Henry Menke

Photograph

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Henry Menke

Entry/Object ID

66.23.16

Description

The image is a sepia-toned, vintage portrait of Henry Menke dressed formally in a dark suit and vest, featuring a bow tie and a white shirt. His hair is neatly styled with a slight wave, and he sports a mustache.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Subject Person or Organization

Menke, Henry

Context

Henry Menke is the half-brother of Caroline Menke Buker. He moved to Polk County, Minnesota and had farm property there before he died in 1897. One of the photos from the Buker and Menke family photo collection. Originals are stored on a flash drive in the WCHS museum Photograph Room.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Create Date

October 7, 2026

Update Date

October 21, 2026