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Diary of First Lieutenant Rudolf Gansser mainly about his surveying work in the Usambara area, led by leaving his homeland in Stuttgart on 13.11.1896, from 13.12.1896-2.08.1897, on arches in the Schober, hs. Man. 320 pages Note: excerpts reprinted in: "Nicht als Abentheurer haben ich hier gekommen gekommen ...": 100 Jahre Entwicklungs-"Hilfe"; Diaries and Letters from Deutsch-Ostafrika 1896 - 1902, edited by Heinrich Dauber, Frankfurt/M.: Verl. für Interkulturelle Kommunikation, 1991, pp. 33-156 For better traceability, the date of the entry is given here, not the date of the event
Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Abt. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 Bü 9 · Dossier · 1896-1897
Fait partie de Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Main State Archives Stuttgart (Archivtektonik)
  • 1896-1897, Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 bequests Rudolf von Gansser sen. and Rudolf Gansser jun. Contains among others: 1896: First experiences in Dar es Salaam (13.12.96); detailed description of the journey via Switzerland, Italy, Suez Canal to the arrival in Tanga (subsequently written after arrival in Dar es Salaam) (13.11.-7.12); description of Tanga (7th century); description of the journey to Tanga (13.11.-7.12).12.); quartering (8.12.); description of Dar es Salaam (with sketch p. 76), local people, animals, furnishing of his room (9.12.); customs clearance of imported weapons and photographic equipment, visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.).26.12); Christmas party (24. and 25.12.)<br />1897: Suicide and funeral of First Lieutenant Bresler (1.1.1897); preparation of the expedition (3.1.-9.1.); shipping from Zanzibar to Saadani (11.1.); Christmas celebration (24. and 25.12.)<br />1897: Suicide and funeral of First Lieutenant Bresler (1.1.1897); preparation of the expedition (3.1.-9.1.); shipping from Zanzibar to Saadani (11.1.)); solemn greeting of the new governor Colonel Liebert (17.1.); illness of Gansser and recovery (17.1.-20.01); order for the topographic survey of the country (20./21.1.); march into the interior of the country (25.1.).); Usambara Railway, arrival of Gasser at the plantation of Mr Georg Sander in Lewa (27.01.); construction of a trigonometric signal at the highest point of the plantation Sanders (28.01. - 04.02.).); visit of the governor Liebert in Lewa and visit of the trigonometric signal, short description of the coffee plantation in Lewa (05.02.); construction of a ground floor pyramid as a signal at Tongue Mountain, supply of Gansser's people by the natives (06.02); punishment of a young native boy by Mr. Hutcup (12.02.); ascent and descent to Mlinga (13.02.); erection of a trigonometric signal there (21.02.); march to Segoma mountain, erection of a signal there (22.-23.02., 28.2.); erection of a trigonometric signal there (21.02.); erection of a signal there (22.-23.02., 28.2.)); march on to Maramba, description of the village (01.03.); congratulations to the king, post from his homeland (03.03.); march on to Mount Wuga (06.03.) and erection of a signal there (07.03.); discussion with the technician Hutcup (08.03.); departure to Nielo mountain (12.3.) and erection of a signal there (13.3. ff); ascent to Lutindi, refusal to work by the aid organisations (17.3.); departure to Nielo mountain (12.3.) and erection of a signal there (13.3. ff); ascent to Lutindi, refusal to work by the aid organisations (17.3.)); construction of a signal there, exact description of the plant, after completion celebration with the assistants with Pombe (brown drink), Ngoma (drum) and dances of the natives (21.03.); illness of the blacks and cupping method against it (22.03.); healing methods of the natives (23.03.).); smaller signals set by the predecessors, from Kombola to Siai (29.03.); mail received (07.04.); erection of smaller signals by Böhler (13.04.); plantations and their ownership (15.04.); Easter as guest on the plantation of Mr. and Mrs. v. Horn near Nyuelo, birthday presents from home, birthday party on the plantation (17.04. ff.); description of the house of v. Horn (26.04.); onward journey to Kwamkoro (30.04.); the market of Kwamkoro (02.05.); march to the Bulwa mountains (11.05.); further stops at the v. Horns, completion of a signal under difficulties (16.05. ff.); ceremonial inauguration of the signal of Nyuelo, which was given to the wife v. Horn, Drunkenness of Wolffhauer (30.05.); March to Muhesa (04.06.); Assessment of the work of the land surveyor Böhler (05.06.); Theft of Gansser's left luggage (14. and 15.06.); further stay at the v. Horns, a.o. birthday party for Mr. v. Horn (16.06.); Ganssers dog "Flock" (11.07.); the plantation of the Wißmahl brothers, dispute with Böhler because of the basis of the triangulation, march of the caravan to Hakoko (12.07.); on the territory of the English mission (13.07.); further march towards Lutindi (19.07.); ascent to the Mashindei (20.07.); construction of a camp and a signal there (21.07. ff.) description: Contains and others: 1896: First experiences in Dar es Salaam (13.12.96); detailed description of the journey via Switzerland, Italy, Suez Canal to the arrival in Tanga (subsequently written after arrival in Dar es Salaam) (13.11.-7.12); description of Tanga (7th century); description of the journey to Tanga (13.11.-7.12).12.); quartering (8.12.); description of Dar es Salaam (with sketch p. 76), local people, animals, furnishing of his room (9.12.); customs clearance of imported weapons and photographic equipment, visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.); visit to the Sultan of Zanzibar (20.).26.12); Christmas party (24. and 25.12.) 1897: Suicide and funeral of First Lieutenant Bresler (1.1.1897); preparation of the expedition (3.1.-9.1.); shipping from Zanzibar to Saadani (11.1.); Christmas celebration (24. and 25.12.) 