The Veerkamp Family Papers
Scope and Contents
Microfilm of the book entitled The Veerkamp Family, by Dorothy G. Hennig of Reno, Nevada. Typescript history of Veerkamp family which originated in Germany. Frank Francis Veerkamp left St. Louis, Missouri in 1852 for California and settled in El Dorado County where he farmed. Also included are stories of life on the farm, photos of the family and Marquart family, and visits to Nevada.
Dates
- Creation: 1825-1956
Creator
- Hennig, Dorothy G. (Creator, Person)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Descendent of the Veerkamp family.
Full Extent
6 Reels
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Transcript history of the Frank Francis Veerkamp family which originated in Germany, spent time in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved in 1852 to El Dorado County, California, where they farmed. Includes accounts of trips to Nevada and photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilm copy made from loan owned by Dorothy G. Hennig in 1989.
Location of Originals
Dorothy G. Hennig, Reno, Nevada.
Subject
- Veerkamp Family (Family)
- Veerkamp, Francis Joseph Arnold, 1825- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of the Veerkamp Family
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jacquelyn Sundstrand
- Date
- June 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
specoll@unr.edu