THE OREGON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GERMANS FROM RUSSIA
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Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Chapter of The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR). Our organization is a resource for learning about the rich history and heritage of this ethnic group.

​Migrating primarily from the German speaking areas of Western Europe beginning in the 1760's, these colonists settled in many parts of the Russian Empire where they built stable communities, established farms, churches, schools and businesses in their new homeland.
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In the late 19th century, many of these ethnic Germans looked to the Americas to find new opportunities, escape political repression and preserve their way of life. By the early 1880's these pioneers were moving west and many made their new homes in the Pacific Northwest. The Germans from Russia became an integral part of the diverse fabric of Oregon and Southwest Washington.​

We hope that you will join us to explore the culture, history and heritage of the Germans from Russia and become active in its preservation.​
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Allyn Brosz: "The Jacob Middlestedt Family at Ellis Island: An Iconic Photo Re-examined"
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February 18, 2023 @ 2 pm

St. Michael's Lutheran Church (6700 NE 29th Ave., Portland, OR)

In February, we will show a rebroadcast of an AHSGR "Treffen Tuesday" presentation by Allyn Brosz.

Allyn’s presentation is focused on a photo taken by Augustus Sherman in 1905 while the family was detained for an immigration hearing at Ellis Island and the subsequent fate of the family once they were admitted. There is a lot of information on the immigration experience that is pertinent to all our immigrant families. 

Last updated January 22, 2023.
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  • Welcome
  • Engage
    • Join
    • Donate
  • Events
    • Past Events
  • Newsletter
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • History
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Presidents >
      • Peter Koch
      • Lucille Butts
      • William Burbach
      • Maria Thaut Diefenbach
      • Hanna Deines
      • Penny Sittner
      • Cliff Haberman
      • Harold Beck
      • John Heimbuck
      • Miriam Wolfe
      • Anna Lee Walton
      • Lewis E. Swayze
      • Lela Miller
      • Roger Haas
      • Dr. Raymond P. Koch
      • Edward Wagner
      • Steve Schreiber
      • Carole Hayden
  • Gallery