This fonds contains Peter Paetkau's personal journals, other writings and subject and event files. The audio cassettes contain sound recordings which Peter Paetkau made at events that he attended. This includes concerts, conferences and other public events related to Mennonite community life and history in Manitoba. Similarly, the photograph were often taken at public events, but they also include some personal and family items.
In this photo the Koop family lines up to be introduced at the opening of the exhibit at the MHC Gallery. Mother Erika Koop is on the far left. ("Art in a family: 1900-2000", an exhibit of art from the Koop family, running from September 15 - October 28, 2000)
In this photo three men stand around a new ceremonial marker on the trail. From left to right, Abram G. Ens, Jake Hoppner (the MLA), and Ed Heppner, a local historian.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
In this photo several tourists surround the trail marker at Mountain City, while others carry a new post and a shovel. foreground on left with megaphone is Abe Ens and to his right is his brother Adolf Ens. Far right with camera is Post road organizer Conrad Stoesz.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
In this photo, a field with round bales is shown with some trees in the distance. This photo was taken near the former village of Hochfeld and cemetery.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
In this photo the Reinland community centre serves as a backdrop for a woman in a blue dress. To the left there is a parked bike and tree. An old trunk serves as a lamppost.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)
In this photo Mrs. Lundin, nee Schellenberg-Guenther, stands in front of the Reinland Community Center sign. She is dressed in a red dress and matching hat. Around her are many more visitors to the town.
(Post Road Memorial Trail Tour marking 125th anniversary of Mennonites arriving at Fort Dufferin in 1875)