| Norfolk Contributor(s): Portiner, Janet (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467113980 ISBN-13: 9781467113984 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - History | Modern - 21st Century - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| LCCN: 2014954567 |
| Series: Images of Modern America |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In July 1866, three wagon trains of German immigrants from Wisconsin arrived at their new home on the North Fork of the Elkhorn River in northeastern Nebraska. The settlers intended to call the town Northfork, but in 1868, when the abbreviated "Norfork" was submitted to federal postal authorities, the government assumed the name was misspelled and changed it to Norfolk. Since the town's founding, the story of the community has been one of continuous growth that has led to a bountiful, thriving town. Norfolk's hardworking people are generous, welcoming, and open to new ideas. Though it has changed with time, the unconquerable spirit of the city remains young and active. Images of Modern America: Norfolk is a photographic journey into the 21st century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Portiner, Janet: - Janet Portiner is a Nebraska native with a writing degree from Wayne State College. She has taught introductory writing courses at Northeast Community College and is employed at the Norfolk Public Library. Her writing has appeared in numerous magazines and journals, including Nebraska Life, Splickety, and Plains Song Review. |