Albert and Flora Ellinger Papers, 1850-1976 (bulk 1895-1958)

Container Title
PH 6160
Series: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Item   1
School children in the “German School,” a German-language parochial school run by the church, circa 1910-1920
Item   2
The Reverend Edward R. Schauer family posing next to their Christmas tree inside the parsonage, 1904
Item   3
The Christmas tree and interior of Trinity, 1904
Note: Photographer believed to be Reverend Schauer.
Item   4
The church building before major remodeling took place, 1890s
Note: Note the hitching posts in the foreground.
Item   5
The old parsonage, 1904
Note: The side of the house on the left which forms the top of its “T” shape is a log cabin erected in 1866. The stem of the “T” is a frame kitchen added in 1877. The schoolhouse is the black building to left of the house. Photographer believed to be Reverend Schauer.
Item   6
Workmen moving the log cabin portion of the old parsonage, late 1904
Note: Frame siding was added to the building after 1870. Photographer believed to be Reverend Schauer.
Item   7
Reverend Schauer leading his ducks and geese to feed, circa late 1920s
Note: Note the barn erected in the late 1800s.
Item   8
Reverend Schauer, part of his family, and horse “Kate” in back of the parsonage, circa late 1910s
Item   9
Reverend Schauer and family in front of parsonage, circa late 1920s
Item   10
Confirmation class of 1901, next to the church building, 1901 April
Note: Photographer was the Reverend Paul Schmidt of Trinity.
Item   11
Trinity exterior, circa early 1910s
Note: Note writing on bottom of picture. Photographer was C.C. Miller of Reeseville. Original on postcard.
Item   12
Interior of Trinity showing the altar, pulpit, and stove, 1908
Note: Photographer was C.C. Miller of Reeseville. Original on postcard.
Item   13
Interior of Trinity showing newly installed pipe organ and balconies, 1908
Note: Photographer was C.C. Miller of Reeseville. Original on postcard.
Item   14
Congregation in front of Trinity at the 50th anniversary celebration, 1909
Item   15
Old altar and pulpit, 1909
Note: Photographer unknown but is the same as #14 above because the pictures and framing are similar.