This topic frequently comes up in various lists. The current, Summer 2002,
issue of the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society contains an
article titled "From 'German Days' to '100 Per Cent Americanism" by Tina
Stewart Brakebill. In this article, Bloomington, IL is a microcosm of went on
all over the United States. Excellent if bittersweet reading. The society's
home page is www.historyillinois.org. This should lead you to ordering
information.
Freundliche Grüße
John Rodenburg
JRodenburg@aol.com
Vatter: Rodenburg, Brunkhorst aus Hannover
Werner, Werner aus Hesse-Darmstadt
Steinke, Krause aus Pommern, Westpreußen
Mutter: Schröder, Röhrdanz aus Mecklenburg
Meyer, Zum Mallen aus Hannover