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Marvin & Delores (Just) Meidinger Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GRHC 113

Scope and Contents

The Marvin & Delores (Just) Meidinger Collection consists of one snapshot, a postcard, ephemera, and two theology books. The majority of the collection is undated, but one book dates to after 1877, another dates to 1916, and the postcard dates to 1945. The collection has been organized into three series: Image, Ephemera, and Book.

The Image Series contains two items: a snapshot and a postcard. The snapshot is of an unidentified man standing in a garden in front of a picket fence and a porch of a house. The postcard is to Mrs. Fred Meidinger of Wishek, North Dakota from M/M Emil Thurn & family. The postcard is dated December 20, 1945. On the front of the postcard is a print of the holy family in a stable with three sheep.

The Ephemera Series is comprised of a religious card and a worship program. The religious card has a color image of the pharaoh’s daughter and Moses with German text at the bottom. The worship program has a color image of Jesus on the front. Inscribed on the bottom is “Ev. Luth. St. Lufas Gemeinde, Wishek, N.D.” The inside of the program has printed text in the German language. In the program, the pastor is listed as G.C. Landgrebe.

The Book Series has two theology books. One of the books is in German and the other book (2011.38.08) is in German and English. Most of the books are undated. One of the books in the collection, Holy Bible (2011.38.08) contains family records.

Dates

  • 1877 - 1945

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

Marvin Meidinger was born on May 2, 1933, in McIntosh County, North Dakota, to parents Albert and Emma (Schwind) Meidinger. In 1953, Marvin was drafted into the Army and he later served in Korea. On May 9, 1954, Marvin married Delores Just. She was born on January 5, 1934, in McIntosh County, North Dakota, to parents Gustav and Barbara (Vossler) Just. Marvin and Delores (Just) Meidinger had six children: Michele, Clyde, Verdean, Craig, Valentina, and Michael. The couple lived, farmed, worked, and raised their family around Wishek, North Dakota.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

German

English

Summary

This collection contains one snapshot, a postcard, ephemera, and two theology books; estimated dates for the collection are 1877 to 1945.

Arrangement

This collection has been organized into three series: Image, Ephemera, and Book.

Provenance

Materials were donated by Marvin and Delores (Just) Meidinger on October 12, 2011.

Property Rights

The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Marvin & Delores (Just) Meidinger 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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