Dennis, The AHSGR web site, under Frequently Asked Questions, states the following: "During World War I and World War II there was a great deal of animosity towards German immigrants and German-speaking immigrants in this country. Many states passed legislation restricting the use of the German language as a measure to curtail the influence of their German populations. Either forcibly or voluntarily, many German-speaking citizens restricted or concealed their "Germanness." After World War II came the Red Scare, and although most of the German-Russian immigrants entered this country before the Bolshevik Revolution and implementation of Communism, the fact that they were from Russia was reason enough for antagonism to be brought against them. Many German-Russian families found it easier to conceal their origins rather than endure the prejudices that a large part of society held towards their language, culture and country. As a result, many descendants of Germans from Russia are learning, late in life, of their heritage and origins." This topic has been vigorously discussed here in the past, and based on the previous discussions I think the above might explain some cases, but not all. Maggie -----Original Message----- >From: Dennis <dennis@sewald.name> >Sent: Mar 21, 2007 2:29 PM >To: GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com >Subject: [GV] Mum About Parents > >Hello all. I'm new to the list and have many questions, but one nagging >one. Why didn't many Volga immigrants when in the US not talk about their >parents. On both sides of my family Sewald and Pfeif, none of my Uncles or >Aunts know about their Grandparents history. Any reason why from this a >gust group? > > > >Thanks, > >Dennis L. Sewald > >Denver, CO > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message