Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds. - 1842-1986, 1996. -- 2.2 m of textual records and other material.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Peter J. Dyck was born on September 28, 1878 in Muntau, Molotschna to Johann J. Dueck (1856-1922) and Justina Giesbrecht (1858-1892). He was a teacher and entrepreneur. After leaving teaching he manufactured bricks in Ladekopp, Molototschna. Later he was the bookkeeper for the Molotschna Mennonite Credit Union, an accredited bank in Halbstadt. After 1916 became the manager and treasurer of the Waisenamt in Halbstadt, the organization which managed the settling of the inheritance of orphans. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1924. Besides farming he continued to use his administrative skills in various church and community activities. One of these activities was the founding of the Mutual Burial Aid Society of Starbuck (Starbuck Sterbekasse).  His first wife was Justina Wiebe (1874-1900). They were married in 1899 and one son Peter was born.  In 1900 Peter maried Anna Klassen (1877-1904) and they had three childen including John P. Dyck. The other two died in childhood.  Peter's third marriage was to Susana Lietz (1884-1959) in 1905.  They had eight children together including Henry (1906- ).

John P. Dyck was born on October 19^th 1901 in the village of Schosztak to Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and his wife Anna Klassen . At the age of three his mother passed away and his father was re-married to Susie Lietz (1884-1959). John P. Dyck went to school in Novo-Petrowka, the village of Ladekopp in the Molotschna Colony, Schönfeld, and Neu-Halbstadt for high school. In 1918 he went to the Kommerzschule in Halbstadt. Four years later he began his teaching career in Nowo-Petrowka. He taught there until his family decided to immigrate to Canada in June of 1924. They arrived in Rosthern Saskatchewan on July 21, 1924. The following year they moved to Manitoba where they lived in Dominion City until 1928 when they moved to Starbuck.

Following a year of studies at the Mennonitische Lehreranstalt in Gretna, taking his grade eleven in Dominion City, and attending the Normal School in Winnipeg, he began teaching in Plum Coulee. On October 26, 1930 he was married to Agnes Braeul. They were blessed with five children.

After teaching in several different areas of Manitoba, John P. Dyck and his family moved to Springstein where they farmed. During this time he also taught at several Hutterite Colonies. At the time of his retirement in 1970 he had been a teacher for 40 years. In addition to being a farmer and teacher, John P. Dyck was quite involved in the Church and was also an avid historian. In 1986 he and his wife moved from Springstein to the Bethel Place in Winnipeg where he lived until his death on February 4, 1990.

Heinrich Dyck was born in 1906 to Peter J. Dyck and Susanna Lietz in Malvinovka, Kharkov, South Russia and moved to Canada with the family in 1924.  Henry Dyck joined the Canadian military during the Second World War and served in Europe in 1943-1944.  Henry never married.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

This fonds consists of fifteen series: 1) Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) diaries and other materials, 1842-1942 2) John P. Dyck files related to Mennonite life and history, 1861-1986 3) Mennonite Health Care 4) Mennonite Central Committee reports and programs, 1962, 1967-1978 5) MCC Canada East West Consultation Group, 1973-1981 6) Sermons and dedications, 1969-1975 7) Manuscripts, 1938-1984 8) Newspaper clippings, 1927-1972 9) Pamphlets and brochures, 1908-1977 10) Mennonite Conferences convention materials, 1960-1983 11) Mennonite Schools and Christian Education, 1948-1983 12) Springstein Mennonite Church newsletters, bulletins and reports, 1978-1986 13) Mutual Burial Aid Society of Starbuck, 1931-1981 14) Alternative Service in Russia and Canada 15) John P. Dyck books, 1876-1975 16) Heinrich Dyck correspondence 1943-1944.

CUSTODIAL HISTORY

This collection was obtained by the Mennonite Heritage Centre in several installments over the years. It is not known when the earlier materials were donated, but donations were made by John P. Dyck in 1985 and 1989. Donations were also made by his daughter Elise Epp in 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1997. (See Acc. No. 85-38, 97-149 and 12-028).  In 2019 Hedie Epp donated the Henrich Dyck letters and the annotated copy of Mein Kampf (2019-013).

NOTES

Title based on the contents of the fonds.

Other material consists of 19 b&w photographs, 2 hours of sound recording, 196 photographic slides and 2 reels of microfilm.

Initial arrangement and description done by Iris Hiebert in August, 1998. Series were identified and described by Alf Redekopp in November 1998. Original file order was maintained with the exception of books, pamphets and brochures which were re-organized into alphabetical order. Updated by Alf Redekopp, 27 June 2012 and Conrad Stoesz April 12, 2019.

Finding aid: Series description, inventory file list for Volumes 555, 606, 1724-1726, 2294, 2937, 3138-3147, 3338-3339, 4672 and 4645, and inventory file list arranged by series.

Related material: See two published works by John P. Dyck. 1) Trouble and Triumphs 1914-1924 : excerpts from the diary of Peter J. Dick / edited by John P. Dyck (Springstein, Man. : Private publication, 1981) 259 pp. 2) J.P. Dyck. Klaas Dueck and Descandants 1743-1981 (Springstein, Man. : Private publication, 1981)

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) diaries and other material. -- 1842-1942. -- 30 cm of textual records and two reels of microfilm.

This series consists of Peter J. Dyck diaries from 1911-1931 and materials collected by him such as the papers of his grandfather Jacob J. Dueck (1826-1914), Abram Regier financial records from 1842-1892, correspondence with the Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization from 1925-1941, sermons of J.H. Janzen from 1937-1939, and material relating to the Mennonite Central Relief Committee, the Mennonite Hospital Society (Concordia Hospital) and the Steinfelder Mennonite Church.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Microfilm 271 and 350 (Project 55), Volume 606, 3338, 3339 and 3143: 7.

Finding aid: See microfilm project 55 for complete listing of Jacob Dueck papers.

John P. Dyck miscellaneous files related to Mennonite life and history. -- 1861-1986. -- 60 cm of textual records and 19 photographs.

This series includes a few items from Russia collected by J.P. Dyck such as a pre-1917 collection of postcards, letters, several songbooks, inheritance distribution contract and a diary of Franz P. Toews from 1901-1915. The series also contains J.P. Dyck's notes and files related to Mennonite history which include insights on books he read, lesson outlines for church and Mennonite history presented at Springstein Mennonite Church, excerpts from his father's Tagebuch (diary) which J.P. Dyck edited and published, several maps and correspondence with James Urry. Other files pertain to his interests in and / or his involvement with organizations and events such as Jugendvereine (Youth Endeavour Meetings), North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society, Senior Citizen's Camp, Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society, Christian Investors in Education, Gesellschaft für Deutsche Kulturbeziehungen, Manitoba Mosaic Congress, Hutterites and Germantown Mennonite Church. Photos relate to Russia 1896-1898 and to MCI (Gretna, Manitoba) around 1930.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volumes 555: 7, 1724:1, 1726:1-6, 3143:1,2, 5-6, 8-11; 3147:1-4, 2294:1-4; 2937:4-8; 4672: 1-11,14-15, 33; and Photo collections 12 and 227.

Mennonite Health Care. -- 1928-1983. -- 9 cm of textual records.

This series consists of minutes, reports and financial reports related to the work of Mennonites in caring for their sick and elderly. This includes the work of the Mennonite Hospital Society, Concordia Hospital, Bethania Home and Eden Mental Health.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3144, 3143: 3-4; 606:7

Mennonite Central Committee reports and programs. - 1962, 1967-1978. -- 8 cm of textual records.

This series consists of one file of the Mennonite relief and immigration committee of Manitoba followed by annual reports and programs.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3140

MCC Canada East West Consultation Group. - 1973-1981. -- 10 cm of textual records.

This series consists of minutes, reports and correspondence relating to the emigration of Mennonites from the USSR starting during the 1970s.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 1724: 2-3, 1725

Sermons and dedications. -- 1969-1975. -- 1 cm of textual records.

This series consists of sermons and dedications collected by John P. Dyck delivered by Mennonite ministers such as Waldemar Janzen, George K. Epp and Frank H. Epp.

Title based on the contents.

