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Max Heinrich Zschiegner Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-2062

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a biography of Zschiegner written by his son, Max Christian Emil Zschiegner, on the 55th anniversary of his father's death (January 23, 1940). Photos from Concordia Seminary (Hankow, China) 1932-1933

Dates

  • Creation: 1932 - 1995

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Born 9 September 1897, Wellsville, New York, son of immigrant tailor and owner of dry-cleaning establishment, Emil Zschiegner. He served as a missionary in China and died on 23 January 1940 in Wanhsien, Szechuan Province, China.

Extent

1.21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

3.25.3.3

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Biography received from Max Christian Emil Zschiegner, 1995.

Title
Max Heinrich Zschiegner Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Peg Robson and Todd D. Zittlow
Date
March 30, 2023. Updated August 23, 2024.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935