Fritz Plaumann: diário e correspondências de um cientistas no sertão catarinense

Abstract

This work aims to understand the social relationships of Fritz Plaumann in the hinterlands of Santa Catarina, mainly in Nova Teutônia, a small community where he settled between the years 1918 and 1994. The first chapter explores the context of the early decades of Fritz Plaumann's life. The chapter begins with a discussion of Germany's crisis during the period in which Plaumann was born and raised. It then addresses the German immigration to the west of Santa Catarina, including the arrival of the Plaumann family in Brazil. It's mentioned the challenge of adaptation with new reality to live in Nova Teutônia. The chapter also talks about Plaumam's early years in Brazil, his experience with diseases, and the importance of agriculture for his subsistence and social interaction in that context. Furthermore, it analyzes the different professions performed by Plaumann, such as his dedication to photography, his work as the first teacher in the school of the Nova Teutônia community, and his involvement as a local merchant. Finally, the creation of the book "the origin of life" and it’s thought in relation to religion is highlighted. In the second chapter, an analysis is conducted on Plaumann's correspondences between the 1970s and 1990s. The interactions of the researcher with other scientists are explored, as well as the importance of universities for the improvement of his work and personal aspects such as his wife's departure to Europe. Furthermore, the creation of the Fritz Plaumann Entomological Museum is discussed, emphasizing its relevance in preserving and disseminating Plaumann's scientific legacy.