Wilhelm Weitling papers, 1844-1903.

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Creator

Weitling, Wilhelm, 1808-1871.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1 linear foot (3 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of Weitling's correspondence, writings,patents and plans, memorabilia, and miscellaneous papers. Correspondence, 1844-1903, contains letters to and from members of the Weitling family, and correspondence and papers relating to the colonies of the Workingmen's League. Patents and plans, 1861-1868, are for improvementsto the sewing machine. Writings include a journal, 1855-1869, and papers on his theories of astronomy. Also, memorabilia, newsclippings and miscellaneous items.

Biographical/Historical Note

Wilhelm Weitling (1808-1871) was a German-born tailor, inventor and editor. In Germany he worked as a journeymantailor and was a prominent socialist agitator. After emigrating to the U.S. in 1848, he organized an Arbeiterbund or "Workingmen's League" for skilled craftsmen and established a community in Iowa based on hissocio-economic theories. He also was the founder and editor of Die Republik der Arbeiter in New York City from 1850 to 1855.

Controlled Access Terms

• Weitling, Wilhelm, 1808-1871.
• Weitling family.
• Astronomy.
• Collective settlements -- Iowa.
• Inventions.
• Sewing machines.
• Socialism.
• Diaries.
• Patents.
• Editors.
• Inventors.
• Tailors.

Additional Creator Names

• Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
• Sorge, Friedrich A. (Friedrich Adolf), 1828-1906.