American Turners, Wilmington records
The Turnverein movement was founded in Germany in 1811, and the first American Turnverein was founded in 1848. As the American Turnerbund, this popular gymnastic and cultural organization spread to all of the major cities in the country. The Wilmington Turners was founded in 1859. The records of...
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Collection: | American Turners, Wilmington Records |
Collection Number: | MSS172 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | German |
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Online Access: | Link to finding aid |
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8.6 Linear feet 20 boxes, 5 flat files |
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The Turnverein movement was founded in Germany in 1811, and the first American Turnverein was founded in 1848. As the American Turnerbund, this popular gymnastic and cultural organization spread to all of the major cities in the country.
The Wilmington Turners was founded in 1859. The records of this lodge include section and committee minutes, reports, financial records, library records, membership lists, class records and related materials, songbooks, blueprints for changes to the lodge building, printed materials, and uncataloged photographs. In German and English. |