1897: Suicide and funeral of First Lieutenant Bresler (1.1.1897); preparation of the expedition (3.1.-9.1.); shipping from Zanzibar to Saadani (11.1.)); solemn greeting of the new governor Colonel Liebert (17.1.); illness of Gansser and recovery (17.1.-20.01); order for the topographic survey of the country (20./21.1.); march into the interior of the country (25.1.).); Usambara Railway, arrival of Gasser at the plantation of Mr Georg Sander in Lewa (27.01.); construction of a trigonometric signal at the highest point of the plantation Sanders (28.01. - 04.02.).); visit of the governor Liebert in Lewa and visit of the trigonometric signal, short description of the coffee plantation in Lewa (05.02.); construction of a ground floor pyramid as a signal at Tongue Mountain, supply of Gansser's people by the natives (06.02); chastisement of a young native boy by Mr. Hutcup (12.02.); ascent and descent to Mlinga (13.02.); erection of a trigonometric signal there (21.02.); march to Mount Segoma, erection of a signal there (22.-23.02., 28.2.); march on to Maramba, description of the village (01.03.); congratulations to the king, post from home (03.03.); march on to Mount Wuga (06.03.) and erection of a signal there (07.03.); visit of the village (01.03.); visit of the village (07.03.).); discussion with the technician Hutcup (08.03.); march on the Nielo mountain (12.3.) and erection of a signal there (13.3. ff); ascent to the Lutindi, refusal to work by the supporters (17.3. ff); the first day of the tour (13.3. ff); the second day of the tour (17.3. ff).); construction of a signal there, exact description of the plant, after completion celebration with the assistants with Pombe (brown drink), Ngoma (drum) and dances of the natives (21.03.); illness of the blacks and cupping method on the other hand (22.03.); healing methods of the natives (23.03.); smaller signals set by the predecessors, from Kombola to Siai (29.03.); received mail (07.04.); erection of smaller signals by Böhler (13.04.); plantations and their ownership (15.); the development of the plantations and their ownership (15.).04.); Easter as guest on the plantation of Mr. and Mrs. v. Horn near Nyuelo, birthday presents from home, birthday party on the plantation (17.04. ff.); description of the house of v. Horn (26.04.); onward journey to Kwamkoro (30.04.); the market of Kwamkoro (02.05.); march to the Bulwa mountains (11.05.); further stops at the v. Horns, completion of a signal under difficulties (16.05. ff.); solemn inauguration of the signal of Nyuelo dedicated to Frau v. Horn; drunkenness of Wolffhauer (30.05.); march to Muhesa (04.06.); evaluation of the work of the land surveyor Böhler (05.06.); theft of Gansser's left luggage (14. and 15.06.); further stay at v. Horns, among others birthday party for Mr. v. Horn (16.06.); Gansser's dog "Flock" (11.07.); the plantation of the Wißmahl brothers, dispute with Böhler because of the basis of the triangulation, march of the caravan to Hakoko (12.07.); on the territory of the English mission (13.07.); further march towards Lutindi (19.07.); ascent to the Mashindei (20.07.); construction of a camp and a signal there (21.07. ff.)
Letters of Rudolf Gansser jun. to his parents, first departure for Deutsch-Ostafrika, No. I-65 and unnumbered from Berlin, 25.12.1896-18.11.1899 Note: The letters of Rudolf Gansser serve not only to inform about his experiences in Deutsch-Ostafrika but also to settle family matters, to keep in touch with parents and siblings and to regulate his business relations. When describing the content of the letter, the focus is primarily on his experiences and his situation in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a To make it easier to find, the date of the letter is given here, not the date of the event
Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Abt. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 Bü 10 · Dossier · 1896-1899
Fait partie de Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Main State Archives Stuttgart (Archivtektonik)
  • 1896-1899, Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 bequests Rudolf von Gansser sen. and Rudolf Gansser jun. Also contains: some postcards<br />contains et al: 1896: Arrival in Dar es Salaam, snipe hunt with von den Marwitz, dinner at the fair (25.12.1896)<br />1897: Lieutenant Bresler, purchase of a donkey, fox terrier Flock, sister Lilli, née Countess Pückler (08.01.)1897); forthcoming reception of the governor (21.01.1897); trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation, visit of the signal by the governor, equipment of the Ganssers expedition (06.02.); the trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation (21.01.1897); the trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation (06.02.).1897); praise from the governor for the signal in Lewa, description of the plantation Lewa, erection of a further signal on the mountain Mlinga, further march to the Tengomaberg, view from the Tengomaberg (26.03.1897); description of the mountain Lutindi, celebration of the 100th birthday of emperor William I. (19.03.)1897); completion of the signal on the Lutindi (30.03.1897); on the Mlunduiberg, congratulations on the wedding day of the parents, visit of the v. Horn planned during the Easter days (5./6.04.1897); thanks for the birthday box, good recording on the plantation of the v. Horns, so far 8 large signals erected (23.4.1897); celebration of the birthday (postcard from 26.04.1897 with a short greeting from Marieluise v. Horn); at the beginning of June further signals are to be erected on the coast, Gansser's fever attack, ownership of the plantations, description of the march route (18th century).05.1897); in Handei all points are built, next all points shall be measured and in autumn the coastal connection shall be made (11.06.1897); inauguration of the Marieluisenhöhle on the Bulwa-Berg (20.06.).1897); renewed friendly acceptance by the v. Horns for 14 days, here construction of a hut to house his loads, a