NORTH STAR LIBRARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2010...B Family History Fred Haar Co. Anniversary Booklet re Fred Haar Co., Freeman, SD 1875-1882. Donated by Pat Lowe B Family History Wiesner,

NORTH STAR LIBRARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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A Autobiography Welk, Lawrence Born to immigrant parents in a sod farmhouse near Strasburg, ND. From barn dances to television, Lawrence made it to success.

A Autobiography Yeltsin, Boris Against the Grain Yeltsin‘s rise, fall, and rise again, & his unending battle to improve the quality of his people.

A Autobiography Welk, Lawrence Ah-One-Ah-Two Welk‘s triumphant return to TV & life w/musical family. Purchased 1990.

A-1 Biography Koller, Berneda J. An Ironic Point of Light Autographed copy. Story of a G/R who survived an American WWII Prisoner of War Camp

A-1 Biography Melcher, Ruth E. Borne on the Danube A Swabian Story.

A Memoir Bruntz, George G. Children of the Volga Set in Hastings, NB after coming from Merkel Russia. A Volga story. Donated by Geo. Bruntz 1981

A Memoir Laskin, David Children‘s Blizzard (Jan. 13, 1888) Gripping stories of an epic prairie snowstorm that killed hundreds of newly arrived settlers and cast a shadow on the promise of the American frontier. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007

A Memoir Vossler, Ron Dakota Kraut Collected notes on how Vossler learned to love his accent and ancestry.

A Memoir Walter, Jakob Diary of a Napoleonic Foot Soldier Jakob Walter, a young man from Wuertemberg, was conscripted into Napoleon‘s army, and relates his experiences. Compelling. Donated by Jim Gessele 2006

A Memoir Hull, William H. The Dirty Thirties 147 people share stories of how they managed to exist during those terrible times. Donated by Elvera Hofmann 1/07

A Autobiography Wenzlaff, Theodore C. Translator

Fateful Danube Journey. True account of an Emigration to Russia 1816-1817

A rare document concerning the beginnings of the German settlements on the Black Sea. Donated by Al Juengling 1993.

A Memoir Rath, George From Russia to America –Memories of 1914-1923

George Rath – 1891-1977

A Memoir Pritzkau, Philo Growing up in North Dakota

From birth in a sod house to Professor of Education and author.



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A Autobiography Hirschmann, Maria Anne

Hansi‘s New Life From Nazi life to life in America. Donated by Eleanor Haas 1991

A Autobiography Hilf, Mary Asia Heimet, Steppes of Russia, My Country, My Home Growing up in North Dakota

Donated by Elvera J. Hofmann 1984

A Memoir Krasnov, N. N. Jr. The Hidden Russia – My Ten Years As A Slave Laborer

Due to the Yalta Conference, Feb. 1945, Krasnov was sent back to Russia to work in slave camps. An authentic documentation of the lingering fate of 20 million Russians that made up the world‘s greatest chain gang. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/07

A Autobiography Marquart, Debra The Horizontal World: Growing up Wild in the Middle of Nowhere

At once a coming of age memoir and a portrait of the tough and cold beautiful land (North Dakota) upon which that growth occurs. Donated by Bernelda Becker 2/07

A Memoir Waltner, Peter Jos. I Consider the Days of Old Set in Dubno in Volhynia. Thru Castle Garden, west to Yankton. Donated by Jorgiann Waltner.

A Memoir Rast, Ella Marie I Remember that good yet…

A Russian immigrant‘s life in Idaho

A Memoir Keller, Edw. F., D.D.S.

Memory Stories Detailed recollections of Keller‘s early childhood near Strasburg, ND. Donated by Mr. Keller July 2000.

A Memoir Keller, Edw. F., D.D.S.

Memory Stories II 94 vignettes of author‘s life on Dakota prairies in 1920s and 1930s

A Autobiography Welk, Lawrence My America, Your America Welk ‗s shrewd, helpful advice about how to achieve success and happiness; his approach is entertaining and anecdotal

A Memoir Keller, Edw. F., DDS

My First World (2 cc) Strasburg ND memories. 1 cc donated by Michael Miller 1996

A Autobiography Wiesel, Elie Night Elie‘s testimony to what happened to him, a Jewish young man, in Auschwitz camps during WW II. Donated by Elvera Hofmann 1/07

A Memoir Weigum, David My Home on the Crimean Steppe

A Memoirs Hamilton, Carl Pure Nostalgia, Memories of Early Iowa

Essays of Remembrance spanning 1850s to 1940s. Donated by Ned & Florence Schall



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A-1 Biography Rempel, Olga Siberian Diary of Aaron P. Toews Toews, teacher, then minister of ―Old Colony, Khortitza in Ukraine.‖ Mennonite interest.

A Memoir Marzolf, Arnold H. That‘s the Way It Once Was Black Sea German experiences. Donated by Michael Miller 1996

A Memoir Woodward, Mary Dodge

The Checkered Years—A Bonanza Farm Diary 1884-88

A Autobiography Huntley, Chet The Generous Years Remembrances of a Frontier Boyhood. Donated by Ned G. Schall 1986

A Memoir Kohn, Howard The Last Farmer, An American Memoir

A portrait of the small, independent farmer—a rapidly vanishing breed—whose strength & character represent the best of the American heartland. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006.

A Memoir Lucy L. W. Morris Old Rail Fence Corners Frontier tales told by Minnesota Pioneers. Donated by Elvera Hofmann 1-2007

A Memoir Diede, Pauline Neher

The Prairie Echoes Accounts of Neher‘s family in Mercer county, ND – 1920s

A Memoir Diede, Pauline Neher

The Prairie was Home Pauline‘s account of life on prairie from 1916-1936

A Memoir Reinecke, Martin J. The Sled—Growing up a Preacher‘s Son

Set in Calgary & Iowa. Warm & witty—like taking a journey into another time with someone you care about. Autographed.

B Family History Harrison, Lela Adam Fritz – Offspring in America Donated by Ardella Bennett - Family lines: Bemesberger, Beck, Breitling, Conrad, Degele, Eisemann, Fiechtner, George, Harsch, Leibrandt, Schaffert, Troester, Wall.

B Family History Sanford, Violet Wannow

…and When They Shall Ask Told by Katherine Bachert Wannow. Researched and written by her daughter, Violet Wannow Sanford. Donated by Violet Wannow Sanford.

B Family History Klotzbeacher, Jake As I Remember It – From 1912-1994

2 cc donated by Jake Klotzbeacher Dec. 1994



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B Family History Sanford, Violet Wannow

As it Was—Told by John Wannow Danzig Germany—Karinentahl, Russia—Mennonite Interest—Mountain Lake, MN. Donated 1992 by Violet W. Sanford

B Family History Brandt, Edw. R. Brandt Roots 1605-1988 Emigrants from Prussia to Ukraine to Canada & U.S.

B Family History Roemmich, Herman

Conflict of Three Cultures: Germans from Russia in America

Traces Roemmich family from Edenkoben Germany to Worms, Russia to America

B Family History Maas, Gene Descendants of Carl, Julius & Johanna Maas

Pommeria/Prussia roots. Surnames: Lembke, Giese, Besser, Proehl, Cook, Hawker, Kunz, Schwarz, Luedke, Proehl & others.

B Family History Nelson, Barbara Jane (Held)

Emigrant & Immigrant Surnames found: Schneider, Engler, Wenzel, Lien, Cohrs, Snyder, Schneider, McEachran, Held, Golda, Silvernale.

B Family History Knodel, Jacob & Rosina

Family Ties—A Legacy from Jacob & Rosina Knodel. Includes Hauser-Heiser Heritage

Worms Russia to Tripp SD to Canada. Some surnames: Ehrmann, Schlaht, Stabler, Zollner, Petkau, Maier, Schuler, Mitzner, Clark, Hofer, Hauser, Heiser.

B Family History Fred Haar Co. Anniversary Booklet re Fred Haar Co., Freeman, SD 1875-1882. Donated by Pat Lowe

B Family History Wiesner, Fred L. Genealogy of Jacob Wiesener Descendents

Donated by Rosemary Wiesner Larson.

