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  1. Print - "Black Labrador"

    Les Kouba print of a black lab carrying a pheasant through a harvested cornfield with a farmplace in the background. Framed in blond wood. Named "Black Labrador," this print was a commissioned painting for Dr. Paul Arnesen of Mankato of his dog "Tor". Les Kouba learned to know Dr. Arnesen through Les' work with the Johnson Reel Company. See Notes.

    Record Type: Object

    "Black Labrador"
  2. Print, Photographic - 11 Standing by Hutchinson Star City-Les Kouba road sign

    Color digital photograph of eight men and four women standing outdoors under the "Hutchinson A Minnesota Star City" and "Birthplace of Les C. Kouba" road signs. Pictured are: (l to r) Steve Dille, Les Kouba, Larry Graf, Orial Kouba, Delores Saar, Elaine Black, Lettie Bernhagen, Paul Ackland, Bob Ness, John Rodeberg, Doug Meyer.

    Record Type: Photo

    11 Standing by Hutchinson Star City-Les Kouba road sign
  3. Print, Photographic - Ancher Nelsen & Les Kouba, 1989

    Black & white photograph of (l to r) Ancher Nelsen and Les Kouba. Note the trademark bolo tie worn by Les. Taken at the November 16, 1989 chili supper at the McLeod County Historical Museum.

    Record Type: Photo

    Ancher Nelsen & Les Kouba, 1989
  4. Print, Photographic - Bill Brown & Bill Farmer at Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987

    Black and white photograph of Minnesota Viking's Bill Brown speaking and Bill Farmer of WCCO Radio at the Down Home Tribute to Les Kouba and Buffalo Feed at the Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe, MN. The proceeds from this tribute went to establish the Les Kouba Gallery at the McLeod County History Center in Hutchinson. This tribute was held on January 31, 1987.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bill Brown & Bill Farmer at Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987
  5. Print, Photographic - Bill Brown & Bill Farmer @ Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987

    Black and white photograph of Minnesota Viking's Bill Brown speaking and Bill Farmer of WCCO Radio at the Down Home Tribute to Les Kouba and Buffalo Feed at the Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe, MN. The proceeds from this tribute went to establish the Les Kouba Gallery at the McLeod County History Center in Hutchinson. This tribute was held on January 31, 1987.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bill Brown & Bill Farmer @ Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987
  6. Print, Photographic - Bill Brown & Bill Farmer @ Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987

    Black and white photograph of Minnesota Viking's Bill Brown speaking and Bill Farmer of WCCO Radio at the Down Home Tribute to Les Kouba and Buffalo Feed at the Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe, MN. The proceeds from this tribute went to establish the Les Kouba Gallery at the McLeod County History Center in Hutchinson. This Tribute was held on January 31, 1987.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bill Brown & Bill Farmer @ Les Kouba Tribute1-31-1987
  7. Print, Photographic - Bob Ness, Steve Dille, unidentified man, Les Kouba

    Color photograph of (l to r) Bob Ness, Steve Dille, ____, Les Kouba in an outdoor setting. This photo was taken on the day of the dedication of the "Birthplace of Les Kouba" sign at Hutchinson, MN.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bob Ness, Steve Dille, unidentified man, Les Kouba
  8. Print, Photographic - Bob Ness, Steve Dill, unidentified, Les Kouba

    Color photograph of (l to r) Bob Ness, Steve Dille, ____, Les Kouba in an outdoor setting. This photo was taken on the day of the dedication of the "Birthplace of Les Kouba" sign at Hutchinson, MN. Les is holding a print of some water fowl.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bob Ness, Steve Dill, unidentified, Les Kouba
  9. Print, Photographic - Bob Ness, Steve Dill, unidentified man, Les Kouba

    Color photograph of (l to r) Bob Ness, Steve Dille, ____, Les Kouba in an outdoor setting. This photo was taken on the day of the dedication of the "Birthplace of Les Kouba" sign at Hutchinson, MN. Les is holding a print of nesting loons. He and Bob Ness are holding Polaroid photos. This photo is signed with Les Kouba's distinctive signature.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bob Ness, Steve Dill, unidentified man, Les Kouba
  10. Print, Photographic - Christmas with Koubas, Decathalon Club, 1986

    Framed collage of 7 photographs and a small photocopy of a drawing by Les Kouba, all from a Decathalon Club event in Bloomington, MN. The first photo depicts Kouba standing at a podium, the second also has him at the podium, but joined by another man. The third is a picture of Kouba with his wife Orial, Bud Grant (left), Grorge Griebenow (right) and Everett Hantge (far right). The fourth shows Hantge at the podium with Griebenow displaying a bel...

