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Can you read the Old German script/ Kurrent? Do you enjoy deciphering historic texts? Would you like to learn more about the German-American experience? Join the new Kurrent transcription group at the Max Kade Institute! Modeled after a similar group at the Horner Library of the German Society of Pennsylvania, we will gather once a week on Zoom to …
From the earliest days of the Republic, the U.S. government has translated many of its publications from English into other languages. A German-language example in the MKI Library is the Bericht des Commissionär des General-Landamtes, der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika, für das Jahr 1866. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1867. This book is a translation of the U.S. …
Anja Hasse’s and Guido Seiler’s presentation from December 9, 2021, on one of America’s unique minority languages “Amish Shwitzer,” can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the video.
We gratefully announce that the MKI received a donation of $257,000 from the estate of longtime MKI Friends Robert (Bob) and Dorothy Hodgskiss (Dottie) Luening. Bob, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 94, was a past member of the Friends Executive Committee and served terms as Treasurer and President. Both he and …
Are you interested in German-American culture, heritage, and immigration research? Help support the many activities of the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies by becoming a member of the Friends of the Max Kade Institute Members receive the Friends Newsletter three times a year, which contains information about Max Kade Institute activities and current research in German-American …
Patrick J. Donmoyer’s presentation on “Healing Traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch” can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information and a link to the video.
Dr. Weijia Li’s presentation from October 19, 2021, on the German-Jewish diaspora in China can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the video.
The MKI Library and Archives are at the heart of the Max Kade Institute. With “From the MKI Library & Archives” we are inaugurating a new series of short posts that focus on a single collection item to illuminate the breadth and depth of our holdings. We hope it may inform you about the historical experiences …
CANCELLED It is with deep regret that we have to cancel the September 26, 2021, Friends of the Max Kade Institute Annual Meeting and Program because of the COVID-19 situation. The Friends Annual Business Meeting will be held via Zoom. Current members will receive an email with further instructions. If you have already registered …
Dr. Simon J. Bronner’s presentation from March 25, 2021, on Amish folk society in the age of fast capitalism, can now be watched online. Click HERE for an abstract, further information, and a link to the video.
