Collection Overview
Title: Germans from Russia Heritage Society-Deutsche Kinder Chapter Records, 1977-2005
ID: OGLMC/1639
Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 06/22/2015
Languages: English [eng], German [ger]
Abstract
Contains scrapbooks, meeting minutes, and award ribbons related to the Deutsche Kinder Chapter of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, which was located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for the years 1977-2005. The chapter has now been reactivated after a period of inactivity.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The collection is comprised of several binders that chronicle the organizational history and activities of the Deutsche Kinder Chapter of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS), which was located in Grand Forks. The chapter was inactive for a time, but has been reactivated. It won awards from the GRHS for its chapter newsletter and scrapbook.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source:
Betty Bender, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method:
Donation; 2015-3275
Preferred Citation:
(Description of Item). Germans from Russia Heritage Society-Deutsche Kinder Chapter Records. OGLMC 1639, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Processing Information:
Processed by Daniel Sauerwein, Special Collections student assistant, in June 2015.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Scrapbook 1: Club Scrapbook, 1977-1979
- Scrapbook 2: Club Scrapbook, 1986-1987
- Scrapbook 3: Club Scrapbook, 2000-2001
- The cover of this scrapbook is decorated with quilting, fabric, and lace.
- Scrapbook 4: Club Scrapbook, 1980-1984
- This scrapbook is decorated with yellow fabric, the club's emblem, and a ribbon border.
- Box 2
- Scrapbook 1: Club Scrapbook, 1990-1993
- Scrapbook 2: Club Scrapbook, 1999-2000
- Scrapbook 3: Club Scrapbook, 1995-1999
- Item 1: Newsletter Award Ribbon, 1984
- Item 2: Germans from Russia Heritage Society-First Place for Best Newsletter Ribbon, 1985
- Item 3: Germans from Russia Heritage Society History Scrapbook-Third Place ribbon, 1984
- Item 4: Third Place Ribbon-Scrapbook, 1984
- Item 5: Third Place Ribbon-Scrapbook, 1978
- Folder 1: Meeting minutes and events, 2019-
- Box 3
- Scrapbook 1: Club Scrapbook, 2001-2004
- Box 4
- Scrapbook 1: Club Scrapbook, 2004-2005
- This scrapbook is the large white binder.
- Item 1: President's Book
- This three-ring binder is the guide book for the club president, containing meeting minutes, officer lists, financial reports, and other information pertaining to the administration of the Deutsche Kinder chapter.