Identity area
Reference code
CA MHC PP-1
Title
Linguistics
Date(s)
- [19-], [after 1949] (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
.26 m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
(1915-1985)
Name of creator
(1883-1941)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
In this series the author researched the origins and development of the Low German (Plattdeutsch) language. He compared it to High German (modern German), Dutch, and Old High German. Rempel also traced its use in the Mennonite culture. The records consist of notes, manuscripts, and cards. Most of the information is in Dutch, Low German, and High German.