NEW BOOK: Congratulations to Dr. James D. Iversen on the publication of THE NIELSEN LETTERS: Doorway to the Past
Encompassing more than 100 years and more than 2,000 letters, a remarkable new book THE NIELSEN LETTERS: Doorway to the Past tells the story of the Danish immigrant to America, and you are cordially invited to celebrate the book signing with author Dr. James D. Iversen on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm in Hampton, Iowa.
In addition to the book signing, there will be live music by pianist Glenn Henriksen (www.PianoGlenn.com) with the program at 2:30 p.m. There will be Light Refreshments and a Freewill Donation is asked.
The background story on the 190-page book, which is filled with 280 illustrations, is a fascinating one:
Christian and Anna Nielsen immigrated to Franklin County, Iowa in 1905, and purchased the Harriman acreage in 1920. They and their two daughters, Petrea and Nielsine, lived on the Harriman acreage until Nielsine’s death in 2001. Nielsine willed the estate to the Franklin County Historical Society. Volunteers found more than 2,000 letters and many other documents and photographs on the estate, dating from the 1890’s to 1999, more than 100 years. This book tells the story of the Nielsen family through this fascinating and historically important collection.
Dr. Iversen has presented a wonderful glimpse into the life of the Nielsen family. The price of the book is $20.00. If you are unable to attend the book signing, you may order the book ($20 + $5 shipping) directly from the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm. Please send a check payable to: Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm and send to Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm, c/o Franklin County Historical Society, P.O. Box 114, Hampton, Iowa 50441 .
Proceeds will go towards the restoration of the Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm.
For information on the Historic Harriman-Nielsen Farm, please contact Franklin County Historical Museum: 641-456-5777 or visit https://www.facebook.com/HarrimanNielsenHistoricFarm
There is free parking and restroom facilities are on the grounds. The farm is located on the west edge of Hampton, North of Hwy 3. From I-35 take Exit 165, Hwy 3, 10 miles East to Hampton.
Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm Board Members include Steve Dieke, Jackie Dohlman, Scott Hoegh, Berry Johnson, Lowell Lange, John Lyman, Mary Marquard, Doreen Petersen and Sally Van Wert.
Congratulations to Dr. James D. Iversen on all of the work and dedication in publishing THE NIELSEN LETTERS: Doorway to the Past.
The Danish Pioneer Newspaper staff and readers are looking forward to reading the new book.
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