Martin J. Ekdahl Ledger, 1889-1911
Collection Overview
Title: Martin J. Ekdahl Ledger, 1889-1911
ID: OGLMC111
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Subjects: Polk County, Minnesota
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
Martin Johnson Ekdahl emigrated from Sweden around 1888. He eventually settled in Polk County, Minnesota, and was married 15 February 1891 to Emma Swanson. Emma was born about 1865 in Sweden and was the foster daughter of P.E. Swanson of Northland Township, Polk County. The couple had one child, John William, born in November 1891. Emma died 15 May 1922, while John William died 5 March 1967. Martin Ekdahl appears to have died about 1894.
Source: English translation of the ledger
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for research under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable
Original/Copies Note: The ledger is a photocopy. The owner of the original ledger is unknown.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Martin J. Ekdahl Ledger. OGLMC 111. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in November 2019.
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