A Guide to the Adolf Fuchs Family Papers, 1845-1846, 1882-1885, 1906-1942, 1969
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Fuchs, Adolf | |
| Title | Adolf Fuchs Family Papers | |
| Dates: | 1805-1969 | |
| Extent | 1 volume. | |
| Language | English | |
| Repository | Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Adolf Fuchs came to Texas from Koelzow, Germany, in 1845, first settling in Austin County and then moving to Burnet County in 1853. He was a pastor and composer.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, sheet music, a ledger, personal narratives, poems, pictorial materials and a sermon document the Fuchs family of German-born Texans. Included are records of the Fuchs farm (1882-1885); a diary (1881-1882) of Adolf Fuch's daughter-in-law, Caroline Romberg Fuchs; and Adolf Fuchs' musical compositions. Correspondence relates to personal matters and Texas politics.
Restrictions
Use Restrictions
Portions of this collection are restricted. Consult reference staff for further information.
Index Terms | ||
| Persons: | ||
| Fuchs, Adolf, 1805-1855--Archives. | ||
| Fuchs, Adolf, 1805-1885--Pictoral works. | ||
| Fuchs, Caroline Romberg--Diaries. | ||
| Fuchs family--Pictoral works. | ||
| Places: | ||
| Texas--History--1845-1950--Sources. | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Clergy--Texas--History--Sources. | ||
| Composers--Texas--History--Sources. | ||
| Farms--Texas--History--Sources. | ||
| German Americans--Texas. | ||
| Immigrants' writings, German--Texas. | ||
Administrative Information
Cite as:
Adolf Fuchs Family Papers, 1845-1846, 1882-1885, 1906-1942, 1969, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Collection