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Civil war hymn book kept by Union solider Jacob Nauman, featuring a defaced section on temperance.
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Jakob Naumann confirmation certificate.
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The document is a church attest from Jacob Naumann's pastor in Wiebelskirchen, certifying Naumann as a member in good standing of the local Lutheran congregation and asking all Lutheran pastors in the U.S. to receive him into their congregations. Theā€¦
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Transcription of German eulogy given over grave of six-year-old Florence Anna Rehder in 1910.
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Governor Harding issues resolution proclaiming English the sole acceptable language for use in public in Iowa. Public, namely, meaning also church and educational services.
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Lutheran pastor offers qualified support, noting that it was only "old custom" which kept him teaching younger children in German, although they understand English much better. He does ask for concessions in terms of elderly German-language speakers.
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Lutheran reverend asking for concessions, noting loyalty and providing references as to the same.
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