Heirlooms
In 1951 the Saga recorded treasures held by different branches of the family. Seventy-five years later, we're trying to find them. Is one of these in your attic?
Napoleon's gold snuff box
Said to be a gift from Napoleon to the Elector of Baden, passed to Dr. Ludwig Kiefer.
Napoleon's dueling pistols, marked "N"
Left to Arthur Kiefer by his friend Prof. Alexander Ziwet of the University of Michigan.
Bruno Mauch's revolver
Carried by 1st Lt. Bruno Mauch, 1st Michigan Infantry, who died in Libby Prison.
Frances Kiefer's diamond ring
Bought in Europe in 1873; later given to her son Guy.
The golden-wedding mug
Made for Dr. Conrad Kiefer's golden wedding anniversary, 1877.
Oil portraits of Dr. Conrad and Christine Kiefer
Herman's parents, painted in Germany.
"The Letter" by Edwin Kiefer
Marie Aubert in a red blouse; prize at the Paris Salon, 1890.
Life-size portrait of Dr. Herman Kiefer
Painted by his son Edwin for the University of Michigan medical school faculty room.
"The George Washington picture"
Edwin's oil portrait of his mother, Frances.
Dr. Kiefer's sword and diploma
What he carried off the ship in 1849.