    Record Type: Photo

    Christmas with Koubas, Decathalon Club, 1986
  11. Print, Photographic - Collage of Les Kouba photographs

    Framed collage of nine color and black & white reproduction photographs of Les Kouba with artists Duane Bryers & Adolph Dehn, fellow hunters John Lindgren, Ken Burglund, Lenny Roehl, Kibler hunting party, Bob Hope, Henry Klima band, Ted Williams, businessmen Jimmy Robinson & Curt Carlson, tour promoter John Brady. Les Kouba is shown with the Ducks Unlimited 50th anniversary print and as 1976 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. Black wood fram...

    Record Type: Photo

    Collage of Les Kouba photographs
  12. Print, Photographic - Collage of Les Kouba photographs

    Framed collage of nine color and black & white reproduction photographs of the Les Kouba June 1986 Scandinavian trip group, sketches & gift to King Olav V, Kibler's Mouse House Club plaque, Henry Klima's Orchestra trunk (in Museum collection), and Les with friends Rollie Johnson, Pete Jaetran, and Dick Brust. Black wood frame; glass. [This collage was paired in subject matter with collage 2012-0219-021.]

    Record Type: Photo

    Collage of Les Kouba photographs
  13. Print, Photographic - Collage of Les & Orial Kouba photographs

    Framed collage of nine color & black & white reproduction photographs of Les & Orial Kouba wedding, the Kouba family, graphic art created by Kouba for Schmidt beer & Coca-Cola. Kouba Nature Center, Kouba wildlife art, groundbreaking of McLeod County Heritage Center & Kouba Gallery. Black wood frame; glass.

    Record Type: Photo

    Collage of Les & Orial Kouba photographs
  14. Print, Photographic - De Lila Stuedemann, Julia Quade, Harvey Quade, & Geo. Stuedemann

    Negative # 26 and a black & white photograph of De Lila Quade Stuedemann, Julia Kouba Quade, Harvey Quade, and George Stuedemann. The women are in dark dresses, Julia with pearl necklace. Harvey in shirt sleeves, George in summer suit. This photo also appears on p. 22 of the Quade/Matthes Family History #2002-0178-001.

    Record Type: Photo

    De Lila Stuedemann, Julia Quade, Harvey Quade, & Geo. Stuedemann
  15. Print, Photographic - Ford Rolfe, Les Kouba

    Color photograph of (l to r) Ford Rolfe and Les Kouba. They are posed in front of an "Artist of the Year-Kouba" display of paintings. Undated.

    Record Type: Photo

    Ford Rolfe, Les Kouba
  16. Print, Photographic - Free Les Kouba Print Sign

    Color photograph of an advertising sign, stating "a free Les Kouba wild life print with the purchase of Holiday Shot gun shells". Les did the prints and the box designs as well.

    Record Type: Photo

    Free Les Kouba Print Sign
  17. Print, Photographic - George Stuedemann, Julia Quade, Harvey Quade, & De Lila Stuedemann

    Negative # 25 and a black & white photograph of George Stuedemann, Julia Kouba Quade, Harvey Quade, and De Lila Quade Stuedemann. George is wearing a plaid shirt, holding a binocular case in his right hand and what appears to be aviator type sunglasses in his left. Julia is wearing a light, patterned summer dress with matching necklace and earrings. Harvey is wearing summer weight shirt and pants, straw hat and is holding what appears to be a dar...

    Record Type: Photo

    George Stuedemann, Julia Quade, Harvey Quade, & De Lila Stuedemann
  18. Print, Photographic - Group posed under the Birthplace of Les Kouba sign

    Color photograph of a group of people posed under the "Birthplace of Les Kouba" sign. Identities: (l to r) Larry Graf, Les Kouba, Delores Saar, Elaine Black, Loretta Bernhagen, Paul Ackland, Gary Plotz,and John Rodeberg. This sign was located on Hwy 7 East with the Hutch Tech building on the far right. The sign was donated by the Hutchinson Women's Club. Also see 2008-0096-002.

    Record Type: Photo

    Group posed under the Birthplace of Les Kouba sign
  19. Print, Photographic - Harvey & Julia Kouba Quade, De Lila Quade & George Stuedemann

    Negative # 24 and a black & white wedding photograph of Harvey Quade, Julia Kouba Quade, De Lila Quade Stuedemann and George Stuedemann. This photo is the same as 2007-0205-018, only that it has been cropped. This photo also appears on p.22 of the Quade/Matthes Family History #2002-0178-001.

    Record Type: Photo

    Harvey & Julia Kouba Quade, De Lila  Quade & George Stuedemann
  20. Print, Photographic - Harvey Quade and Julia Kouba Quade

    Negative # 27 and a black & white photograph of Harvey Quade and Julia Kouba Quade. They are both in dark clothes and wearing 1950s vintage eyeglasses. This photo also appears on p. 22 of the Quade/Matthes Family History #2002-0178-001.

    Record Type: Photo

    Harvey Quade and Julia Kouba Quade

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