Henkel Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.1 H38
Correspondence, papers, and ledgers of the Rev. Paul Henkel (1754-1825), who was a Lutheran missionary, and David Henkel, Ambrose Henkel, and Solomon Henkel of New Market, Shenandoah Co., Va. Includes woodcuts and watercolor sketches, Ambrose Henkel's account ledger (1807-1813), notebooks on the study of Hebrew, memorandum book, indentures, certificates, and other. Topics include Lutheranism, printing, Shenandoah County, immigration, merchants, and education.
Mss poem with a hand decorated border added to Box 1, Folder 2. A religious poem addressed chiefly to children, but also to fathers. undated.
Index cards labeled "Henkel Imprints, Richmond Periodicals" which lists periodicals published in Richmond, Virginia. Most of the periodicals are religious publications. Possibly prepared by a staff member of William and Mary. Undated.
English German Hebrew
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The Henkel family established a German-American press in New Market, Va. (Shenandoah Valley) in 1816 and it continued in operation for many years. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:
1.00 Linear Feet
Received and purchased
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