A.W. Lange letter to Theodore Graebner - May 5, 1919
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[Martini Evangelical Luther Church letterhead] Prof. Theo Graebner, 3618 Texas Ave., St. Louis [Missouri] May 5th 1919 Dear Prof. Enclosed find a clipping from The North American setting forth the reasons why the Governor of Pennsylvania vetoed the bill which would prohibit the teaching of the German language in the public and the normal schools. I think it deserves wide publicity, for it contains food for thought to every fair minded citizen. There is a dire need of such Governors. Greetings from A.W. Lange
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The North American, Philadelphia, 5/4/[1919]. From A.W. Lange, 5/5/[1919] [newspaper clippings]
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| Title | A.W. Lange letter to Theodore Graebner - May 5, 1919 |
| Creator | Lange, A.W. |
| Source | Lange, A.W. Letter to Theodore Graebner. 05 May 1919. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from A.W. Lange to Professor Theodore Graebner. Lange stated that he had attached two newspaper clippings in his letter. These clippings addressed the Governor of Pennsylvania and his decision to veto a bill that would abolish the teaching of the German language in public and normal schools. Graebner was a Lutheran Pastor and Professor of Philosophy and New Testament Interpretation at the Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a gifted writer and influential theologian. Throughout his life he wrote various German and English publications including the Lutheran Witness. Graebner helped shape the teachings and culture of the Missouri Synod. |
| Subject LCSH | German language--20th century |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; German Americans; Censorship |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
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| Date Original | May 5, 1919 |
| Language | English |