Guide to the Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009)
MS 10175
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Created: September 2024
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Reynolds, Kathrine
- Title
- Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters: aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009)
- Date Range
- c.1856-1941, 1988
- Collection Number
- MS 10175
- Extent
- 1.05 metres (7 ms boxes)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence, diaries, photographs and related papers. The bulk of this material was collected by Dr Kathrine Reynolds while researching and writing her book, The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009). This material includes: letters, 1856-1883, comprising 23 letters described as 'The Muller Letters', written from Europe to Australia by Eva Leitz, Christina Schmitt, George Muller, Widow Gietz and Johann Schmitt, and 12 letters described as 'The Fuchs/Klein Letters', written from Australia to Europe by Maria Fuchs, Jacob Klein and Katharine Klein; diaries, 1872-1941, primarily of J.J.H. Muller and George Muller; two photograph albums, c. late 1800s, including photographs of the Muller family; and other documents, including research notes by Dr Reynolds.
Conditions Governing Access
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6931425).
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6931425).
Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers collected by Kathrine Reynolds relating to The Frauenstein letters : aspects of nineteenth century migration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009), National Library of Australia, MS 10175, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Finding Aid Source (s)
Please note: This finding aid contains descriptive information provided by donors, researchers and/or volunteers.
Language of Materials
The collection includes material written in English and in German.
Item Descriptions
Class 1. Consignment received 2015, c.1856 - 1941, 1988
This consignment features material collected by Dr Kathrine Reynolds during her research and publication of The Frauenstein Letters: aspects of nineteenth century emigration from the Duchy of Nassau to Australia (2009). There are letters from Christina Schmitt, Eva Leitz, George Muller, Johann Schmitt, Jacob Klein, Katharine Klein, Maria Fuchs and Widow Gietz (including some photocopies). The collection also contains diaries, largely kept by J.J.H. (John) Muller and George Muller, providing descriptions of farming life, the weather, expenditure and travel. There are also two Muller family photograph albums from the c. late 1800s, and assorted documents. Many items includes notes or annotations made by Dr Reynolds.
The Frauenstein Letters, c. 1856 - 1883 (File 1) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
The Frauenstein Letters comprise two sets of letters: letters sent from Europe to Australia, The Müller Letters (Items 1.1 - 1.23) and letters sent from Australia to Europe, The Fuchs/Klein Letters (Items 1.24 - 1.35). Note that several letters are photocopies.
Photocopy of original letter - St Moritz, c.1865 (Item 1.13) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Christina Schmitt.
Letter - St Moritz - Part 1, 1 January 1869 (Item 1.18a) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Christina Schmitt.
Letter - St Moritz - Part 2, 10 January 1866 (Item 1.18b) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Christina Schmitt.
Photocopy of original letter - Karlsruhe, undated (Item 1.2O) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from George Muller.
Photocopy of original letter - Mühlburg, 2 January 1873 (Item 1.21) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from George Muller.
Photocopy of original letter - Frauenstein, 2 June 1873 (Item 1.22) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Eva Leitz.
Photocopy of original letter - Frauenstein, undated (Item 1.23) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Three undated letters relating to Eva Leitz, Johann Leitz and Christina Schmitt.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 8 April 1857 (Item 1.24) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Maria Fuchs. Marked as 'Letter 30'.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 10 April 1857 (Item 1.25) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 31'.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 9 June 1858 (Item 1.26) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 32'.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 13 May 1859 (Item 1.27) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 33'.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 10 August 1859 (Item 1.28) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Katharine Klein. Marked as 'Letter 34'.
Photocopy of original letter - Fairfield, 18 August 1862 (Item 1.29) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 35'.
Photocopy of original letter - Fairfield, 19 March 1865 (Item 1.3O) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 36'.
Photocopy of original letter - Fairfield, 18 August 1866 (Item 1.31) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob Klein. Marked as 'Letter 37'.
Photocopy of original letter - Sydney, 10 January 1870 (Item 1.32) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Katharine Klein and Maria Fuchs. Marked as 'Letter 38'.
Photocopy of original letter - McDonald Town, 2 November 1881 (Item 1.33) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Letter from Jacob and Katharine Klein. Marked as 'Letter 39'.
Diary and research material, 1876, 1925, 1988 and undated (File 2) - Box 1 (MS 10175)
Photograph album, c. late 1800s (Item 3) - Box 6 (MS 10175)
Including photographs of the Muller family.
Photograph album, c. late 1800s (Item 4) - Box 7 (MS 10175)
Including photographs of the Muller family.
Diary of J.J.H. Muller, 1876 (Item 10) - Box 2 (MS 10175)
Cover annotated 'Born 16th of August 1851, Frauenstein, Germany'.