Speaker(s):
Karyl Rommelfanger
Location:
Memorial LIBRARY (Madison), Room 231
Co-sponsor(s):
Wisconsin Historical Society
Description:
Do you have correspondence from a German ancestor written in a script that you cannot read? Do you have trouble finding your ancestor’s name in an official document, because you can’t make out the letters? This workshop will acquaint participants with the basics of the Old German written alphabet so that they can transcribe words into modern script. Bring your own documents! After providing a general introduction, the instructor will assist you with your specific questions.
Karyl Rommelfanger is a retired German teacher from the Manitowoc Public School System. She has transcribed and translated documents written in the Old German script for 25 years and has previously taught Old German script workshops for the Max Kade Institute.
Register early, using the attached form! Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee is $35 for members of the Friends of the Max Kade Institute or Wisconsin Historical Society, and $40 for non-members.
For more information including registration details see the MKI Web site (mki.wisc.edu) or contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu.