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Dienst-Buch des Gruetli Vereins in St. Louis Mo. [Membership diary for Gruetli Association in St. Louis, Mo.]. Entries in this volume include the member's name, birthplace (town and canton), birth year, occupation, date of his enrollment in the Gruetli Verein, changes of residence, dates of visitation of the sick and attendance at funerals, and other remarks regarding the member (i.e., appointed treasurer, suspended due to nonpayment of dues, etc.). Some entries include the member’s date of death. Includes name index at the front of the volume. The back of the volume contains two separate lists: (1) Pages 294-297 contain a listing of the deceased members after the burial fund of $300 for each took effect on January 1, 1878. This list includes the member's name, birth year, date of death, name of town and canton of birth, date of enrollment in the organization, occupation, and amount of burial funds distributed. (2) Page 302 contains a listing of the deceased wives of members since January 1, 1878. These entries usually include the wife’s death date. (in German, with some English, 302 pages), 1861-1892

 Item — Volume: 18

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of record books of the St. Louis Gruetli Verein (and later the St. Louis Schweizer Bund) that contain meeting minutes, expenditures, earnings, and financial reports. The collection also includes 72 issues of Der Schweizer (1931-1940); cash books; an account book; a sick list; a membership diary; a record book of membership applications; and loose papers including event programs, legal documents, and receipts.

Dates

  • 1861-1892

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.9 Cubic Feet ( (18 volumes; 4 folders; 1 box))

Language of Materials

German

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
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