Life magazine did an article on the Angle back in 1950. I love reading this sort of history and learning how they made it back then. As you will see, we are spoiled now--and I don't mean extra large TV's and Ipods. I mean heat, hot water tanks and gracious in-laws! There are many things that have changed since this article was written, but I feel that the spirit is still here. There is a lot more to the article, these are just some highlights. You should be able to double-click on an item to enlarge it and read the print.
This introduction says that the people of the Northwest Angle "live in in an inhospitable land which is more like Siberia than the US." Funny that this magazine was just now "found" by Pat and Big Rick. No mention of Siberia or inhospitable land during our discussions of moving here.
The earlier sewing clubs!
This article states that the Northwest Angle belongs to the US because of a map maker's error.
Horses pulling a sleigh across the frozen lake.
Bath Time
Once again I'm sorry for my horrible scanning and editing skills. Maybe skills isn't the word I should even be using.
Life magazine did an article on the Angle back in 1950. I love reading this sort of history and learning how they made it back then. As you will see, we are spoiled now--and I don't mean extra large TV's and Ipods. I mean heat, hot water tanks and gracious in-laws! There are many things that have changed since this article was written, but I feel that the spirit is still here. There is a lot more to the article, these are just some highlights. You should be able to double-click on an item to enlarge it and read the print.
This introduction says that the people of the Northwest Angle "live in in an inhospitable land which is more like Siberia than the US." Funny that this magazine was just now "found" by Pat and Big Rick. No mention of Siberia or inhospitable land during our discussions of moving here.
The earlier sewing clubs!
This article states that the Northwest Angle belongs to the US because of a map maker's error.
Horses pulling a sleigh across the frozen lake.
Bath Time
Once again I'm sorry for my horrible scanning and editing skills. Maybe skills isn't the word I should even be using.
I remember reading this years ago (no, not the original:). I love how the author makes it seem like it is in the Arctic-not that I am negating the cold, but....
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean? Your scanning and publishing skill are impressive!
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