The Zeleznik Sisters Remember – A Family History Book

This coffee table book goes beyond the story of the Zeleznik family to capture the details of original documents, family photos, local newspaper articles, related maps and supporting back story images.

The book is segmented into three parts: The Zeleznik Sisters Remember: A Historical Family Novel; The Zeleznik Sisters Remember: A Chronology; and The Zeleznik/Makaryk Family Tree Charts.

Part One of this book is the historical family novel set in 1960 and 1961. The four Zeleznik sisters – Betty, Helen, Manya and Isabelle – and father George reminisce and tell family stories during their family get-togethers. Read about the story in the synopsis of The Zeleznik Sisters Remember on this site.

This book allows the reader to connect the historical details of the family story to real-life documents and images, including many family photos. The Chronology section of the book provides the reader with a tool to connect the details in the story to actual supporting documents such as Polish birth and marriage records, immigration and citizenship papers, property records, U.S. birth and marriage records and church records. Follow the life of the family through many classic family photos, local newspaper articles, church records, school photos, high school yearbooks, and the places of importance to them, such as towns, churches and community.

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The third section of the book details the Zeleznik/Makaryk family trees beginning with George and Polly’s great grandparents through to their siblings in Poland, and then spreads out to their siblings who also immigrated to America and captures the children of these siblings.  For George and Polly, the tree extends to their four daughters and their families which includes their great-great children.  

In addition to the historical and warm story content of this 400 page book, the design is meant to capture and hold the attention of the reader with its colorful accents and details. 

Do you want to know about your Zeleznik and Makaryk family ties?  Then this is a must for your library!

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