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Arthur and Emma Krause papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1769

Scope and Contents

The Arthur and Emma Krause papers (1911-1980) contain a poetry book, maps, a scrapbook, and a health book.

Dates

  • 1911-1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Arthur Max Krause was born in 1910 in Breslau, Germany. After graduating from university, he served as an administrator of justice until 1939. In 1939, Arthur joined the German Army as a Lieutenant and participated in the Battle of Kursk against the Red Army. He later was decorated for his achievements. He was captured in 1944 by the Red Army and spent two years in a prisoner of war camp. In 1946, he was freed and made his way to Kiel, Germany, to be reunited with his wife Emma. Emma Usche Latschinske was born in 1911 in Breslau, Germany. Emma and Arthur were married in 1933. During World War II, Emma was a survivor of the Breslau death march of women and children. In January 1944 the Red Army broke through to Breslau causing the women and children of the town to evacuate to Liebnitz in the West. Emma and Arthur were reunited and they came to the United States in 1953. Both worked at the Hiller Industry which was German-owned and operated. Arthur and Emma were very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church. Arthur served as a high priest. Emma served as a Relief Society President in Kiel and later worked at the Salt Lake Temple. Arthur Krause died 19 February 1980 and Emma died 11 April 1999.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

German

Abstract

The Arthur and Emma Krause papers (1911-1980) contain a poetry book, maps, a scrapbook, and a health book. Arthur and Emma Krause were German members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who emigrated to the United States in 1953. Arthur Krause served in the German army during World War II and spent two years in a Russian prisoner of war camp. Emma Krause fled Breslau ahead of the advancing Red Army.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Ehrenfried Radack in 1999.

Separated Materials

See also the Arthur and Emma Krause photograph collection (P0802) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the Arthur and Emma Krause papers
Author
Finding aid created by Luke Kelly.
Date
2000 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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