B Family History Graf-Buck Family Heritage Family Photographs & Memories of Streeter, ND (donated 12/07) by Michael Miller

B Family History Pfeifle, Albert H. George Pfeifle Family in America Guldendorg-Dakota Territory. Includes surnames: Mutschelknaus, Bender, Oswald, Steiger, Helgerson, Krieer, Schenk. Donated by Al Pfeifle 1996.

B Family History Nolden, Helen Rice Helen‘s Love (Family) History of the Reis/Kraft family – Anamoose, ND

B Family History Strate, Rhea Zimbleman

Jacob Kallenberger Family History This branch of Kallenbergers settled in Odessa, WA. Donated by Bernelda Kallenberger Becker

B Family History Bitz, Luella & Halverson, Carol

Just Heritage 1838-1978 Donated Dec. 1981 by Carol J. Halverson in honor of her proud German Russian ancestry.



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B Family History Juenglin, Gotthilf Life History of Gotthilf Juengling Includes 2 English cc & 2 cc in German Handwriting

B Family History Oberlander, Paul Oberlander Family History Donated by Paul Oberlander 1992

B Family History Schaeffer, Harriet Our Heritage – Jacob Haar – Christoph Schmidtgall 1982

Surnames found: Ellwein, Hoellwarth, Guenthner, Ruede, Schorzman, Remboldt + others. Donated by Pat Lowe.

B Family History Wheeler, Marianne (Sauteer)

Sauter Family Histoy Some surnames: Matthews, Scott, Shelton, Huber, Rieger, Diel, Berreth, Knodel, Schubert. Donated by Emma Sauter 1985.

B Family History Heuser Helen & William

The Heuser/Heiser Heritage Heusers were among families that founded Norka (Volga Interest). Settled in Kansas. Purchased 1996.

B Family History Dahlman, Adeline Schmidt

The Schmidt Saga: One Pioneer Family

Mennonite Heritage – Mountain Lake, MN

B Family History Oberlander, Paul Thirteen Generations of the Oberlander Family

Donated by Paul Oberlander

B Family History Thurn, George Peter & Elizbeth Ancestors & Descendants 1740 -1987

Check out the Table of Contents & index – lists many surnames the reader may be interested in, especially if you are a Glueckstaller. Donated by Carol Just March 2008.

B Family History Wald, Kate Wanglers, 1870-1990 Surnames: Fettig, Schatz, Schwartzenberger, Glatt, Wald, Feist, Zerr, Sander. Donated by Dorothy Wangler Stabler 1990.

B Family History Weis, Erma G. The Way It Was Story of Wilhelmina Busch & Adolph Weis

B-1 Writing your Family History

Pengra, Nancy Do-It-Yourself Family Histories Geared for the non-writer, this book contains 100s of ideas to jog your memory & get your started. Donated by Louise A. Smith Dec. 2006.


Wiebe, Katie Funk Good Times with Old Times How to write your Memoirs—simple, direct, practical tips. Donated by Donnette Sonnenfeld 1992


Everton, Louise Mathews

How to Prepare & Publish Your Family History

15-page booklet. Putting it Together, Publishing, Distribution. Basic & simple instructions. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005



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Gouldrup, Lawrence P. PH.D.

Writing the Family Narrative The author shows how you can compose a controlled and focused rendition of your family‘s story. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

C Immigrant Stories Reuer, ElVera Ziebart

A Distant Promise ElVera‘s new life in America after her book The Last Bridge (see D)

C Immigrant Stories Fischer, Anna Cry Out of Russia …escape from darkness

A heart wrenching account of the struggles & hardships encountered during the Stalin Regime. The long trek from the Ukraine to West Germany during WWII, finally immigrating to Canada. (purchased 2010)

C Immigrant Stories Sagness, Arlene Clothes Lines, Party Lines & Hem Lines

Vignettes resulting from an oral history project of the North Dakota Extension Homemakers Council June 1989. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006

C Immigrant Stories Wagner, Sally Roesch

Daughters of Dakota Volume 1: A Sampler

Stories of women who pioneered in South Dakota, told in their own

words. Some are entranced by the haunting beauty of the

Dakota prairies; others go mad with loneliness. For all, their

new life is a struggle


Daughters of Dakota Volume 2: Stories from the Attic

The attic history of how the pioneer woman came west with her family.


Daughters of Dakota Volume 3: Stories of Friendship Between Settlers & Dakota Indians

Stories of exchange, the interaction between two very different groups of women: The Dakota and the white women who settled on their land.


Daughters of Dakota Volume 4: Schooled in Privation

There were differences by ethnicity, but many experiences in the new country were shared by all these immigrant groups.


Daughters of Dakota Volume 5: The Long Stories

Fascinating stories of women who pioneered in South Dakota.

Read about the rich diversity of women homesteaders.


Daughters of Dakota Volume 6: Stories from the Black Hills

Stories of pioneer women who made the Black Hills their home. Purchased.



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C Immigrant Stories Albers, Everett & Tweton, D. Jerome

Germans from Russia Settlers. Book 4 of The Way It Was Series

18 stories of G/R pioneers recorded in the 1930s by Works Progress Adm. (WPA) project. They ‗tell it like it was.‘

C Immigrant Stories U of M Art Museum Go Betweens – Lives of Immigrant Children

To be an immigrant child, to stand with one foot in one culture and the other in another culture, to be a go-between, is both a burden and a blessing. A booklet.

C Immigrant Stories Diede, Pauline Neher

Homesteading on the Knife River Prairies

Pauline portrays the heartaches, hardships, confusion & successes of early G/Rs. Donated by Emma Sauter 1986

C Immigrant Stories Schwartz, Warren E.

In the Far Country – A Portrait of Three Generations

Biographal narrative – Mennonite interest. Donated by Elizabeth Boxman & Evelyn Edmonson 1988.

C Immigrant Stories Lindgren, H. Elaine Land in Her Own Name Women as Homesteaders in North Dakota. Donated by Mrs. Ethel Klozbeacher Aug. 1993

C Immigrant Stories Opp, Alfred Our Roots Grew Deep in the Russen Soil

A tender remembrance of the nurturing familyh life Alfred Opp knew as a young child growing up in Teplitz. Also a frank recounting of the effects of WWII on the lives of everyday people caught in the war. A story of fortitude, courage and triumph.

C Immigrant Stories Erbsen, Wayne Log Cabin Pioneers Stories, Songs & Sayings

Donated by Elvera Hepner Hoffman 12/09. From Confessions of an Outhouse Digger to learning how to Get Rid of Freckles. To Rattlesnakes in Bed, a fun read.

C Immigrant Stories Stratton, Joanna L. Pioneer Women—Voices from the Kansas Frontier

Haunting stories of wilderness mothers, schoolmarms, and circuit riders. Donated by Elizbeth Boxman 1993

C Immigrant Stories Campbell, J. Martin The Prairie Schoolhouse Traces the life and times of the prairie schoolhouse in word and photo. Nostalgic and informational. Purchased 8/09

C Immigrant Stories Goertz, Reuben Princes, Potentates, & Plain People – Saga of the Germans from Russia

Mennonite interest. South Dakota setting in most stories. Donated by Michael Miller 1996.

C Immigrant Stories Diede, Pauline Neher

Speaking Out on Sod-House Times Interviews with mothers, fathers, grandparents, neighbors & friends telling of life in sod-house times. A gem.

C Immigrant Stories Schweizer, Father P. Justis

The Prairie Schoolmaster Next to the parish priest, the schoolmaster was probably the most respected person in the area. Donated by Elizabeth Boxman 1993

C Immigrant Stories Sagness, Arlene, Editor

Sods, Logs, & Tar-paper –Memories of ND Homemakers

Results of an oral history project of ND Extension Homemakers‘ Council – donated by Ardella Bennett 2006



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C Immigrant Stories Albers, Everett & Tweton, D. Jerome

The Sod-Busters, Book 1 of The Way it Was series

17 stories of earliest ND pioneers recorded in 1930s by Works Progress Adm. (WPA) project.

