Theodore Maier Collection

Collection

Identifier: GRHC 034

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Theodore Maier Collection consists of thirteen theological books printed in Germany, dating from the 1860s to 1930. Some of the authors represented within this collection are Karl Gerok, Carl F. W. Walther, Carl H. Rohe, and W. Zieth, There is also a German-language Bible. Also contained within the collection are one lithographic print of Martin Luther, circa 1890, song sheet in German, a pamphlet on Confirmation and two prayer cards. The collection has been organized into two series: Book and Subject.

Dates

1867 - 1930

Creator

Maier, Theodore, 1912-2004. (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

Theodore Maier was born November 13, 1912 near Ashley, North Dakota. Theodore farmed around Ashley, ND with his father. He took over operating the family farm in 1935. Theodore married Viola Sakmann on October 20, 1935, and the couple had three daughters: Marilyn, Amy, and Sharon. Theodore retired from farming in 1987 after his wife died. Theodore Maier died on April 11, 2004 at the age of ninety-one.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Summary

This collection contains thirteen theological books, dating from the 1860s to 1930, one pamphlet, two prayer cards and one lithographic print of Martin Luther.