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1. Carving - Wood carving-Wilbert H. Moenke

   Wooden carved tree with two owls sitting on a limb. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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2. Casting - Set of 6 Plaster of Paris white castings of animals

   Set of 6 Plaster of Paris white castings of animals, including 3 dogs, squirrel, owl and elephant. One dog is painted brown; other animals are white. The castings were found in the R. W. Dahl house, Hutchinson, MN and would have been created by R. W. Dahl after his serious heart attack in th late 1930s. His doctor (Dr. Jensen) ordered a change in diet and limited activity. Dick's son, Jim, delayed going to college in order to help his Dad carr...

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3. Mount, Taxidermy - Great Gray Owl

   Great gray owl mount. Mounted in 1946 by donor Harold Lunow. The owl is against tree bark and on a tree fungus conk or mushroom (also called bracket fungus or shelf fungus). Brass plate: Harold Lunow, 1946.

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Mount, Taxidermy - Snowy Owl

   Snowy owl taxidermy mount. Tree branch and wooden base are covered with gray plastered material. Unknown taxidermist.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Novelty, Promotional - Red Owl needle book

   Novelty needle book in shape of an owl, "A Gift for You from your Red Owl Store". Made and printed in West Germany. "Where You Will Always Find Friendly Courteous People To Serve You."

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Print, Photographic - Evangeline Christensen

   Two color photographs of Evangeline Christensen taken by Verlynn Burdick, Hector, MN on December 12, 2002, the day before she suffered a stroke. She is holding a ceramic owl.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Print, Photographic - Mrs. Joe Eheim & owl

   Sepia toned photograph of Mrs. Joe Eheim. She is outdoors, face to face with an owl. She is wearing a striped dress with a lace apron with lace like insert. Her hair is up in a bun held with a dark colored comb.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Print, Photographic - White owls diorama by Lunow 600dpi

   Scanned sepia toned photograph of a white owl taxidermy diorama by taxidermist Harold Lunow at Jack's White Owl Inn, Silver Lake, MN, which was named for them. Undated photo.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Set, Salt and Pepper - Owl graduates salt & pepper shaker set

   Wise owls salt & pepper shaker set. Owls wear glasses, carry diplomas and have mortarboards on their heads. Label: Lefton, 1956. From the collection of Amanda West, Brownton, 1930 to 1962.

   Record Type: Object