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Gardus and Agnes Bertram Journals

 Item
Identifier: Collection ID-0894

Scope and Contents

The collection is the diary of Gardus and Agnes Bertram, and the correspondence from the donor, their grandson, explaining the diary.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886 - 1910

Biographical / Historical

Gardus Bertram was born on 8 February 1849. He served as pastor for a German Lutheran congregation in South Australia from 1875 to 1886, during which time he married Agnes. From 1886 to 1891 Gardus serves as pastor for a similar congregation in New Zealand. In 1981 he moved his family to the United States. He died on 24 November 1929.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

German

Physical Location

3.6.3.7

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Walter E. Bertram, February 1991.

Title
Gardus and Agnes Bertram Journals
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
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Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935