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A photo of the newly built main lodge in 1961. Curt’s vision is brought to life — Minnesuing Acres is born, primed to host many wonderful gatherings. |
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Curt (right), wife Arleen and other Carlson family members enjoy a leisurely horse ride on the Minnesuing Acres grounds. |
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A shot of the action at the Carlson family Christmas gathering at Minnesuing in 1962 – complete with carols sung by some younger family members. |
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The first Minnesuing Christmas tree (we're still not sure how Curt was able to keep it on the car while driving!). |
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A festive get-together with Carlson family members and dear friends – just one of countless memorable Minnesuing gatherings. |
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Gold Bond Stamps executives, sales representatives and office staff take a break from their productive Minnesuing meeting. |
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A good, old-fashioned Gold Bond Stamps sales rally from the early 1970s. Curt was a master at motivating people to "make it happen." |
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A 1977 (note the clothes) sales meeting in which the team lays out its ambitious 5-year plan for growth. |
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A handful of Gold Bond Stamps salesmen from the early 1960s take a break from a meeting by working in a relaxing game of pool. |
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Curt graciously welcomes President Nixon to Minnesuing Acres – one of many high-profile guests we’ve entertained through the years. |
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The King and Queen of Sweden made a memorable visit to Minnesuing Acres in the early 1970s – an event that many long-time employees still talk about. |
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Former Wisconsin Governor Knowles takes a ride on the "Curtsvagn" in 1966, flanked by Curt and other business VIPs. |
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