Location: 4672: 16-19

Manuscripts. -- 1938-1984. -- 8 cm of textual records.

This series consists of manuscripts collected by John P. Dyck. Included are works by W.J. Toews, P.J. Klassen, J.J. Enns, J.J. Hildebrand, Herbert Wiebe, Heinrich A. Paetkau, D.D. Klassen, Walter Burow, Michael Yoder and James Urry.

Title based on the contents.

Location: 4672: 20-32

Newspaper Clippings. -- 1927-1972. -- 2 cm of textual records.

This series consists of clippings from Die Mennonitische Rundschau and the Mitarbeiter. There are other newspaper clippings throughout the collection. These are only the ones that came to the Mennonite Heritage Centre in 1997.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 555:3-6, 4672: 34-39

Pamphlets and brochures. -- 1908-1977. -- 5 cm of textual records.

This series consists of pamphlets and brochures collected by John P. Dyck and include subjects related to the Church, Christianity, and Mennonite history.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 4672:40-63

Mennonite Conferences convention materials. -- 1960-1983. -- 28 cm of textual records.

This series consists of minutes, reports, agendas and other convention materials collected by John P. Dyck in the course of the meeting which he attended between 1960-1983. They include Mennonite World Conference, Conference of Mennonites in Canada, Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba and General Conference Mennonite Church

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3138-3139

Mennonite Schools and Christian Education. -- 1948-1983. -- 7 cm of textual records.

This series consists of pamphlets, brochures, correspondence, reports, calendars, and programs related to Provincial Sunday School Teacher conventions, as well as institutions such as Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, Conrad Grebel College, Niagara Christian College Calendar, Bluffton College, Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary School, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, Elim Christian Education Centre, and Mennonite Collegiate Institute.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3141, 555:1-2

Springstein Mennonite Church newsletters, bulletins and reports. - 1978-1986. -- 8 cm of textual records.

This series consists of items collected by John P. Dyck related to the congregation where he was actively involved for many years.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3142.

Mutual Burial Aid Society of Starbuck. -- 1931-1981. -- 18 cm of textual records.

This series consists of minutes, ledgers, membership lists, and membership statistics related to the Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 3145, 3146, 4672:11

Alternative Service in Russia and Canada. - [19--]-1974. - 3 cm of textual records, 196 slides and 2 hours of sound recording.

This series consists of correspondence related to reunions of men who were in the forestry service in Russia, as well as the Alternative service rendered by conscientious objectors (C.O.'s) in Canada. There are 196 slides pertaining to Forstei workers in Russia and the Alternative Service of C.O.'s in Canada with an accompanying sound recording. There is also a manuscript written by a young American Mennonite soldier of World War I.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 2937: 1-2, 4672: 12-13; Photograph Collection 88 and Cassette no. 56.

Related material: Photograph Collection 149 (Gerhard Ens / J.P. Dyck)

John P. Dyck books. -- 1876-1975. -- 21 cm of textual records.

This series consists of books from the John P. Dyck personal book collection. Included is also an index of all books which belonged to John P. Dyck.

Title based on the contents.

Location: Volume 4672: 64-109, Volume 4816: 1-16

Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds

Inventory file list (organized by series):

Volume 3338

1. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1911.
2. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1912.
3. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1913.
4. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1914, 1925.
5. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1915, 1926.
6. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1916.

Volume 3339

1. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1917, 1923.
2. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1918.
3. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1919.
4. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1920.
5. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1921.
6. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1927-1931.
7. Der Bücherverkaufer
. A play in German. n.d.

Volume 606

1. Financial records of Abram Regier. - 1842-1892.
2. Peter J. Dyck (Starbuck) correspondence with the Mennonite Board of Colonization. - 1925-1927.
3. B.H. Unruh. Vorlesungen von Dr. B.H. Unruh. - [19--].
4. Peter J. Dyck (Starbuck) correspondence with the Mennonite Board of Colonization, Rosthern, Saskatchewan. - 1928-1941.
5. J. H. Janzen sermons #1-63. - 1937-1939.
6. Copy of Klassen, C.F., David Toews. Mennonite Central Relief Committee. Publisher unknown, 1940.
7. Papers on the Mennonite Hospital Society Concordia including a blank copy of a last will and testament. - 1941-1942.
8. Handwritten copies of the anniversary information for the Steinfelder Mennonite Church; several sermons. - [193-?].
9. C.A. DeFehr Letter re. 50th birthday of C.F. Klassen. -- 1944.

Volume 3143

7 Jacob J. Dyck personal documents including: alternate service, emigration from USSR to Canada, birth certificates, school grades, teaching qualifications, passport, guardianship. - 1884-1924.

Volume 2937

3 Double method of book keeping (1880); correspondence lessons taken by Peter J. Dyck from November 1899-December 1900. - 1880, 1899-1900.

7. Letters from Russia. [1861-1916?].

Volume 1724

Volume 1726

1. Documents and correspondence in regards to Senior Citizen's Camps. - 1972-1975.
2. Late Umsiedler or Neu-Kanadier papers. - 1975-1979.
3. Speech for Rudy Goerzen's fairwell; correspondence in regards to the time when J.P. Dyck was a man of mistaken identity and was accused of being a Nazi follower. - 1939, 1966, 1968.
4. Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society papers. - 1972-1980.
5. Correspondence and bulletins from the Germantown Mennonite Church in Pennsylvania. - 1973-1974.
6. Christian Investors in Education reports. - 1969-1974.
7. Christian Investors in Education reports. -- 1974-1979.

Volume 3143

1. Mennonite Publishing Service annual report. - 1973.
2. Mennonitische Radiomission
: "Die Grosse Scheidung" (1963); "Christliche Gemeinschaft" (19--); "Das Heim - Ein Paradies" (1968); "Ostern und nach Ostern" (1969). - 1963, 1968, 1969.
3. De Schtriet
: a Low German play by J.J. Enns. - 1955.
4. Notes presented by C.F. Klassen. - 1947.
5. Photographs of various places and periods: unidentified. - n.d.
6. Papers regarding teaching in Hutterite Schools. - 1969, 1970.
7. VDA Gesellschaft für Deutsche Kulturbeziehungen
: Correspondence regarding annual year book. - 1968-1975.
8. Manitoba Mosaic Congress papers. - 1970.

Volume 3147

1. John P. Dyck poems and dramatic readings, ca. 20 notebooks in handwriting and one folder of clippings - 1930s-1960s.
2. Mennonitischen Lehrerkonferens zu Manitoba. Gedichte und Verschen fär die Kleinen zum Gebrauch in Schule und Heim. 2 editions. n.d.
3. Mother's Day poetry and school programs. - 1955-1967
4. Youth Songbooks: Sängerfreund: I Heft; Sängerfreund: II Heft.

Volume 2294

1. Clippings of "Der Weg die Ahnen gingen" by Peter Klassen in Der Herold. - 1938-1939.
2. Diary of Franz P. Toews. - 1901-1915.
3. Curriculum in Church and Mennonite History for the Springstein Mennonite Church; church general outline and outline for individual lessons taught. - 1973-1974.
4. Lesson oulines on church and Mennonite History handwritten in five notebooks. - 1958-1967.

3 Double method of book keeping (1880); correspondence lessons taken by Peter J. Dyck from November 1899-December 1900. - 1880, 1899-1900.

4 Aus dem Testamente einer Mutter, a handwritten account. - 1924.

5 Liederheft der Helena J. Rempel Nikolaipol . - 1921.

6 Liederheft by Anna Rempel, Nikolaipol. - n.d.

7 Album of postcards from Russia. - pre. 1917.

8 Inheritance distribution contracts. - 1883.

Volume 4672

1. Records of books belonging to John P. Dyck. - n.d.
2. Notes and insights by John P. Dyck on books that he read. - n.d.
3. Johann Cornies story. - n.d.
4. Traced German sketch with Mennonite names of who the characters could have been. - n.d.
5. A study course of : "The Gospel of Mark". - n.d.
6. Minutes of the Mennonite Conferences, 1917, 1918; Mennonite Publishing Service Annual Report, 1974. - 1917, 1918, 1974.
7. Denkschrift: den Mennoniten in Amerika - Die Mennoniten in der Ukraine. - 1922.
8. Sample of 'Jugendverein Programme' in the 1940's. - [194-].
9. J.P. Dyck speech at the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba at Whitewater. - 1949.
10. North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society papers. - 1963-1988.
11. Documents from a delegate tour Safari. - 1973.
12. Correspondence with James Urry. - 1973-1981.

