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Ignatius Volk Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GRHC 119

Scope and Contents

The Ignatius Volk Family Collection consists of one artifact: a crucifix. The crucifix, circa 1922, is cream-colored, celluloid, and hollow. It has a trefoil on each end and has embossed, pink and green tinted roses on each. A scroll with I.N. R.I. is present over the figure of Jesus. The crucifix has a hanger at top with small loop of red wool in it. The crucifix belonged to Ignatius Volk.

Dates

  • 1922

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

Ignatius Volk was born in 1844 in Russia to Peter and Maria (Strubel) Volk. He later married Rosina Biegler, and they had two children: Magdalene and Marianna. The descendants of Ignatius Volk settled in Emmons County, North Dakota.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Summary

A cream-colored crucifix, circa 1922, that belonged to Ignatius Volk.

Provenance

Item was donated by the Ignatius Volk family in 2008.

Property Rights

The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Ignatius Volk Family Collection
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection Repository

Contact:
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