Title: The immigrant in 1887
Description: This is an autobiography by John W. Nordstrom, the founder of Nordstrom department stores, in which he tells the stories and adventures of his life, as well as a history of the stores. The text and pictures cover the years from his birth in 1871 to his being "close to 78 years old".
Subjects: Family, Gold, Immigrant, Shoes, Stores, Swedes
Places: Colorado, Seattle, Sweden, United States, Yukon
People: Carl F. Wallin, John W. Nordstrom, John W. Nordstrom (1871-1963)
Time periods: 1871-1949