Volume 3144

1. Newsletters of the Concordia Verein. - 1928-1931, 1961-1965.
2. Minutes, reports, and financial updates of The Mennonite Hosptial Society, Concordia. - 1939-1983.
3. Minutes, finances and reports of Bethania Home. - 1976-1981.

Volume 3143

4. United Home for the Aged brochure. - [1960?].
5. Eden Mental Health Centre reports. - 1967-1971.

Volume 606

Volume 3140

1. Minutes and report of the Mennonite relief and immigration committee of Manitoba . - 1962.
2. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1967.
3. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1969.
4. MCC Peace and Social concerns minutes. - 1970.
5. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1970.
6. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1971.
7. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1972.
8. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1973.
9. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1975.
10. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1976.
11. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1977.
12. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1978.

2 MCC Canada East, West Consultation Group. - 1976-1981.

3 Correspondence on USSR emigration cases. - 1974-1976.

Volume 1725

1. MCC Canada East West consultation Group: reports, minutes, correspondence. - 1973-1980.

Series 6: Sermons and Dedications

1. Wars in the Old Testament
. A sermon by Waldemar Janzen. - [19--].
2. Why this Plaque?
A dedication of a plaque commemorating the coming of the Mennonites to the Province of Manitoba in 1874 and their presence here for 100 years. - [1974?].
3. Towards a Dialogue between pacifists and non-pacifists.
A sermon preached in the Ottawa Mennonite Church by Frank H. Epp. - November 9, 1969.
4. Stewardship.
A sermon presented at the Ministers' and Deacons' Conference of the CMM by George K. Epp. - February 21, 1975.

Series 7: Manuscripts

5. Das Mennonitische Prinzip in U.S.A. in Theorie und Praxis; author unknown. -
[19--].
6. Esau, Johann. Mein Lebenslauf. - [before 1940].
7. Toews, W. J. Brosamen aus Erfahrungen der Mennoniten. 1938.
8. Klassen, P.J. Der Peet: Geschichten vom Peet und seinen Kameraden. Superb, Saskatchewan: Druck und Selbstverlag des Verfassers. - February, 1943.
9. Klassen, P.J. Der Peet: Geschichten vom Peet und seinen Kameraden. Superb, Saskatchewan: Druck und Selbstverlag des Verfassers (2 copies). - July, 1943.
10. J.J. Hildebrandt letter and report on his book that caused much upheaval at the Manitoba Mennonite Brethren Church's Ministers and Deacons Conference in 1946. - 1947.
11. Enns, J.J. De Schtriet. (a play/drama in low german). - 1955.
12. Wiebe, Herbert. Das Siedlungswerk niederländischer Mennoniten im Weichseltal zwischen Fordon und Weissenberg bis zum Ausgang des 18. Jahrhunderts. - 1952.
13. Pätkau, Heinrich, Abram. Wahre Erlebnisse auf der Asower Forstei 1913 und 1914, und als Sanitäter von 1914-1917. Copied from the Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1958.
14. Klassen, D.D. Woher? Wohin? Bergthaler Gemeinde. - 1961.
15. Burow, Walter. Der Selbstschutz. Copied from son Egon Burow in 1972. - [19--].
16. Yoder, Michael L. 1982 Mennonite Census: A summary of findings. - 1983.
17. Urry, James. Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth and the Mennnonite Experience in Russia. - 1984

Volume 4672

35. Volume 26 No. 4 and Volume 27 No. 10-12 of Der Mittarbeiter.
36. Clippings of "Ungasch Heini-enn wo hee einnin Himmel foa" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1935.
37. Clippings of "Wenn eine Mutter betet für ihr Kind". in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1940.
38. Clippings of "Schicksale, oder die Lutherische Cousine" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1946.
39. Mennonitische Rundschau: Sonderbeilage.
- 1972.

Volume 555

3. Various pamphlets, photocopied books and minutes, and a newspaper clipping of der Herold. - n.d.
4. Newspaper clippings of "So war es" by Peter Klassen in Der Herold. - 1938.
5. Newspaper clippings of "Die Geschichte des Ohm Klass" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1941.
6. Newspaper clippings of "Rufe mich an in der Not...!" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1942.

Series 9: Pamphlets and Brochures

35. [----]. A statement of the Position of the General Conference Mennonite Church. Publisher unknown, 1950.
36. [----]. Concerns and Affirmations for Family, Congregation and Conference. Publisher unknown, 1978.
37. [----]. Hosting Churches : Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Publisher unknown, 1978.
38. [----]. Mennonite Pioneer Mission in Manitoba 1945-1959. - [1959?].
39. [----]. Statuten der Sterbekasse in Halbstadt: Gouv. Laurien, Berdjaner Kreis. Halbstadt: Buchdruckerei Raduga, 1908.
40. Brinke G.R. Verlobung und Vermählung der Kinder Gottes. Bern: Aehrenleseverlag, n.d.
41. DeHaan, M.R. Divine Healing and Healers. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Radio Bible Class, n.d.
42. DeHaan, M.R. The Devil and his Angels. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Radio Bible Class, n.d.
43. Deutsches Ausland Institut. Der Ausland Deutsche. Stuttgart, Germany: Karl Weinbrenner & Söhne, 1936.
44. Dick, J.J. From Exile in Russia into Mission Work in India. Publisher unknown, 1940.
45. Dyck, C.J. Die Gemeinde Jesu Christi. Published by the Conference of Mennonites in Canada, n.d.
46. General Conference Mennonite Church. Frieden Krieg und Militärdienst. Publisher unknown, 1953.
47. Hamm, O.J. The Mennonite Pioneer Misssion in Cross Lake. Winnipeg, Mantoba: Publisher unknown, 1961.
48. Harder, Helmut. The Family in Biblical Perspective. Publisher unknown, 1977.
49. Herrmann, F.W. Religionsunterricht. Kassel: J.G. Oncken Verlag. 1952.
50. Isaak, F.F. Heilswahrheiten II: Die Entrueckung der Heiligen und der Richtstuhl Christi. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Selbstverlag des Verfassers, 1936.
51. Klassen, C.F., David Toews. Mennonite Central Relief Committee. Publisher unknown, 1940.
52. Klassen, J. J. Die Biblische Begründung der Wehrlosigkeit und ihre Durchführung im Leben. Rosthern, Saskatchewan: Druck von D.H. Epp, 1935. (2 copies).
53. Krahn, Dr. Cornelius. Menno Simons' Lebenswerk. Amsterdam: Wetenschappelijke Boekhandel J. Gleijsteen, 1937.
54. Kroeker [I]. Das Scheigen Gottes und das Warten Seiner Heiligen. Berlin, Germany: Missionshauz Stegliß, n.d.
55. M.B. Church. Bericht über eine Besprechung in der Wehrfrage von Vertretern Mennonitischer Gemeinden Canadas, abgehalten am 15. Mai 1939 in der M.B. Kirche zu Winkler, Manitoba. 1939.
56. Pettingill, Wm. L. Should a Christian go to War? Publisher unknown, n.d.
57. Reimer, J.W. Der Wundervolle Ratschluß Gottes mit der Menschheit. Hillsboro, Kansas: M.B. Publishing House, n.d. (2 copies)
58. von Diebahn, General George. Die Ehe der Gläubigen im Lichte des Wortes Gottes. Diesdorf, Germany: Verlag Schwert und Schild, 1923.

Volume 3138

1. Conference of Mennonites in Canada agendas and minutes. - 1960, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1978.
2. Conference of Mennonites in Canada Daily News Bulletins. - 1962, 1963, 1966, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1983.
3. Conference of Mennonites in Canada notes. - 1974, 1976, 1979.
4. General Conference Session notes. - 1956, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1974.
5. General Conference notes and minutes. - 1967.
6. Mennonite World Conference materials. - 1978.

