No Public Reception Will be Held on Account of the Influenza Epidemic. Bird Island: Lloyd L. Battershell, Warren J. Gallery, Carl Heinzelman, Vincent Hurley, Engvald Johnson, Frank R. Karp, Edward A. Kenning, John Neumann, Gust Olinger, Leonard Selle,… Read More
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Posted: November 5, 2025 by Renville County Historical Society
Working on the Yearbook
This article was found tucked inside of the 1980 Renville High School Renvillon Yearbook. The 1980 graduating class was the last for Renville High School. This article was a mimeograph copy with no author listed. WORKING ON THE… Read More
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025 by Renville County Historical Society
Preserving Renville County’s History since 1940!
The Renville County Historical Society seeks donations for their Shelving and Archival Boxes Fund to preserve local history. They utilize acid-free archival boxes from Gaylord, ensuring long-term preservation. Additionally, specific shelving and everyday supplies are needed for museum operations. Donations and purchases can be made via specified links or checks.
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Posted: February 8, 2021 by Renville County Historical Society
Basketball Results Prior to 1960
Found in the scrapbook for the 1960-1961 Danube Hawks basketball, belonging to Rod Black was a none dated clipping listing the basketball results from 1931-1959. Year —- Champion —– Runnerup 1931 Glencoe Brownton1932 Buffalo Lake Glencoe1933 Brownton Norwood1934… Read More
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Last Updated: January 6, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
We NEED Renville County School Yearbooks (Annuals)! UPDATED 1/06/2026
The Renville County Historical Society needs your help to add to the Research Library’s Yearbook Collection. Yearbooks, platbooks, and phonebooks are key pieces of preserving the history of who lived in the area and when.
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Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Ed Wallner, Renville Star Farmer, 11-7-1918
Somewhere in England, October 11, 1918 Mr. W. A. Reid, Renville, Minn. Dear Friend Reid: It makes me blush with shame to think I did not write to you before this time. Being awful busy in military life,… Read More
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Posted: January 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
LARGE DRAFT ENTRAINS TODAY: Half of Number to go to Camp Cody and Balance to Camp Forest, GA – Late Registrants Included. Olivia Times 10-24-1918
No Public Reception Will be Held on Account of the Influenza Epidemic. Bird Island: Lloyd L. Battershell, Warren J. Gallery, Carl Heinzelman, Vincent Hurley, Engvald Johnson, Frank R. Karp, Edward A. Kenning, John Neumann, Gust Olinger, Leonard Selle,… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Former Renville Boy Killed Aug. 17, Renville Star Farmer, 9-19-1918
Sgt. Mattson Accidently Killed While on Duty With Marines in France – Graduated From High School Here. Although one may expect casualties from the front in France, it was with a feeling of sadness that on Friday we… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Many Deaths From Influenza, Olivia Times, 10-10-1918
Many Deaths of Renville County People in Army Camps and Among Civilians: Four Funerals at Hector – Mother and Son at Renville Die a Few Hours Apart and are Buried Together Great anxiety is caused over the rapid… Read More
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Havoc of War Vividly Described by One of the Boys in France
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Last Updated: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Interesting Account of the recent fighting and destruction of Country. With the A.E.F. France, July 24, 1918Dear Friends:Having a little spare time thot I would devote a few minutes to letting the folks know I am over here… Read More
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