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Berger, Carl (1871-1962)
RMG 1.642 a-b · File · 1892, 1898-1906, 1912-1961:; 1964-1976
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1898-1906 in Berseba, Rietmond, Ghochas, Gibeon, Haruchas bei Ghochas, from 1905 Farmer, cf. RMG 1.341 for estate; curriculum vitae and application documents, 1892; letters and reports, 1898-1905; copy of e. letter from Hendrik Witbooi to the captains of Berseba and Bethanien, 1904; Report on the rescue of his wife and children, who had been abducted to Gramus, 8 p..., hs., Oct. 1904; Report by Mrs. Ida Berger, née Bergmann, related Albath about her experiences during the outbreak of the Hottentot uprising in Gochas and on the trip to Gramus, 32 p., hs., 1904; Proclamation of the Lieutenants General von Trotha an d. Hottentotten, in German, Dutch and Nama, Apr. 1905; Memorandum: "Entwicklung d. Unruhen im Gochaser Gebiet", 1904; Detailed report on Carl Berger's experiences during the 1904 uprising in the Gochaser Gebiet, 15 p., hs, June 1905; Nachtragsbericht über d. Folgen d. Aufstandes, Aug. 1905; Ehrenerklärung d. Oberleutnants Stuhlmann für Carl Berger, Nov. 1905; declaration of resignation and justification for this by Carl Berger, June 1906; correspondence with Carl Berger, 1912-1961; correspondence with Mrs. Margarete Berger, née Ruymann, widow Carl Bergers

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.613 a-d · File · 1871-1920
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1874-1919 in Otjimbingue, Otjikango, Omburo, Omaruru; Letters, travel and war reports, 1871-1920; Fieldpost letters from the time of the French campaign, 1871; Reports from the sea voyage to Capstadt and Walfishbay, 1873; A visit in d. Grootkloof, contribution for "Kleinen Missionsfreund", 1874; copy of e. Briefwechselels with Captain Abraham Zwartbooi, 1880; J. P. Reinhard (former blacksmith in Otjimbingue) to Peter Friedrich Bernsmann because of foster daughter Johanne Bernsmann (born 1880), 1888; Map d. "Hererolandes", M. 1: 1.250000 with marked routes and driving times for oxen, c. 1888; station reports of Otjimbingue, 1886-1888; station reports of Otjikango, 1888-1890; station reports of Omburo, 1890-1895; report of e. Journey to Ondjiva in Oukuanjama (Amboland), 1891; station report on Omburo by Traugott Kauapirura, 1891-1892; report by Asher Mutjinde on behalf of the chief Manasse Tjiseseta about his conversion, 1893; Manasse Tjiseseta to Dr. August Schreiber, contains proclamation about corn trade, 1895; Two bundles of letters from missionary Eduard Dannert and family from Omaruru, Otjimbingue and Stellenbosch, 1895-1899; private letters by Peter Friedrich Bernsmann to inspectors d. RMG, 1890-1900; Teacher Gustav Kamatoto to RMG, 1899; Speech by Peter Friedrich Bernsmann: "How can it be explained that our evangelists and school teachers have so far met little of the cherished expectations", 4 p. ms. hectographed, 1902; private action by the merchant E. Langenberg, Ombuiro against Peter Friedrich Bernsmann for insulting him, 1904; report about the black miner in the gold mines of Pretoria u. near Johannesburg, 1905; description of Herero dances with music examples, 1907; contribution by Peter Friedrich Bernsmann for e. Schullesebuch: Die natives Deutsch-Südwestafrikas u. d. Beginnings ihrer Geschichte, with the chapters:; Die Bastards; Die Herero; Die Naman; Die Bergdamara; Die Ambo, 23 S. ms.., 1914; in 1,613 c also: Eduard Heinrich Gustav Dannert, (1849-1924), see RMG 1,615;

