Focusing on the German-American experience, this collection features translated articles that highlight the contributions and cultural influences of German settlers in Kentucky from 1790 to 1990. The work delves into the historical context of the German population, which grew from 14% to 22% over two centuries, showcasing their impact on the region's development and heritage. Through these writings, readers gain insight into the lives, challenges, and achievements of German immigrants in America.
Don Heinrich Tolzmann Boeken






The Cincinnati Germans after the great war
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This book examines the impact of the First World War on the Cincinnati German community and what German-American community life was like in the period after this important turning point. It is intended as a contribution to German-American history, Cincinnati history, and especially to the 1988 celebration of Cincinnati's Bicentennial.
Cincinnati's German Heritage
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Focusing on German immigration and settlement, this comprehensive history explores Cincinnati's development as a major urban center of German heritage since the eighteenth century. It includes detailed discussions on the survival of the German community during critical historical periods, such as 1918-1932, and offers extensive bibliographical resources. Additionally, the book lists German newspapers from the Cincinnati area, making it an essential resource for those interested in the German-American experience in the Ohio Valley region.
Covington, Kentucky, is one of the three major centers in German-American heritage and is located directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. This book provides a survey history of the area's German heritage. Chapter topics include: the German Pioneer
Memories of the Battle of New Ulm
Personal Accounts of the Sioux Uprising. L. A. Fritsche's History of Brown County, Minnesota (1916)
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The book offers a detailed documentary history of the Dakota Conflict, focusing on New Ulm, Minnesota, which faced significant challenges during the Sioux Uprising of 1862. It highlights two pivotal battles that shaped the outcome of the conflict, drawing from Dr. Fritsche's extensive county history. Through this examination, readers gain insight into the complexities and impacts of the uprising on the region and its inhabitants.
The Pennsylvania Germans
Jesse Leonard Rosenberger's Sketch of Their History and Life
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Focusing on the German settlement in Pennsylvania, the book explores the establishment of Germantown in 1683 as the first all-German community in America. It delves into the experiences of German immigrants, highlighting their struggles, pioneer life, and cultural practices, including religion, education, and customs. Special attention is given to the Mennonite community and their unique traditions, along with insights into proverbs and superstitions. The narrative also includes historical records related to the Rosenberger family, starting with Heinrich Rosenberger.
German pioneer accounts of the great Sioux uprising of 1862
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Thomas Mann's addresses delivered at the Library of Congress
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After coming to the United States, Thomas Mann was appointed Consultant in Germanic Languages and Literatures at the Library of Congress, which has one of the largest German collections in the world. Part of his responsibilities was to present an annual lecture at the Library of Congress. This collection consists of the lectures he held there, and deals with the following topics: The Theme of the Joseph Novels; The War and the Future; Germany and the Germans; Nietzsche's Philosophy in the Light of Contemporary Events; and, Goethe and Democracy. In America, Thomas Mann was looked on as an authority figure, and was even referred to as the «Kaiser of the German émigrés», and as a latter-day Goethe. As the most influential and respected German in America, his lectures no doubt contributed to the American image of Germany, as well as of German culture in general, and are of great interest and significance as they relate to the history of German-American relations.
Focusing on the significant contributions of German-Americans throughout U.S. history, this survey spans from the 17th century to the present. It encompasses the experiences of immigrants from Germany and other German-speaking regions, exploring their roles in immigration, national preservation, and nation-building. The work is structured into six parts, including a section on German-American Heritage Month and a bibliography. Additional resources feature maps and census data, providing a comprehensive understanding of this ethnic group's impact on American society.
The book explores the significant contributions of German-Americans to Louisiana's history, particularly in New Orleans, where they constitute twelve percent of the population. It chronicles their journey from the early 1700s to modern times, highlighting their influence on the state's social, cultural, economic, and political life. Originally published in 1927 for the German Society's 80th anniversary, it includes a historical introduction that discusses recent developments, such as the new German Interpretive Center and the revival of German Day celebrations.