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  • Thiessen, J. J. (Jacob John), 1922-1977



    • Retrieval numbers: Volumes 859-955, 1135-1153, 1656-1662, 2327, 2780b; Maps # 1211-1215; Microfilm reels #18-43; Cassette #34

    Title: J. J. Thiessen fonds
    Dates: 1922-1980 , predominant 1945-1977
    Extent: 9.8 m of textual records
    Extent: and other materials
    Repository: Mennonite Heritage Centre Archives

    Historical note

    Jacob Johann Thiessen (1893-1977) was born in Klippenfeld, Molotschna Colony, Russia to Johan J. and Margaretha (Neufeld) Thiessen. He attended the Gnadenfeld Zentralschule and later studied in Halbstadt to become a teacher. From 1915 to 1917 he served as a conscientious objector, first in a Russian forestry camp and later with a road-building crew. In 1924 he served as co-chairman of the All-Ukrainian Mennonite Conference held in Kalinowo. In 1926 he came to Canada with his family. In 1927 he began working as a Reiseschuld (travel debt) collector. J.J. and Katherine, his wife, became members of the Rosenorter Mennonite Church at Rosthern, Saskatchewan in 1928. In 1930 he accepted duties with the General Conference Mennonite Church Mission Board as a part-time minister to Mennonites living in Saskatoon. This became full-time the following year. The Thiessens also founded the Saskatoon Maedchenheim (girl's home), a place created to meet the social and religious needs of young Mennonite women coming to work in the city. Thiessen was ordained as a Mennonite minister by Bishop David Toews in 1932 and as bishop in 1938. J.J. died in 1977 and his funeral was held in the First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon. For at least two decades he was the most prominent leader of the Conference of Mennonites in Canada. He had broad church involvements within his own denomination and also in the context of inter-denominational ventures.

    Scope and content note

    This fonds includes records reflecting the range of activities of J.J. Thiessen with one notable exception. The records of his involvement with the Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization (later Canadian Mennonite Relief and Immigration Council) are largely in the files of that organization. The correspondence covers most eras and there are a wide variety of church reports, sets of institutional minutes of organizations such as the Rosenorter Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee. Some of the correspondence is from relatives, and some pertains to travel abroad. There are materials related to the development of Mennonite post-secondary education in Canada and relief and humanitarian ventures. The largest section of the fonds is arranged in series. The majority of this section has also been microfilmed. Other sections include 19 volumes (Vol. 1135-1153) containing miscellaneous correspondence and minutes, and reports and minutes from the Mennonite Central Committee, 7 volumes (Vol. 1656-1662) containing reports and pamphlets on assorted themes, a ledger book, and another volume of assorted items. The fonds also contains several maps pertaining to Mennonite settlements, a large collection of photographs, and one cassette.

    Index terms

    Creators

  • Thiessen, J. J. (Jacob John), 1922-1977

    Adjunct descriptive data

    Finding aids

    Inventory file list available

    Related material in other repositories

    A full book length biography written by Esther Epp-Tiessen and published by CMBC Publications in 2001 entitled, "J.J. Thiessen: A Leader for his Time."

    Related material in this repository

    Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization Canadian Mennonite Relief and Immigration Council Canadian Mennonite Bible College Conference of Mennonites in Canada First Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

    Notes

    Physical description details

    Extent of other materials: 222 photographs; 5 maps; approximately 64,000 frames of microfilm; 1 cassette.
    Description written by [Alf Redekopp?] updated by Alf Redekopp March 29, 2007, and Conrad Stoesz March 17, 2020.

    Language

    About 50% in German with 30% typed, 10% handwritten in Latin script and 10% handwritten in Gothic script. Also material in English and a small amount in Russian.
  • Availability of other formats
  • A large portion of the textual material has been microfilmed.

    Restrictions on access

    None to access

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Acquired between 1976 and 2005.  In March 2020, Harold Thiessen deposited a copy of J.J. Thiessen's memoir that he got from the family (Acc 2020-005). 

    The largest section of this fonds (Vol. 859-955) is arranged into the following series:

