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Second building committee of Coaldale MB church
Part of John B Toews fonds
The second building committee of 10 men and the engineer, John Pankratz standing on the steps of the church. First row (left to right) : Peter Kornelsen, Peter Dueck, Peter Epp, J. Dick. Second row (left to right) : Franz Koop, Heinrich Koop, Jacob Siemens, Kornelious Siemens. Third row (left to right) : -----Froese, Abram Willms , Engineer John Pankratz.
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Selbstschutz founding and collapse by H. Goossen
Part of John B Toews fonds
This file consists of the following:
1) H. H.Goossen letter to B. B. Janz "Einige Erlebnisse unseres Volkes in Sued Russland in den Jahren des ersten Weltkrieges bis zur ersten Auswanderung. Translated into English "A few Experiences of our People in South Russia during the Years of W.W. I and until the Emigration, 1915." 17 pages
2) H.H. Goossen, "Unsere grosse Vaterlandsliebe und Treure zum Kaisertrone erhaelt einen Schlag und wird schwer geprueft"
3) Anonymous, "Selbsterlebtes" 1918-1919, 8 pages (German) - (1 file) Box 255
Goossen, Heinrich H., 1880-1968
Selbstschutz Materials, Gerhard Lohrenz file
Part of John B Toews fonds
This file consists of letters and and information:
1) A bibliography of information about The Selbstschutz of the Mennonites in the Ukraine 1918-1919 compiled by Gerhard Lohrenz
2) Letters from David Koop, Jacob Cornelius Toews, Leamington, Ontario; A. Janzen; Cornelius Krahn, North Newton Kansas, B.J. Dick, Coaldale Alberta, John P. Dyck, Springstein, Manitoba
3) Gerhard Lohrenz letter CONFIDENTIAL , regarding Preacher Cornelius Janzen of Sagradowka. - (1 file) Box 255
Lohrenz, Gerhard Johann, 1899-1986
Part of John B Toews fonds
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
Self defense experiences 1919-1959
Part of John B Toews fonds
The file consists of the following items:
1) Anonymous, My Experience: A Selbstschutz Account; 11 pages.
2) Julius Loewen, Seblstschutz Account, 1919-1959; 10 pages.
3) Anonymous, Beifuegung zur Frage Selbtschutz; 2 pages
4) Anonymous, "Denkst Du Daran?" Sanitaestsdienst, (Reflections on Mennonite Pacifism). 9 typed pages
5) J. Janzen "Es wird ernst" Reports on Molotschna and Chortitza 1914-1919, 4 cm typed pages. - (1 file) Box 255
6) Wittenberg, J.W., "Etliche Hauptmomente von dem Mordtag in Altenau in October 1919. 1 page
Loewen, Julius
Part of John B Toews fonds
A large gathering of Mennonite and Mennonite Brethren seniors in front of the Mennonite Church.
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Part of John B Toews fonds
A large group of seniors standing on the steps of what is possibly the Coaldale M.B. Church. B.B. Janz is standing in the group on the left, near the top of the stairs.
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Seniors on the steps of the church
Part of John B Toews fonds
Approximately 68 seniors on the steps of a church building, possibly the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church. B. B. Janz is standing in the first row of men, fourth person from the right.
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Part of John B Toews fonds
Seniors reunion in Coaldale, Alberta. This photograph is taken at the side of the Mennonite Brethren church. First row (left to right) : Mrs. David Friesen, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Mrs. Frank Dyck, unknown, little girl is unknown. Second row (left to right) : Mrs. Peter Rogalski, unknown, Mrs. George Barg, Mrs. Peter Boldt, Mrs. Isaak Born, Mrs. Veer, Mrs. Henry Boschman, Mrs. David Berg, Mrs. Petkav, Elizabeth Unger, Anna Unger. Third row (left to right) : unknown, Mr Braun, Jacob Rogalski, unknown, unknown, Frank Friesen, Daniel Rempel, David Nickel, Henry Unger. Fourth row (left to right) : Henry Schmidt, Jacob F. Klassen, George Schmidt, Henry Rogalski, Henry Boschman, David Berg, David Boschman, Mr Plett, David Janzen, unknown. Fifth row (left to right) : John Epp, Herman Wiebe, Jacob Thiessen, Peter Rogalski, Jacob Rogalski, Isaak Born, Peter Epp.
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Seniors standing in front of a Coaldale church
Part of John B Toews fonds
A large gathering of Mennonite and Mennonite Brethren seniors standing in front of the Mennonite Church.
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Part of John B Toews fonds
Men and Women who served and worked at the general conference. All the women are wearing identical uniforms and most of the men are dressed in white shirts and ties.
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Part of John B Toews fonds
Women and girl and some men standing at the top of the stairs on the right who served and worked at the general conference.
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Part of John B Toews fonds
Anabek Mendalev caring for a sheep.
Part of John B Toews fonds
Canadian Pacific SS "Melita" & "Minnedosa" ship with emigrants. Ship weight is 14,000 tons.
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