University of Texas, Center for American History

A Guide to the August Berndt Diary, 1849-1855



Descriptive Summary

Creator:Berndt, August
Title:August Berndt Diary
Dates: 1849-1855
Abstract:Diary of Berndt, a tailor, written in German, documents his trip from Cracow, Poland, to Bremerhaven and his voyage to Texas aboard the Herschel with his friend Banofsky. It also describes his adventures while traveling in Texas as well as a trip to New Orleans and a tour with a minstrel show.
Extent:1 item
Language:Materials are written in German.
Repository: Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin

Scope and Contents

Diary of Berndt, a tailor, written in German, documents his trip from Cracow, Poland, to Bremerhaven and his voyage to Texas aboard the Herschel with his friend Banofsky. It also describes his adventures while traveling in Texas as well as a trip to New Orleans and a tour with a minstrel show.


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Index Terms

Subjects
Banofsky, ?
Berndt, August.
Galveston, Texas.
Houston, Texas.
Montgomery, Texas.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Diaries.
Germans in Texas.
Immigration and emigration.
Ships and shipping.
Travel.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

August Berndt Diary, 1849-1855, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.


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3P120Diary, 1849-1855