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Christian Ries Schreiner collection
Collection — Folder: S1114
Identifier: S1114
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a copybook from Christian Ries Schreiner in Germany ranging from 1881 to 1882. The volume is written mostly in German, but the last page has some lines in English regarding a fictitious farewell between a father and son when the boy left for college.
Dates:
1881-1882
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Deutscher Pioneer Verein minutes
Collection
Identifier: V124
Dates:
1880-1901
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Erich L. Riesterer collection
Collection
Identifier: L450
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a transcript of an oral memoir in German, documents, and photographs from Erich L. Riesterer ranging from 1900 to 1977 regarding military service with German troops occupying the Ukraine during World War I. The oral interview was conducted by his son, Berthold P. Riesterer, a history professor at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), during 1975-1977 and transcribed 1976-1977. Notable items also include a German passport (travel pass) and a...
Dates:
circa 1900-1977
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Ernest Meyer collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0947
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers related to Ernest Meyer's time spent in the U.S. military during World War I. The papers include telegrams, a roster, instructional materials, mess accounts, and other ephemera. Oversize material includes comprises 4 certificates from the South Side Turnverein in Indianapolis (1911-1922) and World War I-related material, including a broadside for the 149th Field Hospital, 113th Sanitary Train (1917) and a publication, "The World's Greatest War," which...
Dates:
1911-1922
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Ernest Meyer oversize collection
Collection — Folder: OBD020
Identifier: OBD020
Dates:
1911-1922
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Esther Bodkins papers
Collection — Folder: S137
Identifier: S0137
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an insurance policy from Deutsch FarmerFeuer-Unterstukungs-Gesellschaft in Indianapolis, Indiana on 1918/04/05 regarding a fire insurance policy.
Dates:
1918
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
"Geschichte des Suedseite Turn Vereins set dessen Gruendung" volume
Collection — Volume: V249
Identifier: V249
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a volume regarding the history of the Sudsette Turnverein or Southside Gymnastics Club, a social and athletic club for German Americans in Indianapolis, from 1893 to 1900.
Dates:
1893-1900
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Hermann's Sons, Cherusker Lodge records
Collection
Identifier: L373
Scope and Contents
This collection includes membership, dues, and minute books, and financial forms from Hermann's Sons, Cherusker Lodge ranging from 1923-1961 regarding financial and membership records.
Dates:
1923-1961
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Jon C. Acker collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: G-111
Scope and Contents
This collection includes marriage licenses, confirmation certificates and other civil and church items collected by Jon Acker in Indiana ranging from 1833 to 1944 regarding various subjects.
Dates:
1833 - 1944
Found in:
Genealogy
Otto A. Weil letters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2976
Scope and Contents
This collection contains letters written by Weil to his fiancee and then wife, Nellie Schloss. During this time he was away working in Lexintgon, Kentucky, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Gary, Indiana while she was in Fort Wayne. The letters primarily discuss their relationship and daily activities.
Dates:
1907-1909
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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