Cobblestone articles from May 2001

Cobblestone archives from May 2001

Editor's Note.(German Americans who have contributed to society)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2001... In the field of science, there are Albert Einstein and Charles Steinmetz. In the sports arena, there are Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. In the area of education, there is Margarethe Meyer Schurz. On the big screen, there are Fred Astaire and Marlene...

From Germany to Germantown.(first immigrants from Germany settled in Pennsylvania)
May 1, 2001... English Quaker William Penn's plans for Pennsylvania were clear. In 1681, he wrote that he intended to "settle a free, just, and industrious colony there." Penn promised that "no law can be made... but with the people's consent." Within one...

LIFE IN LANCASTER.(Amish in Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
May 1, 2001... The "Pennsylvania Dutch" are not from the Netherlands, as their name seems to indicate. They are descendants of German immigrants, and they live in Pennsylvania. Until the twentieth century, "Dutch" was used to mean German. Neighbors of some of...

German Settlements IN THE MIDWEST.
May 1, 2001... By 1790, close to ten percent of the American population was of German stock. After the American Revolution, immigrants looked to the West to settle. This was especially true after the Northwest Territory (present-day Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,...

Colonizing Texas.(German immigrants settle in Texas)
May 1, 2001... In the early fall of 1845, seven-year-old Dorothea Pape and her family boarded a ship that was bound for Texas. Their homeland, Germany, was in turmoil. A revolution was brewing due to overcrowded conditions and the desire for a democratic...

Treue der Union THE PRICE OF THEIR CONVICTION.(immigrants from Germany who moved to Texas spoke out against slavery)
May 1, 2001... In the years before the German Civil War, many Germans immigrated to Texas in search of a better life. Most of them opposed slavery but were not vocal about it in their adopted home, because Texas was a slave state. When a few German...

`Green Thursdays and Fast Nights'.(cultural traditions of German American immigrants)
May 1, 2001... Giggles resound in the darkness. Dressed in rags and masks, children clatter up a neighbor's porch steps and rap on the door. When the door opens, the young ones yell, "Who am I?" as they rattle noisemakers. Laughing, the neighbor guesses, then...

Did You Know?(facts about German Americans)
May 1, 2001... Two U.S. presidents with German ancestry are Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961). The first Germans came to America in 1608. They settled in Jamestown, Virginia, where they manufactured glass. According to...

GERMAN LANGUAGE `KAPUT'?(influence of German language on English used in the United States)
May 1, 2001... How many times have you said that something is "kaput"? Did you ever hear of a computer having a "glitch"? Do you like "sauerkraut" with your "frankfurter" or "wiener" -- and perhaps a "pretzel," too? Some of us enjoy "pfeffernuesse,"...

GERMAN AMERICANS & WORLD WAR I.(repercussions German American culture suffered after World War I)
May 1, 2001... Imagine being called a German enemy alien despite having lived your entire life in America. Imagine being told you can no longer speak your native language of German. Imagine a German American friend being beaten to death in a federal prison...

Enemy Aliens vs. Innocent Immigrants.(German Americans held in internment camps during World War II)
May 1, 2001... On February 19, 1942, Executive Order 9066 was initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It authorized the U.S. War Department to exclude or relocate people from certain areas of the country. The ruling was aimed at so-called enemy aliens...

THE BEST of Both Worlds.(19th century politician and German American Carl Schurz)
May 1, 2001... Born in Liblar, Germany, in 1829, the author of this month's quote (LEFT) joined the revolutionary movement in 1848 to fight for a more democratic Germany. When the revolution failed, he sought refuge in Switzerland. He then married a German...

Famous German Americans.
May 1, 2001... From Colonial times to the modern day, the accomplishments of German Americans have enriched their adopted country. John Peter Zenger (1697-1746), a publisher, was the defendant in a libel case that championed freedom of the press. The...

German SPRIDGERLE COOKIES.(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... You Need 4 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 eggs 1 pound powdered sugar (plus some additional) 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed or ground (plus extra, if desired) measuring spoons...

Brain Ticklers.(quiz about German Americans)
May 1, 2001... Give your brain a little tickle to see how well you read and understood this issue on German Americans. If you believe the answer to be false, give yourself the ultimate test and see whether you can explain why it is false. Answers on page 48....

A Final Word.(discriminatory treatment of German Americans during the two world wars)
May 1, 2001... Think about the treatment that German Americans received during World War I and World War II. Imagine] how you would feel if, through no fault of misdeed of your own, others suddenly began to treat you differently. In this regard, how can we...

Our History.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... I like our history -- just the three of us. The coincidences and incidents, the disappointments and appointments. I like when and where I was born, and when and where you both were born, Mom and...

Surfing.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... Floating across the water, the wind blowing through my hair. Seagulls sing their loud, repetitive call, and kids on the sand play with a beach ball. There's a rainbow of stripes flying through the air,...

Lyrics.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... Caring is the thing that makes your friends. Kindness is what keeps them to the end. Character makes your life. Character makes it nice. Respect is what you give to those who deserve. And...

Summer Fun.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... It is the sun and the pool. It is hanging out with your friends. Summer is doing whatever you want all day long. It is watching shooting stars sail across the sky. Summer is being at my...

Animals.(Poem)
May 1, 2001... Pandas are cute, but they can't play the flute. Parrots can repeat, which is no small feat. Dogs can bark, but they don't chase sharks. Bunnies can hop, but they can't shop. Whales can swim, but...

Dear Cobblestonians.(request for pictures and other works of art about the NAACP)
May 1, 2001... Increasing concern about the treatment of African Americans brought black and white people together in the early 1900s. In 1910, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded. Originally created to defend...

Books to Read.(about German Americans)(Bibliography)
May 1, 2001... The German Americans by Anne Galicich (Broomall, Pennsylvania: Chelsea House Publishers, 1996), part of The Immigrant Experience series, covers the history, culture, and religion of German Americans. Also discussed are the reasons for German...

More Media.(video recordings about German Americans)
May 1, 2001... Multicultural Peoples of North America: German Americans introduces viewers to three generations of German American family members, who share memories of their homeland, as well as their reasons for moving to America. For more information,...

On the Web.(web sites about German Americans)
May 1, 2001... Educators will want to log onto www. ulib.iupui.edu/kade/g_immigr.html for information on a teaching unit -- appropriate for high schoolers -- that was designed to celebrate German American Day and familiarize students with German American...

Places to Visit.(museums that will exhibit collections of art dedicated to German American culture)
May 1, 2001... The following museums hold collections on or are doing ongoing research into German American culture: Mercer Museum of the Bucks County Historical Society, Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Goschenhoppen Folklife Library and Museum, Green Lane,...