Journal, Vol. 34, No. 4 – Winter 2011

On the Cover: Alexander Heckmann’s deputy ID card as representative of the Volga German Republic to the Supreme Soviet. Articles: “A Memorial Essay” by Dr. Viktor Krieger, translated by Alex Herzog; AHSGR Storytelling Winners and Honorable Mentions in Adult Division: 1st Place Winner, “The Story of the Schwarze Post” by Richard R. Hoppe; 2nd Place Winner, “In the Dead of Night” by Sheryl Ernst Purol; 3rd Place Winner “The Farm” by Shannon Bickford; Honorable Mentions: “Grandma’s Shoes” by Shannon Bickford; “Great-Grandpa’s Tears” by Patti Sellenrick; “Siberia: Deportation and Survival” by Anne M. Stang; Youth Division: 1st Place Winner, “”Church, Food, Dress, and Family Traditions: My Great-Great-Grandparents’ Wedding” by Victoria “Bailey” Parrish Penner.