Biographical sketch

Scope and content

Custodial history

Notes

-Finding aid prepared by Mary Loeppky

File list

Volume 3.181 – John J. Neudorf Collection
-“Rostern Bericht” – diary and miscellaneous entries 1923 to 1925, correspondence from 1947
-Notebook with miscellaneous entries from 1927 to 1942
-Journal or diary – 1943-1988 contained in 33 notebooks
-Scrapbook of John J. Neudorf’s funeral, sympathy cards, writings of poems, photos of the funeral, bulletins
-Memorial record books for John J. Neudorf and for Maria Neudorf
-Guest books – 1962-1988 in 3 books
-Photographs – collection of old family photos including many from Russia, most with identification

Volume 3.31
– Packet of letters written in Russia – German script – 66 envelopes – postmarked 1920s to 1930.
– Book entitled Neudorf’s Briefe – States this book contains letters written to Johann J. Neudorf and Heinrich J. Neudorf and this book contains those letters written in the 1920s to 1930s.
– Packet entitled McCabe Bros. Grain Co. Ltd. Contains papers.
– Packet of letters entitled old letters from Russia.
– Package of envelopes (empty).
– Packet of letters entitled “Tante H. Rempelschi, Greta Janzen (Klassen) David & Lena Janzen.
– Packet of letters written in 1947 (31) envelopes. One packet labeled Russian Letters. Letters are written in German and dated in the 1950s and 60s.
– Photographic negatives – in shoe box, mostly identified
– Cassette tapes – Osterwick; funerals of D. Neudorf and H. Wiebe; Neudorf reunion; poems (Gedichter)
– Store counter charge books, 1967-1973 – 2 booklets

Volume 3.32
– Packet of letters entitled “Russland Briefe von der Familie Loewen.” Appear to be photocopies of old letters dated 1890s to 1900s.
– Book – Erste Mennoniten – Doerfer Ryusslands 1789-1943 – Chortitza – Rosental – N.J. Kroeker.
– Atlas entitled Sydow-Wagners Methodischer Schul-Atlas- 20. Auflage, Bearbeitet von H. Haack und H. Lautensach. Justus Perthes in Gotha 1932 .
– Roll – entitled Chart of Revelations.
– Book entitled Wie Beten Wir? Von R.A. Correy. No. 117.
– Photograph entitled David D. Klassen seine Tochter
– Photograph – David D. Klassen – Lafayette Wpg.
– Book – Fuenfzig Jahre Konferenzbestrebungen – 1902-1952 – Konferenz der Mennoniten in Canada – Erster Teil- J.G. Rempel.
– Tape – Jeschke singt Alkolonier Kirchengesang – Old Colony Church singing.
– Photograph Peter P. u Tina (Klassen) Neudorf.
– Map of Russia.
– Map in Russian Language.
– Booklet entitled Frohe Botschaft im Gedicht – Herausgegeben 1987.
– The E.U.P. Concise Russian and English Dictionary by John Grosberg.
– Book – Verloren in der Steppe – Arnold Dyck.
– Book – What’s in a Name? Travelling through Saskatchewan with the story behind 1600 place-names. Edited by E. T. Russell. Western Producer Book Service.

Volume 3.33
– Packet of Maps. – Bearb. V. Dr. K. Stumpp.
– Map – Freytag & Berndt Handkarten – Union der Sozialistischen Sowjet Republiken (UdSSR)
– Immigration and travel documents, 1922-1972
– Mennonite Church Rosemary – Formerly Westheimer Mennoniten Gemeinde.
– Country Valley Photo Album.
– “Remember When” Newspaper clipping from The Commentator, Wednesday, January 26, 1977.
– Schlorren Darp (loose copy) of book.
– Book – Historical Saga of the Carlton Region, 1797-1920 – by Sam George Stupnikoff – Commemorating Saskatchewan’s Heritage 1905-1985.
– Thoughts from 50 years ago. Copy of presentation at the Osler Senior Ladies Aid Christmas Social. December, 1969.
– Loose Leaf book entitled – Stories of our People.
– Book of low German writings entitled Onsi Erinnerungen (our rememberances).
– Booklet entitled Christopher Dock – Bicentennial Commemoration Program.
– Map – large – Europe.
– Booklet entitled The Waisenamt: A History of Mennonite Inheritance Custom by Jake Peters – Mennonite Village Museum Historical series 1.
– Book by John J. Neudorf – Aus Meinem Leben.

