Name/Title
Donald BrownEntry/Object ID
1.04.42Description
Donald Brown. 4" x 6 1/4" black and white photograph; Donald C. Brown, father of Wayne "Bumps" Brown and Grove Brown; "graduated from New Richland High School, learned the printer's trade in his father's newspaper office at New Richland. Later was in partnership with Herbert Sivert, and they purchased the New Richland Star which they published for several years. He came to Waseca in 1924, joined the Waseca Journal staff and in 1927 bought half interest from the late W. A. Clement and became editor and publisher. Today the Waseca Journal is one of the leading weekly papers in the state of Minnesota. It is known for its fearlessness and fairness. He is a member of the American Legion and a past president of the Lions Club. He is past president of the American Legion Commercial Club, member of the Board of Directors of the Waseca Canning Co., member of the Board of Directors of Waseca County Agricultural Society, Deputy Registrar of Automobile License Plates, Waseca County Chairman of Republican Party and one of the hardest workers I have ever met. he is a man who holds the respect of all our citizens. To me a very dear personal friend whom I love and respect a great deal. Just one fine citizen."Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
PortraitContext
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. New Richland business: New Richland Star; Waseca business: Waseca Journal.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreate Date
April 6, 2004Update Date
June 18, 2025