Edward Lafot and family papers, 1832-1939.

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Edward Lafot and family papers, 1832-1939.

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Reminiscences (1860-1892) of this Swedish immigrant tell of his life in Sweden and his experiences in New York, Illinois, and Lakefield, Minnesota. Correspondence (in Swedish) between Lafot and his family (1885-1939) discuss Minnesota agriculture and life in the U.S., including references to oyster dredging in New York and the Eagle Roller Mill Company of New Ulm (Minn.). Letters from his son Lloyd tell of life at the U.S. Naval Academy (1917-1920) and duty with the Pacific fleet (1920-1923). Included also are several Swedish almanacs (1832-1887), articles by Lafot, and family photographs.

1.0 cu. ft. (3 boxes).

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