The collection consists of an original leather-bound notebook belonging to Joseph Bowman, documenting among other things some of his travels. Along with this notebook is a typed transcript of these travel reports dated 1975.
The collection consists of a book filled with legal descriptions of agreements recorded by Michael Bergey from 1834 to 1840. The other half of the book is described as a day book by Benjamin Kropp dated April 8, 1833 in Wilmot, Ontario. This latter section records a number of business transactions.
Six letters in German script from members of the Brubacher family residing in Ontario and Pennsylvania. Correspondents include Johannes and Susanna Brubacher, Jacob and Maria Brubacher, and Heinrich Brubacher. ALl of the letters have either been transcribed or translated. Among the letters are also several photocopied German hymns with translations into English.
Included is a photocopy of a letter by Benjamin Eby dated October 17, 1849 and 4 transcripts and translations of additional letters by Benjamin Eby from 1851 to 1858 as used in the October, 1967 issue of the Mennonite Historical Bulletin.
Photocopies of family correspondence of a Mennonite bishop in Ontario. Full inventory may be found on the Web site of the Mennonite Heritage Center, which owns the originals.
This slide shows the Schuldschein-Reise (travel debt document) for Maria J. Fehderau, Nicolai J. Fehderau, Katharina J. Dyck, dated July 19, 1924. Stamped "Jan. 12, 1927, Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization." "Payment received in full." Photo: NP194-01-31 See also: Nicholas J. Fehderau Family Fonds (1904-1989)