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1. Bonnet - Child's bonnet

   Child's navy blue velvet bonnet with ecru lace trim and cream lining. Missing ties. Edwardian style. Hand & machine stitched c. 1905. Worn by Adina Stella Laura Kuhlman, daughter of Henry and Helena Kuhlman, Bergen Township. Adina was born September 12, 1902 and died May 23, 1907. Matching coat is 1996-0027-002.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Coat - Racoon coat

   Raccoon coat worn by Henry G. Kuhlmann of Lester Prairie. Beaver collar; wooden toggle buttons. Henry was the father of donor Alice Kennedy. Henry G. Kuhlmann was born November 28, 1870. On February 19, 1893 he married Helen Meyer (1873-1963). Henry helped form School District No. 84 and was treasurer until he retired from farming in 1936. He was the first rural telephone subscriber and helped organize the Farmer's Elevator. He died December ...

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Disc, Compact - Grandpa, Grandma, Ottie Mueller, Rose, Pophal, Minnie, Louise Gennrich

   CD of photographs of Lester Prairie, MN history and the families and businesses of Weise, Kuhlmann, Baumann, & Birkholz.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Dress, Wedding - Augusta Kuhlmann Weise wedding dress & veil

   Aqua blue wedding dress set: aqua skirt is 42.5" long with 5 rows of bottom ruffles; aqua bodice has net ruffles at wrists and neck, a round inset of tucked satin, alternating vertical rows of three tiny tucks and floral lace that are continued on the sleeves, and pearl buttons in back; muslin underskirt with 2 rows of aqua ruffles; 32" aqua belt; and 13.5" aqua collar with floral lace matching bodice lace. (originally also had a net ruffle). ...

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Negative, Glass Plate - Children of Detrich Kuhlmann, 1910

   Glass plate negative of a photograph of two young sons of Detrich Kuhlmann, Bernard (b. August 17, 1905) and George (b.August 7, 1908). The boys are wearing matching dark outfits with plaid bows at the neck of sailor collars. They are seated on two small tables. Taken in 1910 by Nelson Hassan, Photographer, Glencoe, MN. Negative #429.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Negative, Sheet Film - William Kuhlmann

   Scanned sheet film negative of a bust photograph of a bearded man identified as William Kuhlman. (See p. 137 in Kuhlmann Kinfolk family tree.) Taken by Fred Lhotka Studio, Winsted, MN.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Plate, Coffin - Metal coffin plate

   Silver(?) metal coffin plate engraved "Mother". Ribbed frame. Believed to be from the Kuhlmann family. Coffin plates were decorative metal adornments attached to a coffin. They contained various inscriptions like the name and death date of the deceased or a simple term of endearment such as "Our Darling". They were often beautifully engraved or decorated. Coffin plates go back at least as far as the 17th century and were reserved for people of...

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Print, Photographic - Adina and Ted Kuhlmann, c.1905

   Black & white photograph of sister and brother Adina and Ted Kuhlmann, children of Henry & Helene Meyer Kuhlmann. Adina was born September 12, 1902 and died May 23, 1907. Ted was born 6 September 1904. Credited to Hassan, Glencoe, Minn. and mounted on gray photo board. The museum has Adina's blue bonnet 1996-0027-001 & coat 1996-0027-002.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Print, Photographic - Adolph Kuhlmann & Mabel Wadel

   Sepia toned oval studio photograph of Adolph Kuhlmann and Mabel Wadel, who were married November 21, 1917. Adolph Gerhard Kuhlmann was born July 1, 1894, son of William and Caroline Krant Kuhlmann. Mabel Marie Wadel was born May 15, 1899, daughter of Henry F. and Emma Petrich Wadel. Credited to Herbrandson, Glencoe, Minn. Mounted in brown photo folder.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Print, Photographic - Alice A. Kuhlmann, 1929 confirmation

    Black & white confirmation photograph of Alice A. Kuhlmann, 1929. She is wearing white and is standing near a table on which is a basket of flowers. She was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran, Lester Prairie, MN. Photo is credited to Fred Lhotka, Winsted, Minn. and mounted in a tan photo folder.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Print, Photographic - Alice A. Kuhlmann, 1929 confirmation

    Black & white confirmation photograph of Alice A. Kuhlmann, 1929. She is wearing white and is seated on a bench. She was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran, Lester Prairie, MN. Photo is credited to Fred Lhotka, Winsted, Minn. and mounted in a tan photo folder.

