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Germans A Writer Corrects Misleading Statements About Pennsylvania Germans
Henry W. Gehman argues that Pennsylvania Germans are not Dutch and that their language Pennsylvania German is a legitimate high German dialect. He notes the origins in southern Germany and Swiss cantons, the strength of their linguistic heritage, and the need to respect their culture and language.
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Pennsylvania
Henry W. Gehman
Ephrata
F. & M. College
Lancaster
Ephrata Reporter
Germany
Switzerland
Europe
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Yorkshire
England
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Tyndale
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