"Biographical Sketch of Herman Pfaender." 1952
Abstract
This collection consists of positive photocopies of a typescript, which describes the life of Herman Pfaender. The biography was written by, his daughter, Alwina Pfaender Withington. The sketch discusses Herman Pfaender’s studies at the University of Minnesota and his later exploits as a resident of New Ulm, Minnesota. The work fills eight pages, with the ninth page being a listing of lyrics to German songs.
Dates
- 1952
Biographical / Historical
Herman Pfaender was born January 25, 1872, the son of William and Katherine Pfau Pfaender, who were leading pioneers in the founding of New Ulm, Minnesota. Herman Pfaender attended the University of Minnesota, and returned to New Ulm to reside. While living in New Ulm, Pfaender was a dairy farmer, and was also involved in the New Ulm Rural Telephone Company and the Minnesota Valley Cooperative Burial Association. Herman Pfaender died August 3, 1952.
Extent
1.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Minnesota Historical Society donated this photocopy collection in January 1977
- Title
- "Biographical Sketch of Herman Pfaender." 1952
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- This collection was processed
- Date
- 1977-02
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