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Print, Photographic - Alice A. Kuhlmann, 1933 Lester Prairie HS

    Black & white studio photograph of Alice A. Kuhlmann taken for her Lester Prairie High School graduation in 1933. Credited to Fred Lhotka, Winsted, Minn. and mounted in tan photo folder.

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Print, Photographic - August Ahrens & Olga Binder wedding, 1907

    Black & white studio photograph of the wedding party of August Ahrens and Olga Binder, married May 2, 1907. Attendants (l to r) Back row: Adolph Binder, John Ahrens, Lena Oldenburg, Amelia Schroeder (?) (seated). Front: August Ahrens, groom; Melinda Kuhlmann, flower girl; and Olga Binder, bride. Photo is credited to J. A. W. Anderson, LeSueur & Belle Plaine, Minn. and is mounted on gray photo board. The men are wearing dark suits with white ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Print, Photographic - Augusta Kuhlman Weise & Paul Weise

    Black & white wedding photograph of Augusta Kuhlmann Weise and Paul Weise, married November 21, 1901. Oval; convex dome. Identical photograph is on p.151, Lester Prairie Community, 1886-1986.

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Print, Photographic - Barn on Larson farm

    Color photograph of the barn on a farm in Bergen Township Section 4 currently owned by Michael Bates. Previous owners were Michael's grandparents Everett & Laila Larson Kuhlmann. Referred to as the Larson Farm.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Print, Photographic - Barn on Larson farm

    Color photograph of the barn on a farm in Bergen Township Section 4 currently owned by Michael Bates. Previous owners were Michael's grandparents Everett & Laila Larson Kuhlmann. Referred to as the Larson Farm.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Print, Photographic - Edna Woestehoff & Gust Kruschke wedding, 1917

    Sepia toned studio photograph of the wedding party of Edna Woestehoff and Gust Kruschke, married September 26, 1917 in Scott County. (l to r) Melinda Kuhlmann, Roy Woestehoff, Edna Woestehoff (bride), Gustav Kruschke (groom), ___Winterfeld, Emma Kruschke. Photo is mounted on brown photo board.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Print, Photographic - Family gathering at Larson farm

    Black & white snapshot photograph of a family gathering at the Larson Farm in the late 1950s. Far left is Laila Larson Kuhlmann Sharping; girl standing in front of door is Gail Sundem; man under picture on wall is Charles Bates, husband of Ruth Kuhlmann and son-in-law of Laila; man at front right is Bill Drew and next to his is Omar Larson.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Print, Photographic - Fred "Fritz" Kuhlmann

    Black & white studio confirmation photograph of Fred "Fritz" Kuhlmann. He is dressed in a three piece suit with a watch fob. He is holding a book and standing by a table with a fringed topper. He was the only son of John & Sophie Kuhlmann. Fred was born December 4, 1885 and died February 18, 1902. Credited to E. H. Magaw, Lester Prairie, MN. Mounted on tan photo board.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Print, Photographic - George F. Klammer & Mary Kuhlmann, 1903

    Black & white wedding photograph of George F. Klammer and Mary Kuhlmann, married May 7, 1903 at St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, MN. Mary was the daughter of Frank William Kuhlmann and the granddaughter of Henry Kuhlmann. Henry was a brother of John Kuhlmann of Lester Prairie, MN. The attendants are not identified. The photo is mounted on gray photo board.

    Record Type: Photo