box of Ganssers kept in Tanga was broken open and some of it stolen, among others a mouse pistol and ammunition (1.07.1897); construction of a log house on Msasa (part of Derema), where the v. Horns now live, for storage of objects and construction of a bed place there, no measurements possible in the Luengeratal due to flooding, invitation to the English mission (15.07.1897); base measurement in Luengeratal delayed due to continuous rainfall (01.08.1897); no hunting trip yet, game in Africa, climatic situation, signal in Lutindi completed on 14.08., new destination is Wuga (10.08.); the first one is in the Luengeratal.1897); Gansser recruits new porters and workers in Masinde, he tries to build a new base there, since the Luengeratal does not seem to get dry, hunting in the steppe near Lake Manga, seriously ill First Lieutenant Storch in Masinde and his death, receipt of the commemorative medal, congratulations on his father's birthday (06.09.1897); further congratulations on his father's birthday, since 3 months severe toothache, treatment by Dr. Eggel, still water in the Luengeratal, higher price level in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a (29.09.2897); on his return journey to West-Usambara again with the v. Horns, Captain Asthausen of the "Bundesrat", with whom Gansser had made the journey to East Africa (10.10.2897); Gansser tries to carry out basic measurement in Luengeratal (24.10.1897), difficulty to advance basic measurement in Luengeratal (24.10.1897), hunt for hippos, planning for further surveying work (31.10.1897); fever, new dog, photography in East Africa, clearing of a 3000 m long and 10 to 15 m wide line from the bush for surveying purposes, the lighthouse of Ulenge near Tanga shall be the most eastern surveying point (20.11.).1897); sending of measuring instruments to the Luengeratal, small house there to store material and to sleep (6.12.1897); Gansser was examined by Dr. Becker, everything healthy, his measuring assistant Wolfhauer, who died, was a drunkard and died of a heartbeat (20th century).12.1897) ; celebrated Christmas in the bush (26.12.1897)<br />1898: celebrated New Year's Eve at the v. Horns, he hopes to have finished the measurement of the base in 6 weeks before the rainy season, then the measurement on all points follows (01.01.)1898); description of his stay in Kerenge im Luengeratal (16.01.1898); planning for his father's 70th birthday, upcoming visit of the governor (29.01.1898); visits to Gansser (07.02.1898); gift for Mr. v. Horn, forthcoming visit of the governor and his preparation (13.03.1898); forthcoming visit of the governor (22.03.1898); visit of the governor in the camp Kerenge, the course of which, Kielmaiers grave at the large caravan road (5.04.1898); punitive expedition because of the death of Kielmaier without Gansser, "but I have to do without war laurels here for the time being", low risk of smallpox, smallpox vaccinations are carried out; situation in Kiautschou (China) (16.04.1898); order of photographic plates from Schaller about the father (01.05.1898); thanks for the birthday cist from the parents, forthcoming survey of the horizontal survey base, military career of brother Konrad Gansser, assessment of the policy of Governor Liebert, non-appointment of v. Scheele as colonial director (13.05.1898); the geodetic professor did not come, success of Governor Liebert's visit, Gansser built a pile yoke bridge, measuring base, visit to the v. Horns over Whitsun (01.06.)1898); status of the work at the base, duration of the package mailing (11.06.1898); work at the base is finished, it can be surveyed, birthday of Mr. v. Horn (30.06.1898); condition of the survey base and further work on it (10.07.1898); possible gift for Mrs. v. Horn (31.07.1898); further work on the surveying base, Heilbronn riots, orders about the father, among other things photo plates (31.07.); the first one was made in 1898.1898); visit of the plantation "Magroko", high temperature fluctuations, march to the coast, lion hunt, freight shipment of furs, spears and horns to the parents, congratulations to the birthday of the mother, gifts for Mrs. v. Horn from Germany (5.09.1898); wishes for Christmas bakery shipment from the parents (24.08.); Christmas bakery shipment from the parents (24.08.)1898); plan 1899 to come to Europe, explanation for strong temperature differences, after completion of the signal surveying of Illich's plantation, now has a trained forester as an employee (13.10.1898); journey home of the governor (4.11.); the governor's plan 1899 to come to Europe, explanation for strong temperature differences, after completion of the signal surveying of Illich's plantation, now has a trained forester as an employee (13.10.1898); the governor's plan (4.11.).1898); trip to Mombasa, English Uganda Railway, sends pictures and others (21.11.1898); museum of Count Linden, Dar es Salaam trip and Mombasa, description of railway conditions (14.12.1898); thanks for the Christmas baking, Ganssers Christmas party, patent as lieutenant premier (28.12.1898)<br />1899: Situation in the camp on Msasa (11.1.1899); march to Lutindi, shooting of an antelope, plague of locusts in the area, measure against the famine, laborious work on the Lutindi (23.01.1899); fetched in Tanga a measuring instrument, return of the governor from vacation (17.02.1899); was on a strenuous 6-7 week tour, plan for a big safari before vacation (08.03.); was on a trip of 6-7 weeks.1899); astronomical determinations for the determination of the base because of bad weather and star view not yet finished, geographical latitude and longitude of the camp, his vacation request, wishes participation in the emperor manoeuvre (21.03.1899); has finished the hard work in the Luengeratal despite adverse weather conditions meanwhile (01.04.1899); upcoming vacation in Germany (14.04.1899); in the Mediterranean Sea on the way to Germany, wants to visit his brother Hans in Paris (19.06.1899); activities in Berlin (13.07.1899) description: Contains also: some postcards Contains among others..: 1896: Arrival in Dar es Salaam, snipe hunt with von den Marwitz, dinner at the fair (25.12.1896) 1897: Lieutenant Bresler, purchase of a donkey, Fox Terrier Flock, sister Lilli, née Countess Pückler (08.01.)1897); forthcoming reception of the governor (21.01.1897); trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation, visit of the signal by the governor, equipment of the Ganssers expedition (06.02.); the trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation (21.01.1897); the trigonometric signal used at the Lewa plantation (06.02.).1897); praise from the governor for the signal in Lewa, description of the plantation Lewa, erection of a further signal on the mountain Mlinga, further march to the Tengomaberg, view from the Tengomaberg (26.03.1897); description of the mountain Lutindi, celebration of the 100th birthday of emperor William I. (19.03.)1897); completion of the signal on the Lutindi (30.03.1897); on the Mlunduiberg, congratulations on the wedding day of the parents, visit of the v. Horn planned during the Easter days (5./6.04.1897); thanks for the birthday box, good recording on the plantation of the v. Horns, so far 8 large signals erected (23.4.1897); celebration of the birthday (postcard from 26.04.1897 with a short greeting from Marieluise v. Horn); at the beginning of June further signals are to be erected on the coast, Gansser's fever attack, ownership of the plantations, description of the march route (18th century).05.1897); in Handei all points are built, next all points shall be measured and in autumn the coastal connection shall be made (11.06.1897); inauguration of the Marieluisenhöhle on the Bulwa-Berg (20.06.).1897); renewed friendly acceptance by the v. Horns for 14 days, here construction of a hut to house his loads, a box of Ganssers kept in Tanga was broken open and some of it stolen, among others a mouse pistol and ammunition (1.07.1897); construction of a log house on Msasa (part of Derema), where the v. Horns now live, for storage of objects and construction of a bed place there, no measurements possible in the Luengeratal due to flooding, invitation to the English mission (15.07.1897); base measurement in Luengeratal delayed due to continuous rainfall (01.08.1897); no hunting trip yet, game in Africa, climatic situation, signal in Lutindi completed on 14.08., new destination is Wuga (10.08.); the first one is in the Luengeratal.1897); Gansser recruits new porters and workers in Masinde, he tries to build a new base there, since the Luengeratal does not seem to get dry, hunting in the steppe near Lake Manga, seriously ill First Lieutenant Storch in Masinde and his death, receipt of the commemorative medal, congratulations on his father's birthday (06.09.1897); further congratulations on his father's birthday, since 3 months severe toothache, treatment by Dr. Eggel, still water in the Luengeratal, higher price level in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a (29.09.2897); on his return journey to West-Usambara again with the v. Horns, Captain Asthausen of the "Bundesrat", with whom Gansser had made the journey to East Africa (10.10.2897); Gansser tries to carry out basic measurement in Luengeratal (24.10.1897), difficulty to advance basic measurement in Luengeratal (24.10.1897), hunt for hippos, planning for further surveying work (31.10.1897); fever, new dog, photography in East Africa, clearing of a 3000 m long and 10 to 15 m wide line from the bush for surveying purposes, the lighthouse of Ulenge near Tanga shall be the most eastern surveying point (20.11.).1897); sending of measuring instruments to the Luengeratal, small house there to store material and to sleep (6.12.1897); Gansser was examined by Dr. Becker, everything healthy, his measuring assistant Wolfhauer, who died, was a drunkard and died of a heartbeat (20th century).12.1897) ; celebrated Christmas in the bush (26.12.1897) 1898: celebrated New Year's Eve at the v. Horns, he hopes to have finished measuring the base in 6 weeks before the rainy season starts, then the measurement follows on all points (01.01.).1898); description of his stay in Kerenge im Luengeratal (16.01.1898); planning for his father's 70th birthday, upcoming visit of the governor (29.01.1898); visits to Gansser (07.02.1898); gift for Mr. v. Horn, forthcoming visit of the governor and his preparation (13.03.1898); forthcoming visit of the governor (22.03.1898); visit of the governor in the camp Kerenge, the course of which, Kielmaiers grave at the large caravan road (5.04.1898); punitive expedition because of the death of Kielmaier without Gansser, "but I have to do without war laurels here for the time being", low risk of smallpox, smallpox vaccinations are carried out; situation in Kiautschou (China) (16.04.1898); order of photographic plates from Schaller about the father (01.05.1898); thanks for the birthday cist from the parents, forthcoming survey of the horizontal survey base, military career of brother Konrad Gansser, assessment of the policy of Governor Liebert, non-appointment of v. Scheele as colonial director (13.05.1898); the geodetic professor did not come, success of Governor Liebert's visit, Gansser built a pile yoke bridge, measuring base, visit to the v. Horns over Whitsun (01.06.)1898); status of the work at the base, duration of the package mailing (11.06.1898); work at the base is finished, it can be surveyed, birthday of Mr. v. Horn (30.06.1898); condition of the survey base and further work on it (10.07.1898); possible gift for Mrs. v. Horn (31.07.1898); further work on the surveying base, Heilbronn riots, orders about the father, among other things photo plates (31.07.); the first one was made in 1898.1898); visit of the plantation "Magroko", high temperature fluctuations, march to the coast, lion hunt, freight shipment of furs, spears and horns to the parents, congratulations