Front Matter

The Society for German American Studies was founded for the purpose of encouraging and advancing the scholarly study of the history, language, literature, and culture of the German element in the Americas.This includes coverage of the immigrants to North and South America and their descendants from German-speaking areas of Europe.Members of the Society include representatives from various academic disciplines and others who share a common interest in German American studies.The Society for German American Studies is open to membership from individuals, societies, and libraries.