    1. Board of Missions, General Conference Mennonite Church 1949-1970
      2.
    2. Correspondence 1949-1970
      3.
    3. South American projects 1948-1974
      4.
    4. Correspondence: general and personal 1929-1971
      5.
    5. Miscellaneous files 1945-1977
      6.
    6. David Toews correspondence 1930-1946
      7.
    7. Board of Missions, General Conference Mennonite Church 1948-1965
      8.
    8. Der Bote and Education 1927-1974
      9.
    9. Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1942-1975
      10.
    10. Conference of Mennonites in Canada, General Conference and Mennonite World Conference 1945-1972
      11.
    11. Mennonite Central Committee 1954-1967
      12.
    12. First Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1928-1972
      13.
    I. Board of Missions General Conference Mennonite Church (Arrangement based on J.J. Thiessen’s original file cabinet.) Volume 859
    1. Andres, Dorothy, 1951-1960.
    2. Backnang, 1956-1957.
    3. Berlin, 1932-1963.
    4. Boschman, Martha, 1952-1961
    5. Boschman, Paul, 1941-1972
    6. Candidates, 1956-1959
    7. “Conference Visitor”, 1955-1976
    8. Cressman, L., 1951-1957
    Volume 860
    1. Derksen, Peter, 1953-1972
    2. Dyck, Sara, 1953-1958
    3. Dyck, Anne and Giesbrecht, Martha, 1953-1973
    4. Epp, Mary, 1956-1959
    5. Europe, 1952-1956
    6. Falk, Peter, 1951-1958
    7. Financial Statements (ours) August, 1950 - July, 1954
    8. Financial Statements (ours) Foreign Missions Jan. 1954 - October 1958
    9. F.M. Transfer of Treasury, 1949-1951
    10. Friesen, Dr. Alvin, 1957-1958
    Volume 861
    1. Giesbrecht, Jacob, 1951-1961
    2. Heppner, Elsie, 1954-1968
    3. Kornelsen, Helen, 1948-1970
    4. Leper Mission, 1952-1959
    5. Martens, Susie, 1957-1963
    6. Clippings, general, 1966-1975
    7. Paetkau, Esther, 1951-1963
    8. Peters, Lena, 1944-1961
    Volume 862
    1. Peters, Herbert, 1950-1958
    2. Proteges, 1952-1958
    3. Retreats, 1953-1957
    4. Reports, Mission, 1950-1958
    5. Ansprachen Sermons, 1932-1973
    Volume 863
    1. A Study (studies) on the First Mennonite Church, 1957-1968
    2. Thiessen, J J 40th Anniversary in the Ministry, 1972
    3. Thiessen, J J Hon. Degree plus, 1938-1970
    4. Miscellaneous Correspondence, March 1955-June 1963
    5. Vancouver Un. Menn. Church, 1952-1957
    6. Women's Mission Association, 1952-1960
    7. Warkentin, Mary and Martha Harms, 1955-1958
    8. Willms, Helen, 1956-1962
    9. W, 1955-1970
    10. Z, 1956-1960
    Volume 864
    1. Board of Missions, 1954-1962
    2. Foreign Mission Board Members, 1953-1955
    3. First Mennonite Church (very important correspondence), 1952-1971
    4. Mayfair Church, 1949-1974
    5. Pleasant Hill, 1952-1969
    6. Nutana Park Menn. Church, 1961-1965
    7. Missions Miscellaneous Correspondence, Audio-Visual Correspondence, 1954-1958
    II.Correspondence

    Volume 865

    1. BC, 1950-1960
    2. B, 1955-1959 (map removed to map collection, #1211)
    3. Church Extension, 1959
    4. D, 1955-1963
    5. Conference Workers for South America, 1947-1956
    6. Dyck, N, 1958-1961
    7. Dyck, Walter, 1954-1957
    8. E, 1945-1963
    9. Friesen, A A, 1935
    10. Froese, Peter F., 1940-1959
      Volume 866
      1. Fransen, 1957-1958
      59A. F, 1955-1973
      1. General, 1953-1963
      2. Groening, George, 1953-1964
      3. Missions pamphlets, newsletters and other publications, 1950-1960
      4. H M Canada, 1955-1963
      5. HM, 1955-1957
      6. H M (Home Ministries), 1952-1955
      7. H, 1955-1969
    Volume 867
    1. House of Friendship, 1952-1957
    2. J, 1928-1958
    3. Krupka, 1959-1960
    4. K, 1955-1962
    5. Klassen, D D, 1957-1974
    6. L, 1954-1970
    7. Missions Conferences, 1956-1958
    8. Missions Conference, Saskatoon 1966, 1965-1966
    9. Man., 1955-1956
      75A. M, 1957-1963
    Volume 868
    1. Neufeld, Abram G, 1953-1968
    2. Neufeld, G G, 1947-1963
    3. N, 1955-1965
    4. Ontario, 1951-1958
    5. Osler, 1953-1955
    6. Pioneer Mission, 1953-1958
    7. P, 1935-1960
    8. Projects, 1951-1954
    9. Projects, 1954-1958
    10. Pension for Mission Workers, 1954-1955
    Volume 869
    1. Quiring, W, 1949-1952
    2. Quiring, W, 1953-1975
    3. Quiring, Dr., Reise Konf., 1956-1957
    4. Regier, P K, 1954-1959
    5. Rosemary, 1951-1955
    6. Radio Program "Wings of Peace," 1955-1960
    7. Regina Church, 1954-1980
    8. R, 1952-1965
    Volume 870
    1. Thiessen, Rev. J J, 1952-1960
    2. Reimer, C C, 1957-1969
    3. Swift Current Bible School, 1962-1963
    4. Schaefer, Paul, 1949-1969
    5. Missions Konferenz, 1955-1966
    6. S, 1943-1964
    7. S, 1940, 1972-1977
    8. Sask. Ministerial Conference, 1954-1961
    9. Stewardship, 1956-1957
    III. South American Projects

