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A newspaper article explains two incidents that happened in Pawnee City NE and Humbolt NE on January 4, 1942. The incident report states that Frank Fritch, Raymond's grandpas uncle, was arrested in Pawnee City for shooting and killing a man. The…

Future president of Czechoslovakia and leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement seen greeting French Marshal Ferdinand Foch. The picture is likely a post card or other commemorative souvenir photo.

This is a photograph of Jan Svagera in civilian dress. Jan Svagera was C.J. Svagera's great grandfather; he arrived in the United States from Moravia in 1912.

Jan Svagera in the uniform of a lieutenant of the Czechoslovak Legion. The uniform is similiar to French uniforms of the time as the legion was supplied mostly by the French.

Jan Svagera playing accordion standing near his delivery truck for the grocery store he opened in Omaha after World War I.

Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's aunt. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the vest, skirt, and apron that make up the Kroj. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.

Kroj belonging to Robin Zak's mother. The Kroj is traditional Czech costume that is worn in festivals or as every day dress. This is the skirt and vest that make up the Kroj.. This Kroj was made by Robin Zak's grandmother.

Painted eggs used in Czech folk tradition. Two people would crack eggs together to see which would break and which would not. Now the eggs are used mostly for decoration. Dying was done using beeswax and dyes.

Family photo of Sylvia Kerssenbrock (Renner) and her three sons (Harry, Bill, and the third sons name is not known).

Baby photo of Harry Kerssenbrock, the eldest son of Sylvia Kerssenbrock (Renner).