Collection: Thomas Dauser papers | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents

The collection includes letters, postcards, photos, newsclipping, and Dauser's German passport. All material is in German.

Dates

1882-1921

Creator

Dauser, Thomas (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

A shoemaker, born 11 December 1859, Dauser immigrated from Germany to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 188?, where he established himself as a shoemaker. Married Sarah Frances Morrison (1863-1950). They had eight children: Leo Joseph; Thomas George; Anthony A.; Susana Barbara; Matthias; Frances; Eugene F.; and Philip Peter.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (20 items)

Language of Materials

German

Additional Description

Overview

Letters, postcards, photos, newsclipping, and passport of this German shoemaker who emigrated to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the 1880s. All material is in German.

Provenance

Gift of Madeline Schuler, 1994

General

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