G.H. Kiehl letter to Theodore Graebner - February 6, 1919
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Bunceton, [Missouri February] 6, 1919 Prof Th. Graebner, St. Louis, [Missouri] Dear Prof. Graebner:- Please find enclosed a copy of a recent resolution of our local Council of Defense, which is self-explanatory. Our people have shown themselves to be exceptionally loyal during all the drives of last year. Still the use of the German language has been denied us. Since the War is coming to a close we thought of taking it up again. Our older members having suffered so long, are getting somewhat restive. But should we begin with German services now we would run the risk of being mobbed. We feel that we cannot get justice through our Council. There seems to be a desire among the members of our Congress, to unite with all sympathizers with true Americanism
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and to present a solid front, esp if the Legislature ever should attempt to pass a bill to infringe on our American liberties. Am sending this copy to you, so that you, if you think it profitable, could advise us through the worthy
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| Title | G.H. Kiehl letter to Theodore Graebner - February 6, 1919 |
| Creator | Kiehl, G.H. |
| Source | Kiehl, G.H. Letter to Theodore Graebner. 06 February 1919. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from G.H. Kiehl to Professor Theodore Graebner asking his advice on whether they could begin having German services since the War was over. Following World War I, anti-German sentiments rose across the county. Several states passed legislation forbidding the teaching of German in both public and private schools. The Lutheran Church was divided by the conflict on conducting services and religious instruction in German. |
| Subject LCSH | German language; World War, 1914-1918--Public opinion |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
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| Date Original | February 6, 2019 |
| Language | English |