Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, MN | McLeod County Historical Society

Postcard - Four unidentified children

Sepia toned photographic postcard of four unidentified children. The eldest is a girl in white with hair ribbon; the boy next has a large lace collar; the two youngest are dressed in white. Stamped on the reverse is "Made only by the Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, Minn."

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Frank R. Konerza with Bertha

Sepia toned photographic postcard showing a formal portrait of Frank R. Konerza seated in a chair and holding his daughter Bertha on the arm of his ornately carved chair. He is wearing a three piece suit, white shirt and light colored tie. His shoes are worn but polished. Bertha is wearing a white dress with a bow in her hair. She is holding a sprig of lilac. Stamped on the back by Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake.

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Interior of State Bank, Silver Lake, MN

Black & white photographic postcard showing the interior of the State Bank, Silver Lake, MN. An unidentified man is standing against a wall at left and two other men seated at a table can be seen inside a doorway. A person also appears to be behind the Asst. Cashier bars on the right. Photo was taken by Mlinar Studio. The State Bank was organized in 1902 and built a new building in 1912. The calendar is set at Monday, September 23, 1912.

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Komensky School, McLeod County, Dist. #11

Black & white photographic postcard showing Komensky School, McLeod County District #11. Card belonged to Maude Doubrava who taught at the school c.1916-1921. Stamped "Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, Minn." on reverse.

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - (L to r) Rose T., Ben T., Eleanor T., Thomas T., Rubie _?_

Photographic postcard of three women and two men seated on the ground outside a wood frame building. A house is in the background. Note the manual water pump near the tree. Undated. Stamped "Made only by the Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, Minn" on the back. Identities appear to be (l to r) Rose Jerabek Trutna, Ben (Totushek?), Eleanor Totushek Trutna, Thomas Trutna, Rubie ____. Thomas J. Trutna was born December 15, 1878, son of Thomas Trutna & ...

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Silver Lake, MN 4th of July parade c.1910s

Sepia toned photographic postcard of the Silver Lake, MN 4th of July parade c1910s. A marching band is passing in front of the Silver Lake Pharmacy and Tom Sherin's saloon, followed by a float. Mlinar Studio is stamped on the reverse. Mlinar served as a photographer in WWI and in Silver Lake from after the war until he and his family moved to Iowa.

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Silver Lake, MN 4th of July parade c.1910s

Sepia toned photographic postcard of the Silver Lake, MN 4th of July parade c1910s. A flag festooned car is passing a frame building with flags in the windows. In front of the building is a group of smiling girls in summer dresses. Mlinar Studio is stamped on the reverse. Mlinar served as a photographer in WWI and in Silver Lake from after the war until he and his family moved to Iowa.

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Silver Lake, MN parade, c.1910

Black & white photographic postcard showing a parade in Silver Lake, MN c.1910. A horse drawn wagon festooned with striped bunting has a family riding on it. They may be holding bag pipes. A float with a large swan and vintage automobiles follow. The Silver Lake Pharmacy is on the left with the Nuwash Furniture and Undertaking next in the building built by Tom Sherin in 1899. The Opera Hall is in the distance looking west. Onlookers are on the ...

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Street scene in Silver Lake, MN

Black & white photographic postcard of a street scene in Silver Lake, MN showing horse teams hitched to sled runners holding loads of logs. Four men are standing on the loads parked in front of Mlinar's Studio. The brick church in the center is Faith Presbyterian and the church on the right is St. Adalbert Catholic. Postcard was addressed to Mrs. John Piker, Hutchinson, MN with a message written in Czech by her sister on March 7, 1914. Postmar...

Record Type: Archive

Postcard - Unidentified girl

Sepia toned photographic postcard of an unidentified girl, dressed in a white lace trimmed dress. She has a pendant necklace, a long stemmed carnation pinned to her dress and a large bow as well as a dark head band in her hair. Taken in a studio setting; possibly a graduation photo. The photo is credited to Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, Minn

Record Type: Archive

Print, Photographic - 1917 Basketball Team, Silver Lake, MN

Scanned sepia toned photograph of the 1917 Silver Lake, MN Basketball team. Last names written below the players are (l-r): ___ Horejsi, ___ Micka, ___ Riley, ___ Nuwash, ___ Banduta, ___ Chalupsky. On the background behind them are banners; two say "Silver Lake", the one in the center has a depiction of the Minnesota State Capital and "Minnesota" on it. Credited to Mlinar, Silver Lake, MN. Same photo as 2021-0028-094.

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - 1917 Basketball Team, Silver Lake, MN

Scanned black and white photograph of the 1917 Silver Lake, MN High School basketball team. Last names written below the players are (l-r): ___ Horejsi, ___ Micka, ___ Riley, ___ Nuwash, ___ Banduta, ___ Chalupsky. On the background behind them are banners; two say "Silver Lake", the one in the center has a depiction of the Minnesota State Capital and "Minnesota" on it. Credited to Mlinar, Silver Lake, MN.

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - Clara Mallak, First Communion, 1914

Scanned black & white first communion photograph of Clara Mallak taken in 1914 by Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, MN. She is wearing a white dress and hair ribbon. She is standing near a small table with fancy Battenburg lace cloth and floral bouquets in a vase and lying on the tabletop. Clara Mallak Pokornowski was grandmother to donor Doris Jerabek. Clara's daughter Dolores Pokornowski's communion photograph is 2021-0156-016 and Dolores's daughter...

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - Congregational Church, Silver Lake, 1912 Sunday School picnic

Scanned sepia toned photograph of the Congregational Church of Silver Lake, MN Sunday School picnic, August 27, 1912 in James Korista's grove. People are not identified. Mounted on gray photo board. Credited to Mlinar, Silver Lake, MN.

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - Domagalski wedding

Framed photograph of an unidentified wedding party marked Domagalski on the back. A group of two men, two women, a girl & boy are posed for the studio photo. The photo was found by the donors with other framed items in the upper story of 129 E. Main Street, Silver Lake, MN. Probably belonged to Anton J. & Catherine (Katrine) Domagalski who lived above the A. J. Domagalski Dry Goods and Grocery operated in the building at that address. Photo is c...

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - First communion, unidentified girl

Black & white first communion photograph of an unidentified girl dressed in white with floral crown. She is holding a candle, flowers and a white book. More flowers & a scroll are on the table next to her. Credited to Mlinar, Silver Lake, MN. Mounted on tan photo board.

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - Louisa Friauf, Christina Friauf, Blanche Friauf, 1914

Scanned black & white photograph of Louise Friauf Tupa, Christine Friauf and Blanche Friauf, 1914. Credited to Mlinar Studio, Silver Lake, MN.

Record Type: Photo

Print, Photographic - Rose Micka

Sepia toned communion photograph of Rose Micka. She is wearing a white dress with eyelet panels and trim. She has a large white hair ribbon and a floral crown. Her right hand is on a candle on a table and her left hand holds a small book. Photo is credited to Mlinar, Silver Lake, MN. Mounted on tan photo board.

Record Type: Photo