D Survivors in Russia

Ukrainian Orthodox League of the USA

Artificial Famine 1932-1982, The Short Booklet – Ukraine based


Deyneka, Jr., Anita & Peter

A Song in Siberia True story of a Russian Church that could not be silenced. Donated by Elizabeth Boxman 1989.


Wiess, Immanuel & Wieland, Geo. F.

Bessarabian Knight A peasant (Immanuel Weiss) caught between the Red Star and the Swastika. Donated by Ed Schulz 1-07


Paulson, Hank Beyond the Wall – People Communism Can‘t Conquer

Vivid portrayal of how the Communist philosophy tried to stamp out religion. Donated by Elvera Hofmann 1987.


Toews, John B. Czars, Soviets & Mennonites Donated in memory of Susan Bartell, daughter of Donovan & Sosella Wall.


Draugs, Gramatu Dear God, I Wanted to Live A document of a young Latvian girl‘s inhuman sufferings in Siberia. Donated by Elisabeth Boxman 1989


Hunt, Ruth East Wind – Story of Maria Zeitner Linke

Survivor of the Gulag. Story of indomitable spirit & courageous faith. Donated Nov. 1981 by Ned G. Schall in memory of his parents, Wendelin & Philippina Schall.


George, Amy Goodbye is not Forever A vivid confirmation of God‘s never-ending grace in the lives of his children.


Kurzem, Mark The Mascot The story of a Jewish boy who escaped his parent‘s massacre by a Nazi death squad. He became the mascot of a SS troop. It is a brutally honest look at what a person will do to survive and what survival can do to a person. (Donated by Carol Stabner 2008)


Bachmann, Berta Memories of Kazakhstan A compelling report on the life experiences of a German woman in Russia before & after WWII years. Donated by Ardella Bennett 1989.



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Schroeder, Gerhard P.

Miracles of Grace and Judgment

A Mennonite family strives for survival during the Russian Revolution


Mueller, Otto Otto Mueller – A Life Between Stalin and Hitler

A new beginning in Canada


Job, Marcus Our People – as told by survivors of Russian Labor Camps

Purchased 1991. A chance inquiry leads to connections with Job family, leading to visits with them in Germany and hearing their stories of survival and finally getting back to Germany from Russia.


Pohl, J. Otto Stalinist Penal System A statistical history of Soviet repression & terror 1930-1953


Knittel, Marjories – as told by Reuer, Elvera Ziebart

The Last Bridge (2 cc) Flight—what else could one do? What if they had not made it across that last bridge?

D Survival in Russia

Stoll, Irma The Sparrow‘s Song Donated by Elvera J. Hofmann 1985.


Gessele, James T. Translator. Keiser, Maria, Author

Though My Soul More Bent: Memoir of a Soviet German

Endurance against impossible odds. Donated by Jim Gessele. 2 cc in library – 1 purchased by Chapter.

D Survivors in Russia (Volga)

Kloberdanz, Timothy J. & Rosalinda

Thunder on the Steppe – Volga German folk life in a Changing Russia (2 cc)

Post WWII a small but defiant number of exiles returned to old homeland along lower Volga. Purchased 1993.


Phillips, John Tragedy of the Soviet Germans A story of survival.


Vossler, Ronald J. We‘ll Meet Again in Heaven Germans in the Soviet Union Write Their American Relatives 1925-1937. Donated.


Hildebrandt, George

Why are you still alive? A German in the Gulag

Another Siberian story of persecution & detention camps during Stalin‘s dictatorship. Purchased 2001.



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E Healing/Braucha James Valley Chapter

Remedies of Yesteryear Remedies from acne to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (See file box)

E Healing/Braucha Kusler, Ruth Weil Tender Hands: Ruth‘s Story of Healing

Ruth learned the touch of brauche from her mother, & cared for the sick her entire life. Lots of old remedies throughout the book.

F Cookbooks Kelm, Edwin Bessarabische Specialitaten Printed in German. Beautiful colored photos.

F Cookbooks Ellis County Kansas

Das Essen Unsrer Leute Volga German recipes. Donated by Samuel Brungardt 1995.

F Cookbooks GRHS Food ‗N Customs Recipes of the Black Sea Germans

F Cookbooks Gueldner, R M H German Food & Folkways Heirloom memories from Europe, South Russia & Great Plains

F Cookbooks Groh Family Hearts and Hands Collection of family recipes gathered for 50th Reunion June 2004

F Cookbooks Das, Nelly Kochbuch der Deutschen aus Russland

German language

F Cookbooks Kulm Centennial Cookbook Purchased 11/07

F Cookbooks Niedenthal, Corrine Recipes from the Volga Germans

F Cookbooks Wishek ND Centennial

Rekindling the Spirit Put together by Centennial Cookbook Committee

F Cookbooks Russian War Relief Russian Cook Book for American Homes – War-Time Edition

Recipes with an American accent despite their origin, adapted for substitutions, etc. during wartime shortages. Donated by Elvera Hofmann 1/2007

F Cookbooks North Star Chapter Sei Unser Gast (Be Our Guest) 2 books

Recipe collection from members & friends of the Chapter.

G Humor Aberle, Monsignor George P.

Anecdotes of the Prairies Funny little stories of life on the prairie. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006.



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G Humor Martin, Janet & Todnem, Allen

Cream and Bread 1948. 40s and 50s Scandinavian Homor. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann.

G Humor Anderson, John Louis

German Humor—On the Fritz A Teutonic look at German/Americans guaranteed to produce Gemutlichkeit. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1995.

G Humor Marzolf, Arnold H. Let‘s Talk German-Russian (2 cc) Anecdotes, jokes, proverbs, rhymes, dialect terms & other examples of folklore of Germans from Russia. 1 donated by Donnette Sonnenfeld 1990, and 1 donated by Ned & Florence Schall 1990.

G Humor & Folklore Vossler, Ronald J. Lost Shawls and Pig Spleens Folklore, Anecdotes, & Humor from the oral traditions of Germans from Russia in the Dakotas. Donated.

G Humor Vossler, Ronald J. Not Until the Combine is Paid For & Other Jokes

From the oral traditions of Germans from Russia in the Dakotas

G Humor Marzolf, Arnold H. Parson to Parson: Good Humor for Nice People

Humor directed at practically everyone in this collection of anecdotes from Upper Midwest: German Russians, Norwegians, Catholics, and Protestants.

H Fiction Eisler, Dale Anton A young boy, his friend and the Russian Revolution. Two boys share a friendship deepened by the misery endured in an adult world gone mad. (purchased 2010)

H Fiction Hudson, Lois Phillips

Bones of Plenty Novel about a proud, independent North Dakota wheat-farming family and its struggles during the depression years of 1933 & 1934. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006

H Fiction Lindsay, Mela Meisner

Boy Who Longed to Come to Amerika

Johann grows up near Volga River.

H Fiction Nitschke, Shirley Wegner

Heimat, An Epic Novel: Steppes of Russia, My Country, My Home

Vladimar, A Russian, is in New York seeking German woman, Helga. Her beauty & blue eyes have haunted him. (2 cc, 1 autographed)



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H Fiction Nuss, Calvin E. Her Golden Door A novel of the Volga Germans who followed dreams to America. Donated by Elizabeth Boxman 1988.

H Fiction Green Gerald Holocaust Novel of survival and triumph. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1992.

H Fiction Vossler, Ron Horse, I Am Your Mother 9 stories, mostly about life in North Dakota in earlier times.

H Fiction Baker, Jacqueline Horseman‘s Graves Set in farmland of the Sand Hills in Saskatchewan, this is fictional story of a German community caught between the superstitions of the old country & the promise of a new land—a tale of passion & redemption, miracles & murders, family secrets & bonds of faith. (Purchased 8/08)

H Fiction Freeman, Cynthia No Time for Tears Jewish story scanning Russia, Palestine & America. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann Oct. 1992

H Fiction Erickson, Dr. Mary Ellen

Otis A historical novel placed in North Dakota. Time frame 1930-1950. Lessons learned from Otis, the ‗black sheep‘ of the family.

