Pentti Family Farm Chronology
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