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Title: Geraldine Annette Johnson Hansen
Dates: 1951-1953
Collection Number: 2019-P-021
Quantity: 7 items
Abstract: Copies of photographs of Geraldine Annette Johnson Hansen in her Mott High School cheerleading outfit, Mott High School Homecoming Queen and Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Geraldine Johnson, Basil Eugene Hansen and 1953 Mott High School Homecoming Queen Geraldine Johnson, 1953 Homecoming King Nick Waddell and Queen Geraldine Johnson Mott High School, Geraldine Johnson seated on sofa after an International Order of Rainbow for Girls event, the cover of the 1951 Mott High School Cardinal yearbook, Geraldine Johnson seated in dress for an International Order of Rainbow for Girls event.
Provenance: Images were copied to supplement a SHSND Museum collection donation 1995.88.1 to 1995.88.3 Mott High School Cheerleading outfit received on April 25, 1995. Gift Agreement was received from Geraldine Annette Hansen covering outfit and photographs (copy in case file.). Photographs were added to photograph collection on February 11, 2019.
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Related Collections:
Museum Collectionss 1995.88.1 to 1995.88.3.
Biographical Sketch:
Geraldine Annette Johnson Hansen
Geraldine Annette Johnson was born on August 8, 1935 in Mott (N.D.) to Henry and Alice (Austin) Johnson. She graduated from Mott Lincoln High School in 1953, where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and participated in band, choir, and drama. She attended Minot Teacher’s College and received her teaching certificate in 1955. Gerry taught first grade for one year and then married Basil Hansen on January 22, 1956, in Mott. Together they had three children, Barry, David, and Paula. They lived in both Bismarck and Moorhead, (Minn.), before moving back to Mott. The couple opened Hansen’s Clothing in 1966. Gerry raised her family and did some substitute teaching and worked alongside Basil at the clothing store. They moved to Bismarck in 1984. Gerry was an excellent homemaker, played piano and organ, taught Sunday school, hosted coffee parties, and later in life did volunteer work at Medcenter One. She was very involved in the lives of her grandchildren and knew just what kind of books and toys they would enjoy. She took them on visits to the Heritage Center, visited their schools, and put on mystery suppers. Her wit and sense of humor is what most people will remember of her. She was very well-dressed, stylish, and loved red lipstick. In recent years, her health had caused her to need nursing care and at the time of her passing she was a resident at St. Vincent’s Care Center. Geraldine Hansen, 80, Bismarck, passed away on January 7, 2016, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Geraldine is survived by her two sons, Barry (Cheryl) Hansen, Bismarck, and David (MaryJo) Hansen, Fargo; one daughter, Paula (Larry) Anderson, Regent (N.D.); 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil; one brother, Gordon; and her parents.