H Fiction Yoder, Joseph W. Rosanna of the Amish Unusual story of an Irish Catholic Baby reared by an unmarried Amish lady. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann. 2003

H Fiction Bartholomew, Mary

Sabina‘s Dream Volga story of young girl and her family.

H Fiction Schloneger, Florence

Sara‘s Trek Fictionalized survivor story. Donated by Pauline K. Glotz 1986.

H Fiction Sykes, Hope Williams

Second Hoeing (2 cc) Setting is sugar beet fields of Colorado—backbreaking labor of G/R immigrants. Donated in 1993 by Donnette Sonnenfeld & by Elvera Hepner Hofmann

H Fiction based on fact

Koehler, Eve Eckert

Seven Susannahs, Daughters of the Danube

Researching the Danube Swabians, Ms. Koehler, using her own family as a frame of reference, wrote a story that is fiction based on fact. Donated by Ed Schulz 1/07

H Fiction Fast, Howard The Immigrants Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann



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H Fiction Alexander, Robert The Kitchen Boy A novel of the last Tsar. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 2004.

H Fiction Breneman, Muriel The Land They Possessed Setting in Eureka, Leola, Ipswich area—late 19th century. Donated

by Alice & Art Strobel 1983

H Fiction Zimmerman, R. D. The Red Encounter Gripping page-turner. Donated by Shirley Keller Halverson

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Russia Green, William M. Romanov Connection Based on a true story this is a novel of intrigue, history, and romance, and possibly the truth about the Romanoves‘ final days. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hoffman Dec. 2009

H Fiction Mobert, Vilhelm The Settlers Swedish Immigrants story. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann Oct. 1992

H Fiction Lindsay, Mela Meisneer

The White Lamb (2 cc) Volga German interest. 1 Donated by Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Dick 1985, and 1 donated in memory of Robert C. Hofmann 1981.

H Fiction Weidenweber, Sigrid

Catherine – Book 1 of The Volga Flows Forever Trilogy

A well researched and detailed of the history of Catherine the Great showing her interest in establishing the Volga colonies. Purchased 2008.


The Volga Germans – Book 2 of the Volga Flows Forever Trilogy

Following the Meiningers immigration from Germany to the Volga, Sigrid follows their history in the Volga through their difficult beginning through prosperity to beginning of Soviet era. Well researched and detailed. History in fictional genre. Bought 2008.


From Gulag to Freedom – Book 3 of the Volga Flows Forever Trilogy

Finally to America! But not before the Gulag and many hardships.

H Fiction Moberg, Vilhelm Unto a Good Land Swedish Immigrant Story. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1992

H Fiction Oaks, Barbara The Bannisters Historical novel of fiction based on fact, inspired by author‘s great-aunt who lived in Redfield. Covers 1869-1940s. Donated by Ardella Bennett

H Fiction Rude, Ron Waiting for Otto An emotional & uplifting story, based on a real-life example of the durable immigrant women of the American prairies. (Purchased 2010)



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H Fiction Oaks, Barbara Woman of the Prairie A tale of Dakota history, mystery, romance & murder. Spouse abuse—a crime seldom heard of in pioneering times, though certainly present—affects the lives of all members of the farm family in this 3-generation story. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006

H Fiction Oke, Janette When Comes the Spring Young eastern schoolteacher braves western frontier teaching in country school. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 2004.

H Fiction Verzuh, Julie Welle The Womenfolk A unique work that focuses on the females in the pioneering families, following them through their own familial & personal struggles and successes.

H-1 Myths Friend, Neita Oviatt Christmas Keeping Germans Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann

H-1 Fairy Tales Fairy Tales of Siberian Folks Fairy Tales & Legends about animals, birds and insects on the tundra.

H-1 Fairy Tales Ransome, Arthur Old Peter‘s Russian Tales Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann.

H-1 Fairy Tales Marzolf, Arnold H. Santa in a Peanut For peace with love

This could be under religion too. Speaks of morals and ethics.

H-1 Nursery Rhymes Friesen, Victor Carl The Windmill Turning Nursery Rhymes, Maxims & Other Expression of Western Canadian Mennonites.

H-2 Poetry Reeb, Paul Moccasins We Wear The Plains have given, have wrought, and have taken.

H-2 Poetry Davis, Gail Fiske More Than a Touch of Madness Donated by Sam W. Fiske 1996. (Author is Sam‘s mother).

H-2 Poetry Marzolf, Arnold Prairie Poems Prairie Dreams of Prairie Themes. Donated by Ardella Strobel Bennett.

H-2 Poetry Chmielarz, Sharon Grenz

The Rhubarb King Poems feature memories from Sharon‘s North Dakota childhood. ―The Rhubarb King‖ is no other than her father, poised for a portrait In the rhubarb patch.



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H-2 Poetry Vossler, Ron Why I Never Called Death the River & Other Voices from the Valley of Hope

A songfest of sorts—not unlike that of the elderly, tragic-shawled ladies of author‘s childhood, who sang emotion-laden songs of loss and faith, of sorrow and renewal. Donated.

I Genealogy Help Aberdeen SD Circulating Library

Catalog of Books A list of books you can order through your library sponsored by American Family Records Assn. & Alexander Mitchell Public Library, Aberdeen, SD. Donated by Paul Oberlander Nov. 1992.

I Genealogy Help Berlitz Russian Phrase Book

I Genealogy Help German Interest Group

Beginning Research in Germany An introduction to German-American Genealogy. 2nd

Edition, May 1989. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

I Genealogy Help Deaden, Fay Deciphering Gothic Records

I Genealogy Help Brown County SD Clerk of Courts

List of Individuals who applied for Naturalization in Brown County SD

Donated by Ardella Bennett

I Genealogy Help Edlund, Thomas Kent

Die Ahnenstammkartei des Deutschen Volkes: Lineage Index Card File

List of surnames.

I Genealogy Help Height, Joseph S. Die Muddersproch A useful introduction to the grammar and phonetics of the Franconian dialect that was spoken in German colonies in the region of Odessa.

I Genealogy Help Hamner, Sharon & Rudolf, Nancy

Family Reunion ABCs

I Genealogy Help Smelseer, Dr. Ronald M.

Finding Your German Ancestors Published by Ancestry early 1991—pre reunification. See sheet in pocket in back with updated addresses for churches & Genealogical Assns. In Germany. Donated by Ed Schulz 12007

I Genealogy Help Melnyk, Marcia The Genealogists Question & Answer Book

Solutions & advice for maximizing your research results. This book will guide you to find most any record or information (vital, church, census, military, immigration & naturalization, land, probate, tax etc.). Purchased by chapter 3/2010.



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I Genealogy Help National Archives Genealogical & Biographical Research

A select catalog of National Archives Microfilm Publications published in 1983. Donated by Ardella Bennett

I Genealogy Help Genealogy from the Heartland Catalog of Titles in Mid-Continent Public Library. Donated by Paul Oberlander 1992

I Genealogy Help Schoffler-Weis German & English Dictionary Guide to contemporary German

I Genealogy Help LDS German Researcher How to get the most out of an L-D-S Family History Center

I Genealogy Help National Archives Getting Started—Beginning Your Genealogical Research in the National Archives

I Genealogy Help Warren, James W. & Warren, Paula S.

Getting the Most mileage from Genealogical Research Trips, 2

nd

Edition

Whether your research trip is across the country or just across town, this book will help make it more productive and enjoyable. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

I Genealogy Help Gluckstal Colonies Research Assn.

GCRA Newsletters dating from 1985-1994

See black notebook. Much information for those whose colonies were Bergdorf, Kassel, Gluckstal and Neudorf

I Genealogy Help Johnson, Keith A. & Sainty, Malcolm R.

Genealogical Research Directory 1986 & Guide to Genealogical Societies

Donated by Ed Schulz Jan. 2007

I Genealogy Help National Archives Guide to Genealogical Records in the National Archives 1964

Donated by Ed Schulz Jan. 2007

I Genealogy Help Carmack, Sharon An essential guide to navigating the Ellis Island Database & Passenger Arrival Lists.