Volume 3.34
– Spuren zum abdrucken 1979 – J.J. Neudorf.
– The Mennonite Canadians – Joanne Flint – Multicultural Canada Series.
– Booklet: Mennonites: Who and Why by Leroy E. Kennel.
– Scribbler containing German writing (Gothic script) entitled De Reis no Belgien
. – Sammlung No. 8 – Kratz.
– Sammlung numer vier (4) von Lesestucken u. Gedichten – 1981 – John J. Neudorf.
– Sammlung numer Sieben (7) von Lesestuecken und Gedichten – 1982 – John J. Neudorf.
– Booklet entitled Noch eine Sammlung No. 2 von Lesestuecke und Gedichte – 1980 von John J. Neudorf.
– Sammlung Numer Drei (3) von Lesestecken und Gedichten zur Aufbewahrung, und doch so, dass man zu jeder zeit zutritt zu ihnen hat und selbige zum Segen sein moechten – 1980 – John J. Neudorf.
– Booklet 50th Anniversary of the Osler Mennonite Church – John J. Neudorf.
– Booklet – Report of the Osler Mennonite Church.
– Booklet – Osler Gemeinde Geschichte.
– Erinnerungen von Johann J. Funk – 16 – Coaldale, Alta. Fuerstenland nachkommen Jacob Niebuhr.
– Booklet – Commentary. Waut mine Mutta Bilder von David das deutsche Maedchen, a Village Story… Unsere Auswanderung – 17
– Booklet – Das deutsche Maedchen – Liste der 1923 Einwanderer, Bilder, Familien Bilder, Andacht von 1975 – Thanksgiving – 19.

Volume 3.35
– Loose-leaf binder containing letters – write-ups about a trip to Russia, many maps of villages.
– Loose-leaf binder – notes on Neudorf reunion.
– Write-up (copy) of Wilhelm Hildebrand.
– Article entitled: Memories: From a humble start to Status of power by David Virtue.
– Copy of letter to J. J. Neudorf – from Bethel College Historical Library, dated May 18, 1972.
– List of names with title “benjskis an”
– Loose-leaf contains genealogical information.
– Evangeliums Lieder 1 and 2, The Biglow & Main Co., Chicago.
– Heimatsklaenge – German folk songs – J.A. Kroeker, 1929
– Book – Neuanlage Grace Mennonite, Hague, Sask.
– Birth and Growth of Eigenheim Mennonite Church, 1892-1974 – H.T. Klaasen, Valley Printers.
– Gospels of the New Testament, Stuttgart.
– Official looking document – looks like written in Russian. (2)
– Christliches Vergissmeinnicht. Printed in Baden.
– New Testament with Psalms written in German.
– The Mennonite Hymnary. Mennonite Book Concern, Berne, Indiana. Editors Walter H. Hohmann and Lester Hostetler.
– Die niederlaendisch-niederdeutschen Hintergruende der Mennonitischen Ostwanderungen im 16, 18 und 19 Jahrhundert by Benjamin Heinrich Unruh.
– Die Rosenorter Gemeinde in Saskatchewan in Wort und Bild, J. G. Rempel, printed by D. H. Epp, Rosthern, Sask., 1950.
– German Bible, given to Hans & Mariechen Neudorf.
– Biblische Geschichten, printed Reading, Pa., 1910.
– Gesangbuch mit Noten, Mennonite Book Concern, Berne, Indiana, 1917.
– Unter dem Nordlicht. Anthology of German-Mennonite Writing in Canada, Published by The Mennonite German Society of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
– Der Organisation der Mennoniten in Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, 1942, Sonderdruck des Boten, Rosthern, Sask., 1942.
– Official looking document written in Russian. (2).
– Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization, Rosthern, dated the 12th of March, 1928. Bill of balance owing regarding travel debt.
– The Canadian Wheat Board Permit 1960-61 1960-61
– Envelope entitled Archives. (Department of Citizenship) other documents and certificates.
– Assignment and Conveyance of Petroleum and Natural Gas Royalty and Lease of Minerals dated May 23, 1950.
– Envelope addressed to J.J. Neudorf, Killarney, Man. Contains genealogical information.
– List of male passengers that were on the Mayflower in Plymouth, Mass., 1620.
– An old letter, 1901, Letter from a Wall.
– Paper talking about the purchase of a dwelling. 1943.
– Page with genealogical information.
– German Bible.
– Book in German. Dictionary or Encyclopaedia?
– Bible Commentary? – German
– Mennonites in Canada by Frank H. Epp
– German Bible – Die Heilige Schrift.
– Small Wall hanging. Spruch.
– Book – A Backward Glance by Jacob Hildebrand.
– Poem written in German.
– German Letter written from Neu Osterwick 16 January, 1929
– German letter written to Johann Neudorf, dated 8/5/46

