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Luxembourg American Cultural Center Gift Certificate
This gift certificate can be used for purchases on our online store, at the LACC Gift Shop, for admission to the Cultural Center, or for paid research at the LACS Research Center. Gift certificates are available for various amounts. Gift certificates are redeemable for one year from date of purchase.
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Luxembourg Red Lion Crest T-Shirt for Adults
This quality, white, 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, short sleeve T-shirt features Luxembourg’s Red Lion crest on the front of the t-shirt. Adult sizes – S, M, L, XL, XXL. This t-shirt is a great way to show your Luxembourger pride and also makes a wonderful gift for someone special. $18 + $5 s/h
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Luxembourg Baseball Cap
This adjustable, high-quality, cotton, dark blue baseball cap features the embroidered Red Lion crest of Luxembourg on the front of the cap and an embroidered Luxembourg flag on the back. $18 + $4 s/h
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“Baby Luxembourger” Baby Cap
This cute, red, 100% cotton baby cap features the words “Baby Luxembourg” in white letters and has cloth straps with velcro. One size. A great gift for that special baby! $9 + $3 s/h
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“Lovable Luxembourger” T-Shirt for Toddlers
This cute, white, 100% cotton, short sleeve T-shirt features the words “Lovable Luxembourger” in blue letters. Sizes – 2T & 4T. A great gift for that special toddler! $11.00 + $3 s/h
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“The Hémecht” Coloring Book by Mary E. Nilles & Ardella M. Nilles, illustrated by Anthony Accardo
This unique, historic coloring book was published as a project for the 2007 European Cultural Year hosted by Luxembourg. The first half of the coloring book features 21 literary vignettes in English that tell the common story of a Luxembourg family who emigrated to Minnesota. Themes include “Leaving Luxembourg”, “Crossing the Ocean”, “The New Stone House”, “Planting Time”, “St. Nicholas Day”, and more.
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| The second half of the book features beautiful, full size drawings of each theme for your youngster to color and enjoy. This coloring and story book is one of a kind! Teach your children and grandchildren about your heritage! 40 pages, soft-cover. $15 + $5 s/h |
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Peckvillchen (Traditional Luxembourg Bird Whistle)
Peckvillchen are traditional clay bird whistles hand-crafted in the noted pottery center of Nospelt, Luxembourg. Since these authentic peckvillchens are all uniquely crafted, they come in a multitude of colors and measure approximately 4” (l) x 2 ½” (h). Pechvillchens make a great, authentic Luxembourgian gift! $20 + $5 s/h
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Watercolor Prints of Luxembourg Scenes – Set of 4 Prints, Signed/Numbered by Luxembourg Artist Roger Bour
Enjoy a magnificent set of 4, water-color, signed/numbered prints by noted Luxembourg artist Roger Bour. Bour has gained a reputation as one of Luxembourg’s finest landscape artists bringing attention to some of Luxembourg’s most popular and beautiful sites.
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The set of four prints includes the following scenes:
- Mir wölle bleiwe wat mir sin – Luxembourg City
- The Grund – Luxembourg City
- Vianden – Castle & Village
- Machtum on the Moselle River
Each print measures 12” x 15 ¾” – unframed and not matted. This limited edition of prints was assembled by Roger Bour specifically for the Luxembourg American Cultural Society. Enjoy these prints yourself or thrill someone with them as a gift! Sold only as set of 4. $80/set of 4 prints + $10 s/h |
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Luxembourg Legacy Popcorn – Set of 4 bottles
This set of 4 - 15 oz. bottles of all-natural, delicious baby white popcorn celebrates Luxembourg heritage and is reminiscent of the popcorn grown by early Luxembourg settlers. The label features a charming story of the use of popcorn by early Luxembourg Americans. A unique, delicious, and healthy gift idea or a snack for you! $16 (set of four bottles) + $8 s/h
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Luxembourg Wallet
This 5” x 4” bi-fold canvas wallet features the embroidered Red Lion crest of Luxembourg. It has a small pocket for change or keys and a compartment for credit cards.
$15 + $3 s/h
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Luxembourg Coffee Mug
This high-quality, heavy ceramic coffee mug features the Red Lion crest of Luxembourg. The mug measures 4 ¾” (h) and 3 ¼” (diam). $14 + $8 s/h
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Luxembourg Flag (small flag w/ stand)
This “mini” cloth flag of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg measures 5 ½” x 4”. It can be displayed with or without the accompanying gold stand. $6 + $3 s/h
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American & Luxembourg Flags Label Pin
Show your American & Luxembourg pride with this deluxe lapel pin that features the conjoined American and Luxembourg flags. $4 + $2 s/h
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Luxembourg Golf Balls
These three regulation golf balls display Luxembourg's Red Lion coat of arms and the word "Luxembourg". These golf balls are a must have for all golfers proud of their Luxembourg heritage.
$6 + $5 s/h
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Bear with "I ♥ Luxembourg" Sweater
This cute stuffed bear is wearing a knit sweater that reads "I ♥ Luxembourg". A great gift for young and old! Measures 8 inches in length.
$5 + $5 s/h
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Bear with Luxembourg Flag on Red Heart Pillow
This cute stuffed bear is resting on a red heart pillow that displays the Luxembourg flag. A great gift for young and old! Measures 9 ½ inches in length.
$5 + $5 s/h
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Bear with Luxembourg Flag Sweater
This cute stuffed bear is wearing a knit sweater that displays the Luxembourg flag. A great gift for young and old! Measures 10 inches in length.
$7 + $5 s/h
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Luxembourg Tote Bag
This large nylon tote bag features an embroidered Red Lion of Luxembourg Coat of Arms and the word "Luxembourg". The tote has a zipper and nylon strap handles. It is a great tote for books, papers, etc. Measures ?" x ?". It makes a great gift or something special for you!
$15 + $8 s/h
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"Moien" Ceramic Tile
This beautiful ceramic tile reads "Moien" or "hello" in Lëtzebuergesch. A wonder gift or a beautiful item to hang in your home. Celebrate your Luxembourg heritage! Measures 4" x 4".
$15 + $6 s/h
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“Luxembourgers in the New World” – Two Volume Set – Nicholas Gonnor translation and index by Jean Ensch, Jean-Claude Muller, Robert E. Owen
The LACS is proud to be the ONLY U.S. distributor of this renowned, two-volume set, that is a “must-have” for all those interested in Luxembourg American history and genealogy.
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Volume I is an English translation of Nicholas Gonner’s 1889 book Die Luxemburger in der Neuen Welt. This book thoroughly describes the cause and patterns of Luxembourg emigration to the U.S. It gives a state by state commentary on Luxembourg settlements and other fascinating data and facts. Published in 1987, 393 pages, soft-cover.
Volume II is an index by name and community of Nicholas Gonner’s Luxemburger Gazette newspaper published in Dubuque, Iowa from 1871 – 1918. The Gazette is available on microfilm at the LACS Research Center and other venues. This book is an invaluable resource of Luxembourg surnames and communities and includes other commentary. Published in 1987, 682 pages with map of Luxembourg settlements in U.S., soft-cover. NOTE: Sold only as two-volume set.$70/set + $12 s/h |
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“The Nationhood of Luxembourg: Eight Essays on the Grand Duchy” by James Newcomer
This intriguing book of essays by historian James Newcomer delves into eight unique topics pertaining to one of the smallest nations in the world - the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Newcomer touches on the personality, evolution, and irony of Luxembourg as well Luxembourg culture within the EU and more. Published in 1998, 117 pages, soft-cover. $15 + $4 s/h
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“Luxemburger Immigrants to Aurora” [Illinois]
by Joseph J. Lies
This booklet first published in 1976 offers a concise, historic overview of 19th century Luxembourg immigration to Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, and the life of early settlers in the Aurora area. It includes many family names along with numerous historic photos. A great addition to any Luxembourg American’s library! 47 pages, soft-cover.
$5 + $3 s/h
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“The Luxembourger Farmhouse: Luxembourg Houses in America” Vol. III by Georges Calteux
This informative book by Georges Calteux, former Director of Sites & Monuments for Luxembourg’s Ministry of Culture, touches on numerous themes including the reasons for Luxembourg Emigration to the U.S., Luxembourg stone houses and architectural forms in America, restored Luxembourg stones houses in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, noted Luxembourg Americans and more. The book is profusely illustrated and includes a CD with Luxembourg and Luxembourg American music. Published in 1999, 180 pages, hard-cover, bi-lingual – English & German. $60 + $12 s/h
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“Treasured Recipes” Rollingstone Luxembourg Heritage Museum, Rollingstone, Minnesota
This 262-page cook book includes a plethora of traditional and contemporary recipes from appetizers to salads to entrees to desserts. Numerous traditional Luxembourgish recipes from treipen (blood sausage) to zupp (soup) to kuchen (dessert) are included in this one of a kind cook book. $15 + $6 s/h
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“The Battle of the Bulge: The Ardennes Offensive – Winter 1944/45” by Jean Milmeister, Editions Guy Binsfeld - Luxembourg
