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[Aare River Flowing Through Interlaken, Switzerland]

Description: Photograph of the Aare river flowing under a walking bridge in Interlaken, Switzerland. Green trees dot the stone shores of the river banks partially obscuring the multi-story apartment buildings and residential buildings. Near vertical mountain cliffs covered in deep green trees looms over the town.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Alexanderplatz in East, Germany]

Description: Photograph of two (2) permanent white pavilions stretched between two (2) buildings and the base of a set of stairs that climbs towards the base of Alexanderplatz tower. Groups of adults and families roam the surrounding grounds and buildings of the Alexanderplatz tower. A blue and white tower with a large sign that reads "Hotel Stadt Berlin" at the top of the building lurks in the background of the photograph.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 52.522500 13.415000
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Augustinian Monastery]

Description: Photograph of the exterior brickwork and pointed archways of an Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, Germany where Martin Luther was thought to stay. The two (2) story building features key gothic architectural features including pointed arches, centuries old brickwork, and elaborate window treatments. A small group of unknown individuals travel through a large pointed archway on the left side of the photograph.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 50.981065 11.029947
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt, Germany]

Description: Photograph of a wall surrounding the perimeter of the Augustinian monastery partially obscures a dark gray multi-story Augustinian tower with pointed arches topped with a steeple. Half-timber multi-story buildings line the edges of the perimeter wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Banner on St.Marienkirche]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing in front of a white banner with black text hanging on the brick and mortar exterior of the St. Marienkirche church. The banner has German text that reads, "Erinnerrung An Das Leben In Berlin". In English that same banner reads, "Memory Of Life In Berlin". Gothic architecture is prominently featured on the exterior of the St. Marienkirche church in the form of the pointed arches and detailed stonework surrounding the dark wooden doors.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 52.520556 13.406667
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945]

Description: Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Gaby, Harry T.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Church Sign in Wroclaw, Poland]

Description: Photograph of a church bulletin board hung above a metal handrail on the concrete exterior of the Evangelical Augsburg Parish . A black ornamental door surrounded by a white frame adorned with statues and figure heads.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Cloisters Where Luther Family Lived]

Description: Photograph of the cloisters where Martin Luther's family lived. The concrete multi-story building features a balcony with black ornamental railing, large pointed archways, curved doorways, and pillars supporting brick arches. A plaque featuring German writing has been hung on the second story of the exterior wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[East German Historical Museum]

Description: Photograph of the entrance to the East German Historical Museum in Berlin, Germany. The white stone building is decorated with ornamental statues and extensive facades. Four statues of stone women wearing robes with a small child placed atop stone plinths line the exterior of the museum. Dark brown signs with gold font stand between the stone statues to inform visitors of the special collection and exhibition covering Martin Luther and his life. A small group of people are passing in front of t… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 52.518153 13.396944
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Eisleben Christmas Market & Luther Statue]

Description: Photograph of a large green Christmas tree covered in yellow Christmas lights behind a large statue of Martin Luther atop an ornamental plinth in Eisleben, Germany. Gothic and Renaissance architectural buildings line the perimeter of the market square. People roam the Christmas market in winter clothes.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Elbe River Near Torgau, Germany]

Description: Photograph of the Elbe River flowing under a black arched bridge atop stone pylons near Torgau, Germany. The Elbe River is flanked by brown grass shores of the German landscape. The left river bank is covered in brown grass that transitions into green grass and rocks that stop at a brick river retaining wall in the event of river flooding to protect the modern buildings and leafless trees.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Entrance to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany]

Description: Photograph of a woman in a yellow shirt and blue skirt looking at the pointed portal arched entrance to the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. A depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus is prominently displayed within the portal above the dark wooden doors. Two (2) stone statues holding a sword in one hand flank both sides of a stained-glass window mounted above the entrance arches.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 51.866180 12.637742
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Erfurt Gothic Cathedral]

Description: Photograph of a dark gothic cathedral in Erfurt, Germany. The brick exterior of the gothic cathedral features many of the key identifiers of gothic architecture including: lancet windows, pointed arched window framing, portals, church spires, and ornamental figures.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Exterior of a Brown Building]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a brown building with a stone three (3) stepped stoop connecting two dark wooden doors. This building marks the first meeting between the German reformers, Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Flowers in the Berlin Zoological Garden]

Description: Photograph of a pristine, well-manicured multi-colored flower garden surrounded by brick sidewalks in neat rows. Deep green trees overhang white benches line the perimeter of the walking path facing towards the garden. People and family groups roam the grounds of the garden. A water fountain feature and a half-timber building are in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 52.506915 13.334315
Partner: Texas Lutheran University
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