Monthly Archives: May 2009

Collection find – “Indian trunk”

Posted on May 15, 2009 by popecountymuseum

This chest was brought from Norway in 1859 by Gregor Halvorson. Halvorson was one of the first settlers in Pope County. He and his family settled in what is now Lake Johanna township in the spring of 1862. The Dakota … Continue reading →

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Collection find – Indian Clubs

Posted on May 7, 2009 by popecountymuseum

This pair of Indian Clubs was donated by the Josie Flaten family. They were used as hand weights, swung by the user in different routines. Click here to see video. These are one pound clubs, but various weights were available … Continue reading →

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Collection find – Seaweed Ball

Posted on May 6, 2009 by popecountymuseum

This 3″ diameter seaweed ball is one of 2 our collection. This one was found and donated by Barbara DeKok in about 1962. Formed naturally in Lake Minnewaska, it is tightly packed seaweed.

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Collection Photo – Glenwood American Legion 1975

Posted on May 2, 2009 by popecountymuseum

Group photograph of some of the members of the Glenwood American Legion July 24, 1975. Picture taken in the Legion Hall on Minnesota Avenue. Front Row – Ted Hunt, Joe Des Rochers, Pierce Serrin, Charles Hatchard, Eric Solvie, Frank Swenson. … Continue reading →

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