Volume 3139

1. Minutes of various meetings and conferences. - 1970s
2. Missions Committee Report from Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba meetings. - 1962. - Note: Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba is referred to as CMM from this point on.
3. Missions Committee Report from CMM meetings. - 1961.
4. CMM committee reports. - 1966.
5. CMM committee reports. - 1967.
6. CMM committee reports. - 1969.
7. CMM committee reports. - 1970.
8. CMM committee reports. - 1972.
9. CMM committee reports. - 1973.
10. CMM committee reports. - 1974.
11. CMM committee reports. - 1975.
12. CMM committee reports. - 1976.

Volume 3141

1. Provincial Sunday School Teachers' Convention program and presentations and planning correspondence. - 1962-1964, 1966, 1969.
2. Inter-Mennonite Sunday School Convention program. - 1963.
3. Mennonite Biblical Seminary brochures. - 1968.
4. Westgate Mennonite Collegiate annual report to Mennonite Educational Society; financial summary; minutes of meeting of church representatives. - 1965-1970.
5. Conrad Grebel College annual report and brochure. - 1962-1963.
6. Niagara Christian College Calendar. - 1962-1963.
7. Bluffton College: L.L. Ramseyer appreciation day program. - 1965.
8. Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary School reports. - 1983.
9. Canadian Mennonite Bible College Bulletin. 1948-1949.
10. Elim Christian Education Centre annual meeting minutes, reports, and programs. - 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979.
11. Mennonite Collegiate Institute: program notes, annual reports, graduate directory, program of 75^th anniversary. - 1960-1980 incomplete.
12. Canadian Mennonite
clipping of "Graduates of 1967. - May 16, 1967.

Volume 555

1. Mennonite Collegiate Institute minutes, financial updates. - 1951-1971.
2. Henry Hildebrand's grade 11 scribbler from M.C.I. - 1931.

Volume 3142

1. Springstein Mennonite Church monthly newsletter. - 1978-1986.
2. Springstein Mennonite Church weekly church bulletins. - 1982-1986.
3. Springstein Mennonite Church annual reports. - 1979, 1982.

Volume 3145

1. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: Minutes. - 1947-1981.
2. Receipt duplicate ledgers (2 books). - 1977-1980.
3. Deposit duplicate ledgers (8 books). - 1978-1981.
4. Membership ledger with addresses (2 copies). - n.d.

Volume 3146

1. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: correspondence with members. - 1966-1977.
2. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership lists. - n.d.
3. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: constitution (3 copies). - 1950.
4. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership statistics. - n.d.
5. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership ledgers (3 books). - 1931-1981.

11 Starbuck Funeral Aid society papers. - 1968.

Volume 2937

1. "Forrestei Treffen" Correspondence. - 1970-1972.
2. Manuscript (?) of Erlebnisse eines mennonitischen Jünglings als Soldat der U.S.A. im Ersten Weltkriege. David A. Janzen. - 1973.

12 C.O. Reunion Programs. - 1968-1974.

13 Letters to fellow former C.Os. - 1971-1972.

Volume 4672

64. A 15 page booklet written in Russian; published in 1907.
65. Blanke, Johannes. Gott Schüße dich: Eine Gabe für Christenkinder mit Erzählungen, Gedichten und vielen Bildern = God keep you safe: A publication for christians with stories, poems, and many pictures. n.d.
66. Board of Missions of the General Conference Mennonite Church. The Mennonite Church in Taiwan, 1954-1964. Newton, Kansas: Faith and Life Press, [196-].
67. Booklet: How Could the Peace-Teaching (Nonresistance) be lost? Author unknown. n.d.
68. Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference. Biblische Richtlinien für Christlichen Lebenswandel in der Mennoniten-Brüdergemeinde. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Christian Press Ltd., 1959.
69. Classen J.P. Liederborn. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Druck von J.P. Classen, 1932.
70. Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Information bezüglich der Mennoniten Gemeinden in der Gretna - Altona Umgebung in Manitoba. Altona, Manitoba D.W. Friesen & Sons Ltd., 1963. (2 copies).
71. Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Mission der konferenz der Mennoniten in Canada. Winnipeg: Conference of Mennonites in Canada, 1956.
72. Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt (Mennonite Collegiate Institute). Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt Zu Gretna, Manitoba. Gretna, [19--].
73. Die Niagara Vereinigte Mennoniten Gemeinde. Statuten. 1966.
74. Dirks, David. Nachrichten über den mennonitischen heidenmissionar Heinrich Dirks auf Sumatra. Berdjansk: Bücherdrückerei von E. Kylius & Co, 1876.
75. Drosander, C. Für Werdende. Halbstadt: Verlag von H. Braun, 1905.
76. Drosander, C. Volßittlichkeit und Tierschutz: Ein wort an Eltern und Erzieher. Halbstadt: Verlag und Druck H.J. Braun, 1906.
77. Duerksen, David G., Jakob P. Friesen, Peter M. Friesen, David A. Schellenberg. Glaubensbekenntnis der Vereinigten Christlichen Taufgesinnten Mennonischen Brüdergemeinde in Russland. Halbstadt: Typography P. Neufeld, 1902.
78. [Dyck, J]. Traumbuch mit Beispielen aus dem Leben. Verlag von [F?]. W. Bergemann, [1920?].
79. Enns, W.J. Schweres Schicksal oder "Gottes Wege sind nicht unsere Wege": Aus dem Leben des Kranken Peter Dyck. Publisher unknown. 19--.
80. Enns, Willhelm. Das Verstossene Kind. Steinbach: Steinbach Post, 1943. (partial copy)
81. Erb, Paul. What it means to be a Mennonite: A Message for Mennonite Youth. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Publishing House, 1940.
82. Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule. Bienenberg: Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule 1975/1976. Liestal, Schweiz: Publisher unknown, [1975?].
83. Fast, Isaak Peter. Züge aus meinem Leben.(Funeral sermon of Aeltester Heinrich Dirks, Gnadenfeld). Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1932.
84. Finke, G. Das Schreien der Steine. Veröffentlichungen des Bibelbundes Nr. 8. Braunschweig und Leipzig: Verlag von Hellmuth Wollermann, 1900.
85. Gerber, Samuel. Täuferführer durch die Schweiz. Swizerland: Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule, 1975.
86. German Evangelical Synod of North America. Am Kaukasus. St. Louis: Deutsche-Evangelische Jugend Bibliothek, 1891.
87. Günther, H. Christlicher Jugendfreundkalender auf das Jahr unseres Hernn 1913, Erster Jahrgang.
88. Hamm, H.H. Sixty Years of Progress...1884-1944 Diamond Jubilee: The Rural Municipality of Rhineland. Altona, Manitoba: D.W. Friesen & Sons, 1944.
89. Horsch, John. Symposium on War. Canada: Mennonite Peace Problems Committee, [1927?].
90. Janz, H., J. Kroeker, K. Wiens, J. Willms. Die Mennonitische Mittelschule. Halbstadt: H.J. Braun, 1907.
91. Janzen, A.E. The Moro's Spear. Hillsboro, Kansas: Mennonite Brethren Publishing House, 1962.
92. Janzen, H.H. Die Mennonitische Brüdergemeinde: Eine kurzgefaszte Darstellung ihrer Geschichte, Lehre und Aufgabe in der Welt. Germany/Austria: Mennonite Brethern Church, 1957.
93. Kroeker, Abram. My Flight from Russia: The Lord is my Helper: Experiences under the Soviet Rule. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Publishing House, 1932.
94. Limbach, S. Wie viel Uhr ist's? Oder Zeichen der Zeit. Bafel: Froese & Co. 1908.
95. Loewen, G. Eine Ferienreise nach der Südküste der Krim. Druck und Verlag von H. Lenzmann, 1906.
96. [Mennonite Church?]. Choralbuch. Publisher unknown, 1935.
97. [Mennonite Church of Russia]. Choralbuch zum gebrauch für Kirche, Schule, und Haus. Halbstadt: Verlagsgesellschaft Raduga, 1914.
98. Mennonitischen Brandordnung. Feuerregeln der Gegenseitigen Mennonitschen Brandordnung, Winkler, Manitoba, Winkler Printery
99. Modersohn, E. Es Lohnt Sich! Mülheim a. d. Ruhr, n.d.
100. [----]. Molotschnaer Geselschaft Gegenseitigen Kredits. Halbstadt: Gottlieb Schaad, 1912.
101. Auswanderung und Ansiedlung der Mennoniten / Benjamin Ewert. -- 1928.
102. "Die Mennoniten=Heil= und Pflegeanstalt 'Bethania' / Dr. med. Wilh. Stieda :  clipped from Illustrierter Molotschnaer Volks=Kalender fuer die deutschen Ansiedler in Sued=Russland (1914) published by Gottlieb Schadd, Prischib, Gouv. Tauerien.
103. Schriften der Konferenz der sueddeutschen Mennoniten: Nr. 1: Was sind Mennoniten (8 pp); Nr. 2: Die Mennoniten keine Wiedertaeufer (8 pp.); Nr. 3: Die Mennoniten keine Baptisten noch Methodisten (8 pp). -- 1913-1914.
104. Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Forstdienstes des Mennoniten in Russland... / Abr. Goerz (Gross=Tokmak: H. Lenzmann, 1907)  50 pp. This item newspaper clipping  from the Volksfreund (18 May 1918) glued inside the back cover which has the comment  "...now that we have taken up arms in Selbstschutz, we will have to do it again to defend our new fatherland..."
105. Antwort des Oberschuzen Franz Nikkel auf den Bericht der Untersuchungs=kommission in Angelegenheit des Landkaufs im Terekgebiets / gedruckt auf Verlangen der Bezirksgemeinde vom 29 Dezember 1906 (Gross=Tokmak, H. Lenzmann, 1907) 18 pp. Also, Der Abschluss meiner Sache mit Peter Johannowitsch Wiens in Altonau / Joh. Trenkenschu, Halbstadt, 6 Februar 1912. [in German and in Russian].
106. Three published speeches of Adolf Hitler (dated 30 Jan. 1934, 13 Jul 1934 and 21 May 1935) plus other published pamplets on Germany's roll in the world (1935, 1936).
107. Five brochures on Mennonite faith and practise.  Topics include footwashing, communion, baptism, Christians and war, and confession of faith. Publications dates range from 1901 to 1964.
108. Description of the Mennonite Colonies in Russia  / translated from the Russian Journal of the Ministry of State Domain (Vol. 2, Pt. 1, 1842) by John P. Dyck. [not edited or proofread...contains some editorial annotations by Lawrence Klippenstein].
109. "Mein Kampf," by Adolf Hitler annotated by Peter Dyck.. -- 1936.  Note: the book was a gift from Alfred Birr, a German who as a soldier in WWI and lived wth the Dyck family in the Ukraine.  Dyck moved to Canada in 1924 and kept in touch with Birr, sending care packages to Birr when food was scarse.  As a thank you Birr sent the book to Dyck.  Included is a letter from 1996 from Birr's son, Gerhard Birr, to the Dyck family expressing thanks for the care packages.

