Marilyn (Opp) Evers Collection
Collection
Identifier: GRHC SC 003
Scope and Contents
The Marilyn (Opp) Evers Collection consists of one photograph of a military band in South Russia, circa 1904-1905. The photograph is a copied print of the original image. The band is made up of brass and clarinets. One man in the military band has been identified. Johann Opp is in the second row, second from the left. He has a Euphonium brass horn and is next to a man who has a small “mascot” puppy in his hand.
Dates
- 1904
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
Johann Opp was born November 11, 1882 in Glückstal. He was the son of Johann and Christina (Schumacher) Opp. On January 28, 1908, Johann Opp married Katharina Heydt, and a year later they immigrated to the United States, settling near Eureka, South Dakota. Johann (later known as John) and Katharina had three children: John, Paul, and Anna. Johann (John) Opp died on January 9, 1940 at the age of fifty-seven. Katharina (Heydt) Opp died on June 24, 1954.
Marilyn (Opp) Evers was born on October 20, 1938 to parents Paul and Leila (Wade) Opp. On November 3, 1957, Marilyn married Henry Evers.
Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Summary
One photograph of a military band in South Russia, circa 1904-1905.
Provenance
Materials donated by Marilyn (Opp) Evers in February 1997.
Property Rights
The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Marilyn (Opp) Evers 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