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.307 a-e · File · 1873-1877
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Bible translation into Nama (Old Testament), manuscript e. Bible translation in Nama, started 28 May 1873, revised to Bethany 9-12 July 1877, 5 leather volumes; Genesis and Deuteronomy; Joshua to 2. Kings; chronicle to Song of Songs (without psalms); Isaiah to Daniel; Hosea to Maleachi;[The manuscript was given to the archives in 1969 by the British Bible Society, London, for permanent residence, see correspondence RMG 1.084];

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Hahn, Carl Hugo (1818-1895)
RMG 1.577 a-c · File · 1844-1870, 1841-1873, 1904-1954
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Various excerpts from Carl Hugo Hahn's diaries and letters, thematically summarized typoscripts, probably by Dr. Heinrich Vedder in the 1920s:; Chronological Notes, 1841-1867; Kleine Notizen u. Briefaauszüge, 1844-1855; Carl Hugo Hahn u. d. Wesleyaner, 1844-1855; Missions-Kolonisation, 1863; Buren Immigration u. Augustineum, 1869; Die Friedenskonferenz zu Schmelens-Expartung (Okahandja), 1870; Wie Jonker Afrikaner mit d. Damaras geme gekommen, 1873; Heimreise, 1873; Correspondence with descendants of Carl Hugo Hahn, 1904-1943; copy of the doctoral diploma of the University of Leipzig for Carl Hugo Hahn (1874), 1954;

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 2.640 b · File · 1894-1966
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Life Picture of Anania by Heinrich Vedder, n.d.; Letters by Nikodemus Kido, Sesfontein, Wilhelm Kandjii, Aminuis, 1913 1922; Correspondence Petrus Jod to Missionary Christian Wilhelm Friedrich Spellmeyer, 1935-1944; Correspondence Markus Witbooi to Christian Wilhelm Friedrich Spellmeyer, 1939-1940; Life Picture of Nikodemus Kido, Sesfontein, Wilhelm Kandjii, Aminuis, 1913 1922; Life Picture of Christian Wilhelm Friedrich Spellmeyer, 1939-1940 Jakobus Beukes, on the occasion of his ordination as first local pastor, written by Wilhelm Lind, n.d.; J. Dausab and Hendrik Isaak to Christian Wilhelm Friedrich Spellmeyer, 1940; Erastus Kandovazu, report on his death, 1941; circular letter to the local coworker and to the local priest. Gemeinden, by Christian Wilhelm Friedrich Spell-meyer and Friedrich Wilhelm (Fritz) Mayer, 1939-1945; Verzeichnis d. einheimischen Mitarbeiter (with dates of birth), 1941; circular letter in Nama language by Friedrich Hermann Rust, 1948; Korrespondenz RMG mit verschiedenen einheimischen Mitarbeiter, 1948-1963; correspondence Gustav Menzel mit Joh. Daniel Strydom, 1954-1959 1966; Correspondence G. Menzel with P. Hendrik Isaak, Maltahöhe, 1953; Report on the ordination of Bergdama parish priest Josef Hanse and inauguration of the new church school in Stamprietfontein, 1954; list of all employees in SWA (ELK) (with dates of birth), 1965;

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Maercker, Georg (inventory)
BArch, N 786 · Fonds · 1874-1940
Part of Federal Archives (Archivtektonik)

