Jacob Engelbrecht: An example of German-American identity in nineteenth century Maryland
by Clarke, Chelsea L., M.A., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY, 2009, 107 pages; 1468993

Abstract:

Analysis of the life of Jacob Engelbrecht (1797-1878), a second generation German American in nineteenth-century Frederick, Maryland. The Diary of Jacob Engelbrecht serves as the basis for understanding Engelbrecht in terms of culture and identity, with a brief analysis of the German American community in Frederick serving as context. Engelbrecht’s involvement in Frederick’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, political alignments, and ideals are analyzed as well as the role of language and literature. A mixture of German and American cultural influences is found in Engelbrecht’s diary and reflects his individual identity.
 
AdviserKriste Lindenmeyer
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY
SourceMAI/ 48-01, p. , Oct 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsAmerican history; Ethnic studies
Publication Number1468993
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