Basic info you need to begin your search, tips & strategies to successfully find your Ellis Island ancestors online, how passenger lists were created 7 what they contain, how to use microfilmed passenger lists & indexes, etc. Purchased by Chapter 3/2010

I Genealogy Help Everton Publishers Handy Book for Genealogists Donated by Elisabeth Boxman 1987

I Genealogy Help Warren, Paula S. & Warren, James W.

How to Start Gathering Your Family History

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I Tscherwenka Hungary Envelope containing names & info on individuals & families who settled in Tscherwenka Hungary (in German)

I Genealogy Help Baxter, Angus In Search of Your German Roots Tracing your ancestors in the Germanic areas of Europe. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

I Genealogy Help Baxter, Angus In Search of Your Canadian Roots Tracing your family tree in Canada. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006

I Genealogy Help MN Genealogical Society

Journey Into Your Past Syllabus Check out the table of Contents—This book has something for most everyone doing genealogical research. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.

I Genealogy Help Karlsruhe ND High School All Class Reunion – Sixty Years 1937-1997

Check out Page 30 – Class of 1961 to find a pretty black-haired young lady named Pat Voeller Current.

I Genealogy Help Dollarhide, William Managing a Genealogical Project

Manual for Management & Organization of Genealogical Materials. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

I Genealogy Help Lowrey, Joan Personal Ancestral File – User‘s Guide

Armchair computer help for the beginner. Donated by Ardella Bennett 1996

I Genealogy Help Shull, Wilma Sadler Photographing Your Heritage Pre-digital camera, never the less has much helpful information regarding using your camera in your research. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.

I Genealogy Help Brandt, Edw. R. Researching Germanic Ancestors Germanic Immigration to America: From Where? When? Why? Lecture 3 of a series. 1990

I Genealogy Help MN Genealogical Society

Research Guide to German-American Genealogy

Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

I .Genealogy Help Doane, Gilbert H Searching for Your Ancestors Tells you exactly how to trace your family‘s origins here and across the ocean. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006

I Genealogy Help Doane, Gilbert H. & Bell, James B.

Searching for Your Ancestors, The How and Why of Genealogy, 5

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Written for the person who wants to learn more about his/her family tree but doesn‘t know where to start. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.



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I Genealogy Help Johnson, Audrey Weldon

The Road Back Home—Family Reunions

I Genealogy Help AHSGR 1995 Census translated by Richard Rye.

Talovka/Beideck – Description of, plus census of 1775 & 1778

A Saratov Colony (Volga).

I Genealogy Help Pope, Wiley R. Tracing Your Ancestors in Minnesota, Volume 1

A guide to the sources

J

Historical Reference

King, Charles Black Sea – A History The lands surrounding the Black Sea share a colorful past. Their common heritage & common interests go deep. Of particular interest to North Star members see pages 166, 167 & 229. Donated by Jim Gessele 8/08.

J Historical Reference

Centennial Calendar of North Dakota‘s History – 1989

Many dates of important past happenings plus great pictures. Last page lists founding dates of ND incorporated cities.


Brandt, Edward Reimer

Contents & Addresses of Hungarian Archives


Barbary, James Crimean War, The Donated by Al Oster 1983


Das A B C Buch German alphabet. Donated by Ardella Bennett 1985.


Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767 Band 1 Kolonien Anton-Franzosen


Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767 Band 2 Kolonien Galka-Kutter



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Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767 Band 3 Kolonien Anton-Franzosen


Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767 Band 4 Kolonien Galka-Kutter


Stumpp, Karl The Emigration from Germany to Russia in the Years 1763 to 1862


Eisenbeis, Albert Familian und Sippenbuch, Hoffnungstal/Bessarabien

Family & Clans of Hoffnungstal/Bessarabia. Many names Donated by James Gessele in honor of his great grandparents, Christoph Singer & Christiana Klotzbucher.


Published by The Magazine Circulation Co. Inc.

Freedom‘s Triumph A critical commentary & outline history in pictorial form of the world‘s events during 1914-1919 (WW I). Donated by Rose Mason & Evelyn Tonra.


Aberle, Msgr. George P.

From the Steppes to the Prairies A study of the movement of large numbers of people—first to the East, & then to the West. One of the motives was the desire for religious liberty. Donated by John Ashland 1990


Gebet Buchlein Book of German Prayers


Becker, Anthony Translator Keller, Rev. Conrad Author

German Colonies in South Russia, Vol. 1

Detailed chronicles of the colonies of Kleinliebenthal, Josephstal, Marienthal & Franzfeld. Donated in memory of Pauline Zimmerman by Gary Lehr 1987


Becker, Anthony Translator Keller, Rev. Conrad Author

German Colonies in South Russia Vol. II

Historical, geographical & statistical description of the Beresan Colonies, with a portrayal of their German cultural life.



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Brandt, Edw. R. & Others

Germanic Genealogy A guide to worldwide sources& migration patterns.


Gardiner, Duncan B. Ph.D.

German Places in Slovakia, Sub-Carpatho Rus

By end of Middle Ages, ethnic Germans already a significant minority. Article in booklet form donated by Paul Oberlander 1996


Stumpp, Karl German-Russians, The (This book is missing)

A comprehensive history of Germans who moved to Russia beginning with Czar Ivan the Terrible (1500s) thru World War II.


Gluckstal Colonies Research Assn.

Gluckstalers in Russia & North America

Purchased 2004. A bicentennial collection of history, genealogy & folklore. Includes CD of pictures not in the book.



Gluckstalers in New Russia, The Soviet Union, & North America

Purchased 2008. A follow-up to 2004 book—articles, essays, files, + a DVD. A wealth of information.


Golden Gate Chapter, First 20 Years History – Nov. 1991

Lots of surnames you might recognize. Interesting tidbits about how AHSGR progressed also. Donated by Rosemary Larson May 1992.


Handbuch Russland-Deutsche Information re German villages in Russia. Book is in German language.


Observer/Advocate Newspaper

Heritage Fair at Heritage Village – Mt. Lake MN

Annual fair – 1979, 1983, 1990, 1991, & 1992 supplements listing activities and much history and photos. Fun to read!


Michels, John M. Josefalva Village in Hungary


Bollinger, Johann & Stangl, Janice Huber

Marienberg: Fate of a Village A chronicle describing the fate of people of S Russia during first half of 20

th century. Included is a collection of letters providing first-

hand accounts of life for those who remained when others came to America. Contains many surnames.


Mennonite Family History – 6 periodicals, 1987 & 1988

Donated by Haas. Full of family histories, surnames, and stories.



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Edited by Glazier, Ira A.

Migration from the Russian Empire, Vol. 3 May 1886 – December 1887

Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Name of ship, port it left from, port it arrived at, Alphabetized list of names in Index.



Migration from the Russian Empire, Vol. 4 January 1888 – May 1889




Migration from the Russian Empire, Vol. 5 June 1889 – July 1890




Migration from the Russian Empire, Vol. 6 August 1890 – June 1891



Names & Info: People that settled in Tscherwenka Hungary

(In a manila envelope)


Handlin, Oscar Pictorial History of Immigration From the beginning (1600-1820) post 1930—story of immigration to United States. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1986


Concordia College German Interest Group

Religious Influences of the German Immigrant Community – A C.F.W. Walther Commemoration

Listing of presentations made. Booklet valuable for the bibliography showing many resources available for research.


Lapp, Selma Job, Soecker, Keenan L., Stabler, Duane

Researchers Guide to McPherson County SD Cemeteries & Supplement

Listing of all known cemeteries in McPherson County, short history plus maps and pictures. Donated by Duane Stabler 2005


Scheuerman, Richard, Editor

Return to Berry Meadow & Other stories of our people

Volga interest. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1996


Dvornik, Francis Slavs in European History & Civilization

Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1998

J-1 Statistical Reference

National Archives 1790-1890 Federal Population Censuses

Catalog of microfilm copies of the schedules. Donated by A. J. Bennett


GRHS & AHSGR 1858 Census Franzfeld, Liebental District

Start with the index at back of this census booklet to see alphabetical listing of surnames included.



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GRHS & AHSGR 1858 Census Guldendorf, Beresan District, Odessa

Start with the index at back of this census booklet to see Alphabetical listing of surnames included.


