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To Arno Curt Pappe from his sister in Germany, Amalie Gertrude "Trudel" (Pappe) Ulrich This card was sent to Arno Pappe (1893-1948) by his sister Gertrude "Trudel" (Pappe) Ulrich (1891-?). In the card she mentions their mother, Auguste Pappe (1857-1928), who immigrated to America in 1921 and lived for some time with Arno and his family. Arno worked as a baker for Fred Harvey, owner of a very large restaurant chain in the southwest. He moved frequently, working in Harvey House restaurants and hotels in several different states; hence Trudel's confusion over his address. The date of the card was estimated based on the age of Gertrude's youngest son, who appears to be about 3 years old in the photo. German Transcription Es füllt ihr [Mutter] sehr schwer und ich bin schon froh dass es so geht. Für dein letzten karten vielen dank, für den Brief habe ich mich wohl schon bedankt. Ich bin immer mit deiner Adr[esse] nicht im Klaren, weiß mir ob ich nach “Wyandotte” schreiben soll, oder nach “Dodge City.” Schreibe mir bitte mal dir ganz genaue Adresse mit. Wir bleiben nach einiger Zeit hier, der Aufenthalt tut uns sehr gut. Schreib recht bald wieder, nur allen dingen an Mama, sie freut sich so sehr. Am 24 August hat sie Geburtstag. Gratuliere ihr nach nachträglich. Im März ist bei uns um ganz bestimmt Hochzeit. Willy will nach bringen mich warten. Nun sie herzlich grüßt war. English Translation It’s hard for her [Mother] and I’m so glad that it’s going well. Many thanks for your last card; I’ve already thanked you for the letter. I am always unclear about your address; let me know whether I should write to “Wyandotte” [Kansas] or to “Dodge City.” Write me with the complete address. We’re staying here for a while, the residence suits us. Write again soon, but everything about Mama, she is so happy. On August 25 she had a birthday. Congratulate her belatedly. In March without fail is our anniversary. Willy wants to make me wait (?). Only the best wishes, |
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