Title: Brezová pod Bradlom to Chicago
Description: A compendium of history for Brezová pod Bradlom, Slovakia, and the people and their
emigration to Chicago c. 1890s - 1900s. Contains VALKO and KARLIK genealogies
from northwest Slovakia. Mentioned are Brezová pod Bradlom, Myjava, Vrbovce and Vrbové.
Illustrations include maps, diagrams and photos.

My great-grandparents were VALKO and KARLIK who came to Chicago from Brezová pod Bradlom
in the 1890s. This book was prepared as a “show and tell” for those with interest in their Slovak
heritage — Brezová to Chicago.
Subjects: Czech Americans, Emigration and immigration, Genealogy, History, Slovak Americans
Places: Chicago, Chicago (Ill.), Illinois, Slovakia
People: Karlik family, Valko family