Luxembourg American Family Tree

Lëtzebuergesch Amerikanesche Stammbam

• View/Print Luxembourg American Family Tree Recognition Form
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• View the names of Luxembourg American Families

  already represented on the Luxembourg American Family Tree

     The Luxembourg American Family Tree [Lëtzebuergesch Amerikanesche Stammbam] will be a one-of-a-kind, permanent art sculpture located in the Wëllkomm Centre of the Luxembourg American Cultural Center.  Standing twelve feet tall, the Family Tree will contain 148 leaves (10 x 12 inches) displaying photographs of various Luxembourg immigrants to America or their descendants.  The names of the people on the leaves will be permanently etched in a glass recognition panel near the family tree.  Two computer monitors, located near the Family Tree, will also contain additional genealogical and historic information about these individuals. 

    This exciting opportunity to honor or memorialize loved ones will only be available to the first 148 donors who respond with a gift of $2,000 or more. 

     The Luxembourg American Family Tree will be the main focal point as visitors arrive at and depart from the Cultural Center’s Roots & Leaves Museum.  The Family Tree will memorialize and honor Luxembourg Americans immigrants and their descendants for generations to come.  If family members would like to pool their gifts to honor or memorialize loved ones they can do so by making a combined donation of $2,000 or more.

Work Together As A Family For A Leaf on the Luxembourg American Family Tree!

    Numerous families throughout the United States are "pooling" their donations to help build the Luxembourg American Cultural Center and to obtain a LEAF on the LUXEMBOURG AMERICAN FAMILY TREE.  Being recognized with a Leaf on the Luxembourg American Family Tree is a limited offer that you won't want to miss!  Consider sending an email or letter to family members to get them involved in "pooling" donations for a family leaf.  Click here to see a sample "introductory letter" and "follow up letter" to family members.  If you have any questions about this process or about donations or the Family Tree contact kwester@luxamculturalsociety.org or call 262-376-3194. 

Guidelines for Family Leaves

• Each side of a leaf will contain one photograph only in sepia tone.
• Each leaf measures 10 x 12 inches.
• The same photograph can be used on both sides of a leaf or two different photographs can be used.
• Photographs submitted can be of immigrants or any of their descendants, living or deceased.
• Photographs submitted can be individual portraits, couple/family portraits (limit of three individuals on photographs), wedding portraits (limit of three individuals on photographs), etc.
• Photographs are to contain a maximum of three persons so that individuals are visible. If the donor chooses to submit a photograph that has more than three individuals on it, the LACS can not be held responsible for donor satifaction.
• Photographs submitted for use on the Family Tree must be of individuals who have of Luxembourg lineage whether through blood or marriage.
• Photographs can be submitted in black/white or color though they will appear in sepia tone on the family tree.
• Submitted photographs for use on leaves are to be original photographs. These photographs will be scanned according to necessary requirements and will then be returned to you. All photographs will be handled with the utmost security and care.
• Photographs submitted must be in camera ready form. The LACS does not provide graphic design.
• If it is impossible to submit an original photograph, special arrangements for scanning must be made with the Luxembourg American Family Tree Committee. They will offer you the necessary guidelines for scanning.
• Each side of the leaf will have an identification number that will relate to the donor/sponsor and the photograph. This number will be placed on a glass recognition panel in the Wëllkomm Centre along with the name of the person(s) on the photograph and the donor.
• Additional biographical/genealogical information about the individual(s) on the leaf will be available on a touch screen monitor in the Wëllkomm Centre near the family tree. You will receive a form to complete for our use with additional biographical/genealogical information about the person(s).
• The leaves will be placed on the tree in random order.
• The Luxembourg American Family Tree Committee retains the right to accept or refuse photographs for use on the Family Tree.
• A member of the Luxembourg American Family Tree Committee will be available to assist you in the proper selection of photographs for use on the family tree, as needed.
  

The Luxembourg American Family Tree Committee retains the right to accept or refuse photographs for use on the Family Tree. All donations to the Luxembourg American Cultural Society and Cultural Center are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  Please consult with your tax advisor.