Henry Heise letter to Theodore Graebner - January 15, 1919
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Area. [Illinois January] 15, 1919 Prof. Th. Graebner. St. Louis, [Missouri]. Dear Professor: The enclosed sermon was read at the local conference for criticism. It was favorable taken up by the brethren, and upon their request I am sending it to you for publication. In the introduction you will notice that the words:
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| Title | Henry Heise letter to Theodore Graebner - January 15, 1919 |
| Creator | Heise, Henry |
| Source | Heise, Henry. Letter to Theodore Graebner. 15 January 1919. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Henry Heise to Professor Theodore Graebner stating that he enclosed a sermon he gave concerning the Americanization of German speaking citizens for Graebner to publish in the Lutheran witness. 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 | January 15, 2019 |
| Language | English |