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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticKnopp, Kenn
Title, AnalyticThe Role of German-Texans in Reconstruction after the Civil War (Part 2)
Journal TitleThe Journal (German-Texan Heritage Society)
Date of PublicationWinter 2004
Volume ID26
Issue ID7
Location in Work393-399
Language or Document TypeEnglish
ISSN0730-3106
AbstractDescribes the efforts of German-Texan Union loyalists Jacob Kuechler and Eduard Degener as leaders in the Reconstruction and as supporters of the plan to divide Texas into two states; also mentions the work of August Siemering, who founded Die Freie Presse (later known as the San Antonio Express News), which extolled the ideal of civil rights for all.
NotesJacob Kuechler and Eduard Degener, Texas-German Leaders of Reconstruction: 1865-1875, Supporters of the State of West Texas and Its Capital in San Antonio. August Siemering and the San Antonio Express-News, Champions of Civil Rights for All
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsGerman Americans -- Texas/ Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Texas/ Settlements/ 19th century/ Civil War, 1861-1865 -- German Americans/ Politics