GRHS & AHSGR 1858 Census Hoffnungstal – Tiraspol Kreis \Odessa

Start with the index at back of this census booklet to see alphabetical listing of surnames included.


Colonies Research ASSN

Gluckstal 1858Colony Census Gov‘t. Archive from Kherson District, Fond 22, Writing 1, Case 66, First Edition. Revision list for the Gluckstal Colony. Tiraspol Area for the year 1858. Started 13 May 1858 & finished 1858.


National Archives 1900 Federal Population Census A catalog of microfilm copies of the schedules. Donated by A. J. Bennett


National Archives 1910 Federal Population Census Catalog of microfilm copies of the schedules. Donated by A. J. Bennett 1991


Edlund, Thomas Kent

Ancestor Lineage Card-File of the German People

Pedigree charts & index cards in this filming contain approx. 2,700,000 personal names, predominately German Families. Donated by Ed Schulz 1/2007


National Archives Beginning Your Genealogical Research in the National Archives

This pamphlet will help you begin research in: Census Records, Military Service & Pension Records, Passenger Arrival & Naturalization Records, and Land Records. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005


GRHS @ Bismarck ND

Black Sea German Russian Census Volume I

Supplemental to the Stumpp Book.


Dickey County, North Dakota GRs. A list of families as recorded in the 1900 census in which at least one parent has Russia as place of birth. Donated by Al Oster 1990



Gluckstal Colonies Marriages St. Petersburg Records – Taken from Lutheran & Reformed records.



Gluckstal Colonies, Births & Marriages: 1833-1900

Purchased by Chapter in July 1997. Came up missing. Purchased again 11/07.



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GluckstalColonies Research Assn.

Gluckstal Colonies, Deaths: 1833-1900

This book is missing. Purchased by Chapter in 1998.


Everton Publishers Handy Tips on How to Use the United States Census Records

Focus on local & state census schedules, tax lists, & oath of allegiance. Important compliment to works emphasizing U.S. federal census records. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.


LDS Family History Center

Hoffnungstal, Bessarabia Family Registry Indexes

Donated by James Gessele 1994


Barsi, James C. Homesteads & Other Federal Land Records

Presented in a straightforward manner steps necessary to obtain records of homesteads or other federal land claims, and how to overcome obstacles. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.


National Archives Immigrant & Passenger Arrivals Catalog of Microfilm Publications. Donated by A. Bennett


Tepper, Michael American Passenger Arrival Records

A roadmap through the mass of records and archival resources that document the arrival of immigrants in America covers over 300 years. Donated by Ed Schulz 1-2007.

Explains where records can be found, and how they can be used – a road map thru mass of resources. Donated by Ed Schulz


Anuta, Michael Ships of our Ancestors Pictures & pertinent info on ships that carried our ancestors to America.


Colletta, John PhD They Came In Ships Step-by-step process leads you to sources such as passenger lists, indexes, catalog, etc. Donated by Ed Schulz 1/2007.


Allen, Desmond W. & Billingsley Carolyn E.

Social Security Applications: A Genealogical Resource

Booklet. Did your ancestor enroll? How to find out. SS enrollment form, a source of information. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.


AHSGR The AHSGR Resource Kit, Vol. 1 Exploiting the Information Explosion 1998

Contains a wealth of information. Many surnames. Village Record info & where to find info. In AHSGR publications and holdings.


Brandt, Bruce Where to Look for Hard-to-Find German Speaking Ancestors in Eastern Europe

Index to 16,372 surnames.



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Compiled by: Schenk, Trudy & Froelke

Wuerttemberg Emigration Index, Vol. 7

Contains 23,700 names of people who applied to emigrate from Wuerttenberg in 19

th Century.

J-2 GRs in Russia Reference

Budde, Brigitte, Translator

Bessarabia & Odessa German Television Documentary 1994. Booklet. Interesting reading, even without the video to watch.


Bukowina Donated by Irmgard Hein Ellingson 1996


Weiss, Herbert Colony Teplitz Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Donovan Wall in memory of daughter, Susan Bartelt 1990.


Williams, Hattie Plum

The Czar‘s Germans Her first serious study of Volga Germans in English language.


Phillips, John (Johannes)

The Germans by the Black Sea Between the Bug and Dnjestr Rivers

Purchased by Chapter Oct. 2001 This book is missing.


Height, Joseph S. Homesteaders on the Steppe The Odyssey of a Pioneering People

Cultural History of the Evangelical Lutheran Colonies in the region of Odessa, 1804-1945


Height, Joseph S. Memories of Black Sea Germans: Highlights of Their History

All the material Height couldn‘t fit in Homesteaders or Paradise on the Steppe. Stories on life & customs throughout Black Sea area, pioneering on Dakota & Saskatchewan prairies, & life on the Trek & in Siberia.


Height, Joseph S. Paradise on the Steppe Cultural history of the Kutschurgan, Beresan, & Liebental Colonies 1804-1972.



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Vossler, Ron We‘ll Meet Again in Heaven Germans in Russia write their Dakota Relatives (1925-1935). A 2001 Humanities Council Publication (Feb. 2001). Letters from Gluckstalers in Russia to Gluckstalers in the Dakotas. (Newspaper form)

J-3 Russia Reference

Satter, David Age of Delirium – The Decline & Fall of the Soviet Union

The author, a correspondent of the Financial Times of London gives us a collective chronicle of the last 15 years of the Soviet Union, finally collapsing. Easy reading – stories of people he knew. Donated by Jim Gessele 8/08


Armand Hammer Museum of Art

Catherine the Great Treasures of Imperial Russia


Coughlan, Robert Elizabeth & Catherine – Empresses of all the Russias

Donated by Elvera Heppner Hofmann Sept. 1984


Conquest, Robert The Great Terror – A Reassessment

The classic work on Stalinism—now in a major revision us8ing new evidence from Glasnost. Donated by Marv Geske 2/2007


Conquest, Robert Harvest of Sorrow, Soviet Collectivization and the Terror – Famine.

The first full history of one of the most horrendous human tragedies of the 20

th century. A compelling account, meticulously

documented. Donated by Marv Geske 2/2007


Descargues, Pierre Hermitage Museum Leningrad Catherine the Great retained a small army of agents to add to the royal collections. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1984


Seaton, Albert Horsemen of the Steppes The Story of the Cossacks. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007


McDowell, Bart Journey Across Russia This book emphasized the physical geography, cultural legacies, & diversity of peoples in Russia. Donated by Jake Klotzbeacher 1995


Massie, Robert K. Nicholas and Alexandra The story of the Tsar Nicholas II and his family during the last years of Imperial Russia told with scrupulous historical accuracy and stunning narrative power. Donated by Ardella Bennett 1997


Snow, Edgar Pattern of Soviet Power Chapters 5 & 6 of G/R interest. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1992



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Hindus, Maurice Red Bread – Collectivization in a Russian Village

A grassroots perspective of the turmoil of the 1930s…during collectivization. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007


Green, William M. Romanov Connection Based on a true story this is a novel of intrigue, history, and romance, and possibly the truth about the Romanoves‘ final days. Donated by Elvera Hepner Hoffman Dec. 2009


Massie, Robert K. The Romanovs – The Final Chapter Recounts the horrifying moments of slaughter, reveals the guilt of and the cover-up by Lenin, then describes the fascinating & ultimately successful efforts in post-Communist Russia to discover the truth. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007


Resnick, Abraham Russia, A History to 1917 Donated by Elvera Hepner Hofmann 1998


Jo Durden-Smith Russia – A Long-Shot Romance 1988 – Mikhail Gorbachev‘s glasnost – the author, a travel writer, becomes engrossed in Russian ideas, habits, and passions. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007


Salisbury, Charlotte Y.

Russian Diary Donated by Eleanor Haas 1996. Personal observations of daily living in Russia.


Collins Publishers A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union

Pictorial book covering varied cultures, spanning 11 time zones. Published 1987.


