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March 2024

Helena C. Kayser – Henry M. Murhammer Family Collection
Helena C. Kayser – Henry M. Murhammer Family Collection

Collections Guide

Helena C. Kayser – Henry M. Murhammer Family Collection

Heritage Center2024-04-03T11:10:41-07:00March 19th, 2024|Categories: Collections Guide|Tags: Croisan Creek, Helena C. Kayser, Henry C. Murhammer, Liberty, South Salem|

Background Helena Carolina Kayser was born December 28, 1894 in Robinson, Kansas to Frederick and Caroline [Knecht] Kayser. The Kayser family emigrated to [...]

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Murhammer Crazy Quilt
Murhammer Crazy Quilt

Artifact Spotlight

Murhammer Crazy Quilt

Heritage Center2024-03-14T20:56:38-07:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: Artifact Spotlight|Tags: Caroline Kayser, crazy quilt, Croisan Creek, Friendship Fan, Helena Kayser Murhammer, Liberty, Lillian Kayser, Marie Edna Murhammer, South Salem, Widower's Choice|

Crazy Quilt created by Helena Kayser Murhammer in 1915. More traditional block found in left center section of the quilt top. Overall block [...]

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December 2014

December 16, 1914

Heritage Center2014-12-16T10:16:16-08:00December 16th, 2014|Categories: World War I in Marion County|Tags: South Salem, Water Shortage, Water Supply|

by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent From the front page of the Capital Journal: CLOSE YOUR FAUCETS DON’T WASTE WATER Letting Water Run Creates Dearth [...]