1. Muste, A.J. Christian Pacifism Today. U.S.A: Church Peace Mission, n.d.
2. Niefer, H. Die Erhaltung des Deutschtums in den Vereinigten Staaten. Chicago: Eden Publishing House., 1913.
3. Paetkau, D. Warum verlieren wir unsere Jugend und wie koennen wir diesem Verlust entgegenarbeiten? Rosthern, Sask: a special book publication of Der Bote, 1950.
4. Pauls, Heinrich. Die Missionstaetigkeit der Mennoniten. Austria: International Mennonite Conference, 1912.
5. Peters, Bernhard. Die Völker am Scheidenveg: Blicke in die Gegenwart und Zukunft Europas. Karlsruhe, Baden, Deutschland: Verlagsdruckerei Heinrich Schneider, 1932.
6. Petter, Dr. Rodolphe, Mrs. Bertha K. Petter. Einiges aus meinen Missionserfahrungen in den vergangenen Jahren; Zwei Lebensskizzen. Publisher unknown. n.d.
7. Pollock, A.J. "Jehovah's Witnesses" and Judge Rutherford's Books: An Exposure. England: Green & Co. Caxton Press, 19--.
8. Pries, Johann. "Rechtschreibelehre des Johann Pries" = Spelling book of Johann Pries. 1899.
9. Rebmann, Otto. Die Geschichte des Gutes Bienenberg. Liestal: Druck and schäftler AG, 1971.
10. Rempel, Johan G. Katechismus in der Wehrlozigkeit. Rosthern, Saskatchewan: Druck von D.H. Epp, [19--].
11. Scheurlen, Paul. Das Kleine Sektenbüchlein. Stuttgart: Quel-verlag der Ev. Gesellschaft, 1927.
12. Heinrich H. Schroeder. Rußländische Friesen. Selbstverlag des Verfassers, 1936.
13. The Trinitarian Bible Society. "Russian New Testament". Great Britain: Fletcher & Son Ltd, 1978.
14. [Unruh, B.H.?] Die Geschichte des Reiches Gottes im Neuen Bunde. Publisher unknown. [1918?].
15. Waggoner, J.H. Wer hat den Sabbath verändert? Hamburg: Internationale Traktatgesellschaft, 1906.
16. Wiens, Heinrich; copied by Johann Wall in 1850. Ein Abschied und Bericht. Gnadenthal, Manitoba: Abram Wolf

Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds

Inventory file list (organized by box volume):

Volume 555

1. Mennonite Collegiate Institute minutes, financial updates. - 1951-1971.
2. Henry Hildebrand's grade 11 scribbler from M.C.I. - 1931.
3. Various pamphlets, photocopied books and minutes, and a newspaper clipping of der Herold. - n.d.
4. Newspaper clippings of "So war es" by Peter Klassen in Der Herold. - 1938.
5. Newspaper clippings of "Die Geschichte des Ohm Klass" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1941.
6. Newspaper clippings of "Rufe mich an in der Not...!" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1942.
7. Letters from Russia. [1861-1916?].

Volume 606

1. Financial records of Abram Regier. - 1842-1892.
2. Peter J. Dyck (Starbuck) correspondence with the Mennonite Board of Colonization. - 1925-1927.
3. B.H. Unruh. Vorlesungen von Dr. B.H. Unruh. - [19--].
4. Peter J. Dyck (Starbuck) correspondence with the Mennonite Board of Colonization, Rosthern, Saskatchewan. - 1928-1941.
5. J. H. Janzen sermons #1-63. - 1937-1939.
6. Copy of Klassen, C.F., David Toews. Mennonite Central Relief Committee. Publisher unknown, 1940.
7. Papers on the Mennonite Hospital Society Concordia including a blank copy of a last will and testament. - 1941-1942.
8. Handwritten copies of the anniversary information for the Steinfelder Mennonite Church; several sermons. - [193-?].

Volume 1724

1. Auszuege aus dem Tagebuch des Peter J. Dyck
. Photocopy of a typed manuscript. - n.d.
2. MCC Canada East, West Consultation Group. - 1976-1981.
3. Correspondence on USSR emigration cases. - 1974-1976.

Volume 1725

1. MCC Canada East West consultation Group: reports, minutes, correspondence. - 1973-1980.

Volume 1726

1. Documents and Correspondence in regards to Senior Citizen's Camps. - 1972-1975.
2. Late Umsiedler or Neu-Kanadier papers. - 1975-1979.
3. Speech for Rudy Goerzen's fairwell; correspondence in regards to the time when J.P. Dyck was a man of mistaken identity and was accused of being a Nazi follower. - 1939, 1966, 1968.
4. Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society papers. - 1972-1980.
5. Correspondence and bulletins from the Germantown Mennonite Church in Pennsylvania. - 1973-1974.
6. Christian Investors in Education reports. - 1969-1974.
7. Christian Investors in Education reports. -- 1974-1979.

Volume 2294

1. Clippings of Der "Weg die Ahnen gingen" by Peter Klassen in Der Herold. - 1938-1939.
2. Diary of Franz P. Toews. - 1901-1915.
3. Curriculum in Church and Mennonite History for the Springstein Mennonite Church; church general outline and outline for individual lessons taught. - 1973-1974.
4. Lesson oulines on church and Mennonite History handwritten in five notebooks. - 1958-1967.

