Rose Feckler Collection

Collection

Identifier: GRHC SC 001

Staff Only

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

Creator

Feckler, Rose. (Person)

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.

Copyright

Copyrights to items in this collection remain with original copyright holders or are in the public domain.

Biography

Rose Feckler was born on May 31, 1919 to Anton and Helena (Albrecht) Feckler at Kensal, North Dakota. Rose grew up and went to school in Kensal, graduating in 1936. From 1936-1937, she attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She lived in Jamestown, North Dakota for many years. Rose Feckler died on July 6, 2008.

Extent

2 Folders

4 Items (4 textiles)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Summary

This collection contains nineteen recipe cards for herbal remedies, 1950-1963 and textiles: four dresses and accessories, circa 1902-1940 relating to the Albrecht and Feckler families.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into two series: Recipe and Textiles.

Provenance

Materials donated by Rose Feckler in 1995 and on March 27, 1998.

Separated Materials

The clothing and textiles included in this collection are housed at the Emily P. Reynolds Historic Costume Collection on the NDSU campus. Advance notice is requested for the viewing of these items.

Textiles

1995.01.01 – Dress: Dress, christening, slip style with hemstitching and crochet lace edging; lower edge scalloped; buttons at shoulders. Worn by Rose Feckler in 1919.
1995.01.02a – Dress: Dress, first communion, white cotton, 3/4 length sleeves, floor length, lace stand-up collar, wide lace trim and inset on bodice front and back, buttons up back, waistband with slightly gathered skirt; wide lace trim on lower edge of skirt. Worn by Helen Albrecht ca 1902.
1995.01.02b – Slip: Slip, white cotton skirt with full lace bodice, hooks and buttons in back, wide lace strip around bottom edge.
1995.01.02c – Prayer book: Prayer book (missal), ivory cover with raised design, metal clasp, writing in German on inside cover.
1995.01.03a – Dress: Dress for the funeral of husband Anton Feckler, black crepe fabric, long sleeves with black satin cuffs, square neckline with green trim (that was added during the 1930s), pleating detail with satin strip down front, lower back bottom edge has two sets of inset pleated pieces. Worn by Helen (Albrecht) Feckler in 1934.
1995.01.03b – Belt: Belt, same fabric as above, embroidered and beaded in three sections, black plastic buckle.
1995.01.04 – Dress: Dress, black taffeta fabric, short gathered black lace sleeves, V-neck in front, lace bodice with 12 brightly colored round buttons, side seam opening with hooks and snaps, dropped waistline with A-line skirt. Worn by Elizabeth Albrecht, sister of Helen Feckler. Circa 1935-1940.