Letter – December 13, 1931
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains twenty-three letters sent by Gustav Schindele to Francisca Meder who was living on Illinois, between March 12,1895 to November 4, 1895. There is also one letter from her to him. These letters cover the possibility of marriage, poems, sonnets, and family news. When the letters end, Gus will travel to Conant, Illinois and the couple would marry in January of 1896.
The letters are in German with some words in English. The are written in a 19th century German script called Kurrent. They were translated by Ulrike Carlson who is the owner of Iowa Early Language in Iowa City, Iowa. The translations are following each letter. There are is also one letter from 1931 as well as some miscellaneous things that were included in some of the letters.
The letters are in German with some words in English. The are written in a 19th century German script called Kurrent. They were translated by Ulrike Carlson who is the owner of Iowa Early Language in Iowa City, Iowa. The translations are following each letter. There are is also one letter from 1931 as well as some miscellaneous things that were included in some of the letters.
Dates
- 1895
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet (Contains paper letters and documentation for the letters)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: German
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
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