• Tags: Chicago, Illinois
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Sketch of Augustus Sinning's early life in both Germany and the United States, including education and labor history.
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A recent sketch of the history of Des Moines' Hertzberg Bindery, a book-binding business opened by the son of German immigrants.
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Image of a workroom in the Hertzberg Bindery
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Photographic portrait of Ernst Hertzberg from 1868, German immigrant to Chicago and bookbinder.
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Image of Hertzberg Bindery interior with artisans and management in front of finished product.
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Hertzberg Family in formal wear outside of Chicago home--many ages, three women, and six men.
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Concerning elder Lutherans--Germans, Norwegians, and Swedes--who benefit from foreign-language spiritual instruction.
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Translation of article in Swedish-language newspaper, in which editor interviews Governor Harding.
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Churchman asks for clarification--says he would rather not stop preaching German, but will "cheerfully abide your order" if necessary.
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