Volume 2937

1. "Forrestei Treffen" Correspondence. - 1970-1972.
2. Manuscript (?) of Erlebnisse eines mennonitischen Jünglings als Soldat der U.S.A. im Ersten Weltkriege. David A. Janzen. - 1973.
3. Double method of book keeping (1880); correspondence lessons taken by Peter J. Dyck from November 1899-December 1900. - 1880, 1899-1900.
4. Aus dem Testamente einer Mutter
, a handwritten account. - 1924.
5. Liederheft der Helena J. Rempel
Nikolaipol . - 1921.
6. Liederheft
by Anna Rempel, Nikolaipol. - n.d.
7. Album of postcards from Russia. - pre. 1917.
8. Inheritance distribution contracts. - 1883.

Volume 3338

1. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1911.
2. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1912.
3. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1913.
4. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1914, 1925.
5. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1915, 1926.
6. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1916.

Volume 3339

1. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1917, 1923.
2. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1918.
3. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1919.
4. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1920.
5. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1921.
6. Peter J. Dyck diary. - 1927-1931.
7. Der Bücherverkaufer
. A play in German. n.d.

Volume 3138

1. Conference of Mennonites in Canada agendas and minutes. - 1960, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1978.
2. Conference of Mennonites in Canada Daily News Bulletins. - 1962, 1963, 1966, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1983.
3. Conference of Mennonites in Canada notes. - 1974, 1976, 1979.
4. General Conference Session notes. - 1956, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1974.
5. General Conference notes and minutes. - 1967.
6. Mennonite World Conference materials. - 1978.

Volume 3139

1. Minutes of various meetings and conferences. - 1970s
2. Missions Committee Report from CMM meetings. - 1962.
3. Missions Committee Report from CMM meetings. - 1961.
4. CMM committee reports. - 1966.
5. CMM committee reports. - 1967.
6. CMM committee reports. - 1969.
7. CMM committee reports. - 1970.
8. CMM committee reports. - 1972.
9. CMM committee reports. - 1973.
10. CMM committee reports. - 1974.
11. CMM committee reports. - 1975.
12. CMM committee reports. - 1976.

Volume 3140

1. Minutes and report of the Mennonite relief and immigration committee of Manitoba . - 1962.
2. Mennnonite Central Committee annual meeting report and program. - 1967. - Note: Mennonite Central Committee will be referred to as MCC from this point on.
3. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1969.
4. Minutes of the meeting of the Peace and Social concerns committee, MCC. - 1970.
5. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1970.
6. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1971.
7. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1972.
8. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1973.
9. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1975.
10. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1976.
11. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1977.
12. MCC annual meeting report and program. - 1978.

Volume 3141

1. Provincial Sunday School Teachers' Convention program and presentations and planning correspondence. - 1962-1964, 1966, 1969.
2. Inter-mennonite Sunday School Convention program. - 1963.
3. Mennonite Biblical Seminary brochures. - 1968.
4. Westgate Mennonite Collegiate annual report to Mennonite Educational Society; financial summary; minutes of meeting of church representatives. - 1965-1970.
5. Conrad Grebel College annual report and brochure. - 1962-1963.
6. Niagara Christian College Calendar. - 1962-1963.
7. Bluffton College: L.L. Ramseyer appreciation day program. - 1965.
8. Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary School reports. - 1983.
9. Canadian Mennonite Bible College Bulliten. 1948-1949.
10. Elim Christian Education Centre annual meeting minutes, reports, and programs. - 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979.
11. Mennonite Collegiate Institute: program notes, annual reports, graduate directory, program of 75^th anniversary. - 1960-1980 incomplete.
12. Canadian Mennonite
clipping of "Graduates of 1967. - May 16, 1967.

Volume 3142

1. Springstein Mennonite Church monthly newsletter. - 1978-1986.
2. Springstein Mennonite Church weekly church bulletins. - 1982-1986.
3. Springstein Mennonite Church annual reports. - 1979, 1982.

Volume 3143

1. Mennonite Publishing Service annual report. - 1973.
2. Mennonitische Radiomission
: "Die Grosse Scheidung" (1963); "Christliche Gemeinschaft" (19--); "Das Heim - Ein Paradies" (1968); "Ostern und nach Ostern" (1969). - 1963, 1968, 1969.
3. United Home for the Aged brochure. - [1960?].
4. Eden Mental Health Centre reports. - 1967-1971.
5. De Schtriet
: a lowgerman play by J.J. Enns. - 1955.
6. Notes presented by C.F. Klassen. - 1947.
7. Jacob J. Dyck personal documents including: alternate service, emigration from USSR to Canada, birth certificates, school grades, teaching qualifications, passport, guardianship. - 1884-1924.
8. Photographs of various places and periods: unidentified. - n.d.
9. Papers regarding teaching in Hutterite Schools. - 1969, 1970.
10. VDA Gesellschaft für Deutsche Kulturbeziehungen
: Correspondence regarding annual year book. - 1968-1975.
11. Manitoba Mosai Congress papers. - 1970.

Volume 3144

1. Newsletters of the Concordia Verein. - 1928-1931, 1961-1965.
2. Minutes, reports, and financial updates of The Mennonite Hosptial Society, Concordia. - 1939-1983.
3. Minutes, finances and reports of Bethania Home. - 1976-1981.

Volume 3145

1. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: Minutes. - 1947-1981.
2. Receipt duplicate ledgers (2 books). - 1977-1980.
3. Deposit duplicate ledgers (8 books). - 1978-1981.
4. Membership ledger with addresses (2 copies). - n.d.

Volume 3146

1. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: correspondence with members. - 1966-1977.
2. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership lists. - n.d.
3. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: constitution (3 copies). - 1950.
4. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership statistics. - n.d.
5. Mutual Supporting Society of Starbuck: membership ledgers (3 books). - 1931-1981.

Volume 3147

1. John P. Dyck poems and dramatic readings, ca. 20 notebooks in handwriting and one folder of clippings - 1930s-1960s.
2. Mennonitischen Lehrerkonferens zu Manitoba. Gedichte und Verschen fär die Kleinen zum Gebrauch in Schule und Heim. 2 editions. n.d.
3. Mother's Day poetry and school programs. - 1955-1967
4. Youth Songbooks: Sängerfreund: I Heft; Sängerfreund: II Heft.

Volume 4816

1. Muste, A.J. Christian Pacifism Today. U.S.A: Church Peace Mission, n.d.
2. Niefer, H. Die Erhaltung des Deutschtums in den Vereinigten Staaten. Chicago: Eden Publishing House., 1913.
3. Paetkau, D. Warum verlieren wir unsere Jugend und wie koennen wir diesem Verlust entgegenarbeiten? Rosthern, Sask: a special book publication of Der Bote, 1950.
4. Pauls, Heinrich. Die Missionstaetigkeit der Mennoniten. Austria: International Mennonite Conference, 1912.
5. Peters, Bernhard. Die Völker am Scheidenveg: Blicke in die Gegenwart und Zukunft Europas. Karlsruhe, Baden, Deutschland: Verlagsdruckerei Heinrich Schneider, 1932.
6. Petter, Dr. Rodolphe, Mrs. Bertha K. Petter. Einiges aus meinen Missionserfahrungen in den vergangenen Jahren; Zwei Lebensskizzen. Publisher unknown. n.d.
7. Pollock, A.J. "Jehovah's Witnesses" and Judge Rutherford's Books: An Exposure. England: Green & Co. Caxton Press, 19--.
8. Pries, Johann. "Rechtschreibelehre des Johann Pries" = Spelling book of Johann Pries. 1899.
9. Rebmann, Otto. Die Geschichte des Gutes Bienenberg. Liestal: Druck and schäftler AG, 1971.
10. Rempel, Johan G. Katechismus in der Wehrlozigkeit. Rosthern, Saskatchewan: Druck von D.H. Epp, [19--].
11. Scheurlen, Paul. Das Kleine Sektenbüchlein. Stuttgart: Quel-verlag der Ev. Gesellschaft, 1927.
12. Heinrich H. Schroeder. Rußländische Friesen. Selbstverlag des Verfassers, 1936.
13. The Trinitarian Bible Society. "Russian New Testament". Great Britain: Fletcher & Son Ltd, 1978.
14. [Unruh, B.H.?] Die Geschichte des Reiches Gottes im Neuen Bunde. Publisher unknown. [1918?].
15. Waggoner, J.H. Wer hat den Sabbath verändert? Hamburg: Internationale Traktatgesellschaft, 1906.
16. Wiens, Heinrich; copied by Johann Wall in 1850. Ein Abschied und Bericht. Gnadenthal, Manitoba: Abram Wolf.

