This trunk was used by by Peter Oertz, who immigrated from Denmark to Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the late 1870s. Like many other immigrants, Oertz had to fit all of his belongings into this trunk. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration in a lesson on Danish immigrant in Iowa and their contributions to the state. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.048.009 [Trunk]
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