Collection: Christian Maedche Collection | Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents

The Christian Maedche Collection consists of two hymnals of Evangelical congregational heritage (Methodist). The books date to the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Weihnachtsklaenge für Sonntagschulen and Unser Männerchor are in German. The hymnals are worn, but for the most part, they are in good condition.

Dates

1890 - 1930

Creator

Maedche, Christian E., 1894-1984. (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

Christian E. Maedche was born on December 16, 1894, in Bessarabia, Russia. Christian immigrated to the United States in 1910. In the 1920 U.S. Census, Christ E. Maedche is listed as a resident of a dormitory at Redfield College, South Dakota. Christian Maedche married Lydia Trautman, and the couple had three children: Helmut, Ernest, and Oleta. Lydia (Trautman) Maedche died on January 20, 1972. Rev. Christian E. Maedche died on January 11, 1984.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

German

Additional Description

Summary

Two hymnals of Evangelical congregational heritage (Methodist), dating to the late 1800s to the early 1900s.

Provenance

This collection is a transfer made on 10 August 2008, from the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, Bismarck, ND to the GRHC, NDSU Libraries, Fargo, ND.