Summary Information
Adolphine Ernst Papers
1927-1936
Local History Manuscript Collection 61
0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Adolphine Ernst was a Wisconsin native, professor,
German scholar who often participated in Wisconsin radio. The collection includes
copies of her essays, radio addresses about poetry and song, and
correspondence.
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English
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Biography/History
Adolphine Bianka Wilhelmine Ernst was born 17 October 1872 in Watertown, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Reverend August Frederic Ernst, a prominent professor and
later President at Northwestern University at Watertown.
Ernst received her college degree in 1901 from University of Wisconsin-Madison and
was elected Phi Beta Kappa. She then began teaching at Milwaukee-Downer College and
later at the University of Kansas. In 1905, she obtained her Master of Arts degree
from University of Wisconsin-Madison. While pursuing her Ph. D. at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison in 1909, she was awarded a European fellowship from American
Association of University Women. In 1912 she received her doctoral degree.
In 1914, Miss Ernst joined the faculty of the University Extension division and from
1923-1928 she was also the director of the German House on Madison’s campus. In
1927, she became an associate professor of German and remained in that position
until her retirement in 1943. She passed away 5 June 1944 in Milwaukee.
The radio addresses were presented on WHA radio, AM 970, currently known as Wisconsin
Public Radio. Ernst’s broadcasts were part of regularly scheduled programming
presented by WHA.
Scope and Content Note
Collection includes correspondence, essays, radio address transcripts and
miscellaneous notes and receipts.
Arrangement of the Materials
The subjects are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
Ernst, Adolphine, Papers, 1927-1969, Collection 61. Local History Manuscript
Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript
Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person
appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please
contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection
(Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
No acquisition information is currently available. Materials were accessioned as
Local History Manuscripts.
Inventory by Rachel Arndt, 2013. Processed by Casey Lapworth, 2019.
Contents List
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Box
1
Folder
1
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Correspondence, 1928-1930
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Essays
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Germany
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Undated
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Adult education, 1927,
undated
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Box
1
Folder
4
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George Kaiser, undated
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Goethe, undated
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Women and literature, undated
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Miscellaneous, undated
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Radio addresses, 1935-1936
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