Produced in 1980
History (PDF Document)
Wetlina (Vetlyna) is the first village north of Nova Sedlica. My great grandfather was from Wetlina. He worked in the Carpathian Mountains, as did others from Nova Sedlica. They socialized and one thing leads to another, he snatched a bride from Nova Sedlica and settled there in the mid 1800's.
When conducting family research, do not hesitate to venture beyond the immediate village, though a radius of about 10km, what one could/would walk in one day is about all you can hope for.
the History Snina Slovakia
Originally published in Slovak, this 100-page document written during the communist era presents a lengthy history of the region, embellished with propaganda, though it is easily distinguishable. Still a good read.
Home of a Forgotten People
A 1946 book about the people, customs and folk stores of the western Ukraine, formerly known Carpatho-Ukraine. Many Photographs.
The 1978 Family history of an immigrant's life, from birth in Slovinky, Slovakia (Spis County) through immigration and settlement in America. A beautiful first-hand account.
