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| Format | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Title, Analytic | Broom Corn on the MIssouri Prairie: An Important Cash Crop for German Immigrants |
| Journal Title | Der Maibaum |
| Date of Publication | Spring/Summer 2022 |
| Volume ID | 35 |
| Issue ID | 1 |
| Location in Work | 13, color illustrations |
| MKI Annotation | "An extensive cottage industry of broom corn raising and broom making grew up along the Missouri-Kansas border. German immigrants planted broom corn and opened small shops, which provided an income until they could expand into other businesses." Describes broom corn growing and harvesting, and the making of brooms. |
| Call Number | MKI Periodicals |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Missouri/ Bates County (Mo.)/ Agriculture/ Economic conditions/ 19th century |