Volume 4672

1. List of books belonging to John P. Dyck. - n.d.
2. Notes and insights by John P. Dyck on books that he read. - n.d.
3. Johann Cornies story. - n.d.
4. Traced German sketch with Mennonite names of who the characters could have been. - n.d.
5. A study course of : "The Gospel of Mark". - n.d.
6. Minutes of the Mennonite Conferences, 1917, 1918; Mennonite Publishing Service Annual Report, 1974. - 1917, 1918, 1974.
7. Denkschrift: den Mennoniten in Amerika - Die Mennoniten in der Ukraine. - 1922.
8. Sample of 'Jugendverein Programme' in the 1940's. - [194-].
9. J.P. Dyck speech at the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba at Whitewater. - 1949.
10. North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society papers. - 1963-1988.
11. Starbuck Funeral Aid society papers. - 1968.
12. C.O. Reunion Programs. - 1968-1974.
13. Letters to fellow former C.Os. - 1971-1972.
14. Documents from a delegate tour Safari. - 1973.
15. Correspondence with James Urry. - 1973-1981.

Sermons and Dedications

16. Wars in the Old Testament
. A sermon by Waldemar Janzen. - [19--].
17. Why this Plaque?
A dedication of a plaque commemorating the coming of the Mennonites to the Province of Manitoba in 1874 and their presence her for 100 years. - [1974?].
18. Towards a Dialogue between pacifists and non-pacifists.
A sermon preached in the Ottawa Mennonite Church by Frank H. Epp. - November 9, 1969.
19. Stewardship.
A sermon presented at the Ministers' and Deacons' Conference of the CMM by George K. Epp. - February 21, 1975.

Manuscripts

20. Das Mennonitische Prinzip in U.S.A. in Theorie und Praxis; author unknown. -
[19--].
21. Esau, Johann. Mein Lebenslauf. - [before 1940].
22. Toews, W. J. Brosamen aus Erfahrungen der Mennoniten. 1938.
23. Klassen, P.J. Der Peet: Geschichten vom Peet und seinen Kameraden. Superb, Saskatchewan: Druck und Selbstverlag des Verfassers. - February, 1943.
24. Klassen, P.J. Der Peet: Geschichten vom Peet und seinen Kameraden. Superb, Saskatchewan: Druck und Selbstverlag des Verfassers (2 copies). - July, 1943.
25. A copy of a report on a book that caused much upheaval at the Mennonite Brethren Church Ministers's and Deacons' Conference in 1946. - 1947.
26. Enns, J.J. De Schtriet. (a play/drama in low german). - 1955.
27. Wiebe, Herbert. Das Siedlungswerk niederländischer Mennoniten im Weichseltal zwischen Fordon und Weissenberg bis zum Ausgang des 18. Jahrhunderts. - 1952.
28. Pätkau, Heinrich, Abram. Wahre Erlebnisse auf der Asower Forstei 1913 und 1914, und als Sanitäter von 1914-1917. Copied from the Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1958.
29. Klassen, D.D. Woher? Wohin? Bergthaler Gemeinde. - 1961.
30. Burow, Walter. Der Selbstschutz. Copied from son Egon Burow in 1972. - [19--].
31. Yoder, Michael L. 1982 Mennonite Census: A summary of findings. - 1983.
32. Urry, James. Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth and the Mennnonite Experience in Russia. - 1984

Maps

33. Several original Stumpp maps and a Freytag and Berndt map: Union Socialistischer Sowjet Republiken (USSR). .

Newspaper Clippings

34. Clippings of "Mennonitische Geschichte" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1927.

35. Volume 26 No. 4 and Volume 27 No. 10-12 of Der Mittarbeiter.
36. Clippings of "Ungasch Heini-enn wo hee einnin Himmel foa" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1935.
37. Clippings of "Wenn eine Mutter betet für ihr Kind". in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1940.
38. Clippings of "Schicksale, oder die Lutherische Cousine" in Die Mennonitische Rundschau. - 1946.
39. Mennonitische Rundschau: Sonderbeilage.
- 1972.

Pamphlets and Brochures

40. [----]. A statement of the Position of the General Conference Mennonite Church. Publisher unknown, 1950.
41. [----]. Concerns and Affirmations for Family, Congregation and Conference. Publisher unknown, 1978.
42. [----]. Hosting Churches : Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Publisher unknown, 1978.
43. [----]. Mennonite Pioneer Mission in Manitoba 1945-1959. - [1959?].
44. [----]. Statuten der Sterbekasse in Halbstadt: Gouv. Laurien, Berdjaner Kreis. Halbstadt: Buchdruckerei Raduga, 1908.
45. Brinke G.R. Verlobung und Vermählung der Kinder Gottes. Bern: Aehrenleseverlag, n.d.
46. DeHaan, M.R. Divine Healing and Healers. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Radio Bible Class, n.d.
47. DeHaan, M.R. The Devil and his Angels. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Radio Bible Class, n.d.
48. Deutsches Ausland Institut. Der Ausland Deutsche. Stuttgart, Germany: Karl Weinbrenner & Söhne, 1936.
49. Dick, J.J. From Exile in Russia into Mission Work in India. Publisher unknown, 1940.
50. Dyck, C.J. Die Gemeinde Jesu Christi. Published by the Conference of Mennonites in Canada, n.d.
51. General Conference Mennonite Church. Frieden Krieg und Militärdienst. Publisher unknown, 1953.
52. Hamm, O.J. The Mennonite Pioneer Misssion in Cross Lake. Winnipeg, Mantoba: Publisher unknown, 1961.
53. Harder, Helmut. The Family in Biblical Perspective. Publisher unknown, 1977.
54. Herrmann, F.W. Religionsunterricht. Kassel: J.G. Oncken Verlag. 1952.
55. Isaak, F.F. Heilswahrheiten II: Die Entrueckung der Heiligen und der Richtstuhl Christi. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Selbstverlag des Verfassers, 1936.
56. Klassen, C.F., David Toews. Mennonite Central Relief Committee. Publisher unknown, 1940.
57. Klassen, J. J. Die Biblische Begründung der Wehrlosigkeit und ihre Durchführung im Leben. Rosthern, Saskatchewan: Druck von D.H. Epp, 1935. (2 copies).
58. Krahn, Dr. Cornelius. Menno Simons' Lebenswerk. Amsterdam: Wetenschappelijke Boekhandel J. Gleijsteen, 1937.
59. Kroeker [I]. Das Scheigen Gottes und das Warten Seiner Heiligen. Berlin, Germany: Missionshauz Stegliß, n.d.
60. M.B. Church. Bericht über eine Besprechung in der Wehrfrage von Vertretern Mennonitischer Gemeinden Canadas, abgehalten am 15. Mai 1939 in der M.B. Kirche zu Winkler, Manitoba. 1939.
61. Pettingill, Wm. L. Should a Christian go to War? Publisher unknown, n.d.
62. Reimer, J.W. Der Wundervolle Ratschluß Gottes mit der Menschheit. Hillsboro, Kansas: M.B. Publishing House, n.d. (2 copies)
63. von Diebahn, General George. Die Ehe der Gläubigen im Lichte des Wortes Gottes. Diesdorf, Germany: Verlag Schwert und Schild, 1923.

