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Henry D. Goerzen fonds

  • MENN menn-9
  • Fonds
  • 1906-2005

The fonds consists of three series: A) Namaka History, B) Short Writings, and C) Other Initiatives.

Goerzen, Henry D.

Margaret Riediger fonds

  • MENN menn-71
  • Fonds
  • 1918-1993

The fonds consists of an account of the visit of the Czar to Molotschna Colony in 1818; travel diary and reminiscences of the Riedeger family's emigration to Canada (1926); maps of Klinok and of the Molotschna Colony; correspondence from Margaret Riediger's relatives and friends (1970-1993); and copies of the Gospels in Russian.

Riediger, Margaret

Tim Janzen collection

  • MENN menn-62
  • Collection
  • Copied 2001-2005 (originally created 1799-2005)

The fonds consists of microform and digital copies of archival records documenting the history and genealogy of Mennonites in Prussia, Russia, and North America. Included are the Molotschna Colony Census file (1835) documenting a Mennonite settlement in Russia; excerpts from the Guardianship Committee of Foreign Settlers in South Russia fonds (1799-1833) documenting early Mennonite relations with the government of Russia; Ulrich Dueck fonds (ca. 1950-ca. 2001) describing genealogies of Mennonite families in West Prussia; Tim Janzen's historical map collection (1914-2005) documenting the locations of Mennonite colonies in West Prussia and southern Russia (1914-1921) including a partial transliterated index to place names (2005); and the Herman Thiessen fonds (ca. 1950-ca. 2001) describing the Thiessen family genealogy.

Janzen, Tim

Theodore D. Regehr fonds

  • MENN menn-14
  • Fonds
  • 1901-2003

The fonds consist of photocopied documents, research notes, photographs, and correspondence related to Ted Regehr's preparation of his book on the Northwest Mennonite Conference. It is arranged into two series: (A) Source material, and (B) Manuscript preparation. Includes papers of S.F. Coffman, Clarence J. Ramer, and Ezra Stauffer.

Regehr, Theodore D.

Reinlaender Mennonite Church fonds

  • MENN menn-38
  • Fonds
  • 1880-2000

The fonds consists of 4 series: A) Reinlaender Gemeinde Buch, the church register of names, birthdates, and church numbers of the church in Chortitza, Fuerstenland, and Manitoba ca. 1880-1903; B) Reinlaender Gemeinde Buch-B, the church register continuing Series A, for Manitoba and Manitoba Colony, Mexico, 1903-1942; C) Reinlaender Gemeinde Buch-C, ca. 1904-1951, the church register of Swift Current and Swift Colony, Mexico: and D) Reinlaender Gemeinde Buch-D, 1928-2000, containing general correspondence, minutes, financial records, reports, policy documents, constitutions, bylaws, and petitions.

Reinlaender Mennonite Church

John J. Esau fonds

  • MENN menn-57
  • Fonds
  • 1968-1987

The fonds consists of short writings created by John J. Esau. Arranged by date.

Esau, John J.

Helen Friesen collection

  • MENN menn-11
  • Collection
  • 1944-1987

The fonds consists of copies of autobiographical manuscripts written by Helen Friesen, David G. Rempel, and Olga Rempel as well as historic photographs and postcards. Olga Toews Regier Rempel was one of Helen Friesen's neighbors in Russia and the daughter of Prediger (Pastor) Aron Toews.

Friesen, Helen

Guardianship Committee of Foreign Settlers in South Russia fonds

  • MENN menn-64
  • Fonds
  • [Copied ca. 2002 (originally created 1799-1833)]

The fonds includes reports on resolutions of disputes among foreign settlers in New Russia, and between settlers and government; instructions on governance of villages and local districts; statistical reports; records of passports issued; and financial statements.

Guardianship Committee of Foreign Settlers in South Russia

Dawn S. Bowen fonds

  • MENN menn-54
  • Fonds

The fonds consists of published and unpublished materials regarding the geographic and historic experiences of the Mennonites in Northern Alberta in the Fort Vermilion and La Crete area.

Bowen, Dawn S.

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