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The reverse side of the Martin Kornelius Penner Certificature of Naturalization contains his personal information and the signature of the Chief Clerk of Naturalization.

The picture shows Martin Kornelius Penner's 2/3 share certificate in the Arnaud Farmers Union taken out on December 30, 1941. Each share cost $15.

The picture shows the back of Martin Kornelius Penner's 2/3 share certificate in the Arnaud Farmers Union taken out on December 30, 1941.

The picture is the back cover of Martin Kornelius Penner's Christmas and New Year verse book from 1912-1913. The cover is sky blue with antique gold embossed ornate decorations.

The page contains the New Year verse Martin Kornelius Penner recited for his parents in 1914. " Der liebe Gott im Himmelsthron schenkt uns ein neues Jahr, drum komm ich in der Fruehe schon und bring auch etwas vor." English translation: " Our loving God in heaven gives us a new year. Therefore I rise early and also come with good wishes." (verse one)

The page contains the New Year verse Martin Kornelius Penner recited for his parents in 1915. " Da draussen ist die Luft so kalt, Das Wasser friert zu Eis, Und Feld und Flur und Wiese und Wald, Die sind von Schnee so weiss." English translation: " Outside the air is so cold. The water turns to ice. And field and plain and meadow and forest, are covered in the white snow."

The picture shows the red hardcover of the passport belonging to Martin Kornelius Penner in 1926.

The first page of Martin Kornelius Penner's passport contains his name and passport picture, personal description, village and date of birth, date the passport was delivered to him and stamps from his immigration route.

The certificate indicates that Martin Penner is a farmer in good standing with the Russian Mennonite Agricultural Society, proceeding to farm work with the Mennonite Colonization Association of North America.

The page has the 1913 New Year's verse Martin Kornelius Penner recited to his parents. "Was bringt Euch Euer Kindchen, zum heut'gen neuen Jahr? Ein Wuenschlein und ein Kuesschen, geliebtes Elternpaar." English translation: " Was does your child bring you today at a New Year? A little wish and a little kiss, my beloved parents." (verse one) Martin's signature is at the bottom of the page.

The 2 pages contain the 4 verses of the Christmas wish 9 year old Martin Kornelius Penner recited for his parents on Christmas 1913. " Willkommen, lieber heil'ger Christ, Der heute du geboren bist, Dereinst in stiller heil'ger Nacht! Du kehrst mit lichtem Himmelschein, Vom neuen wieder bei uns ein, Und hast mit Segen uns bedacht." English translation: "Welcome beloved holy Christ, who has been born today, and long ago on a quiet holy night! You come among us in a bright heavenly glow and cover us with your blessing." (verse one)

This is the back cover of the Martin Kornelius Penner Christmas and New Year verse book for 1913-1914. The cover is off white and beige with antique gold embossed ornate decorations and an oval with flowers in the center.

The page contains the Christmas verse 10 year old Martin Kornelius Penner recited for his parents in 1914: "Fest der Freud und Wonne, Komm mit deinem Schein, Sinke bald, o Sonne, Abend, brich herein! Sieh', wir harren alle deiner, heil'ger Christ! Und mit freud'gem Schalle, Seist du uns gegruesst." English translation: "Celebration of joy and delight, come with your light, may the sun set soon and the evening come. We are all awaiting you, holy Christ! And with joyful sounds we greet your coming." (verse one)

The Dominion of Canada issued Martin Kornelius Penner a Certificate of Naturalization effective March 16, 1932.

The picture shows the Martin Kornelius Penner one share certificate in Dominion City Creamery taken out on July14, 1938.