John P. Dyck Books

64. A 15 page booklet written in Russian; published in 1907.
65. Blanke, Johannes. Gott Schüße dich: Eine Gabe für Christenkinder mit Erzählungen, Gedichten und vielen Bildern = God keep you safe: A publication for christians with stories, poems, and many pictures. n.d.
66. Board of Missions of the General Conference Mennonite Church. The Mennonite Church in Taiwan, 1954-1964. Newton, Kansas: Faith and Life Press, [196-].
67. Booklet: How Could the Peace-Teaching (Nonresistance) be lost? Author unknown. n.d.
68. Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference. Biblische Richtlinien für Christlichen Lebenswandel in der Mennoniten-Brüdergemeinde. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Christian Press Ltd., 1959.
69. Classen J.P. Liederborn. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Druck von J.P. Classen, 1932.
70. Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Information bezüglich der Mennoniten Gemeinden in der Gretna - Altona Umgebung in Manitoba. Altona, Manitoba D.W. Friesen & Sons Ltd., 1963. (2 copies).
71. Conference of Mennonites in Canada. Mission der konferenz der Mennoniten in Canada. Winnipeg: Conference of Mennonites in Canada, 1956.
72. Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt (Mennonite Collegiate Institute). Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt Zu Gretna, Manitoba. Gretna, [19--].
73. Die Niagara Vereinigte Mennoniten Gemeinde. Statuten. 1966.
74. Dirks, David. Nachrichten über den mennonitischen heidenmissionar Heinrich Dirks auf Sumatra. Berdjansk: Bücherdrückerei von E. Kylius & Co, 1876.
75. Drosander, C. Für Werdende. Halbstadt: Verlag von H. Braun, 1905.
76. Drosander, C. Volßittlichkeit und Tierschutz: Ein wort an Eltern und Erzieher. Halbstadt: Verlag und Druck H.J. Braun, 1906.
77. Duerksen, David G., Jakob P. Friesen, Peter M. Friesen, David A. Schellenberg. Glaubensbekenntnis der Vereinigten Christlichen Taufgesinnten Mennonischen Brüdergemeinde in Russland. Halbstadt: Typography P. Neufeld, 1902.
78. [Dyck, J]. Traumbuch mit Beispielen aus dem Leben. Verlag von [F?]. W. Bergemann, [1920?].
79. Enns, W.J. Schweres Schicksal oder "Gottes Wege sind nicht unsere Wege": Aus dem Leben des Kranken Peter Dyck. Publisher unknown. 19--.
80. Enns, Willhelm. Das Verstossene Kind. Steinbach: Steinbach Post, 1943. (partial copy)
81. Erb, Paul. What it means to be a Mennonite: A Message for Mennonite Youth. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Publishing House, 1940.
82. Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule. Bienenberg: Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule 1975/1976. Liestal, Schweiz: Publisher unknown, [1975?].
83. Fast, Isaak Peter. Züge aus meinem Leben.(Funeral sermon of Aeltester Heinrich Dirks, Gnadenfeld). Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1932.
84. Finke, G. Das Schreien der Steine. Veröffentlichungen des Bibelbundes Nr. 8. Braunschweig und Leipzig: Verlag von Hellmuth Wollermann, 1900.
85. Gerber, Samuel. Täuferführer durch die Schweiz. Swizerland: Europäische Mennonitische Bibelschule, 1975.
86. German Evangelical Synod of North America. Am Kaukasus. St. Louis: Deutsche-Evangelische Jugend Bibliothek, 1891.
87. Günther, H. Christlicher Jugendfreundkalender auf das Jahr unseres Hernn 1913, Erster Jahrgang.
88. Hamm, H.H. Sixty Years of Progress...1884-1944 Diamond Jubilee: The Rural Municipality of Rhineland. Altona, Manitoba: D.W. Friesen & Sons, 1944.
89. Horsch, John. Symposium on War. Canada: Mennonite Peace Problems Committee, [1927?].
90. Janz, H., J. Kroeker, K. Wiens, J. Willms. Die Mennonitische Mittelschule. Halbstadt: H.J. Braun, 1907.
91. Janzen, A.E. The Moro's Spear. Hillsboro, Kansas: Mennonite Brethren Publishing House, 1962.
92. Janzen, H.H. Die Mennonitische Brüdergemeinde: Eine kurzgefaszte Darstellung ihrer Geschichte, Lehre und Aufgabe in der Welt. Germany/Austria: Mennonite Brethern Church, 1957.
93. Kroeker, Abram. My Flight from Russia: The Lord is my Helper: Experiences under the Soviet Rule. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Publishing House, 1932.
94. Limbach, S. Wie viel Uhr ist's? Oder Zeichen der Zeit. Bafel: Froese & Co. 1908.
95. Loewen, G. Eine Ferienreise nach der Südküste der Krim. Druck und Verlag von H. Lenzmann, 1906.
96. [Mennonite Church?]. Choralbuch. Publisher unknown, 1935.
97. [Mennonite Church of Russia]. Choralbuch zum gebrauch für Kirche, Schule, und Haus. Halbstadt: Verlagsgesellschaft Raduga, 1914.
98. Mennonitischen Brandordnung. Feuerregeln der Gegenseitigen Mennonitschen Brandordnung, Winkler, Manitoba, Winkler Printery
99. Modersohn, E. Es Lohnt Sich! Mülheim a. d. Ruhr, n.d.
100. [----]. Molotschnaer Geselschaft Gegenseitigen Kredits. Halbstadt: Gottlieb Schaad, 1912.
101. Auswanderung und Ansiedlung der Mennoniten / Benjamin Ewert. -- 1928.
102. "Die Mennoniten=Heil= und Pflegeanstalt 'Bethania' / Dr. med. Wilh. Stieda :  clipped from Illustrierter Molotschnaer Volks=Kalender fuer die deutschen Ansiedler in Sued=Russland (1914) published by Gottlieb Schadd, Prischib, Gouv. Tauerien.
103. Schriften der Konferenz der sueddeutschen Mennoniten: Nr. 1: Was sind Mennoniten (8 pp); Nr. 2: Die Mennoniten keine Wiedertaeufer (8 pp.); Nr. 3: Die Mennoniten keine Baptisten noch Methodisten (8 pp). -- 1913-1914.
104. Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Forstdienstes des Mennoniten in Russland... / Abr. Goerz (Gross=Tokmak: H. Lenzmann, 1907)  50 pp. This item newspaper clipping  from the Volksfreund (18 May 1918) glued inside the back cover which has the comment  "...now that we have taken up arms in Selbstschutz, we will have to do it again to defend our new fatherland..."
105. Antwort des Oberschuzen Franz Nikkel auf den Bericht der Untersuchungs=kommission in Angelegenheit des Landkaufs im Terekgebiets / gedruckt auf Verlangen der Bezirksgemeinde vom 29 Dezember 1906 (Gross=Tokmak, H. Lenzmann, 1907) 18 pp. Also, Der Abschluss meiner Sache mit Peter Johannowitsch Wiens in Altonau / Joh. Trenkenschu, Halbstadt, 6 Februar 1912. [in German and in Russian].
106. Three published speeches of Adolf Hitler (dated 30 Jan. 1934, 13 Jul 1934 and 21 May 1935) plus other published pamplets on Germany's roll in the world (1935, 1936).
107. Five brochures on Mennonite faith and practise.  Topics include footwashing, communion, baptism, Christians and war, and confession of faith. Publications dates range from 1901 to 1964.
108. Description of the Mennonite Colonies in Russia  / translated from the Russian Journal of the Ministry of State Domain (Vol. 2, Pt. 1, 1842) by John P. Dyck. [not edited or proofread...contains some editorial annotations by Lawrence Klippenstein].
109. "Mein Kampf," by Adolf Hitler annotated by Peter Dyck.. -- 1936.  Note: the book was a gift from Alfred Birr, a German who as a soldier in WWI and lived wth the Dyck family in the Ukraine.  Dyck moved to Canada in 1924 and kept in touch with Birr, sending care packages to Birr when food was scarse.  As a thank you Birr sent the book to Dyck.  Included is a letter from 1996 from Birr's son, Gerhard Birr, to the Dyck family expressing thanks for the care packages.  See p. 2 in Troubles and Triumphs.
110. Correspondence from Heinrich Dyck with the Canadian military in Europe to his parents. -- 1943-1944.