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Courrier du Haut-Rhin. 4ne Année, No. 65, August 7, 1845

Description: Newsletter dated August 7, 1845 discussing the political implications of Texas joining the United States. Articles are presented in both French and German. Also included is a letter signed by Henri Castro regarding unsigned and blank contracts, dated July 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt, and a time table for travel from the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Date: August 7, 1845
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 103, August 27, 1846

Description: Newsletter dated August 27, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner. The newsletter has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. He states that it is a beautiful country, but hot and dry and while some crops do well, people fare poorly because of fevers. He claims that the population of Texas is drawn from the dregs of humanity. He recommends that people not consider settling in Texas. The letter and other articles are translated into German.
Date: August 27, 1846
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Courrier D'Alsace. Cinquiéme année, No. 105, September 4, 1846

Description: Newsletter dated September 1, 1846 with a letter from Vicar Pfanner published on September 1, 1846. The newspaper has requested the truth about the settlement in Texas. Pfanner discusses how he had to leave his own people for Mexico, which is where he is writing from since he claims letters sent from Texas get destroyed if they aren't positive. Pfanner's opinion is that Texas only offers opportunities for already well-to-do settlers. Note from the publisher at end describes their obligation to … more
Date: September 1, 1846
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Soldiers Assembled in Colmar, France]

Description: Photograph of a large group soldiers assembled outside of large four-story building called Place Rapp. Some of the soldiers are holding flags near the center of the group. A truck is pictured close up on the left side of the photo along with a nearby soldier.
Date: February 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Albert Lipschultz at Colmar Railroad Depot]

Description: Photograph of Albert Lipschultz standing in front of a railroad depot in Colmar, France. He is wearing a U.S. Army uniform and helmet. A building to the right has a partially visible sign on top of it, as well as an overhang that protrudes over a sidewalk. A shadowed area is located on the other side of railroad tracks to the left. A tall building can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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