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Papers of Kenneth W. Rock
Collection
Identifier: UKWR
Abstract
The Papers of Kenneth W. Rock focus on the history of the migration of Germans from Russia to Colorado, course work related to Vienna, and references countries that he traveled and taught study abroad programs. Kenneth W. Rock is Professor Emeritus of History at Colorado State University. His research and teaching focused on the Habsburg Empire, Central and Eastern Europe, European Biography, and the Germans from Russia Immigration experience. He taught undergraduate European history courses...
Dates:
1870-2015; Majority of material found within 1974-2005
Records of the Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
Collection
Identifier: MAHS
Abstract
The Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) brings together people interested in the history of Germans from Russia and is a resource for sharing genealogical and historical research. Educational and social activities are also a part of the chapter's objectives. Materials in the collection include bylaws, meeting minutes, annual reports, treasurer's reports, membership reports, correspondence, and press releases. Event programs and flyers,...
Dates:
1970-2013; Majority of material found within 1970-1989
Ron Bauer Collection
Collection
Identifier: MRBC
Abstract
Collection contains family memorabilia of Ron Bauer's father, Jacob. Materials include sugar beet medals and German language books.
Dates:
1917, 1942, 1945-1947
Sidney Heitman Germans from Russia in Colorado Study Project Collection
Collection
Identifier: UHSP
Abstract
History professor Sidney Heitman established the Colorado State University Germans from Russia in Colorado Study Project in 1975. The study project focused on northern Colorado and conducted extensive interviews with Germans from Russia. The four-year project focused on the influence Germans from Russia had on Colorado, since they constituted the state's second largest ethnic group. The development of a comprehensive collection of material on Volga Germans in Colorado was a high priority of...
Dates:
1902-2005; Majority of material found within 1976-1978