German-American Police hold 50th Anniversary Banquet, by Michael Fricker

"Thank you and congratulations to the German-American Police Association, its board, members, the founders. More importantly thank you to all those men and women that wear the badge, who protect us, and serve for us in this great nation, the U.S.A." - Michael Fricker

Remarks at the Heimatklänge 70th Anniversary, by Nichole Deely & Michael Fricker

"The truth is that the Heimatklänge today is strong because these guys have a bond with each other that makes the rest of us keep coming. That makes the music worth listening to."

Now & Then, by Michael Fricker

"If you’re reminiscing about the old days, the best way to honor them is to come together and continue as part of the United German Hungarians, whether at 4666 or not." - Michael Fricker

Dressed up like Christmas, by Michael Fricker

"People stood around the  Erzgebirge hall, dressed up like Christmas, mingling, talking, catching up. I said to my father 'look around this is a great party,' and he replied 'everything the German Hungarians do is great.'" - Michael

Manhattan Club: Coffee, Bourbon & Cream, by Michael Fricker

Inspired by Joe Reiter's ever-present Manhattan, we have invited our members to share their favorite recipe for the whiskey cocktail or whatever beverage wets their whistle.

The Festzelt Gates, Photo by Stephen Hargreaves

A Review of Gaufest in Newark, DE by Michael Fricker

Michael Fricker reviews the 30. Gaufest hosted in Newark, DE this past July. "This Gaufest was faithful to traditions and the old ways. But it was our people who were faithful to one another." - Michael Fricker

Adventures in Club Life, by Michael Fricker

"Two of our people, Ed & Chris Tokarski, recently wrote something on their ad in the 30. Gaufest Festbook. When I read it I could not get it out of my head." - Michael

New to the Archive: Tickets, Programs, Newspaper Clippings

"On a Tuesday at the Canteen by the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Lisa Hartmann Fricker delivered a brown paper bag with some paper club items. I hope you enjoy these artifacts new to our archive." -Michael