Guide to the Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters: aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009), c.1856-1941, 1988

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10175
Creator:
Reynolds, Kathrine
Extent:
(7 ms boxes)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009), National Library of Australia, MS 10175, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection contains correspondence, diaries, photographs and related papers. The bulk of this material was collected by Dr Kathrine Reynolds while researching and writing her book, The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009). This material includes: letters, 1856-1883, comprising 23 letters described as 'The Muller Letters', written from Europe to Australia by Eva Leitz, Christina Schmitt, George Muller, Widow Gietz and Johann Schmitt, and 12 letters described as 'The Fuchs/Klein Letters', written from Australia to Europe by Maria Fuchs, Jacob Klein and Katharine Klein; diaries, 1872-1941, primarily of J.J.H. Muller and George Muller; two photograph albums, c. late 1800s, including photographs of the Muller family; and other documents, including research notes by Dr Reynolds.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6931425).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6931425).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009), National Library of Australia, MS 10175, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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