Carl Petersen and his two younger brothers, Arthur and Janus, attended Oakfield Twp. No. 3 school during the 1890's. Per the notation on the back, the above photo was taken in 1897 or 1898. Carl's handwritten identification for the photo above follows. Back row, left to right: Carl Petersen, Lena Hansen, Ida Olsen, Pearl Hansen, Ida Christensen, Esther Boose, Louise Olsen, Rose Boose, Louise Jonse, Carrie Christense[n], Anna Fredericksen. Middle row: Axel Hansen, Sena Hansen, Lela Christensen, Janus Petersen, Dagmar Olsen, ___ Whishart, Agnes Fredericksen, Clara Olsen, Andrew Petersen. Front row: Olena Boose, Otto Nelsen, Willie Hansen, Alfred Fredericksen, Henry Fredericksen, Ray Christensen, Alfred Petersen, Willie Whishart, Walter Nelsen, Arthur Petersen. Written on the back of the photo: Lawrence Hansen Teacher 1897 or 1898.

   

Below, a second Oakfield Twp. No. 3 school photo of Carl's, unfortunately without full identification. Carl is standing toward the back on the right, behind the right shoulder of the girl slightly behind and left of the male teacher. Arthur is standing in the 4th row, 4th from the left.

If you can help identify anyone in the second photo, please contact the Audubon County Coordinator.

Contributed by Cheryl Siebrass, August, 2020.