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A Guide to the Charles Burmeister Papers, 1876-1877
Biographical NoteCharles Burmeister (1856-1891) was born in Wisconsin of German parents. He was sent from Wisconsin to Texas to investigate living conditions and opportunities for German immigrants. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsStereo views are of Dallas and Houston, primarily commercial buildings. One of the Dallas views portrays the lynching of a black man named Wesly Jones. Manuscript material includes letters and postcards containing Burmeister’s views of the climate and business opportunities in Texas. Most of the letters are in German with synopses in English. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsUnrestricted access. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationCharles Burmeister Papers, 1876-1877, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Papers
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