Pastor to Harding Regarding Babel Proclamation

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Dublin Core

Title

Pastor to Harding Regarding Babel Proclamation

Subject

World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Religion; Newspapers

Description

German Pastor writes, noting general support and willingness to partially preach in English, but asking for dispensation for fringe cases. Includes newspaper clipping attesting to loyalty.

Creator

E. Schmidt

Source

N/A

Publisher

State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa

Date

5/29/1918

Contributor

N/A

Rights

N/A

Relation

N/A

Format

Letter; Newspaper Article

Language

English

Type

TEXT

Identifier

Box #13, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05

Coverage

1918-05-29; Postville, Iowa; Allamakee County