Name/Title
Bierman, Willock, JohnstonEntry/Object ID
19.92.220bDescription
Emma Bierman, Rachel Willock, Lottie Johnston. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: black and white photograph; three young women posed in a studio setting; two women are kneeling on the floor and reading a letter; one woman is standing brushing her hair; they are wearing lace-trimmed dresses; drapery and studio backdrops are in the background; they are identified as Emma Bierman (standing), Rachel Willock and Lottie Johnston. Photographed by "Yates Studios, Waseca, Minnesota; Superior Finish." Picture #2 in a trilogy.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Cabinet CardContext
Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman. Waseca business: Yates Photography.Cataloged By
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Print, Photographic, Photograph, CabinetClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
June 10, 1992Update Date
January 22, 2026