Ebenstein, William Two Ways of Life The Communist challenge to Democracy. Donated by Jake Klotzbeacher 1985


Resnick, Abraham Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Donated by Elvera Heppner Hofmann 1998


Zhytomer One of oldest cities of Ukraine, shown in picturesque corners, architecture & landscapes. Donated by Art & Carol Stabner. 2005

J-3A Germany Reference

Steinhoff/Pechel/ Showalter

Voices from the Third Reich, an Oral History

The tragedy of WW II related by Individual voices telling haunting tales of the years 1933-1945. Donated by Marv Geske 2/2007.



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J-3A Germany Reference

Levin, Rhoda G. Witness to the Holocaust, An Oral History

60 witnesses recount in simple testimonies stories of not only death & pain, but also of individual acts of heroism & tenacity. Donated by Carol Stabner 2/2007.

J-4 GRs in America Reference

Concordia College/Moorhead, MN

A Heritage Deferred: The German-Americans in Minnesota

Proceedings from 2 conferences sponsored by Concordia College. Donated by Shirley Keller Halverson. Sept. 1983


Artz, Don Aberdeen, Railroad Hub of the Dakotas

1907 book about Aberdeen with 283 photographs. Donated by Duane Stabler 2004


Ashley ND Diamond Jubilee 1888-1963

Donated by Carol Just 2/08


Wishek, Nina Farley

Along the Trails of Yesterday – A Story of McIntosh ND County


Rath, George Black Sea Germans in the Dakotas Not on shelf – book is falling apart. Ask to see it at meeting. Cannot be checked out.


Hiebert, Clarence Brothers in Deed to Brothers in Need

Scrapbook about Mennonite Immigrants from Russia 1870-1885. Donated by Donovan Wall 1987


Arends, Shirley Fischer

Central Dakota Germans: History, Language, and Culture

A comprehensive study including history, language, culture, music, even recipes. Donated by Ed Schulz 1-07


Weber, E.M. Cholesterol Collateral –Sweat, Toil, Tears—A Cultural Exposition

Re: GRs scattered across Canada and the U.S.A., especially deals with Saskatchewan. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.


Country School Legacy Excellent resource for one-room-school information—architecture, recess games, teachers‘ rules, etc.


Eureka 1887-1937 Jubilee Book


Eureka 1887-1987 Centennial Book



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Berg, Francie M. Editor

Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota Provides interesting & well-photographed insights into the diversity that gives North Dakota its unique character.


SD Historical Preservation Center

G/R Folk Architecture in SE South Dakota


Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

German-Americans in Minnesota Ethnic experience, architectural styles & material culture, religious & language experiences, politics & education


Rife, Janet Warkentin

Germans and German-Russians in Nebraska

Donated by Paul Oberlander 1993

J-4 Germans in America Ref.

Concordia College A Special Relationship: Germany & Minnesota, 1945-1985

An account of the many-faceted involvement of MN people, businesses, and institutions with present-day Germany.


Emporia State College, Emporia KS

Heritage of Kansas – The Volga Germans


The Hazen Star Heinemeyer, C.B.

Historical Data of Mercer County North Dakota

Donated by Paul Obermeyer. Even if you have no history in Mercer County, much of interest—especially how lignite coal mining began.


Robinson, Elwyn B. History of North Dakota This sweeping History of North Dakota has become a classic in American state histories. Very comprehensive.

J-4 GRs in America Kulm Centennial 1892-1992


North Dakota Decision Makers


North Dakota History – Journal of the Northern Plains

See Pg. 28 for article: Of Earth & Stone: Old World Building Traditions in a New Land. Mentions GRs.


The Forum, Fargo, ND

North Dakota 100 Years 100 years of headlines from Forum. North Dakota Centennial



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Michels, John N. North Dakota Pioneers from the Banat

Since ND immigrants came to US during time Banat was part of Hungary, they were recorded in immigration records as being of Hungarian origin.


Rippley, LaVern Of German Ways An ideal volume for adults interested in their German background. Donated by Elvera Hefner Hofmann 1995


NDSU Plains Folk – North Dakota‘s Ethnic History

Over 40 different national groups are discussed. Large section on G/Rs.


Sherman, William C.

Prairie Mosaic: An Ethnic Atlas of Rural North Dakota

Basic handbook of the ethnic fabric of North Dakota, up to 1983. Donated by Ed Schulz 1/07


Miller, Michael Researching the Germans from Russia

Annotated Bibliography of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection. Donated by Ardella Bennett in memory of Pauline Zimmerman 1987


Roscoe South Dakota 1883-1958 Diamond Jubilee Book – donated by Merilyn J. Vielhaber Feb. 06

J-4 GR‘s in America Reference

Roscoe – The First 100 Years 1883-1983

Centennial Jubilee Book – donated by Merilyn J. Vielhaber Feb. 06


Wishek ND Diamond Jubilee 1898-1973

Donated by Carol Just 2/08


Handy-Marchello, Barbara

Women of the Northern Plains – Gender & Settlement on the Homestead Frontier 1870-1930`

Analysis of North Dakota farm women‘s roles – the complexity of family relationships, economic & social roles—the realities of women‘s lives on the harsh northern plains.

J-6 Reference 1983 Heimat-Kalender der Bessarabiendeutschen

Donated by Don Weidenbach April 1997

J-6 Reference Mertens, Ulrich German-Russian Handbook – A Reference Book for Russian German & German Russian History & Culture – With Place Name Listings of Former German Settlement Areas

Translated by Brigitte vonBudde & Ale Herzog, Edited by Allyn Brosz, Alex Herzog & Thomas ―Stangl. This reference book includes: explanations; addresses; deportation & resettlement; units of weights & measures; geographical & proper names with their former & current names; timetable; secret service & secret police; & much more. (Purchased 2010. Cannot be checked out).

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J-6 Reference Heimatbuch Leipzig/Bessarabien Donated by Jake R. Klotzbeacher June 1995

J-6 Reference Kern, Albert Homeland Book of the Bessarabian Germans

Heimatbuch der Bessarabiendeutschen

J-6 Reference Heimatbuch 1982-1984 Donated by Al Oster 1994

J-6 Reference Ernst, von Friedrich Friedenstal in Bessarabien Donated in memory of grandparents by Dallas Zimmerman Feb. 10, 1985. Gottlieb & Katherina (Arlt) Zimmerman & Michael & Elizabeth (Dolke) Schlect.

JV See (H) Fiction for

Weidenweber, Sigrid

Trilogy: The Volga Flows Forever: “Catherine,” The Volga Germans.”&‖ From Gulag to Freedom.”

History in fictional form. Well researcher & very detailed, interesting read. Purchased in 2008.

J-V Volga Reference Mai, Brent Alan 1798 Census of the German Colonies along the Volga, Vol. 1

Economy, Population, and Agriculture.

J-V Volga Reference Mai, Brent Alan 1798 Census of the German Colonies along the Volga, Vol. 2

Economy, Population, and Agriculture.

J-V Volga Reference Mai, Brent Alan & Dona Reeves-Marquardt

German Migration to the Russian Volga (1764-1767

Origins & Destinations Purchased 10/08.

J-V Volga Reference Haynes, Emma Schwabenland

Emma‘s Thesis – The German-Russians on the Volga & in the US

Written in 1927 as a research paper, this account gives us a look into the lives of the Germans living in Russia and later in America.

J-V Volga Reference Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767. Volumes 1-4

These detailed lists of the first settlers who responded to the

Manifesto of Catherine the Great included information about

their ages, occupations, families, and PLACE OF ORIGIN

(Germany, Austria, France or other European country). The

series lists the colonies in alphabetical order. J-V Volga Reference Beratz, Gottlieb German Colonies on the Lower

Volga

Their origin and early development.

J-V Volga Reference Pleve, Igor R. German Colonies on the Volga: 2nd

Half of 18

th Century (2 cc)

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J-V Volga Reference Dietz, Jacob E. History of the Volga German Colonists

A fascinating documentation of the history, lives, economics, and politics of the Russian time along the Volga. Purchased 2006

J-V Volga Reference Fresno Chapter of AHSGR

Kukkus, A German Village on the Volga

J-V Volga Reference Olson, Marie Miller Norka, A German Village in Russia This publication is based mostly on reminiscences of individuals who lived in he village during different time periods.

