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Series consists of the following maps:
1) Early Russia in the 13th Century, 8x23 cm.
2) Countries of origin, itineraries and areas of settlement ( 1763-1861) of the Volga and Black Sea Germans in the mother colonies, 22x32 cm.
3) General Map Soviet Union, colorprint 66x100 cm.
4) Soviet Union, 1990, 90x52cm. (National Geographic Society map)
5) Soviet Union, 1976, 90x52cm. (National Geographic Society map)
6) Union der Sozialistischen Sowjetrepubliken (Soviet Republic/USSR) 69x97cm.
7) Soviet Union (in Russian language) 1976, 62x91cm.
8) Ukraine Road Map, 2001, 78x112 cm.
9) Ukraine Road Map, 1994, 90x88 cm.
10) Soviet Union in Maps: Its Origin and Development, 1954, 19x25 cm. in booklet form.
11) Southern Ukraine and Crimea, 43x27 cm. Coloured with symbols.
12) Zaporozhye District (in Russian language), 3x4 cm. (partial map)
13) Die deutschen Mennoniten-Kolonien in Russland, 55x31cm. (German Mennonite Colonies in Russia)
14) Karte der russlanddeutsche Siedlungen im Schwarzmeergebiete (1917), 41x65 cm.
15) Khortitza Colony, District Chortitza, 28x21cm. German villages and Russian settlements.
16) Kolonie Am Trakt (village plan) 16x26 cm. Hand drawn.
17) The Island of Chortiza, Dnieper River, 30x42 cm. hand drawn by William Schroeder; points of interest.
18) Chortitza Colony in 1865, 30x42, hand drawn by William Schroeder. Mennonite villages, Russian villages.
19) Mennonite Colonies in South Russia, 30x42 cm. hand drawn by William Schroeder. Mennonite colonies, Lutheran villages
20) Krivoy Rog and Vicinity, 22x27 cm, legend gives the religious orientation of the villages.
21) Molotschnaer Mennoniten-Bezirke Halbstadt und Gnadenfeld, 32x50, 1981
22) Russian Penal Colony, 24x42 cm, drawing of Concentration Camp # 36, near Krasnoyarsk.
23) Mennonite Maps and Charts: I. Origin of the Mennonites. II. The Spread of Swiss Mennonites. III. The Spread of Dutch Mennonites. IV. The Spread of Mennonites in Russia. V. Mennonite Migration:1874-84. VI. Mennonite Migration: 1923-30 VII. Mennonite Migration World War II. Mennonites in South America. 27x21 cm.( 4 leaves).
24) Karte mennonitischer Siedlungen in der Omsk Gegend, Sibirien (Mennonite settlements in the Omsk region in the first half of the 20th Century). Handdrawn map.14x40 cm.
25) Soviet Union - Political Map.13x24 cm.
26) Mennonite Settlements in European Russia. Includes historical data (in German).20x24 cm.
27) Deutsche Siedlungen Kreis Saporoshje (German Settlemets in Zaporoshje Region) 25x17 cm.
28) Deutschtumskarte des suedrussischen Schwarzmeergebietes (German Colonies in the Black Sea region). 15x23 cm.

Series consists of the following items:
Diaries written by Mennonites detailing their experiences in diary format. Most are written in German. Some are hand written. All are photocopies.
1) Andres, Elizabeth M. 1892 - 1 file (Box 236)
2) Bergmann, Anna - 1 file (Box 236)
3) Dyck, Peter - 1 file (Box 236)
4) Epp, David - 1 file (Box 236)
5) Gaeddert, Dietrich, 1837-1900 - 3 files file Box 236
6) Hamm, Martin, 1869-1919 - 1 file (Box 236)
7) Martens, Franz W., 1869-1943 - 1 file (Box 236)
8) Miller, Orie O., 1892-1977 - 1 file (Box 236)
9) Neufeld, Jakob - 1 file (Box 236)
10) Rempel, Henry D., 1908-2010 - 1 file (Box 236)
11) Riediger, Peter, 1872-1969 - 1 file (Box 236)
12) Schroeder, Gerhard - 1 file (Box 236)
13) Siemens, John K., 1892-1976 - 1 file (Box 236)
14) Toews, Jacob W., 1847-1933 - 1 file (Box 236)
15) Epp, Jacob,1820-1890 - 20 files, (Box 236-2377)
16) Matthies, Agatha, 1893-1970 (Box 237)
17) Janz, Jacob B., 1884-1972 - 1 file (Box 237)
18) Krebiel, C.E. 1869-1948 - 1 file (Box 237 )
19) Klassen, David John, 1881-1977 - 1 file (Box 237 )
20) Neufeld, Dietrich, 1886-1958 - 1 file (Box 237 )
21) Friesen, Heinrich, 1868-1869 - 1 file (Box 237 )
22) Rempel, Dietrich Aaron - 1 file (Box 237 )