History of the inventor: Born 21 September 1865 in Baldenburg, district of Schlochau, died 31 December 1924 in Dresden. 1874 Admission to the Kulmer Kadettenkorps, then Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt and in April 1885 entry as lieutenant second in the infantry regiment "von borcke" (4th Pommersches) No. 21 in Thorn. 1887 Transfer to the 2nd Lower Alsatian Infantry Regiment No. 137 in September 1888, one year's leave of absence to go to Africa. After a short time working for the D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i kanische Gesellschaft as an officer in the Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Ostafrika. On 18 May 1889 he took part in a battle at Dar-es-Salam as part of the suppression of the so-called Arab uprising. 1890 He rejoins the army. 1891-1904 Education at the Prussian Academy of War; 1895 transfer to the Grand General Staff. In the same year wedding with Luise Lindner. In 1898 he was promoted to captain during his command at the Reichsmarineamt, which from 1898 to 1899 included surveying work in the Kiautschou leasehold. 1900 Return to Germany and activity in the general staff. From 1902 company commander in infantry regiment 41. In 1904 promotion to major and transfer to the general staff of the stage command of the Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Südwestafrika. There he participated in the so-called Herero and Hottentot campaigns. During the Nama Uprising, Maercker led the Schutztruppen units in the Battle of Nubib and was wounded. 1910 Farewell to the Schutztruppe and appointment as battalion commander in the infantry regiment "König Ludwig III. von Bayern" (2nd Lower Silesian) No. 47. 1912 promotion lieutenant colonel; 1913 appointment as commander of the North Sea island Borkum. 1914 Promotion to colonel. 1915 and 1916 as regiment commander participation in the position fights at the Kormyn and at the Styr, afterwards at the western front, among others Yser, in the Wyschaete arch as well as at St. Eloi. Wounded in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, then in positional battles on the Aisne. At the end of 1916 he took part in the battles on the Narajowka and Zlota Lipa; from 1917 he was deployed on the western front: Somme, Wytschaete Arc, Yser, Arras, Champagne and Flanders with renewed wounding. Awarded the Pour le Mérite Order on 1 October 1917 and the Pour le Mérite Oak Leaf Order on 3 May 1918. On 18 August 1917 promotion to Major General and appointment as Commander of the 214th Division. In December 1918 Maercker formed the Freikorps "Landesjäger" from parts of his division; deployment of the Freikorps during the suppression of the Spartakus uprising in January 1919 in Berlin, followed by deployments in Weimar, Gotha, Erfurt, Halle, Magdeburg, Braunschweig and Helmstedt. On 2 May the Freikorps was integrated into the Reichswehr as Reichswehrbrigade 16. On 28 April 1920 Maercker was released from active military service. In 1922 he founded the Deutscher Kolonialkriegerbund. Processing note: General Wehrkreis IV (Saxony)? Description of the holdings: Major General, documents, personal letters, training documents, portrait photos, colonial history: General der Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Südwestafrika. R e i c h s k o l o n i a l a m t , surveying Tsingtau, commander of the infantry in the First World War in France and Belgium, Wehrkreiskommando IV, Freikorpsführer Geb. 21. September 1865 in Baldenburg, Kreis Schlochau, died 31. December 1924 in Dresden. 1874 Admission to the Kulmer Kadettenkorps, then Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt and in April 1885 entry as lieutenant second in the infantry regiment "von borcke" (4th Pommersches) No. 21 in Thorn. 1887 Transfer to the 2nd Lower Alsatian Infantry Regiment No. 137 in September 1888, one year's leave of absence to go to Africa. After a short time working for the D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i kanische Gesellschaft as an officer in the Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Ostafrika. On 18 May 1889 he took part in a battle at Dar-es-Salam as part of the suppression of the so-called Arab uprising. 1890 He rejoins the army. 1891-1904 Education at the Prussian Academy of War; 1895 transfer to the Grand General Staff. In the same year wedding with Luise Lindner. In 1898 he was promoted to captain during his command at the Reichsmarineamt, which from 1898 to 1899 included surveying work in the Kiautschou leasehold. 1900 Return to Germany and activity in the general staff. From 1902 company commander in infantry regiment 41. In 1904 promotion to major and transfer to the general staff of the stage command of the Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Südwestafrika. There he participated in the so-called Herero and Hottentot campaigns. During the Nama Uprising, Maercker led the Schutztruppen units in the Battle of Nubib and was wounded. 1910 Farewell to the Schutztruppe and appointment as battalion commander in the infantry regiment "König Ludwig III. von Bayern" (2nd Lower Silesian) No. 47. 1912 promotion lieutenant colonel; 1913 appointment as commander of the North Sea island Borkum. 1914 Promotion to colonel. 1915 and 1916 as regiment commander participation in the position fights at the Kormyn and at the Styr, afterwards at the western front, among others Yser, in the Wyschaete arch as well as at St. Eloi. Wounded in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, then in positional battles on the Aisne. At the end of 1916 he took part in the battles on the Narajowka and Zlota Lipa; from 1917 he was deployed on the western front: Somme, Wytschaete Arc, Yser, Arras, Champagne and Flanders with renewed wounding. Awarded the Pour le Mérite Order on 1 October 1917 and the Pour le Mérite Oak Leaf Order on 3 May 1918. On 18 August 1917 promotion to Major General and appointment as Commander of the 214th Division. In December 1918 Maercker formed the Freikorps "Landesjäger" from parts of his division; deployment of the Freikorps during the suppression of the Spartakus uprising in January 1919 in Berlin, followed by deployments in Weimar, Gotha, Erfurt, Halle, Magdeburg, Braunschweig and Helmstedt. On 2 May the Freikorps was integrated into the Reichswehr as Reichswehrbrigade 16. On 28 April 1920 Maercker was released from active military service. In 1922 he founded the Deutscher Kolonialkriegerbund. Citation style: BArch, N 786/...

