Russell Peterson

Name/Title

Russell Peterson

Entry/Object ID

1.04.46

Description

Russell Peterson. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Description: black and white photograph; Russell Peterson, "son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Peterson, born in Otisco Township, and grew to manhood there. He attended school District #48 and later attended Waseca High School, graduating from that school. He worked on his parents' farm and later purchased a meat market in New Richland. He still operates the market which he has expanded. His store is called the Peterson Fairway Store. Russell has served on the New Richland City Council for two terms. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. He is a member of Tuscan Lodge #77, AF & AM, serving as the Lodge's Master in 1952. The Petersons have a son and a daughter. 1-25-55"

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. New Richland business: Peterson Fairway Grocery. Rural School District No. 48. Rural School District 48. Rural schools, country schools, schoolhouses, Otisco schools.

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 6, 2004

Update Date

September 26, 2025