Date of Award
5-1990
Honors Thesis Number
005129
Major
History
Faculty Advisor
Barton, H. Arnold
Abstract
From the 17th century up until 1890, individuals of German ethnic origin outnumbered immigrants from any other country to America. These immigrants to the United States had contributed greatly to the economic growth of this country and to many of the traditions and customs still celebrated today. One emigrant of German ethnic origin, Paul Müller, chose to seek this land of new opportunity in 1862 with his large and growing family. As a descendent of Paul Müller, I have taken an interest in his life in the Old Country and in America, including the area he finally chose to call "home"--Belleville, Illinois.
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