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Sigmund Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner, 1871 September 28

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 249
Image of Sigmund Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner
Image of Sigmund Heilner letter to Seligmann Heilner

Scope and Contents

Letter from Sigmund Heilner to Seligmann Heilner. After a month in Germany, Sigmund decides to return to the American West, never to return to Germany again. This is a turning point in his life. After years of considering his immigration to America temporary, he now firmly plants his life in Oregon and moves forward, for the first time, considering his own needs to build a personal family life and business. Dated September 28, 1871. Also contains a translation of the letter.

Dates

  • 1871 September 28

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

3 sheets ; 28-29 x 22 cm

Language of Materials

German

English

Subjects

Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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