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Title: Katherina Seifert Debus Diaries, 1890-1914

ID: OGLMC/570

Creator: Debus, Katherina Seifert (1857-1928)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 05/13/1980

Languages: German [ger]

1857-1928; Hebron, North Dakota, church organist, minister’s wife

The Katherina Seifert Debus papers consist of a photocopied diary kept by Katherina. The diary was written entirely in German from 1890 to 1914. The document was translated into English for inclusion in the publication In the Beginning, Hebron, North Dakota, 1876-1912 written by Jane Berg and Kathy Elmer. The Department holds this book in its North Dakota Book Collection. The diary was loaned for duplication by Walter G. Klick of Hebron, on April 21, 1980.

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Walter G. Klick, Hebron, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.#80- 650

Original/Copies Note: The diary was loaned for duplication by Walter G. Klick of Hebron, North Dakota, on April 21, 1980.  She maintained ownership of the original.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Katherina Seifert Debus Papers.  OGLMC 570, Box #, Folder #.  Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in October 2013.