This fascinating book, published in Luxembourg, offers an overview of one of WWII’s greatest battles, the Battle of the Bulge, fought in the Luxembourg Ardennes. It is profusely illustrated with historic images as well as maps depicting the movement of the battle. It pays honor to America’s liberation of Luxembourg. This is a must have for Luxembourg American and WWII history buffs. Published in 2006, 66 pages, soft-cover, trilingual – English, French, German. $18 + $4 s/h
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“Luxembourg City: The Capital of the Grand Duchy”
by Marcus Stölb, Editions Guy Binsfeld – Luxembourg
This book offers a broad overview of Luxembourg’s Capital City including its history, culture, sites, events and architecture. It features numerous, beautiful photos of Luxembourg City’s sites, events and people. It is a must have for your Luxembourg collection and makes a wonderful gift for someone special. Published in 2008, 63 pages, hard-cover, trilingual – English, French, German. $20 + $8 s/h
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Veneration of Our Lady of Luxembourg in the United States by Rick Roder
This inspirational book begins with a summary of the roots of veneration of Our Lady of Luxembourg in the Grand Duchy. It then offers a description of the veneration of Our Lady of Luxembourg in America evident in statues and images of her found in places of worship throughout America’s Midwest. It is profusely illustrated with color photos of these images. Published in 2007, 70 pages, soft-cover. $20 + $3 s/h
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“Prairieblummen: Eng sammlonk fu lidder a gedichter an onserer létzebûrgerdeitscher sprôch” – Nicholas Gonner (1835-1892), Compilation and Commentary by Sandra Schmit, Centre National De Littérature, Luxembourg
Originally published in 1883, Prairieblummen was a collection of musical poetry (lidder) and a glossary of words in Lëtzebuergesch compiled by Nicholas Gonner. Gonner is considered the most noteworthy 19th century Luxembourg immigrant to the United States. He was long-time editor of the Luxemburger Gazette newspaper published in Dubuque, Iowa. Prairieblummen featured lidder composed by Gonner, J. B. Nau, and the noted immigrant poet, Nicholas E. Becker of Wisconsin. Sandra Schmit has republished the original poems from Prairieblummen along with an extensive commentary on Gonner and Becker, and Gonner’s original glossary. The book features many illustrations and is No. 15 in the National Center for Literature’s Lëtzebuerger Bibliothéik Series. Published in 2008 in Lëtzebuergesch and German. $25 + $7 s/h
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Luxembourg Guide Book
by Tim Skelton
This outstanding, 184-page guide book is the only standalone guide book for Luxembourg in English. Most other guide books in English only offer a few pages or an appendix-style add-on about traveling the Grand Duchy. This guide book provides maps, photos, and in-depth information about touring Luxembourg and site seeing as well as extensive information on Luxembourg's history, culture, languages, etc. This guide book is a must have for anyone visiting Luxembourg or for anyone serious about studying the Grand Duchy.
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 Publications by the Institut Grand-Ducal Luxembourg – Section de Linguistique, d’Ethnologie et d’Onomastique
The LACS is the exclusive distributor in the U. S. and Canada for genealogical books published by Luxembourg’s Institut Grand-Ducal. The LACS handles a number of books published by the Institut Grand-Ducal (listed below). Since the inventory and cost of these books vary, please contact the LACS Office (262-476-5086 or EMail) for more information about the publications below:
- Familienchronik der Gemeinden Remerschen und Bürmeringen: Remerschen – Schengen – Wintringen 1660-1900, Bürmeringen, Elvingen, Emeringen 1760-1900 by Dr. Prosper Kayser & Roger Kayser, 1999
- Familienchronik der Gemeinde Stadtbredimus: Greiweldingen – Stadtbredimus von 1668-1990 by Dr. Prosper Kayser & Roger Kayser, 2000
- Familienchronik der Gemeinde Wormeldingen: Ahn, Dreiborn, Ehnen, Kapenacker, Machtum, Oberwormeldingen, Wormeldingen von 1690-1900 by Dr. Prosper Kayser, Roger Kayser, & Heinrich Wagner, 2001
- Famlienchronik der Gemeinde Bous: Assel – Bous – Emeringerhof – Erpeldingen – Rolling und Scheuerberg von 1670-1950 by Dr. Prosper Kayser & Roger Kayser, 2003
- Familienchronik Gemeinde Wellenstein: Bech-Kleinmacher – Schwebsingen – Wellenstein von 1668-1900 by Dr. Propser Kayser & Roger Kayser, 1999
- Familien Wellenstein und ihre Nachkommen in aller Welt mit den dazugehörigen Familien Gales, Kohll, Legill, Linden, Muller by Dr. Prosper Kayser, Roger Kayser, & Emile Linden, 2000
- Familienchronik Stadt Remich von 1668-1900 by Dr. Prosper Kayser & Roger Kayser, 1999
- Vita Venerabilis Yolandae: The Life of Yolanda of Vianden By Alexander Wiltheim (1604-1684), translated by Gerald Newton, 2007
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