Alice (Woehl) Buerkley Collection

Collection

Identifier: GRHC 022

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Alice (Woehl) Buerkley Collection consists of two German language hymnals from the Berlin and Fredonia Baptist Church in McIntosh County, North Dakota; dating to 1897 and 1927.

The first book, Evangeliums-Leider 1 und 2 [2008.01.01], dates to 1897. It has “Eigentum der Fredonia Baptisten Kirche” stamped inside of it. Inscribed inside the front cover is “Fredonia & Berlin Baptist Church.” Inscribed on the flyleaf is “Donated by Herb and Alice Buerkley.”

The second book, Ausgewaehlte lieder des Evangeliums [2008.01.02], dates to 1927. It has “Ebenezer Gemeinde, Deutsch-American Baptisten zu Detroit, Michigan” stamped inside the front cover. Inscribed inside front cover is “Berlin Baptist Church of rural Fredonia, N. Dak.” Inscribed on the flyleaf is “Donated by Herbert and Alice Buerkley.”

Dates

1897 - 1927

Creator

Buerkley, Alice Woehl. (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.

Copyrights

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

Biography

Alice (Woehl) Buerkley was born on January 12, 1930 on a farm near Fredonia, North Dakota to parents Gustave and Christina (Schilling) Woehl. Alice attended Kulm High School and graduated in 1947. On November 11, 1951, Alice married Herbert Buerkley, the son of Fred and Christina Buerkley. They were married at the Berlin Baptist Church near Fredonia, ND. Herbert and Alice (Woehl) Buerkley had five children: Herbert, Sherley, Warren, Carolyn, and Susan.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

German

Additional Description

Summary

This collection contains two German language hymnals from the Berlin and Fredonia Baptist Church in McIntosh County, North Dakota; dating to 1897 and 1927.