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From Bornholm To Jamestown: C. C. Beck And The Settlement Of Danish Immigrants In Chautauqua County, New York And Warren County, Pennsylvania, John Everett Jones
From Bornholm To Jamestown: C. C. Beck And The Settlement Of Danish Immigrants In Chautauqua County, New York And Warren County, Pennsylvania, John Everett Jones
The Bridge
One of the earliest Danish immigrant settlements in North America was a community in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania called Jamestown. Marcus P. Jacobsen has been recognized as the first person from Bornholm to settle in the Jamestown area1 in 1855 or 1856, and early on, members of this community came almost exclusively from Bornholm. However, histories have not recognized the importance of Charles C. Beck in the origin of this community. Emigration from Bornholm has been written about by Henning Bender2 this article adds to that research by situating Beck within the larger community of Danish immigrants who …
The Way It Was, Thorvald Hansen
The Way It Was, Thorvald Hansen
The Bridge
When New York is mentioned, it seems that thoughts inevitably tum to a very large city, tall buildings, and with sidewalks and streets crowded with unfriendly people. The latter is only partially true, but it fits the common understanding, or perhaps one should say, misunderstanding, of the city and, more importantly, the state.
O. H. Ammann's Return To New York, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann, Rudolf Meyer
O. H. Ammann's Return To New York, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann, Rudolf Meyer
Swiss American Historical Society Review
Dear L.
Just returned from the snow-covered mountain heights of the St. Gotthard on a long ski ride. Am spending a few hours in this beautiful place, which, however, is at present quite desolate. The lake, the Pilatus look wonderful. If nothing intervenes I shall be home in 4 weeks. Shall go to Basel tonight and later to Kilchberg for a few days.
Othmar H. Ammann's Return To Switzerland, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Othmar H. Ammann's Return To Switzerland, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Swiss American Historical Society Review
Two beautiful and quiet days have already passed since we parted. The sea is so quiet and the sky so peacefully clear as to make one forget all dangers and sorrows. Besides, the pure air is so invigorating that I feel already much better and stronger than in New York, I am looking with confidence and pleasure to the future. I feel that my body and brain need a complete restoration and I will be the more vigorous and able to work afterwards. And how · about you? I still ·see the last looks from your dear eyes and the …
Reports, Erdmann Schmocker, Arnold Price, Carla Crosby, Selina Sutter, Rosa Schupbach, Leo Schelbert
Reports, Erdmann Schmocker, Arnold Price, Carla Crosby, Selina Sutter, Rosa Schupbach, Leo Schelbert
Swiss American Historical Society Review
The Twenty-Eighty Annual Meeting of the Swiss American Historical Society was held in New York City at the Swiss Town House on October 19, 1991.
The Forthcoming Annual Meeting
The Forthcoming Annual Meeting
Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter
Time and Place
This year's annual Meeting of th SAHS will take place on Saturday, December 12 at the Swiss Town House in New York City. Program and registration forms are attached to this newsletter.