to the birthday of the mother, gifts for Mrs. v. Horn from Germany (5.09.1898); wishes for Christmas baking shipment from the parents (24.08.1898); Unfavorable weather for surveying, wants to march next to West-Usambara (06.09.1898); father's birthday, satisfaction with the situation in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a, condition of the base, trace of an old lion, illness of his sergeant, he is dismissed, comes to Dar es Salaam for lecture, report of Count von Lindens (21.09.1898); Beginning of measuring in West-Usambara, presentation of a forester as a new force, dismissal of his predecessor, (4.10.1898); plan 1899 to come to Europe, explanation for strong temperature differences, after completion of the signal surveying of Illich's plantation, now has a trained forester as an employee (13.10.1898); journey home of the governor (4.11.); the governor's plan 1899 to come to Europe, explanation for strong temperature differences, after completion of the signal surveying of Illich's plantation, now has a trained forester as an employee (13.10.1898); the governor's plan (4.11.).1898); trip to Mombasa, English Uganda Railway, sends pictures and others (21.11.1898); museum of Count Linden, Dar es Salaam trip and Mombasa, description of railway conditions (14.12.1898); thanks for the Christmas baking, Ganssers Christmas party, patent as lieutenant premier (28.12.1898) 1899: Situation in the camp on Msasa (11.1.1899); march to the Lutindi, shooting down an antelope, plague of locusts in the area, measure against the famine, laborious work on the Lutindi (23.01.1899); fetched a measuring instrument in Tanga, return of the governor from vacation (17.02.1899); was on a strenuous 6-7 week tour, plan for a big safari before the vacation (08.03..); was on a big safari before the vacation (08.03...1899); astronomical determinations for the determination of the base because of bad weather and star view not yet finished, geographical latitude and longitude of the camp, his vacation request, wishes to participate in the emperor maneuver (21.03.1899); has finished the hard work in the Luengeratal despite adverse weather conditions in the meantime (01.04.1899); upcoming vacation in Germany (14.04.1899); in the Mediterranean Sea on the way to Germany, wants to visit his brother Hans in Paris (19.06.1899); activities in Berlin (13.07.1899)
Letters of Rudolf Gansser jun. to his parents, second departure to D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a , followed by a world tour via India, China, Japan, No. 1-76, [without 69], 31.01.1900-2.08.1902 Note: The letters of Rudolf Gansser serve, in addition to providing information about his life in D e u t s c - O s t a f r i k a and his world tour, to settle family matters, to keep in touch with parents and siblings, and to regulate his business relations. When describing the contents of the letter, the focus is primarily on his experiences and his situation in D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a The date of the letter is given here, not the date of the event Note, in order to make it easier to find the letter.transcribed in excerpts and printed at "Nicht als Abentheurer bin ich hierhergekommen ...": 100 Jahre Entwicklungs-"Hilfe"; diaries and letters from Deutsch-Ostafrika 1896-1902, ed. by Heinrich Dauber, Frankfurt/M.: Verl. für Intererkulturelle Kommunikation, 1991, pp. 158-274
Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Abt. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 Bü 11 · Dossier · 1900-1902
Fait partie de Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Main State Archives Stuttgart (Archivtektonik)
  • description: Contains, among other things: 1900: Course of the second journey to D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a until Naples (31.01.1900); further journey from Crete, review: Journey over the Brenner, description of Naples, Pompeii (06.02.1900); experiences in Port Said, journey in the Red Sea (13.02.1900); in Dar es Salaam, appointed chief of the 10th company - Tabora, forthcoming march there, district administered by him, visit of the governor (25.02.).1900); march to Tabora, hunting in the savannah (23.03.1900); hunting during the march, his mule (06.04.1900); in Tabora, holds first public trial, description of the march, outbreak of fever with him, captain powder, solemn greeting in Tabora (26.04.1900); greeting of Gansser by the local chieftains, court sessions ("baraza") of Gansser, plan to establish Neu-Tabora, large market in Tabora, floor plan of the building for Gansser, animals there and staff of Gansser (11th century). May 1900); 50th anniversary of his father's service, tax on huts, planned new installation of Tabora, typical course of the day (24.05.1900); celebration of the emperor's birthday in Tabora, composition of his company, Governor Liebert, animals in the Gansser estate (14.06.1900); Birthday package and mail received from the family, forthcoming two-month district trip through the west and north of his district, its probable course, assessment of the hut tax, repairs to the buildings in Tabora (22.06.1900); new lieutenant Ganssers: calf, district trip of Ganssers, among other things its purpose: assessment to the hut tax, first report to the governorate and reaction of the governor, composition of the company Ganssers after arrival of the reinforcement, probable change of the governor (03.07.).1900); on the district trip, first battle with locals, their weapons, peaceful action for Gansser better than armed, Herrnhut mission station, holding a court session ("baraza") (16.07.1900); on the district trip, many showers, wars between the local tribes, description of the "Mission des pères d'Afrique", holding a large court day, making peace, thanks to the bishop (04.08.08.1900); on the district trip, killing of 3 horse antelopes, meat supplies, cases of illness in the company, meeting with the new colonial director (17.08.1900); again in Tabora, state of health at the station, review of the district trip: Muanza and Victoria Nyanza, march to Sseke, Manyonga, Ussongo, Chief Mtinginia, his gift to Gansser, Mission Ndala, Uyui and arrival in Tabora, Gansser's fever attack (14.07.1900); Lake Victoria Nyanza, district tour (24.08.1900); cases of illness, Gansser's successes at the governorate, Gansser's work in Tabora, further construction of the new Boma (26.09.1900); new sergeant Gansser, expected meeting with Bishop Gerboin from Ushirombo, powder magazine of the new Boma (05.10.1900); severe cold of Gansser, construction at the Boma (14.10.1900); hope for a new lieutenant on duty, retirement of the old one, replacement of the sick sergeant, new case of illness, Chinin, drilling of wells and construction of markets the new tasks of Gansser, also construction of new roads, meeting with Bishop Gerboin (22.10.1900); 2 death sentences passed by Gansser, Captain Puder as predecessor of Gansser in office, no special promotion of Gansser by Governor Liebert, change of governor? (02.11.1900); border regulation with the Congo state (15.11.1900); border regulation commission, solar eclipse, question of governor, attacks on governor Liebert, correction by Gansser, role of the hut tax for the uprising at Kilimanjaro, hut tax should be levied carefully and without violence, new animals in the "menagerie" of the Gansser house, annoying state of the giraffe skin sent to Germany (23.11.1900) ; Gansser's relationship to Governor Liebert, colonial development in China distracts attention from East Africa, fate of v. Horns, 5 missionary fathers visited Gansser (03.12.1900); fate of Governor Liebert, new lieutenant for Gansser, small rainy season, outlook on the next festivities (14.12.1900); Christmas party in Tabora, damage during the delivery of the fruit juice by the parents, need of letter paper, plan for the New Year's Eve party, border regulation, 3 larger trips in the district necessary in the future (25.12.1900) 1901: new building, New Tabora, New Year's Eve party (01.01.1901); new lieutenant Freiherr v. Nordeck zur Rabenau, cases of illness, execution of Gansser's death sentences, visit of Captain Bethe von Ujiji, machine gun exercise, new Boma (14.01.1901); visit of Captain Bethe von Ujiji, new lieutenant healthy again, celebration of Ramadan end, celebration of emperor's birthday in Tabora (24.01.1901); new officer Lieutenant Göhring, new senior physician Dr. Brückner, Gansser's animal present to the zoological garden in Berlin, merit for his district, wish to leave it soon, contract fulfilled with the Deutsch-Ostafrika Gesellschaft about Negerkorn delivery, wishes for the new governor, celebration of 27.01. (birthday of the emperor) in Tabora (02.02.)1901); drilling of the wells, prospective travel plan, regulations of the boundaries of the district of Gansser (04.03.1901); expectations of the new governor, Count Götzen, letter of the former governor Liebert to Gansser and assessment by Gansser, status of the new stadium construction (13.03.1901); conversion of the draught oxen to Stirnjoch, plan to plant a vineyard (24.03.1901); planning of the construction of the new stadium (13.03.1901); planning of the new vineyard (24.03.1901); planning of the construction of the new stadium (13.03.1901); planning of the new stadium (13.03.1901); planning of the construction of the new stadium (13.03.1901); planning of the construction of the new stadium (13.03.1901); planning of the construction of the new stadium (24.03.1901).1901); missing European forces at Gansser, v. Horns reunited in Derema (04.04.1901); medical treatment of Gansser due to skin disease, planting of a vineyard in Tabora, fever of his lieutenant (14.04.1901); letter to Bildfinger with quotation for the closest family, plans, Gansser wants to leave colonial service in 1902 and ask for resignation to the army, wants to start a world trip after leaving colonial service (20th century); the first German army to be reunited with the German army (20th century)04.1901); safari to the south of the district, status of work on the new Boma, description of the newly planted vineyard in Tabora (04.05.1901); hiring of new boys, passing away of the old one, safari southbound, ceremonial reception in Kalula (09.05.); visit to the new Boma vineyard in Tabora (04.05.1901); visit to the new vineyard in Tabora (04.05.1901); visit to the southbound safari; reception in Kalula (09.05.).1901); persecution of the robbers of the post office in Ngulu, behaviour of the Sultan of Ngulu, border regulation at the eastern border of the district of Gansser, new decree that the military stations had to refrain from the local administration in the future, frustrated Gansser, "menagerie" Ganssers extended by a leopard (28.05.1901); desire for completion of his duties in Tabora, arrival of 2 new camels (22.07.1901); Safari to Kiwere for border regulation with Freiherr von Reitzenstein, head of Kilimatinde, also delimitation against the new district Iramba-Issansu, no more Chinin, arbitrary and contradictory administrative orders to Gansser, new responsibility at the site management, Gansser's report to the governor concerning this (31.07.1901); further course of the safari from Kiwere, hunting successes, negotiations with a representative of Reitzenstein, description of the new foundation of the brotherhood in Kitundu-Kiwere, Gansser's sketch for a house to be built there, Gansser's souvenir (08.10.1901); preparation of the journey home (01.09.1901); ideas for leaving colonial service and the subsequent trip around the world (24.09.1901); construction work on the old Boma, no money was available for drilling the wells, so no money was available (08.10.1901); successor for Gansser to arrive at the end of November (23.10.1901); Gansser's successor Captain von Beringe, preparation for the change, preparation for the trip around the world (07.11.1901); application for reinstatement in the army and for vacation for the world trip for 6 months made, transmission of postcards (22.11.1901) 1902: Departure from Tabora, delivery to the successor in Tabora, farewell dinner for Gansser (10.10.1902); transmission of the newest portrait picture and further photos of Gansser world trip 1902: Departure to Bombay for the world trip (22.01.); transmission of the newest portrait picture and further photos of Gansser world trip 1902: Departure to Bombay for the world trip (22.01.); transmission of postcards (22.11.1901) 1902: Departure from Tabora, delivery to the successor in Tabora, farewell dinner for Gansser (10.10.1902); transmission of the newest portrait picture and further photos of Gansser world trip 1902: departure to Bombay for the world trip (22.01.)1902), sending of marabou feathers, furs and horns for cleaning to Germany (25.01.1902); sending of carpets, old furniture etc. to the homeland (13.02.1902); further course of the world journey, announces sending of a feuilletonistic treatise about the journey with own photographs, has so far 1655 km behind itself (19.02.1902); celebration of the king's birthday in Darjeeling (26.02.1902), description of the experiences in Darjeeling and Calcutta (05.03.1902); further course of the journey (25.03.1902); on Java (02.04.1902); on to Singapore, tells retrospectively about the stay in Java, Java coffee as a present for the mother (18.04.1902); in Hong Kong (03.05.1902); in Shanghai, meeting with acquaintances, expected further course of the journey (17.05.1902); returning to Shanghai on a steamer, East Asia is transported better than East Africa (09.06.1902); in Japan, Gansser's career wishes and father's influence in the War Ministry, financial matters, souvenirs bought from China, itinerary in Japan (02.07.1902); voyage across the Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco, further course of the voyage in the USA (26.07./02.08.1902)* Contains, among other things: 1900: Course of the second journey to D e u t s c h - O s t a f r i k a until Naples (31.01.1900); further journey from Crete, review: Journey over the Brenner, description of Naples, Pompeii (06.02.1900); experiences in Port Said, journey in the Red Sea (13.02.1900); in Dar es Salaam, appointed chief of the 10th company - Tabora, forthcoming march there, district administered by him, visit of the governor (25.02.).1900); march to Tabora, hunting in the savannah (23.03.1900); hunting during the march, his mule (06.04.1900); in Tabora, holds first public trial, description of the march, outbreak of fever with him, captain powder, solemn greeting in Tabora (26.04.1900); greeting of Gansser by the local chieftains, court sessions ("baraza") of Gansser, plan to establish Neu-Tabora, large market in Tabora, floor plan of the building for Gansser, animals there and staff of Gansser (11th century). May 1900); 50th anniversary of his father's service, tax on huts, planned new installation of Tabora, typical course of the day (24.05.1900); celebration of the emperor's birthday in Tabora, composition of his company, Governor Liebert, animals in the Gansser estate (14.06.1900); Birthday package and mail received from the family, forthcoming two-month district trip through the west and north of his district, its probable course, assessment of the hut tax, repairs to the buildings in Tabora (22.06.1900); new lieutenant Ganssers: calf, district trip of Ganssers, among other things its purpose: assessment to the hut tax, first report to the governorate and reaction of the governor, composition of the company Ganssers after arrival of the reinforcement, probable change of the governor (03.07.).1900); on the district trip, first battle with locals, their weapons, peaceful action for Gansser better than armed, Herrnhut mission station, holding a court session ("baraza") (16.07.1900); on the district trip, many showers, wars between the local tribes, description of the "Mission des pères d'Afrique", holding a large court day, making peace, thanks to the bishop (04.08.08.1900); on the district trip, killing of 3 horse antelopes, meat supplies, cases of illness in the company, meeting with the new colonial director (17.08.1900); again in Tabora, state of health at the station, review of the district trip: Muanza and Victoria Nyanza, march to Sseke, Manyonga, Ussongo, Chief Mtinginia, his gift to Gansser, Mission Ndala, Uyui and arrival in Tabora, Gansser's fever attack (14.07.1900); Lake Victoria Nyanza, district tour (24.08.1900); cases of illness, Gansser's successes at the governorate, Gansser's work in Tabora, further construction of the new Boma (26.09.1900); new sergeant Gansser, expected meeting with Bishop Gerboin from Ushirombo, powder magazine of the new Boma (05.10.1900); severe cold of Gansser, construction at the Boma (14.10.1900); hope for a new lieutenant on duty, retirement of the old one, replacement of the sick sergeant, new case of illness, Chinin, drilling of wells and construction of markets the new tasks of Gansser, also construction of new roads, meeting with Bishop Gerboin (22.10.1900); 2 death sentences passed by Gansser, Captain Puder as predecessor of Gansser in office, no special promotion of Gansser by Governor Liebert, change of governor? (02.11.1900); border regulation with the Congo state (15.11.1900); border regulation commission, solar eclipse, question of governor, attacks on governor Liebert, correction by Gansser, role of the hut tax for the uprising at Kilimanjaro, hut tax should be levied carefully and without violence, new animals in the "menagerie" of the Gansser house, annoying state of the giraffe skin sent to Germany (23.11.1900) ; Gansser's relationship to Governor Liebert, colonial development in China distracts attention from East Africa, fate of v. Horns, 5 missionary fathers visited Gansser (03.12.1900); fate of Governor Liebert, new lieutenant for Gansser, small rainy season, outlook on the next festivities (14.12.1900); Christmas party in