German-American Collection, Letter and Christening Certificate, 1813, n.d. A&M 3112

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 3112

Title

German-American Collection, Letter and Christening Certificate 1813, n.d.

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195654

Quantity

0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 items (1 oversize folder)

Creator

German-American Collection.

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

German-language documents belonging to the Bischoff family in Preston County (formerly Monongalia) in the early 1800s. A printed birth and christening certificate, dated 1813, features elaborate artwork, including two angels flanking the text. The second document, a love letter, has colorful hand-drawn art.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], German-American Collection, Letter and Christening Certificate, A&M 3112, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bischoff family
Folk art
German American
Preston County (W. Va.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

German American
Preston County (W. Va.)