Sophia von Leveling Haren Autograph Album

Collection

Identifier: A3149

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The autograph album is comprised of one bound volume and several loose pages containing notes written to Sophia von Leveling by various individuals from October 1832 to February 1833. There is also one photograph of Sophia and Edward Haren’s grave marker in Bellefontaine Cemetery dated circa 1900. The album and its loose items are arranged chronologically.

The album’s notes are written in old German script with two exceptions, one in French and a brief note in English. There are two unidentified pencil sketches of a man and a woman included with the notes among the loose pages. Most notes are dated and signed by their authors. It is unclear why the album was created, possibly when Sophia finished school or perhaps due to her approaching marriage to Edward Haren and their subsequent move to North America.

Dates

1832-ca. 1900
Majority of material found within 1832-1833

Creator

Haren, Sophia von Levering, 1805-1863 (Collector, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Sophia Victoria von Leveling was born in Munich, Germany, on 24 December 1805. In February 1833, she married Georgius Eduard Haren (1809-1880). By 1834, the couple had their first child Edward Haren (1834-1915) in Edgar County, Illinois. The Harens had three more children: Eliza (1836-1921), Cecilie (1838-1852), and Adele (1841-?). By 1838, they made St. Louis their home. Sophia died on 10 December 1863.