Polite beseeching inquiry seeking permission to continue worshipping in German, especially for the community's older people. Notes the community's loyalty.
Widow of German-American writes from Ohio, noting that husband asked to join secret society of German Americans who would fight for Fatherland in case of war. Centered in Denver, Iowa.
Babel being "ignored" in Manning, the "marshall and merchants" being the main transgressors. She can "furnish proof of one of our leading citizens saying that Germany ought to rule the world."
Telephone operator notes German defiance, as they say they can "speak whatever they want," citing "Predisent [sic] Wilson [saying] that they could talk the german [sic] over the Telephones."
Mayor writes regarding desire to rid Lowden of German language. How to proceed? Notes that in Davenport they've apparently been fining people [mostly women].
Photo album of German-Jewish Salzmann family vacations through the eastern United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s after their flight from Nazi Germany.