RMG 1.670 a · File · 1895-1900, 1906-1954
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1906-1948 in Bethanien, Windhoek, Keetmanshoop; letters and reports, 1906-1946; curriculum vitae (2 versions), certificates, correspondence of the aspirant Wilhelm Albert Peter, 1895-1900; birth certificate (copy), certified, 1908; protocol on language examinations in Nama by Wilhelm Albert Peter, 1913; regulation d. Pension and care case for Olga Peter, née Hak, 1948-1954; correspondence with Olga Peter and Erich Otto Peter (son), 1948-1954; obituary for Olga Peter, 1954

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 2.526 a · File · 1901-1937
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Outstation: Hoachanas, Nama u. Bastards, Swartboois Stamm, Farm Rehoboth s. RMG 2.564, Kirchenspaltung s. RMG 2.608 a-c, Station Hoachanas s. a. RMG 2.500 a, RMG 2.504 u. RMG 3.300; annual, conference and semi-annual reports, by Adolf Blecher u. Hermann Schroer, 1901-1937; unconfirmed deed of donation of d. "Sparfeld" (copy), 1906; Visitationsberichte, 1906 1908 1911; Bericht von d. Einweihung d. Kirche, 1908; Baukostenabrechnungen, 1909 1911; Letters from Joh. Beukes and other parishioners to Inspector Rudolf Wegner for disputes in the parish, 1927-1928; Half-yearly reports on sisters' work, by Erna Okolowitz, 1928-1937

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.623 a-f · File · 1884-1933
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1884-1929 in Warmbad, Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Lüderitzbucht, Präses d. Nama-Mission; letters, reports, station reports, annual reports, statistics, 1884-1929; private letters to Inspector Ludwig von Rohden, 1885-1886; in 1.623a pages 19-21 are missing, probably 2 watercolours by Blyde Verwacht u. !Nabis im Gei!from Karl (Carl) Friedrich Wandres, ca. 1887; - Map overview of the sold places between Keetmanshoop and Warmbad, ca. 1888; Report of the elders Johannes Witbooi, Warmbad, about his evangelization journey in the area of the Bondelzwarts, 1889; Orders to Friedrich Kämpfer and Friedrich Schindelin, 1888-1889; Declaration of honour of the captains d. Bondelzwarts for Karl (Carl) Friedrich Wandres, 1891; Report about the sermon journey of two elders of the Warmbad community, 1893; Timetable of the Imperial German Reich Post Keetmanshoop - Steinkopf, 1894; map by !Nabis M. 1: 300 & projected mission station, 1896; private letters to Inspector Johannes Wilhelm Karl Spiecker, 1886-1898; Three visits to Rietfontein (Kalahari desert), essay, 1898; About the use of alcohol in our churches, 16 p. hs, 1898; Roman tissue of lies, 1900; Memorandum on land matters in Windhoek, 1903; Festivities for the inauguration of the Mission Church in Windhoek, May 1903; Native Census of Windhoek, March 1903; 1 copy of a booklet with the name of the church. "German Southwest African Newspaper", No. 2, January 1903; 1 copy "Landeszeitung für Westafrika", No. 112, September 1920; copy of a letter by Hendrik Witbooi, July 1889

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