Read articles on early German migration to North America and the contribution of these immigrants to the early life of the U.S.

Recounts the role played by German American's from Indiana and Kentucky. Shares several historical documents.

Transcribes the 1848 diary of German immigrant Radke as he made his way from Prussia to North America.

Paper explores the economic and social experience of German immigrants to the U.S. Displays many illustrations.

Indiana University exhibit uses texts and photos to illustrate the influence of German Americans on Indianapolis.

Library of Congress provides a chronology, many illustrations and a bibiliography that each explore the German heritage in the U.S.

Shares Nohl's 1849 account of his family's migration from Westphalia, Germany, to Wisconsin.

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