This fonds contains an 1884 exercise booklet of Jacob B. Peters from the Reichenbach school on the Manitoba East Reserve, a ledger with mathematical problems from [191-]. The exercise booklet gives an insight into writings exercises as practised in the Mennonite schools in Manitoba, whereas the mathematical problem book gives examples of mathematical problems as taught in Mennonite private schools.
Peters, Jacob B., 1869-1942
Slide Presentation-Road to Bethlehem: Mennonites of Eastern Pennsylvania
This slide show consists of color and black and white slides depicting the Swiss Mennonites living the Pennsylvania and their history. Included are images of Anabaptism beginnings, historic sites, meeting houses (churches), fraktur art, farming practices, and household goods. The slide show was done by David J. Smucker and financed by the Schowalter Foundation. Produced by Commission on Education of the General Conference Mennonite Church through the Mennonite Library and Archives. Included is a script for the slides.