Carl J. Foss narrative, undated

Title

Carl J. Foss narrative, undated

Identifier

P1429

Date

undated

Creator

Description

"The Immigrants: An Autobiography," a 95-page story of the life of John (presumably the writer) who was born at Raak in the Bjugn Fjord area of Sør Trøndelag. He emigrated in 1902, via Hull and Liverpool, and came to Virginia, Minnesota, where he became a construction worker in Mesabi Range towns. His wife, Inger, arrived in 1905, and the story continues with their family life. The story ends with a note about their life in Palo Alto, California.

Extent

1 folder

Language

English

Type

Manuscripts

Citation

Foss, Carl J., “Carl J. Foss narrative, undated,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed March 28, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/15737.