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Pentti Family Farm Chronology

 Collection — sc_box: MS 4, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-759

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Chronology, updated 2007, of the Pentti family and the Pentti Family Farm of Kenton, Michigan. Includes the major events in the Pentti family's history as well as the events leading up to their purchase and operation of the farm in Kenton, Michigan. Begins in 1870 when the Chicago and Northwestern Railway transferred the property to the State of Michigan and ends in 1964 with the death of Sophia Pentti. Lists births, deaths and marriages of the Pentti family as well as employment history with some photocopied photographs and documents included. Also notes events of national significance (i.e. Henry Ford opens assembly line, Prohibition begins, US enters World War I, etc.).

Dates

  • 2007

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Originally emigrating from Finland, the Pentti family owned and operated a farm in Kenton, Michigan.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Chronology, updated 2007, of the Pentti family and the Pentti Family Farm of Kenton, Michigan. Includes the major events in the Pentti family's history as well as the events leading up to their purchase and operation of the farm in Kenton, Michigan. Begins in 1870 when the Chicago and Northwestern Railway transferred the property to the State of Michigan and ends in 1964 with the death of Sophia Pentti. Lists births, deaths and marriages of the Pentti family as well as employment history with some photocopied photographs and documents included. Also notes events of national significance (i.e. Henry Ford opens assembly line, Prohibition begins, US enters World War I, etc.).

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,6/18/2010

Title
Pentti Family Farm Chronology
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
6/18/2010
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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