Nies Family Collection
Scope and Contents
The Nies Family Collection contains a raccoon fur coat, a traveling suitcase, and family history. The coat was given to Jacob Nies by his parents Ludwig and Margareta (Walth) Nies around the time of his marriage. The coat was passed on to his daughter, Mildred (Nies) Meidinger of Wishek, ND and was worn by her husband, Thomas Meidinger.
The coat was packed inside the traveling case.
Also included in the collection is family history for the Nies Family of Wishek, ND. The document focuses on the descendants of Ludwig Nies.
Dates
- 1919
Access
Copyright
Biography
Jacob Nies was born to Ludwig and Margareta (Walth) Nies on October 24, 1893 in Russia. He immigrated to the United States in May 1905. Jacob married Martha Aipperspach (3/3/1900-1980) on October 30, 1919. They resided in rural Wishek, ND and had 5 children. Jacob died on August 23, 1970 in Lodi, CA. The coat was then passed to his daughter, Mildred Nies.
Mildred was born on August 16, 1929. She married Tom Meidinger on November 16, 1948. They had three children. Mildred died on September 30, 2012 in Fargo, ND.
Extent
1 Items (1 fur coat)
1 Items (1 suitcase)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Provenance
Property Rights
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Nies Family Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection Repository
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu