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Observations On The School Systems In The United States And Switzerland, Erich A. Klee

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

One of the recurrent themes in the long history of U.S.-Swiss relations has to do with the reciprocal interest in each other's educational systems. Americans went to visit the schools and institutes of Pestalozzi and Fellenberg in the early 19th century and returned full with ideas of how to improve schools over here. They had successors who time and again hoped to get inspiration for their own work by studying how the Swiss went about the important task of educating the young.

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The Forthcoming Annual Meeting

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1. Time and Place:

This year' s annual meeting of the SAHS will take place on Saturday, November 20, at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. Program and registration forms are attached to this newsletter.

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The Seventh Annual Meeting Of The Reactivated Swiss American Historical Society, Philip R. Gelzer

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

The Seventh Annual Meeting of the reactivated Swiss American Historial Society, duly announced on page 11 of the SAHS newsletter of October 1970 (Volume VI, No. 2), was held on Saturday, December 12, 1970, at the Swiss Town House of the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, at 35 West 67th Street, New York, N.Y from 10:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

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"Report Of The Treasurer Of The Swiss American Historical Society December 18, 1969 - Decmber 12, 1970", Imre De Kosinsky

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

I am glad to inform you that in 1970, our financial position remained favorable. This could be attributed first of all to the agreeable experience that the majority of our members had paid their annual fee without further request, although in some cases, the treasurer's efforts were required in the form of reiterated reminders, when the members seemed to have forgotten to pay their contributions. So the result is quite satisfactory, as from the 229 ordinary members 206 paid for 1970, which means a percentage of 89.95%.

The Swiss Cultural Propagada In The United States And The Swiss Amerca Historical Society

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

(The afternoon session of the annual meeting of the SAHS on December 12, 1970, was devoted to a discussion of the topic of "Swiss CUltural Propaganda in the united States and the SAHS." A panel of three New York members of the SAHS had prepared remarks on the ssubject, and the members present were invited t particaate in the discussion by either commenting on the ideas of the anelists or addinng thoughts of their own. I served as moderator and the folloing is my reume of the symposium. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the panelists once …

Incorporation And Tax Exemption

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

As reported previously, "Articles of Incorporation of Swiss American Historical Society" were filed with the Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C., on March 23, 1970. This was a relatively smooth and simple procedure. However, the chief object of incorporating our society was reached only after considerable aditional effort.

New Sahs Committees, Heinz K. Meier

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

The New York annual meeting of December 12, 1970, decided to create two new committees, a nominating committee and a publications committee. According to Article VI, Section 2, of the SAHS Constitution the president "shall appoint special committees for research work, the printing and publishing of pamphlets periodicals and books and such other specific activities as may be deemed necessary in carrying out the objects and purposes of this Society." Accordingly, I have appointed the following committees and charged them with the duties as outlined below. Both committees are appointed for 1971 only, this being the last year of my …

History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Switzerland, Dale Z. Kirby

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis gives an account of the establishment and development of the LDS Church in Switzerland without attempting to record a comprehensive chronological history. Instead, emphasis has been placed on beginnings and major historical developments.

In 1850, T. B. H. Stenhouse began teaching the "restored gospel" in French-Switzerland, at Geneva. Proselyting began in German-Switzerland in 1854. Despite mob violence and opposition from the clergy, press and civil authorities, some 9,846 joined the Church and 4,700 of these emigrated to "Zion." The discouragement of emigration, along with new emphasis on missionary work and improved proselyting methods, brought an unprecedented growth in …

Swiss Consulates In The United States, H. K. M.

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

At the end of June, 1970, the Swiss Federal Council created eight new consulates in the United States and Puerto Rico. They were all of the same type, namely honorary offices, to be manned by honorary consuls. Honorary consuls, as distinct from consuls general and consuls, are not career officers. Thev receive their nomination in recognition of personal achievements - at their place of domicile. The newly elected honorary consuls come from such diverse walks of life as private enterprise, physics, sociology, business, engineering, textile industry, medicine and hotel industry. In this they reflect quite well the modern make up …

Friendship Under Stress: A Book Review, W. Ernst Kuhn

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Dr. Kuhn, a former member of the Swiss American Historical Society Board of Directors, is Professor of Economics at the University of Nebraska. During 1970/71 he is on leave of absence as Visiting Professor at the St. Gallen School of Economics and Social Sciences where he will be teaching and doing research in the Institute of International Economics and Market Research.

The Forthcoming Annual Meeting

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Time and Place

This year's annual Meeting of th SAHS will take place on Saturday, December 12 at the Swiss Town House in New York City. Program and registration forms are attached to this newsletter.

New Glarus, H. K. M.

