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Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's mother. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the skirt and vest that make up the Kroj.. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.

Weekly magazine devoted to Czech people living in the United States.

This issue informs about defeat of Germany in WWI and that the United States recognizes the independence of Czechoslovakia.

Original paper deed for land ownership presented to Roswell D. Gould of Buffalo County, Nebraska in 1879, ancestor to Sara and Terrence Holoubeck. The deed was presented to Gould by the General Land Office at Grand Island, Nebraska of the United…

This is a photograph showing Laurits and Marie Jacobsen's four daughters: Rose (18), Dagma (12), Ethel (10), and Helga (16).

This large scrapbook-type album is but one incarnation of the 19th century album tradition, with examples to be found in Britain, Russia, and America. With richly decorated maroon and gold cover with artfully arranged pictures, calling cards and…

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This is a photograph showing Laurits Jacobsen, Marie Jacobsen and their children: Rose, Jens Peter and Magnus.

This is a photograph showing Laurits and Marie Jacobsen and their children: Jens Peter (14), Magnus (12), Rose (10), Helga (8), Ethel (2), Dagmar (4) and Ole (6).