The Wends of Texas: a Case Study of German Minority Immigration to the U.S.

Sorbs or Wends are a Slavic minority living in a region of eastern Germany that borders Poland and the Czech Republic. In the mid-19th century, many immigrated to Australia, South Africa, and the Americas, with the largest group settling in Lee County, Texas. This presentation addresses their history among German-speakers in Europe and in the U.S., including their contributions to literature, theology, and music.
David Zersen is President Emeritus of Concordia University Texas.