While the provenance of the two letters written by Jozef Kostlan is not clear, they provide valuable information about the experiences of early migrants from Bohemia to the United States. The letters are found in the collection of papers acquired from Ms. Zdenka Rypka (nee Sojka) of Owatonna, Minnesota. The Rypka and Sojka/Gottfried family history… Continue reading Jozef Kostlan Letters
