Discussion of Depression and prohibition in and around Comfrey, Watonwan County.

Raymond S. Halla, a retired printer in Comfrey, talks about the Comfrey newspaper and the printing trade and newspaper work from the 1920's until the present. Also talks about the Comfrey baseball team and baseball games with neighboring towns.

Dr. Charles Germo served Balaton, Lyon County, from 1896 to 1945 as a resident doctor. The collection contains a bound volume, plus several dozen letters of thanks to Dr. Germo for his fifty years of service to Balaton. The letters are from a variety of people, from other doctors in Southwest Minnesota, public officials in Minnesota, townspeople and friends. Also included are an appreciation program, photos, and newsclippings of Dr. and Mrs. Germo's fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Senator Josefson is of Icelandic descent and has farmed in Lyon and Lincoln Counties most of his life. Senator Josefson served 18 years as township and county farm program committeeman. Elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 1954; re-elected in 1958,1962, 1966, and 1970, and 1972. (transcript edited)