hutchinson HS football team

    Sepia toned studio photograph of the 1910 Hutchinson, MN High School football team. This team had Bernie Bierman as opposition on the Litchfield, MN HS team. Identities (l to r) Back: Arthur Huderle, George Finney, Prof. Coon (Coach), Arthur Jorgenson (Manager and star runner), Merton Evans; Middle: Carlisle "Chubby" Madsen, Eben Dennis, Helmuth R. Kurth, Marshall McEwen (tackle), H. [Homer?] Benjamin; Front: Harlow Kerr, George Christensen, C...

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