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This fond consists of nine series. They include:
-1) Linguistics;
-2) Russian / Prussian Mennonite history;
-3) World War Two history;
-4) Education;
-5) Anabaptist history (with a sub series on catechisms);
-6) Theology;
-7) Genealogy;
-8) Russian history;
-9) Philosophy and History.
These series contain handwritten notes, manuscripts by the author, card indexes, photocopies, pictures, micro media, and a few original documents. The numerous photocopies and micro media are of books and articles, some of which are extremely rare. It is difficult to determine when the copies or notes were made: therefore, the creation date of the files are often [19-], meaning between 1900-1999. In many cases, the correspondence and manuscripts are the only way to date his research. In some cases, the date of publication is not known and an estimate was made.

This series encompasses a wide range of unique items including copies of books, published as early as the 16th century. Rempel conducted research on numerous lesser known characters that had an impact on the Reformation. Some of these include Johann Strauss, Clement Zyegler, Clemens Adler, Nicolaus Storch, and Hans Hujuff. For some of these individuals Rempel was able to obtain copies of their writings and do some genealogical work on them. Rempel also had works on better known people such as Martin Luther and Michael Sattler.

This sub-series within the series of Anabaptist history deals with the relationship between the Bohemian Brethren, Anabaptists, Prussian, and Russian Mennonite confessions of faith. Rempel collected confessions of faith from all of these groups. He focused on the material written in the 1500s to 1800s.

Rempel researched education in the Russian Empire, and compared it to the Mennonite educational systems of the day in Russia. The records contain manuscripts and copies of Russian legislation regarding education as well as books on the subject. A major research topic was the Chortitza Zentralschule with focused concentration in the years 1953-1958. Materials include correspondence with Zentralschule alumni, notes, unfinished manuscripts, and research materials.

This series contains general genealogical material, Dutch names, (including some from the Martyr's Mirror), and rare church records originating in Prussia and Germany. Rempel researched Mennonite names in the Elbing region in Prussia, in addition to specific families such as Bannman, Thiessen, Suderman, and Schellenberg. The records include correspondence, notes, and charts.

Rempel was able to collect some original material from both the Thiessen and Schellenberg families. Some files contain handwritten notes, apparently by someone who went through the material after Rempel passed away. It appears that the initials on the notes are L.J. Some of the notes suggest that some of the material that Rempel was working with, or owned, was given to others.

In this series the author researched the origins and development of the Low German (Plattdeutsch) language. He compared it to High German (modern German), Dutch, and Old High German. Rempel also traced its use in the Mennonite culture. The records consist of notes, manuscripts, and cards. Most of the information is in Dutch, Low German, and High German.

This series contains material relating to philosophy, general history, and the philosophy of history.

This series contains material regarding Mennonite history and culture in Prussia and Russia / Soviet Union. Rempel collected articles relating to life in Prussia and Russia, legislation, as well as calculating Mennonite and Russian population fluxes in Russia.

This series includes material dealing with Russian and Soviet Union history. Of importance to the collector was material regarding the leaders Lenin and Stalin, and the study of Karl Marx and communism. Also contained in this series are copies of documents of Russian legislation regarding foreigners from the mid 1700s to the mid 1800s

This series consists of a variety of material relating to World War Two. Of special interest is the material produced by the German army such as records made by Karl Stumpp and daily reports made by the Sicherheitsdienst (SD), or security service. Rempel's collection in this area focused on the German occupation of the Soviet Union areas. Rempel also collected material regarding the Jewish background and situation during that time. The records he collected are mostly photocopied books and articles. Manuscripts, card indexes and notes by the author also are prominent.