Mennonite Historical Society of Saskatchewan

3.252 Johann J. Neudorf Collection

Section III — Personal Papers

Contents

  • 1. Briefe der Geschwister Neudorf – red cover book of J. J. Neudorf’s brother David’s life story in German.
  • 2. Two song books (scribblers) – Anna Neudorf, J. J. Neudorf’s first wife, nee Schoenfeld.
  • 3. Christliches Vergessmeinnicht – booklet with daily Bible readings, pages for birthdays and anniversaries.
  • 4. Gesangbuch given to J. J. Neudorf for Christmas in 1916 when he was 16 years of age.
  • 5. Katechismus. Halbstadt: Druek von P. Neufeld, 1898. Note inside Bible states that it belonged to J.J. Neudorf who was born in 1899.
  • 6. A Russian school report card (?)
  • 7. Photo: The Neudorf family portrait in 1912. J.J. Neudorf is in the back middle of the photo. Names of other family members written on back of photo.
  • 8. Photo: J.J.’s first home in Canada, Schlorrendarp, Saskatchewan – 1924
  • 9. Photo: J.J. farming his land with horses. His son, John is riding on the implement.
  • 10. Photo: The home J. J. grew up in Osterwick, Russia. Names of family members written on back of photo.
  • 11.A picture of Jesus with a flock of sheep. J.J. received it for Christmas and brought it to Canada in 1924.
  • 12. Marriage certificate of J. J. and Maria Schultz, nee Funk, 29 July, 1930.
  • 13. An aerial photo of the Neudorf farm in Schlorrendarp, SK.
  • 14. Zeugnis of Johann Johannow Neudorf, 5 Mai, 1912 – Religion and German language
  • 15. Zeugnis of Anna Johannowa Schoenfeld, (J. J.’s first wife), 25 Apr., 1916 – Religion and German language
  • 16. Identification card for Anna Neudorf, J. J.’s first wife.
  • 17. The Naturalization Act – Application for a Decision, Osler, Saskatchewan, 29th January, 1929
  • 18. Transit and Removal Permit, Government of the Province of Saskatchewan, for J. J.’s daughter , Margaret Neudorf, 3 yr. 10 mo., June 20, 1929
  • 19. J. J.’s first wife Anna’s five Christmas “wish” booklets.
  • 20. J.J .’s two Christmas “wish” booklets
  • 21. Letters written to John and Maria Neudorf in Canada from family members in Germany.
  • 22. “Erlebnisse von Heinrich Joh. Neudorf aufgeschrieben.” The journey of J. J.’s brother, Henry Neudorf (from Russia).
  • 23. “Mein Lebens Schifflein” Life journey of David Neudorf (brother to J. J.)
  • 24. Cassette tape recording of Isaac Froese’s visit with J. J. Neudorf in Osler, SK, February 22, 1979
  • 25. Osterwich 1812-1943, printed by A. Olfert &s; Sons, Ltd., 1973. This book belonged to John J. Neudorf and has a list of 19 questions taped inside the cover “Wer hilft folgende fragen beantworten?”
  • 26. Brednich, Rolf Wilh. Mennonite Folklife and Folklore: A Preliminary Report. National Museum of Man Mercury Series, Canadian Centre for Folk Culture Studies, Paper No. 22. Ottawa, Canada: National Museums of Canada, 1977
  • 27. Brednich, Rolf Wilh.. The Bible and the Plough: The Lives of a Hutterite Minister and a Mennonite Farmer. National Museum of Man Mercury Series, Canadian Centre for Folk Culture Studies, Paper No. 37. Ottawa, Canada: National Museums of Canada, 1981
  • 28. Der Bote, 72. Jahrgang, Nummer 43, (1995) English Edition