Title: Hermann H. Nicholas
Dates: 1904-2008
Collection Number: 11334
Quantity: 2 feet
Abstract: Consists of Hermann Nicholas' papers from his internment at Fort Abraham Lincoln, including a camp bulletin, schedule of classes, coursework, astrological readings, poetry, photographs and publications. In addition to the Fort Lincoln era materials, the collection also includes a questionnaire about his detainment and political affiliation, papers documenting his effort to become a naturalized citizen after he was released from Fort Lincoln, and a timeline of German crew removal and detainment, printed off the Internet by Hermann's son, Herman Nicolas.
Provenance: The collection was donated to the SHSND by Nicolas' son, Herman, on November 15, 2017. Artifacts and publications were included with the donation, and transferred to the Museum Division on November 14, 2017.
Property Rights: The State Historical Society of North Dakota owns the property rights to this collection.
Copyrights: Copyrights to materials in this collection remain with the donor, publisher, author, or author's heirs. Researchers should consult the 1976 Copyright Act, Public Law 94-553, Title 17, U.S. Code and an archivist at this repository if clarification of copyright requirements is needed.
Access: This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
Citation: Researchers are requested to cite collection title, collection number, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota in all footnote and bibliographic references.
BOX/FOLDER INVENTORY
Box 1:
1 German camp bulletin, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.) (item: 11334-00010), ca. 1942
2 Course schedules (item: 11334-00011 and 11334-00012), ca. 1943
3 Questionnaire about detainment (item: 11334-00013), ca. 1944
4 Naturalization paperwork 1944-1947
5 Timeline of German crew removal 2008
6 Miscellaneous (including item: 11334-00014) 1942-1947
7 Publications 1941-1942
8 The Ship's Engineer Assistant: On Board Training 1930
9 Poetry, ca. 1942
10 Astrological readings, ca. 1942
11 Heat economy coursework, ca. 1942
12 Miscellaneous coursework, ca. 1942
13 Mathematics, English and miscellaneous coursework 1941-1942
14 Chemistry and electronic material science coursework 1941-1942
15 Physical science coursework 1941-1942
16 Electrical engineering coursework 1941-1943
17 Boiler mechanics coursework 1942
18 English coursework 1942
19 Automotive mechanics coursework 1942-1943
20 Mathematics coursework 1942-1943
21 Automotive mechanics coursework 1942-1943
22 Electrical engineering coursework 1942-1943
23 Chemistry coursework 1942-1943
24 Machinery/Mechanical Engineering coursework 1942-1943
Box 2: Items: 00001-00009 1904-ca. 1944
ITEM INVENTORY
11334-00001 German students in automotive mechanics class while detained at Fort Lincoln, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00002 Portrait of Edwina Sophia Hamann (Mrs. Edward Salzer) 1904
11334-00003 Building at Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00004 Portrait of Hermann H. Nichols, ca. 1944
11334-00005 Portrait of Hermann H. Nichols, ca. 1944
11334-00006 Group of detainees, including Hermann Nichols at center in tie, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck
(N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00007 German detainees with musical instruments, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00008 German detainees with musical instruments, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00009 German detainees with musical instruments, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00010 Bulletin for detainees in the German camp, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
11334-00011 Training schedule with number of students enrolled 8/15/1943
11334-00012 Class schedule, ca. 1942
11334-00013 Questionnaire about detainment, ca. 1944
11334-00014 Letter to Nicholas from Edwina H. Salyer, April 1942-June 29, 1942
11334-00015 Hermann Nicholas, ca. 1970
11334-00016 Villa 14, Fort Lincoln Internment Camp, Bismarck (N.D.), ca. 1942
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