Finns in Wisconsin - Knipping, Mark
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From mining to logging to farming, Finns played an important role in the early development of Wisconsin. Although their immigration to the state came later than that of most other groups, their contributions proved just as significant. This newly revised and updated book traces the history of Finnish settlement in Wisconsin, from the large concentrations of Finns in the northern region, to the smaller "Little Finlands" created in other areas of the state. Supplemented by photographs from the Wisconsin Historical Society's collection, this is an ideal source for those who wish to learn more about Wisconsin's Finnish settlers.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
From mining to logging to farming, Finns played an important role in the early development of Wisconsin. Although their immigration to the state came later than that of most other groups, their contributions proved just as significant. This newly revised and updated book traces the history of Finnish settlement in Wisconsin, from the large concentrations of Finns in the northern region, to the smaller "Little Finlands" created in other areas of the state. Supplemented by photographs from the Wisconsin Historical Society's collection, this is an ideal source for those who wish to learn more about Wisconsin's Finnish settlers.
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Autorenporträt
Mark Knipping has a master's degree in American History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He joined the staff of the Wisconsin Historical Society in 1971 as the Chief of Research and Interpretation at Old World Wisconsin and assisted in planning and developing of that historic site. He has also researched and managed other historic sites, such as Pendarvis and the Herrling Sawmill. Since his retirement in 2004, Mr. Knipping continues to pursue his research interests, such as the historic pottery of the Sheboygan, Wisconsin area and serves as a consultant to museums.