Series consists of the following files:
1) Directories - 1959, 1991-2017, 2021 - (2 files) - Box 19
2) News 'n Notes - 1978, 1980-2018 - (3 files) - Box 19
3) Brochure Events - 1987, 1999, 2011 - (1 file) - Box 19
4) Book - 1979 - That There Be Peace - Lawrence Klippenstein - library book call # 289.7 KLI
5) Catechism books - 1783- 1962 are located in Boxes 22 & 23

This series consists of the following files:
Correspondence and reports written by Abram A. Friesen, Benjamin B Janz, F. F. Isaak, B.H. Unruh, and others regarding the question of emigration from Russia.
Also includes translated articles on Russian Mennonitism from various sources

This series consist of a photocopy of the Wiens family diary and some loose pages. This series is divided into three main sections. The first section is an arithmetic book that was started by teacher Peter Wiens (1770-) in 1787 and is the oldest part of the book. In it Peter Wiens has numerous charts and equations where he lists units of measurement, additions, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, weights and currency, conversion of Prussian currency, calculation of interest and algebra style mathematical problems. Each mathematical page is embellished with elaborate and colorful fraktur art. Some pages have Latin language titles.

The second section was written by Jacob Wiens (1816-1888) a nephew of Peter Wiens (1770-) through his brother Jacob (1767-1845). This portion is a compilation of various writings, some of which have been copied from other sources. Materials include stories such as Cholera in Rosengart, and Election of Jacob W. Kronsthal as teacher and J. Dyck as deacon; Home remedies for a good mouth grease, how to make a barometer, for headaches, and how charcoal can be used for medicine; Letter book that includes Invitation to the Mennonites in Danzig to emigrate to Russia and The Privilege given by Kaiser Paul; poetry and a travel diary detailing the migration of the Wiens family from Russia to Manitoba in 1876.

The third section includes loose pages that were located in the diary. They have been removed, transliterated and translated. This material includes poetry, letters, and recipes.

Location: Volumes 2252-2253; Microfilm #785

This series consists of materials that belonged to the Epp family. Included are song and poetry books; correspondence in textual form as well as early correspondence on microfilm; documents pertaining to exemption from military service in World War II; World War I and II registration cards; a sermon book; and a Karl Stumpp map of Odessa .

1763 - 1929: Verschiedene Dokumente zur Herkunft der Mennoniten aus Russland, die Bergthaler in Russland, Landsuche in Manitoba, Manuskripte, Fotokopien, darunter das Manifest der Kaiserin Katharina II, Abschrift des Gnadenbriefes Paul Graf Rostoptschin´s und Bevollmächtigung der Delegaten, die nach Manitoba auf Landsuche reisten.
Sammlung von Material zur Erstellung des Buches „Neue Heimat in der Chacowildnis“. Der geschichtliche Hintergrund geht zurück bis ins Jahr 1789, als eine Gruppe preussischer Mennoniten in Süd-Russland ansiedelten. Besondere Beachtung findet der Volkssplitter, der 1836 aus der Kolonie Chortitz auswanderte und etwa 200 km entfernt die Bergthaler Kolonie gründete, von welcher dann wieder einige Gruppen in den Jahren 1874 bis 1876 nach Manitoba, Kanada auswanderten.

Self Defense began as a spontaneous movement by Mennonites to protect lives and property during the period of violent anarchy following the Russian Revolution in 1918-1919. - (24 files) Box 255

Series consists of the following files:

1) Genealogy Chart - Franz Paul Martens and Maria Schmidt Martens. This chart follows Martens descendents and Schmidt descendants. Maria born October 13, 1807 who married Franz Paul Martens born December 12, 1800. (1 file) Box 208

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.

There are 12 sub series plus the materials which were copied by Delbert F. Plett.

This series contains a number of family histories and genealogies, some biographies or autobiographies and some local histories. It also includes records of family reunion events.