Berton Hansen

Name/Title

Berton Hansen

Entry/Object ID

1.04.74

Description

Berton Hansen. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Berton Howard Hansen, "born August 26, 1899 at Jackson, Minn., son of Hans A. and Fannie Webster Hansen; received elementary education at Odin, Minn.; attended Mankato High School, graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractory at Davenport, Iowa, in December 1921. He came to Waseca in 1934 to work for Pfaff Furniture and in 1939 entered into partnership with the late C. J. Johnson in the woodworking business, until 1944 when Mr. Johnson retired and Bert became the sole owner operating under the name of Hansen Hardware and Woodwork Co. He is a member of Tuscan Lodge #77, A.F. & A.M., and served as master in 1949; a member of Hope Chapter #34, O.E.S.; member of Waseca Chapter #26 serving as High Priest in 1947, member of Mankato Commandery #4 Knights Templar and served as Commander in 1952, member of Northfield Council #12 Royal and Select Masters, member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Mpls.; a member of Waseca Congregational Church. The Hansens reside at 816 4th Ave. N.E. Bert is a real workman, a cabinet maker of the highest skill, a wonderful citizen and a real friend. 1-25-55"

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Portrait

Context

During Herman Peterson's work at the Waseca County Historical Society, he collected portraits and biographies of many friends and Waseca area businessmen and professionals.

Cataloged By

amanda

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

April 12, 2004

Update Date

May 14, 2025