Basil Eugene Hansen
Basil Eugene Hansen was born February 19, 1932, to Albert and Evelyn (Rose) Hansen on a farm near Bentley (N.D.). He attended country school for a short time, then Mott Public School graduating in 1950. He loved playing football and was proud of his fellow players and their undefeated season. He pursued business classes at colleges in both Wahpeton and Fargo. Basil enlisted in the army and served in the Korean Conflict in 1952-53. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Johnson on January 22, 1956. They lived in Bismarck where Basil worked for the railroad; and then in Moorhead (Minn.), where Basil was a product rep and grocery salesman working for his uncle, Basil Rose at BE Rose Brokerage. He introduced to the grocers of North Dakota Rice-A-Roni, Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice and Tabby cat food. The opportunity to move his family to Mott came when Basil and Gerry purchased Borth's Clothing, renaming it Hansen's Clothing. Basil enjoyed owning numerous horses at several locations around the outskirts of Mott. Throughout his life, he had a love of cars, horses, old westerns and that cowboy era. In 1971, Basil expanded his business to Dickinson with Hansen's Mens Wear on Sims Street. In 1978, he opened Hansen's Mens Wear in Bismarck, and later also Lady Hansen. Basil and Gerry moved to Bismarck in 1984, having closed the Mott location in 1980 and the Dickinson location in 1982. Currently their son, Barry and wife, Cheryl are the owners of Hansen's Mens Wear on East Interstate Avenue in Bismarck (N.D.). Basil enjoyed his daily time helping out Barry at the store. He also kept himself busy stocking shelves in the early morning hours at Menards. When Basil and Gerry sold their home in Bismarck to downsize and start apartment life, Basil helped with management and maintenance of those. Basil will be remembered for his many generous acts of kindness and his quiet language of love. He was a hard worker and a gentle man with a big heart. Basil passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 1, 2014, after a head injury four months prior. He had recently become a resident and roommate of his wife at St. Vincent's Sanford Care Center in Bismarck (N.D.) A private family funeral was held at St Vincent's Care Center with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service and memorial will be held in the spring at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott. Basil is survived by his wife, Geraldine, Bismarck (N.D.); his two sons, Barry (Cheryl) Hansen of Bismarck, ND, and David (MaryJo) Hansen of Fargo (N.D.); one daughter, Paula (Larry) Anderson of Regent (N.D.); eleven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters; Lila (John) Molbert of Hettinger (N.D.); and Rene Gilbert Hersrud of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Basil was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Hansen (1941) and Evelyn Gilbert (1992).
Nicholas “Nick” R. Waddell
Nicholas “Nick” Robert Waddell was born July 8, 1935 in Mott (N.D.) to Edwin and Marguerite (Reinert) Waddell. He married Mabel Burkhart on March 19, 1955 in Mott (N.D.) The couple lived in the twin cities area, where Nick worked for the State of Minnesota as a Stationary Engineer. Nick moved to St. Cloud in 1999. He was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Crystal (Minn.), a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Benedicts Senior Community. Nick died Tuesday February 25, 2003 at the St. Benedict’s Center. He was buried in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Sartell (Minn.). Nick is survived by his wife, Mabel, Sartell (Minn.); mother, Marguerite, Royalton (Minn.), children Stevan (LeAnn) Waddell, Rockford (Minn.); Margaret (Kevin Starry, Sartell (Minn.); Carla Dettmer, Minot (N.D.); Clark (Deanne) Waddell, Randall (Minn.); and Krisann (Terry) Fredrickson, Sparta (Wis.). He is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Nick was preceded in death by his father and 2 brothers.
Theresia Eleanor Herner Green
Theresia Eleanor Herner Green was born February 7, 1934 in Mott (N.D.) to Frank Xavier (1900-1976) and Elizabeth Ann (Derschn) (1902-1987) Herner. She lived in Tacoma (Wash.) area for 35 years. She was retired from the Retail Clerks Union. Theresia died August 21, 1993 in Tacoma (Wash.). She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert, and Jeffery (Joy); two grandsons, Garrison and Geoffery; one daughter-in-law Kathleen Dawley; and numerous brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Sources: Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck (N.D.), Ancestry.com
INVENTORY
2019-P-021-00001 Geraldine Annette Johnson, Teresa Herner, Eva Wolf and Irene Schultz in their Mott High School cheerleading outfits.
2019-P-021-00002 Profile portrait of Mott High School Homecoming Queen and Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award winner Geraldine Johnson
2019-P-021-00003 Basil Eugene Hansen and 1953 Mott High School Homecoming Queen Geraldine Johnson
2019-P-021-00004 1953 Homecoming King Nick Waddell and Queen Geraldine Johnson Mott High School
2019-P-021-00005 Geraldine Johnson seated on sofa after an International Order of Rainbow for Girls event 1951
2019-P-021-00006 Cover of the 1951 Mott High School Cardinal yearbook
2019-P-021-00007 Geraldine Johnson seated in dress for an International Order of Rainbow for Girls event 1951
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