Name/Title
Uncle Sam and BSA: Large FlagEntry/Object ID
33.00.12Description
A black and white photograph of the July 4, 1942 parade down State Street on main street Waseca, showing a man dressed as Uncle Sam leading the Boys Scouts as they march with an oversized U.S. flag, people line both sides of the street; the State Theater, Waseca Drugstore, Johnson's 5-cent to $1.00 Store and other storefront businesses visible.Context
A collection of 20 black and white photographs of the July 4 parades in 1941 and 1942. This parade event also celebrated "Overalls Day" as pairs of overalls can be seen hanging over the street in several of these photos. Photos were taken by Lyle Rutledge, of Waseca Mutual, and father of Jerry Rutledge. Waseca business: State Theater or State Theatre, Waseca Drugstore, Johnson 5 cent to $1.00 Store.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 ObjectsDimensions
Width
4-1/2 inLength
3-1/2 inCreate Date
August 1, 2000Update Date
July 9, 2026