An edition of Building the American dream
(2012)
Building the American dream
a Swedish immigrant carpenter, contractor, and family in Moline, Illinois
by Curtis C. Roseman
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"Swedish immigrants Gustaf Adolph Johnson (1880-1947) and Selma Anna Sofia Carlson (1879-1967) built a family and a career in a Midwestern town during the early twentieth century. This book tells the story of Gust's carpentry and contracting activities, most especially the eighty houses he built. It also tells the story of Gust and Selma's family, their activities, travels, and tragedies, as well as their every-day lives"--P. 4 of cover.
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Building the American dream: a Swedish immigrant carpenter, contractor, and family in Moline, Illinois
2012, Heritage Documentaries
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Table of Contents
Gust Johnson : immigrant, carpenter
Selma Anna Sofia Carlson
From carpenter to contractor
The Johnsons on 15th Street, 1909-1924
Building during the roaring twenties
The Johnsons on 12th Street, 1924-1934
Gust works through the Depression
Family tragedies, 1934-1940
Post-Depression building boom
From Johnson to Roseman on 12th Street
The war and the end of a career
A last trip and a lasting legacy
Epilogue: The Johnson family and the American dream
Appendix A: Gust Johnson and Selma Carlson's siblings
Appendix B: Gust and Selma's grandchildren
Appendix C: Houses built by Gust Johnson.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-233) and index.
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