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Peter O. Floan reminiscences, circa 1938-1942
- Title
- Peter O. Floan reminiscences, circa 1938-1942
- Identifier
- P0096
- Date
- circa 1938-1942
- Creator
- Floan, Peter O.
- Description
- Reminiscences from the Pioneer Days in Goodhue County, Minnesota, containing names of early settlers and anecdotes concerning methods of acquiring land, establishment of churches and schools, fear of American Indians, and general community life.
Contents- Article: "Reminiscences, Goodhue Co." with notes on Muus, Holden parsonage school
- Pedigree chart (1941)
- Biography, "Reminiscences of the Early History of Singing in Holden Congregation, Goodhue County, Minnesota," by P.O. Floan (1938, 16 typescript pages) which mentions B.J. Muus, Dr. Grønvold, Christofer Johnson, Bjorstherne Bjorson; "A Family History" by P.O. Floan (1942, 70 p. manuscript, photocopy)
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Language
- English
- Subject
- Floan, Ole Peterson
- Floan, Peter O.
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Goodhue County (Minn.)
- Minnesota
- Music
- Native Americans
- Norway--Emigration and immigration
- Rights
- Rights undetermined.
Citation
Floan, Peter O., “Peter O. Floan reminiscences, circa 1938-1942,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 19, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/9724.