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Funeral cards, 1961-1968

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The St. Therese, Little Flower Church Collection consists of six theology and prayer books in the German, English, and Latin languages, 1904-1952, and prayer and funeral cards, 1961-1968. The collection has been organized into two series: Book and Loose Material.

The Book Series contains six theology and prayer dating from 1904 to 1952. Most of these books are in German, but a couple are in English and others have Latin in them as well. One inscription is for “Anna Volk.”

The Loose Material Series is comprised of items that were found in the books. These items have been separated from the books and placed into folders. The series mainly has prayer and funeral cards, dating from 1961 to 1968, but there are also some miscellaneous items that were found as well.

The names on the funeral cards include: Joseph Brossart, Sr. (1886-1961), Mike Schmaltz (1897-1961), Magdalena Lacher (1901-1962), Ignatz Voeller (1871-1963), Frances Gauer (1904-1965), Casper Mattern (1910-1966), and Frank Axtmann (1891-1968). The prayer cards are in English and German. One card, dating to 1961, has the image of Jesus printed on one side and a 25th anniversary notice for Father Boniface J. Axtman on the other.

The miscellaneous items are mostly theology related and are in German or English, but there are other items, including a small money envelope from Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, ND; a German newspaper clipping; and a United States Purchasing Exchange label for Milton Martinson of Rugby, ND.

Dates

  • 1904-1968

Access

Access to the physical collection is available upon request. Request must be made at least three (3) business days prior to ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: German

From the Collection: Latin

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection Repository

Contact:
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596