Identity area
Reference code
CA MHC ORG-2-a
Title
Waisenamt documents
Date(s)
- 1812-1932 (Creation)
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
37 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
(1874-1968)
Name of creator
(1968-2014)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The documents deal with the division of property after the death of a spouse (Teilungs Kontrakt), immigration finances, repayments of immigration debts to Mennonites in Ontario and the Canadian government, constitutions and bylaws, and correspondence. The majority of the 20th century documents deal with the private schools question, emigration to Paraguay, and travel expenses.
Location: Volume 1417, 5078
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Waisenamt inventory file list