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:
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu