The Immigration Papers of the Von Trapp Family from the "Sound of Music"

Maria von Trapp's Declaration of Intention, dated 1/21/1944

Maria Augusta von Trapp - born 1/26/1905 Born at: Vienna, Austria Brown hair, blue eyes, 5'7" Occupation: singer The declaration lists her husband's name, date, and place of birth, the date of their marriage, and the names and dates of birth of their children.

Maria von Trapp's Petition for Naturalization, dated 5/26/1948

The petition shows Maria's residence in Stowe, Vermont; her profession; her date and place of birth; height, weight, hair and eye color; the fact that her husband, Georg, had passed away and the date, as well as his date and place of birth and the date of their marriage; her nationality and last place of foreign residence; the names, places, and dates of birth of her children; and the date and place of her entrance into the United States; and the names of two witnesses to the petition. Also to be noted is that she changed her name formally from Maria Augusta von Trapp to Maria Augusta Trapp.

Below are the other von Trapps who naturalized in 1948 in Vermont. The photographs and information listed are from their Declarations of Intention. Certificates of Arrival and Petitions for Naturalization were also filed.

Agathe Joanna Erwina Gobertina von Trapp Date of birth: 3/12/1913 Born at: Pola, Istria, Austria Brown hair, brown eyes, 5'4" Occupation: singer

Maria Agatha Franzisca Gobertina von Trapp Date of birth: 8/28/1914 Born at: Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria Brown hair, brown eyes, 5'4" Occupation: singer

Hedwig Maria Adolphine Gobertina von Trapp Date of birth: 7/28/1917 Born at: Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria Brown hair, gray eyes, 5'6" Occupation: singer

Johanna Karoline von Trapp Date of birth: 9/7/1919 Born at: Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria Brown hair, brown eyes, 5'4" Occupation: singer