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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 contains oral interviews conducted by Janis Thiessen in her research for writing the history of Westgate Mennonite Collegiate in Winnipeg, MB. Interviews were done with past and present staff and students.

This series contains minutes, correspondence, reports, list of workers of this mission. It also contains records of the 50th anniversary reunion (1996) of the mission.

Series consists of minutes, correspondence, reports and itineraries of speakers.

This series consists of Wedding and Funeral announcements as well as some Waisenamt Correspondence which probably fell into the hands of Jacob F. Guenter, the head of the Waisenamt.

Documents the development of an English-language radio program for an international audience.  Materials include reports, correspondence with international braodcasters, evaluations of programming, repots, scripts, and meeting minutes.