Early Recollections of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora)
One of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora)'s children recalls some of her family's history. The family was originally from Poland. Elizabeth was born, raised and schooled in Poland. Although she yearned to join a convent, she was unable to because of financial constraints. At 21, she was convinced t...
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ftathabascaunidc:oai:digicon.athabascau.ca:AthaArch/3118 2023-05-15T16:15:54+02:00 Early Recollections of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora) 3/29/1905 application/pdf http://digicon.athabascau.ca/cdm/ref/collection/AthaArch/id/3118 en eng Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives http://digicon.athabascau.ca/cdm/ref/collection/AthaArch/id/3118 Subject to The Copyright Act. For more information or requests to use this image, contact atharchives@athabascalibrary.ab.ca Personal History Immigrants Homesteading Farming First Nations Settlers 1900- text 1905 ftathabascaunidc 2020-05-07T18:03:42Z One of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora)'s children recalls some of her family's history. The family was originally from Poland. Elizabeth was born, raised and schooled in Poland. Although she yearned to join a convent, she was unable to because of financial constraints. At 21, she was convinced to travel to America with her sister. Mrs. Byrtus went on to marry, have nine children, and run a prosperous farm. The farm employed many other immigrants as hired hands. The family was always willing to assist their fellow neighbours and immigrants. 2 pages Text First Nations Athabasca University Digitization Portal |
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One of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora)'s children recalls some of her family's history. The family was originally from Poland. Elizabeth was born, raised and schooled in Poland. Although she yearned to join a convent, she was unable to because of financial constraints. At 21, she was convinced to travel to America with her sister. Mrs. Byrtus went on to marry, have nine children, and run a prosperous farm. The farm employed many other immigrants as hired hands. The family was always willing to assist their fellow neighbours and immigrants. 2 pages |
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