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19th Century Fraktur In Lancaster
Article about an exhibit of Fraktur at the Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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A Taufschein (baptismal certificate) from 1807
From the Library of Congress.
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From the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (GAMEO).
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Article on the history of Fraktur.
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A book by Corinne P. Earnest.
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An article by Myra Vanderpool Gormley. 'American folk art has become more and more popular over the years, and frakturs have become a particular favorite among collectors. These illustrated manuscripts, which are drawn with pen and ink and embellished with vivid colors, are not just nice to look at —they can provide a wealth of genealogical information to researchers.'
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Genealogist Guide to Fraktur for Genealogical Research
A book by Russell D. Earnest.
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German American Family Records in the Fraktur Tradition Volume 3
A book by Russell D. Earnest.
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German Translation Service for Old German Handwriting
Translations of handwritten documents, letters, manuscripts, civil and church records in the Old German Scripts.
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German-American Family Records in the Fraktur Tradition Volume 2
A book by Corinne P. Earnest.
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Gottschall Fraktur Sells for $101,000
News item regarding the collectability of Fraktur.
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Joseph Schneider Haus - Region of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario.
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From the Maine Antique Digest.
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From the National Archives and Records Administration. Enter the word fraktur in the first keyword box to view 113 documents from the case files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrants based on Revolutionary War Service. These frakturs are they are beautifully scanned examples and show that our ancestors also appreciated their genealogical value.
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A book by Michael S. Bird.
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From the Historical Society of Berks County Pennsylvania.
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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Publications Catalog for Arts & Decorative Arts
Several books on Fraktur available from the PHMC.
