On June 9, 2017 I posted an article “Search for Wendish Patents Continue”. Part of that post focussed on Robert Gloyna and his brother, Dr. Eanest Gloyna, with more of an emphasis on Dr. Gloyna’s accomplishments. Since then, I have learned more about Bob Gloyna and would like to share that here. This was shared […]
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The Rev. Handrij Zejler (1804 – 1872) is the second most famous pastor who was both Lutheran and Wendish. The most famous, of course, is our own Rev. Jan Kilian. Rev. Zejler is also one of the two most famous Wendish poets who wrote in Upper Wendish, the other being the Catholic priest Jakub Bart-Ćišinski.
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After the article about my search for Wends who had been awarded patents was published in the TWHS Newsletter, I received several emails from TWHS members who had either been awarded patents, or who had relatives who had been awarded patents. I was excited by all of them and I wanted to share with you
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On this Memorial Day weekend, it causes one to wonder how the men who were sent overseas reacted to fighting against people from the Fatherland. I recall how that on the 75th anniversary of the Texas District, I wrote a fictional scenario of a German/Wend by the name of Moerbe who was sent to Germany
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The following article by Rachel Hildebrandt first appeared in Upper Sorbian in Rozhlad, 50 (2000) čo 6, pp. 216-218. It was translated into English by Dr. Gerald Stone. Since 1980 the Museum in Serbin (USA) has been documenting the history of Wendish immigrants Rachel Hildebrandt The place name Serbin is shown on only a
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The following article by Dr. Charles Wukasch first appeared in Rozhlad, 50 (2000) čo 6, pp. 218-219. Hdyž wupućowachu Serbja w lěće 1854 pod nawodom fararja Jana Kiliana z Łužicy do Texasa, přinjesechu tež swoju serbsku folkloru do noweho swěta sobu, a cyle přirodnje so w skupinach imigrantow w Texasu pod wliwom kultury noweje domizny tež
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Feb. 4: A few things to be announced from our area. The overall health conditions here are serious, with colds, pneumonia, as well as small pox are now in large numbers. From all indications, they will not disappear very quickly, since the unfavorable weather does not provide very good conditions. Recently, in the
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Valued Editor! After a prolonged silence, I would like to report something again from our community, and it is as follows: On last Thursday, 8 days ago, Mr. Pobran died, and was given a Christian burial on Friday by Pastor Buchschacher. In spite of the day, a large number of friends and relatives
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Dear Editor! Since there has been nothing to write about for such a long time, I now want to send a few lines. On the 28th of the month, last Friday, there was a big fish fry on Mr. Michael Pietsch’s farm on the Colorado River. It had to take a lot of fish
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Esteemed Readers of the Volksblatt! Since my last correspondence was rained out, I want to, at this time, submit a few lines, although I don’t have much too write about. The Christmas holidays were very pleasant. There was good weather, so everyone could enjoy the holidays. During the holidays, Mr. Traugott Winzer
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