Title: Elsbeth M. Seewald Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1975-2000

Creator:

• Seewald, Elsbeth M.

Call Number: UWP Manuscript Collection 30

Quantity: 1.2 cubic feet (3 archives boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Locations:

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

See the catalog entry for information about possible additional materials and access to the collection.

Abstract:

Papers, awards, plaques, and other material concerning Elsbeth M. Seewald's work to promote recognition of German-American heritage.

Language: English, German

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-pks-uwpksmc030

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These materials were collected by Elsbeth M. Seewald, who was president of the German-American National Congress (Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress or DANK) from 1981 to 1991. Under her presidency, DANK was instrumental in the creation of an official German-American day at the national level. She was also involved in the German-American public community before and after her tenure as DANK president, at local, state, and national levels.

Photographs, correspondence, plaques and awards, newspaper clippings, and video tapes regarding Elsbeth Seewald and her work with the German American National Congress (DANK). Includes photographs of Ms. Seewald at White House functions, White House Christmas cards, and presidential proclamations.

Materials are arranged by type of item in folders. Some oversized items are located in a larger multi-collection box (MC Oversized, box No. 01)

See the UWP Libraries' Archives Department Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

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).

Custodial History

Acquisition Information

Donated to UW-Parkside Archives and Area Research Center by Freidrich Seewald in 2012.

Processing Information

Processed in 2013 by Christopher Allen

	Awards
Box   1 Folder	Certificate of Recognition for George Seewald as member of the board of DANK Kenosha-Racine Chapter, 1985
Box   2 Folder   10	City of Little Rock Honorary Citizen to Ms. Seewald, 1982
Box   MC oversized Folder	Arkansas Traveler Award as an ambassador of goodwill of Arkansas to Ms. Seewald, 1982
Box   2 Folder   8	Brochures for German youth camp, German-American Day ceremonies, 1990, 1994
	Cards
Box   2 Folder   6	Greeting card with photo of President Reagan signing a document with Ms. Seewald present, 1987 Language: German text
Box   2 Folder   6	Greeting card to Ms. Seewald, 1991 Language: German text
Box   2 Folder   1	White House holiday cards, 1983-2000
Box   2 Folder   7	Correspondence between Ms. Seewald and presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, 1990-1995
Box   2 Folder   6	Newspaper clippings regarding President Gerald Ford and attendance of Kenoshans at a White House Conference, 1975
	Photographs
Box   2 Folder   2	White House functions, 1985-1999
Box   2 Folder   9	President George H.W. Bush signing a document with Ms. Seewald present, undated
	Plaques
Box   1 Folder	Americans by Choice, 1986
Box   1 Folder	German-American Joint Action Committee, 1992
	German-American National Congress (DANK),
Box   1 Folder	1991
Box   1 Folder	1995
Box   1 Folder	Kenosha-Racine Chapter, 1991
Box   MC oversized Folder	German Fest Milwaukee Inc., 1987
Box   3 Folder	Kenosha County, 1991
	German-American Day Proclamations
Box   3 Folder   1	George Bush, 1990
	Bill Clinton
Box   3 Folder   2	1995
Box   3 Folder   3	1996
Box   3 Folder   4	1997
Box   3 Folder   5	1998
Box   3 Folder   6	1999
	Programs
Box   2 Folder   4	Photocopy of program for dedication of Max Kade Institute for German-American studies, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1983
Box   2 Folder   3	Photocopy of invitation and program for state dinner honoring President Karl Carsens of Germany and letter about the experience of attending the dinner, 1983 Language: Letter is in German.
Box   2 Folder   5	1981 Miss DANK USA Pageant, University of Wisconsin - Parkside, 1981
	Video recordings
Box   2 Folder   11	German-American Day Ceremony at the White House Rose Garden, 1990
Box   2 Folder   11-12	WLIW 21 Public Television, "The German Americans," undated
Box   2 Folder   12	Unlabeled, undated
	White House events
Box   2 Folder   7	Typed remarks at German-American Day state occasions, 1988, 1990
Box   2 Folder   7	Invitation letter and card for inauguration of George H.W. Bush, 1985
Box   2 Folder   6	Ticket to White House morning conference, 1975 August 25
Box   2 Folder   7	White House dinner menu, undated