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Article on anti-Babel speech by leader of Bohemian Alliance

This letter is from the Illinois State Council of Defense. Not only was the letter purpose to ask for personal support, but also it was a state awareness letter. It suggested that if Metcalf could not personally come to the food show, that he should…

Klaus passes on loyalty oath of German Methodists in Chicago

Report of Carroll County COD meeting, with some news of pro-German groups being created.

Sketch of Augustus Sinning's early life in both Germany and the United States, including education and labor history.

Concerning elder Lutherans--Germans, Norwegians, and Swedes--who benefit from foreign-language spiritual instruction.

A recent sketch of the history of Des Moines' Hertzberg Bindery, a book-binding business opened by the son of German immigrants.

Hertzberg Family in formal wear outside of Chicago home--many ages, three women, and six men.

Photographic portrait of Ernst Hertzberg from 1868, German immigrant to Chicago and bookbinder.

Image of a workroom in the Hertzberg Bindery