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Archiv des Vereins zum Schutz deutscher Einwanderer in Texas

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-1291
Abstract: The Archiv des Verein zum Schutz deutscher Einwanderer in Texas, contains correspondence, contracts of appointment, minutes of meetings, reports, and instructions from and to the Adelverein's representatives in Texas and elsewhere; documentation of legal and financial transactions; and papers relating to promoting the Adelsverein, securing prospective emigrants, and providing for their transport to Texas.The archive also contains a major collection of printed material relating to the...
Dates: 1840-1957

Friedrich Armand Strubberg collection

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-1316
Abstract: The Friedrich Armand Strubberg Collection contains material documenting primarily the early years of the Verein zum Schutz deutscher Einwanderer in Texas, commonly known as the Adelsverein. The Adelsverein was an association of German noblemen, founded in 1842, who hoped to support emigration by German nationals to Texas.The papers consist primarily of correspondence and reports, with some business and legal papers, such as stock certificates, contracts, powers of attorney, receipts,...
Dates: 1835-1962