Finding aid, inventory, and historical information
Scope and Contents
The Rose Feckler Collection contains nineteen file cards featuring recipes of herbal remedies donated by Ms. Feckler and textiles: four dresses and accessories. The collection has been organized into two series: Subject and Textile.
The Recipe Series contains herbal remedy recipes. The recipes that originated from Martha Schoeler, a German herbalist who lived in Bismarck, North Dakota. Each of the cards is labeled with the name “Miss Rose Feckler” and has the name of a drug store stamped or printed upon it. The drug stores represented on the cards are as follows: B&B Drug, Minot, North Dakota; Natura, Inc., Bismarck; Capital Drug; and Hall’s Drug Store. The recipes are unnamed, but include digestive teas and restoratives, a gargle, ear drops, skin oil, and a wash for teeth or gums. The file cards date from circa 1950-1963.
The Textiles Series includes four dresses and associated accessories, circa 1902-1940. The textiles and clothing are described in more detail in the Separated Materials section.
Dates
- 1902 - 1963
Access
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Folders
From the Collection: 4 Items (4 textiles)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Feckler, Rose. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection Repository
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
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