Tabora, damage during the delivery of the fruit juice by the parents, need of letter paper, plan for the New Year's Eve party, border regulation, 3 larger trips in the district necessary in the future (25.12.1900)<br />1901: new building, Neu-Tabora, New Year's Eve party (01.01.1901); new lieutenant Freiherr v. Nordeck zur Rabenau, cases of illness, execution of Gansser's death sentences, visit of Captain Bethe von Ujiji, machine gun exercise, new Boma (14.01.1901); visit of Captain Bethe von Ujiji, new lieutenant healthy again, celebration of Ramadan end, celebration of emperor's birthday in Tabora (24.01.1901); new officer Lieutenant Göhring, new senior physician Dr. Brückner, Gansser's animal present to the zoological garden in Berlin, merit for his district, wish to leave it soon, contract fulfilled with the German East Africa Society about Negerkorn delivery, wishes for the new governor, celebration of 27.01. (birthday of the emperor) in Tabora (02.02.1901); execution of the well drilling, prospective itinerary, regulations of the borders of the district of Gansser (04.03.)1901); expectations of the new governor, Count Götzen, letter of the former governor Liebert to Gansser and assessment by Gansser, stand of the stadium new building (13.03.1901); conversion of the Zugochsen to Stirnjoch, plan to plant a vineyard (24.03.1901); lack of European strength in Gansser, v. Horns re-introduced into Derema (04.04.1901); medical treatment of Gansser due to skin disease, planting of a vineyard in Tabora, fever of his lieutenant (14th century); in the case of the death of his wife, he was hospitalized again in Derema (04.04.1901).04.1901); letter to Bildfinger with quote from it for the closest family, plans, Gansser wants to leave the colonial service in 1902 and ask for resignation into the army, wants to start a world trip after leaving the colonial service (20.04.1901); safari to the south of the district, status of the work on the new Boma, description of the newly planted vineyard in Tabora (04.05.); the first letter to Bildfinger is dated 20.04.1901.1901); hiring of new boys, offences of the old ones, safari southbound, ceremonial reception in Kalula (09.05.1901); persecution of the robbers of the post in Ngulu, behaviour of the Sultan of Ngulu, border regulation at the eastern border of the district of Gansser, new decree that the military stations must refrain from the local administration in the future, frustrated Gansser, "menagerie" Ganssers expanded by a leopard (28.05.1901); desire to finish his duties in Tabora, arrival of 2 new camels (22.07.1901); safari to Kiwere for border regulation with Baron von Reitzenstein, head of Kilimatinde, also delimitation against the new district Iramba-Issansu to be formed, no Chinin takes any more, arbitrary and contradictory administrative orders to Gansser, new responsibility at the construction management, report of Gansser to the governor in this regard (31.07.1901); further course of the safari from Kiwere, hunting successes, negotiations with a representative of Reitzenstein, description of the new foundation of the brotherhood in Kitundu-Kiwere, sketch by Gansser for a house to be built there, souvenir by Gansser (08.10.1901); preparation of the journey home (01.09.1901); ideas for leaving the colonial service and the following world trip (24.09.1901); construction work on the old Boma, for which no money was available to drill the wells, therefore no money was available (08.10.1901); successor for Gansser is to arrive at the end of November (23.10.); the first day of the journey home (24.09.1901); the second day of the colonial service (23.10.).1901) ; Gansser's successor Captain von Beringe, preparation for the change, preparation for the world trip (07.11.1901); application for reinstatement in the army and for vacation for the world trip for 6 months made, sending of postcards (22.11.1901)<br />>1902: Departure from Tabora, handover to the successor in Tabora, farewell dinner for Gansser (10.10.)1902); transmission of the newest portrait picture and further photos of Gansser<br />world trip 1902: Departure to Bombay for world trip (22.01.1902), transmission of marabou feathers, skins and horns for cleaning to Germany (25.01.1902); transmission of carpets, old furniture etc. to the homeland (13.02.).1902); further course of the world trip, announces transmission of a feuilletonistic treatise about the trip with own photographs, has so far 1655 km behind itself brought (19.02.1902); celebration of the birthday of the king in Darjeeling (26.02.1902), description of the experiences in Darjeeling and Calcutta (05.03.1902); further course of the trip (25.03.1902); on Java (02.04.)1902); further to Singapore, tells retrospectively of the stay in Java, Java coffee as a present for the mother (18.04.1902); in Hong Kong (03.05.1902); in Shanghai, meeting with acquaintances, expected further course of the journey (17.05.1902); returning to Shanghai on a steamer, East Asia is better transported than East Africa (09.06.); in Shanghai, meeting with acquaintances, likely further course of the journey (17.05.1902); on a steamer, returning to Shanghai, East Asia is better transported than East Africa (09.06.); in Shanghai, the journey to the city of Shanghai continues (09.06.1902); in Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Shanghai, the city of Asia, is better transported than East Africa (09.06.1902); in Japan, Gansser's career aspirations and his father's influence in the War Ministry, financial affairs, souvenirs purchased from China, itinerary in Japan (02.07.1902); trip across the Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco, further course of the trip in the USA (26.07./02.08.1902)* 1900-1902, Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Dept. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, Q 2/48 bequests Rudolf von Gansser sen. and Rudolf Gansser jun.
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