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

On the weekend of August 29 and 30 New Glarus, Wisconsin, celebrated its 125th anniversary. The festivities, carefully prepared over a long period of time by a hard working and dedicated executive committee under the chairmanship of Paul Grossenbacher, included such events as a parade, complete with highschool bands, majorettes, open cars for dignitaries, folkloristic groups, and floats and a barbecued chicken picnic on Saturday afternoon, a major folkloristic program with Mannerchor , yodeling by individuals and groups, folk dancing, Fahnenschwingen and Alphornblasen in the highschool gyrrmasium on Saturday evening and came to a climax at the dedication of the …

Resignation Of The Sahs Secretary And Newsletter Editor, Dr. Lukas F. Burckhardt, Lukas F. Burckhardt, Heinz K. Meier

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

This past summer the Swiss American Historical Society lost the services of its Secretary and Newsletter Editor, Lukas F. Burckhardt. Dr. Burckhardt, after many years as Labor and Cultural Counselor at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, was promoted to become chief of the Chultural Section of the Swiss Political Department in Bern and he felt that he, therefore, hadto relinquish his SAHS offices. Knowing better than anybody else how much Lukas Burckhardt meant for ouor Society, I was very reluctant to accept his resignation, yet in the end could do nothing but honor his wishes.

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Miscellaneous Items, Heinz K. Meier

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Letter From The Sahs Secretary, Lukas F. Burckhardt

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Dear SAHS Members:

1.) In this Newsletter we submit to you our report on our Sixth Annual Meeting of December 27, 1969 (part II of the Newsletter), followed by the annual reports of our President, Secretary and Treasurer which have been approved by the assembly (parts III-V).

Report Of The Secretary Of The Sahs And Editor Of Its Newsletter To The Annual Meeting In Washington, D.C., Dr. Lukas F. Burckhardt

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Dear Members:

1.) Since our last Annual Meeting of December 27, 1968, the following Newsletters and other communications have been sent out to our members:

Report Of The Treasurer Of The Swiss American Historical Society, Dr. Imre De Kosinsky

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Dear members:

I am again in a comfortable position to tell you that the financial situation of our Society is just as favorable as it was a year ago as per December 27, 1968. This is all the more remarkable as our expenses are cca. $ 200.-- higher than last year and due to the general decline of the bond priced our tax-exempt New York State Power Authority Bond value in correlation with the general trend in the stock market, also declined somewhat. Nevertheless, due to the very thorough drive to collect the membership fees, we not only off-set these …

Report Of The President Of The Swiss American Historical Society For 1969, Dr. Heinz K. Meier

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

The year of 1969 was an outwardly quiet one as far as SAHS matters were concerned. I knew when I was reelected to the presidency of the society at the last annual meeting in New York a year ago that its affairs had been well handled and that everything was in good order. This excellent state of affairs was the result of the work of a fine board of officers who performed their duties with care and dispatch. I was lucky to inherit a state of reliable men from m predecessor, Dr. Augustin Maissen. Everyone of them, Dr. Leo Schelbert, …

"On Swiss American Relations In The Aftermath Of World War Ii, Dr. Werner Imhoof, Dr. Heinz K. Meier

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

Address by Dr. Imhoof: We are concerned here with Prof. Heinz Meier's latest book, Friendship Under Stress, U.S.-Swiss Relations 1900-1950, published by Herbert Lang & Co. in Fern this winter. It has been very favorably reviewed, as many of you may know. Prof. Max Silberschmidt published a very positive appreciation in its thoroughness as well as in its perspective - a much-needed book, and my remarks are meant to recommend it very warmly to you.

The Sixth Annual Meeting Of The Reactivated Swiss American Historical Society, Lukas F. Burckhardt

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Attendance

The Sixth Annual Meeting of the reactivated Swiss American Historical Society, to which the members had been invited by circular letters of October 25 and November 28, took place on December 27, 2969, in the Conference Hall of the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. Time and place were chosen because of the coincidence with the Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association of December 28 - 30 in the same town. This facilitated the attendance of our professional historians, but was less practical for those among our members who had to use the holiday season for family …

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Major Works By And About Adolf Meyer, Hans Syz Md

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The Collected Papers of Adolf Meyer - 4 volumes - The Johns Hopkins Press, Baltimore, 1950-1952.

Reprint: From The International Migration Review, Leo Schelbert

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

The Swiss American Historical Society (SAHS) is a reslative newcomer among the organizations which are dedicated to the historical study of a particular ethnic group. It was founded on July 4 , 192, in order "to meet the growing demand for a comprehensive account of the role which the Swiss element ... has played in the history of this country."

A Bibliography Of The Publications Of Hans Syz, M.D.

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On Psychiatric Problems, On Ceramics

The Swiss American Historical Society In 1969: Goals, Membership, Officers, Lukas F. Burckhardt

Swiss American Historical Society Newsletter

The Swiss American Historical Society, founded in Chicago on July 4, 1927, and reactivated at a constitutional meeting in New York on December 29, 1964, has defined its goals in its revised constitution of November 13, 1965, as follows:

"The objects and purposes of this organization shall be to institute, conduct and encourage historical research; to record the achievements of Swiss American citizens and residents of Swiss extraction and their influence upon the progress and development of governmental institutions, and of industry, science and education in the United States of America; to analyze and describe all aspects of U.S. - …