Collection 00/MS.194 - Abraham Ratzlaff Papers

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US BCMLA 00/MS.194

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Abraham Ratzlaff Papers

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  • 1883-1935 (Creation)

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Biographical history

Born 3 September 1850, Franzthal, Molotschna, Russia. Parents Peter Ratzlaff and Maria Richert Ratzlaff. Baptized in Rudnerweide church.

Married Helena Schmidt (1853-1938) 1 May 1873. Came to United States in 1874. Joined Hoffnungsau church at its organization. Elected minister 24 Apr 1880. Elected elder 28 September 1902.

Died 1939.

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Includes diaries, autobiography, translations, and a very small amount of correspondence.

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unprocessed

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open for research use

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  • English
  • German

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