Object of Soldier Organization is to Foster Americanism and Support Constitution. During the past few weeks, there has been some talk of organizing a post of the American Legion at Franklin but no action has so far been… Read More
Darling mother: Several days have slipped by and I haven’t written any letters. Have been waiting to hear from you. Received your letter yesterday written Oct. 8th, so guess I’m getting my mail a bit more regular. Hope… Read More
Paragraphs taken from letters written Oct. 17 and 26 by Howard C. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Olson Somewhere in France, Sat. Oct. 26, 1918 Dear Mother and Father: This is Saturday morning and am… Read More
Renville Boy Now Located in Southern Camp Describes The Sensation of Sailing Above the Clouds Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 9, ‘18 Dear Mother: Well, were you able to read my last letter? Am afraid it was put together kind… Read More
This year has flown by! The Museum is open Monday-Friday 10 AM – 4 PM. Closed 12/24-25 and 1/1/2019 for the holiday! The Museum will be closed the month of January for exhibit updates and reorganization. If you… Read More
Thirty-Four Men in Next Draft published in the Olivia Times on April 25, 1918 Editors Note: If there is a * after the man’s name his picture is in the 1920 book Renville County in World War I… Read More
As the Renville County Historical Society & Museum starts gearing up for the 2018 season I have a list of projects I want to complete for the year and one of the projects is the restoration of the… Read More
Let us all honor and remember our veterans every day not just on Veterans’ Day. I want to bring awareness of how important it is for us all to respect and honor our United States military veterans. My… Read More
Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews published by Charles Schrbner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More
Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews published by Charles Scribner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More
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Last Updated: January 3, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
American Legion and Its Purposes published in the Franklin Tribune September 18, 1919
Object of Soldier Organization is to Foster Americanism and Support Constitution. During the past few weeks, there has been some talk of organizing a post of the American Legion at Franklin but no action has so far been… Read More
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Posted: February 22, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Alma Kienlen, Fairfax Standard, 12-26-1918
Darling mother: Several days have slipped by and I haven’t written any letters. Have been waiting to hear from you. Received your letter yesterday written Oct. 8th, so guess I’m getting my mail a bit more regular. Hope… Read More
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Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Howard C. Olson, Bird Island Union, 11-28-1918
Paragraphs taken from letters written Oct. 17 and 26 by Howard C. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Olson Somewhere in France, Sat. Oct. 26, 1918 Dear Mother and Father: This is Saturday morning and am… Read More
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Posted: January 16, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Thrilling Account of Aeroplane Trip, Renville Star Farmer, 9-26-1918
Renville Boy Now Located in Southern Camp Describes The Sensation of Sailing Above the Clouds Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 9, ‘18 Dear Mother: Well, were you able to read my last letter? Am afraid it was put together kind… Read More
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Posted: December 18, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Renville County Historical Society News December 2018
This year has flown by! The Museum is open Monday-Friday 10 AM – 4 PM. Closed 12/24-25 and 1/1/2019 for the holiday! The Museum will be closed the month of January for exhibit updates and reorganization. If you… Read More
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Last Updated: September 5, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Thirty-Four Men in Next Draft published in the Olivia Times on April 25, 1918
Thirty-Four Men in Next Draft published in the Olivia Times on April 25, 1918 Editors Note: If there is a * after the man’s name his picture is in the 1920 book Renville County in World War I… Read More
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Last Updated: July 18, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Preservation of History: Jails & More by Nicole Elzenga
As the Renville County Historical Society & Museum starts gearing up for the 2018 season I have a list of projects I want to complete for the year and one of the projects is the restoration of the… Read More
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Posted: November 21, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Honor Our Veterans Every Day
Let us all honor and remember our veterans every day not just on Veterans’ Day. I want to bring awareness of how important it is for us all to respect and honor our United States military veterans. My… Read More
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Last Updated: October 31, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews
Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews published by Charles Schrbner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More
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Last Updated: October 31, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews
Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews published by Charles Scribner’s Sons 1899 The book, Poems of American Patriotism, is from the Renville County Historical Society’s collection. The book is from Renville County District # 117 which was… Read More
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