"A Short Story of the Wisnewski Relationship from Great, Great, Great Grandfather"
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Typed family history concerning the Frank and Barbara (Brach) Wisnewski family. History begins about 1871 and ends in 1897. Includes mention of their early life in Pittsburgh, Pa., coming to N.D. in 1882, their sod house, the cold winters, carrying food supplies from Wahpeton, N.D., prairie fires, hauling wood to construct a roof, their children, working for area farmers, working on the railroad as it expanded, poverty in their early years, threshing, trading horses and oxen, adding rooms to their house, a gift of sheep's wool, and blizzards.
Dates
- Majority of material found within [197-?].
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Items (1 item (41 leaves).)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Wisnewski, Frank, 1843-1915. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu