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Louis and Anna Lange Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-0537

Scope and Contents

The collection contains family photographs, items from the printing company, and personal items of Anna's.

  • Lange Family Bible: Biblia das ist die ganze Heilige Schrift, Martin Luther. Saint Louis, Missouri: Wiebusch u. Sohn, 1860.
  • Hymnal of Mathilda Troeger: Kirchen-Gesangbuch fur Evangelisch-Lutherische Gemeinden. Saint Louis, Missouri: CPH, 1906.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888 - 1983

Biographical / Historical

Louis Lange was born on 29 September 1829 in Zennern, Kreisfritzer in Kurhesse, Germany. He was the publisher of both "Die Abendschule" and "Die Rundschau". He died on 25 September 1893.

Extent

1.83 Linear Feet (One cubic foot box; Two 5" letter boxes;)

.43 Linear Feet (One card box;)

Language of Materials

German

Physical Location

3.15.1.2; (Oversize) OZ#06

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Most of the material was received in June 1983 from Anna Lange. A file of correspondence and personal papers was donated by Richard Jungkuntz in June 1990. The Lange Family Bible was donated in March 2019.

Title
Louis and Anna Lange Papers
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