Volume 3.36
– Book entitled Osterwick.
– Book entitled Embury – Osler Church Alan Guenther – 50 years ago 1917 Revolution.
– Book of articles and poems written in German – 1982 – J. J. Neudorf.
– Book of Schreckenzeit in Russland 1919. Articles written in German about the difficult time in Russia – revolution.
– File folder contains obituaries and write-ups.
– File folders containing notes regarding happenings in the church, Osler. 1968.
– Binder labeled Nol 13 – Reisebericht von H. Friesen a prayer tribute to Dad.
– Binder – Pysanka Designs.
– Binder – lists from Osterwick, 1941.
– Binder labeled VIII – Abram J. Neudorf, died Aug. 23, 1942. Also contains a Bericht about Osterwick.
– Binder entitled Onsi Mami. Articles written in Low German.
– Binder – Trip to the old Homeland – write-up.
– File folder contains newspaper articles.
– Binder – Liste der Osterwick Bewohner.
– Binder labeled No. 20 – Ist’s auch eine Freude… Erlebniss einer Gruppe Osterwicker in Deutschland.
– Binder containing the Family tree of Peter Neudorf born January 3, 1885 and Jacob Joh. Neudorf born 1854.
– Collection of papers mostly written in Russian.
– Binder containing a collection of poems (Gedichte).
– Binder labeled Buch 10.
– Binder entitled his trip with a tour G. Lohrenz, 1974, Russia includes pictures.
– Binder entitled his Grandfathers Johann Neudorf’s sisters, greatgrandfather’s sisters.
– Binder Family Register of David Aron and Anna Pries.
– Binder contains translation of letter and David J. Neudorf story.
– Binder entitled Aufzeichnungen und Erlebnisse – Experiences.
– File folder contains German poems.
– Binder entitled Aus der Sammelmappe No. 33.
– Binder entitled Bericht ueber die Russlandreise im Juli – 1974.
– Binder entitled Old Aged Home Information.
– Binder containing an article entitled Am Feierabend.
– Binder entitled Record of the Wedel Family.
– Binder entitled Itinerary of Menno Travel Service Russian Trip – 1974
– File folder containing Neudorf’s Reunion.
– Book section of the 900 days the siege of Leningrad, parts 1 and II.
– Folder contains copies of letter – also poems.
– Binder Von meiner reise nach Sud Amerika.
– Binder entitled Die Neudorfs.
– Binder containing Familienverzeichnis des Johann Jacob u. Anganetha Krahn.
– Binders entitled Neudorfs; Lekemans; Klassens; Schulz, Peter J. Schoenfeld.
– File containing article about Jerusalem.
– Binder entitled Kronsweide.
– Binder entitled Berichte und Kronstaler.
– Binder entitled copien von Schriften und Bilder. Writings and pictures.
– Binder entitled Aufgaben fuer die Gebetswochen: 1961, 1970, 1971 also a Christmasprogram.
– Binder entitled No. 11. Articles about Christmas.
– File containing maps of R.M.s.
– Binder entitled Neufeld Records.
– Binder containing genealogy Krahn – Neufeld.
– Binder containing articles and copies of letters.
– Binder titled No. 14. – Contains assorted articles.
– Binder containing information on Jacob Hoeppner family and the family of Johann Bartch the two deputies and Paetkau family.
– Binder – collection of articles and poems.
– Binder labeled Book 9 contains articles and clippings.
– Binder aentitled Begebenheiten. Genealogy information.
– Binder labeled No. 22.
– Binder entitled Die Sgeschichte von Schlorrendarp. The story of Schlorrendarp.
– Binder entitled Eine Sammlung von Lesestuecke und Gedichte von J.J. Neudorf, 1979