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Bergstrom, Joel N. 1882 - 1985. "An Autobiographical Journey", Booklet, 1971

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1301

Abstract

This collection consists of an autobiographical account written by Joel N. Bergstrom, of Mankato, Minnesota. The account discusses his family’s move to the United States from Sweden, his youth in Sweden and the U.S., his career as a construction worker and contractor, and other various reminiscences from his youth until 1971.

Dates

  • 1971

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Biographical / Historical

Joel N. Bergstrom was born in January 1882. He came to the United States when World War I started. He worked for the J.D. Nelson Construction Company in Mankato, and later on his own as an independent contractor. He and his wife, Ella Mae, had one child together. Joel N. Bergstrom died in April of 1985.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Title
Bergstrom, Joel N. 1882 - 1985. “An Autobiographical Journey”, Booklet, 1971.
Status
Completed
Author
Karyn Nester
Date
1988-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029