Ewald Hillermann
Ewald Hillermann (born March 17, 1906 in Schneverdingen , † September 9, 2003 in Soltau ) was an author of Low German stories, poems and lyrics. In 1970 he received the Freudenthal Prize of the Freudenthal Society for his work and services to the Low German language .
Life
Born and raised in the Soltau district, Hillermann completed an apprenticeship as a locksmith in 1921 and then worked as a journeyman. After a period of unemployment (1930–33) he worked for the Soltau site administration. In 1935 Hillermann became an aircraft fitter at Faßberg airfield ( Celle district ). Here he completed the master's examination in mechanical engineering and became a master craftsman for airframes at the Aviation Technology School in Faßberg. After the end of the Second World War, he initially worked as a technician in the service of the British occupation forces. From 1959 to 1961 he worked as a house technician at the Freudenthal School in Soltau, after which he was employed by the state construction management in Munster (Örtze) until he retired in 1967 . In 1970 Hillermann received the Freudenthal Prize from the company of the same name. He dies in Soltau in 2003.
After his death, a path in Schneverdingen was named after him.
Works (selection)
author
- As en Born löppt de Tiet: Low German poems. (with drawings by Joachim Grauenhorst ). Heimatbund of the district of Soltau, Soltau 1973.
- Colorful Parlen in'n Heidesand. Bremen, Hauschild 1992, ISBN 3-926598-63-8 .
- Wonderful stories. Bremen, Hauschild 1992, ISBN 3-926598-66-2 .
Author and speaker
- De Eekboom: Plattdüütsch Woort and Plattdüütsch Leed: Low German poetry. (Record; choir pieces: Heinz Lemmermann , singing: Soltau women's choir, Soltau song board). Soltauton Wundschuh, Soltau 1976.
Settings
- Kiek över'n Tuun
- Dance music
- Schaperleed
- Avendleed
The settings were made by Heinz Lemmermann (melody and movement) and are part of Heidjers Leeder cycle for male choir. Eres Edition, Lilienthal / Bremen 1977.
Web links
- Literature by and about Ewald Hillermann in the catalog of the German National Library
- Ewald Hillermann in the Low German Bibliography and Biography (PBuB)
- Freudenthal Society Soltau eV
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hillermann, Ewald |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 17, 1906 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schneverdingen |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 9, 2003 |
| Place of death | Soltau |