J-V Volga Reference Dreiling, Norbert R. Official Centennial History of Volga-German Settlements in Ellis & Rush Counties in Kansas 18767-1976

Donated by Sam Brungardt 1995

J-V Volga Reference Koch, Fred C. The Volga Germans – In Russia and the Americas, from 1763 to the Present (Copyright 1977)

Donated by Evelyn & Orvan Edmonson in memory of Mrs. E. P. (Irma) Dick

J-V Volga Reference Walters, George Wir Wollen Deutsche Bleiben or: Story of the Volga Germans

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hopkins

J-V Volga Reference The Volga Germans of West Central Kansas

Donated by Sam Brungardt 8/09. Essays covering settlement in Russia to immigration to Kansas, culture, folklore, wedding celebrations, folk healing, etc. Even some recipes. Happy reading.

K Religion Peterson, Fred W. Building Community, Keeping the Faith

German Catholic Vernacular Architecture in a rural Minnesota Parish. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005.

K Religion Heim-Ellingson, Irmgard

The Bukovina Germans in Kansas: A 200 Year History of the Lutheran Swabians

Donated to Library by author 3/2/1996. Bukovina, a southeastern region of Austria-Hungary. Written from perspective of pastor‘s wife. Begins with Bukovina‘s history and German Settlers, 100 years in Kansas, and finally what happened to Bukovina.

K Religion GRHS Catalog to the Mannheim Roman Catholic Church Records 1819-1835

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K Religion GRHS Catalog to the Mannheim Roman Catholic Church Records; Mannheim Marriage Entries

Odessa Archives, Fond 628; Entries 1814-1847 & 1867-1878

K Religion Stuckey, Harley J. Century of Russian Mennonite History in America

Centennial Edition 1874-1974

K Religion Gessele, James Compiler

Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, German Colonies, St. Petersburg Microfilms

Includes colonies in Bessarabia, South Russia & Volhynia. Liebental, Gluckstal& Beresan settlements as well as City of Odessa. Donated by Louise Smith Dec. 2005

K Religion Osipova, I. I., translated by Malcolm Gilbert

Hide Me Within Thy Wounds…The Persecustion of the Catholic Church in the USSR

The Bolsheviks condemned religion as ―the opium of the people,‖ & persecustion of the Church became an integral part of domestic policy in the Soviet Union.

K Religion Eisenberg, C.F. Translated by Richter, Anton H.

History of the First Dakota-District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Iowa & Other States

Donated by Paul Oberlander 1992

K Religion Hofer, John History of the Hutterites Developed as a course for children to help them understand their Hutterite faith. Donated by Ardella Bennett 2006.

K Religion SDU, Brookings SD The Hutterites & their Agriculture 100 years in South Dakota. Excellent information in booklet form.

K Religion Miller, Donald N. In the Midst of Wolves A history of German Baptists in Volhynia, Russia 1863-1943

K Religion ND Council on the Arts

Iron Spirits – G/R Cemetery Folk Art Pictures of Iron Crosses across North Dakota

K Religion Central WA GR Chapter

Kirchenbote Obituaries 1956-1963 – Congregational Church

Names from churches in various states where there were Congregational Churches (not just in Washington).

K Religion AHSGR & GRHS Landau Roman Catholic Church; Deaths – 1860-1872

K Religion Diocese of Bismarck

Perseverance in Faith – A History of the Catholic Church in Western North Dakota – Centennial Edition 1910-2010

A century of history beginning with Indians, traders and missionaries, including statehood, wars, to the present. Parish Histories and a list of parishes that have closed. Purchased 2009.



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K Religion Wuschke, Ewald, Compiler – LDS

Protestant Church Records on Microfilm for the Former Congress Poland 1815-1915 & Volhynia

Compiled January 1992

K Religion St. Martin‘s Roman Catholic Parish, Billimun, Saskatchewan 1911-1983

K Religion St. Mary‘s Catholic Church (History), Aberdeen SD

Church Directory published 1988-1989. Donated by Duane & Dorothy Stabler 1990

K Religion St. Mary‘s Church 1986 Centennial Celebration, Ellis, Kansas

Donated by Rosemary Wiesner Larson

K Religion Sturhahn, Wm. They Came From East & West, A History of Immigration to Canada

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Donovan Wall. 1989

K Religion Zion American Lutheran Church of Eureka SD – Diamond Jubilee

Donated by Ardella Strobel Bennett 1986

L Maps See the large black notebook on our shelves. Note also atlases, large cardboard maps and map lists.

L Maps Thode, Ernest Atlas for Germanic Genealogy, 2nd

, Revised Edition 1983

An overview of European German-speaking areas for persons tracing their Germanic ancestors. Donated by Ed Schulz 1/2007

L Maps Auto Atlas Deutschland 1992/93

L Maps Uncapher, Wendy & Herrick, Linda M.

German Maps & Facts for Genealogy

Purchased 7-2006. A variety of maps, population chart, timelines showing why people left, ports, dialects, and much more.

L Maps Uncapher, Wendy Lands of the German Empire & Before

Maps & timelines plus Points of Interest & Alternate Names from Alsace-Lorraine to Wuerttemberg – Everything you wanted to know about Germany but were afraid to ask!



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L Maps Uncapher, Wendy Meyers Geographical & Commercial Gazetteer of the German Empire

Explains how to read and understand. Information on over 210,000 cities, town, villages, etc. Typestyle in Gothic print. Much abbreviation. Pages 11-12 give help with the Gothic print.

M Music Goldenstein, Kurt Edward

Colorado Dutch Hop Music Music, history & culture of Colorado G/Rs. Arranged for the accordion. (See our audio tape as well)

M Music Weigel, Lawrence A.

German Folk Songs from the Volga 100 favorites with music. German & English words. Donated by Sam Brungardt.

M Music AHSGR Golden Gate Chapter

Lieblings ~ Lieder Collection of most beloved songs of our forefathers. German and English words. Donated by Ed Schulz Jan. 2007

M Music NDSA Songs we Love to Sing Sing-along music. Donated by Dallas Zimmerman Feb. 1984.

M Music NDSA Songs we Love to Sing Vol. 1 – 1977

German and English words. Donated by Ed Schulz Jan/ 2007

M Music GRHS Songs we Love to Sing Vol. 2 - 1985

The social atmosphere of the German Gemutlichkeit, in the time when these songs were written & most popularly sung, is an atmosphere to gladden the heart. Donated by Ed Schulz Jan. 2007

N In German Language

Lohrenz, Gerhard Damit Es Nicht Vergessen Werde Picture book e Mennonites in Russia and Prussia

N Volga Reference Pleve, Igor Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet 1764-1767. Volumes 1-4

These detailed lists of the first settlers who responded to the

Manifesto of Catherine the Great included information about

their ages, occupations, families, and PLACE OF ORIGIN

(Germany, Austria, France or other European country). The

series lists the colonies in alphabetical order. N In German

Language Jundt, Paul Friedensfeld 1879-1940 Chronicle of Village of Friedensfeld in Bessarabia. Donated by D.

Weidenbach April 1997.



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Liebbrandt, Georg Hoffnungstal und Seine Schwaben


Janke, Oskar Friedenstaler Mundart Dialect Book—Russian, Rumanian. Donated by Dallas Zimmerman Feb. 1985.


Oberkersch, Valentin

India—Deutsches Leben in Ostsymien (1825-1944)

Family History—Village Chronicle. Donated by Mrs. Vi Sanford Jan. 1990 in honor of grandparents, Katherine & John Bachert from Indjija, Austria.


Famler, Gustuv Adolf (von)

Torza—Und Seine Ansiedlung Torschau & its founding—Hungary. Donated by Al Oster 1990.


Stumpp, Karl Weiterwanderung Deutscher Kolonistan aus Ungarn (Batschka) un dem Banat

Story of immigrant from Hungary



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Documents

NORTH STAR LIBRARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2010...B Family History Fred Haar Co. Anniversary Booklet re Fred Haar Co., Freeman, SD 1875-1882. Donated by Pat Lowe B Family History Wiesner,