    Volume 871

    1. Seminary, Chicago, 1953-1971
    2. Bible School, S.A., 1954-1961
    3. Boschman, D, 1951-1973
    4. Bibel und Pflug 1958-1966
    5. Brasil Hospital - Sask. W. M. S., Montivideo Seminary, 1954-1965
    6. Brasil, 1922-1937
    7. Witmarsum, Brazil, 1958-1963
    8. Brasilien, Dr. Walter Quiring, 1955-1959
    9. Foto Brasil, 19--
    Volume 872
    1. Brazil Krauel Settlement, 1950-1961 (map removed to map collection, #1212)
    2. Brazil, 1949-1954
    3. Loan to Brazil, 1951-1959
    4. Cambyreta Mission Project, Par., 1956-1958
    5. Dueck, Klaus, 1954-1975
    6. Dyck, Dr. P, 1950-1970
    7. Dyck, Rudolf, 1951-1962
    8. Duerksen, Jacob, 1954-1963
    Volume 873
    1. Dyck, Frank, 1948-1957
    2. Epp, H H, 1952-1958
    3. Epp, H P and Dueck, H, 1956-1959
    4. Epp, Bruno, 1951-1972
    Volume 874
    1. Enns, Bruno, 1925, 1948-1954
    2. Epp, Hans, 1950-1962
    3. Friesen, Martin C, 1959-1975
    4. Federau, Johann, 1952-1960
    5. Hein, Rudolf, 1953-1965
    6. Huebert, Hans, 1953-1968
    7. Isaak, Jacob, 1948-1965
    8. Isaak, Kornelius, 1958
    9. Paraguay, Indianermission, 1957
    10. Janzen, Robert, Brazil, 1942-1958
    11. Jugendverein, Montivideo, 1953-1956
    Volume 875
    1. Janzen, Johannes, 1954-1960
    2. Klassen, Peter, 1950-1974
    3. Kliewer, Dr. F, 1939-1969
    4. Koop, D., 1948-1957
    5. Martins, H, 1950-1958
    6. Niessen, Hans, 1957-1962
    7. Nickel, D, Brazil, 1947-1967
    8. Nickel, J W, 1948-1951
    Volume 876
    1. Help to S America, 1948-1952
    2. H M B - S.A. Help, 1950-1959
    3. H M B Student Help, 1951-1957
    4. S.A. Coordinating Committee, Bibel und Pflug - Unser Blatt, 1960-1967
    Volume 877
    1. Help to S.A., 1951-1962
    2. S.A. (South America), 1953-1972
    3. S.A. Publication Bibel und Pflug, 1951-1957
    4. S.A. Contributions, 1950-1959
    Volume 878
    1. M.H. Brd. Help to S.A., 1950-1961
    2. College Students for Service in S.A., 1952-1957
    3. Postma, J A, 1950-1974
    4. Peters, C C, 1948-1952
    5. Regier, M, 1950-1963
    6. Rempel, Hans, 1950-1965
    Volume 879
    1. Redekopp. Jacob, 1951-1974
    2. Regehr, E, Uruguay, 1954-1970
    3. Regier, E, and manuscripts, 1951-1954
    4. Thiessen, Is., 1955-1969
    5. Uruguay, 1948-1971
    6. Wieler, C, 1946-1962
    Volume 880
    1. Books for South America, 1947-1960
    2. S.A. Help to Hospitals, 1950-1959
    3. Student Proteges, 1951-1958
    4. Board of Missions, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 1955 J.J. Thiessen
    5. Council of Boards Meeting November 30 - December 5, 1955: Report of the Executive Secretary to the Executive Committee
    6. Board of Missions, Council of Board Meetings, Newton, Kansas, 1954
    7. Bericht der ersten All-Canadischen Sonntagschulleiter Arbeitskonferenz, June 28 -30, 1955
    8. Paper: “Afrikaner und Indier nehmen Gottes Wort an,” by Wilhelm Janzen, 196-
    9. Canadian Mennonite Paper and others, 1945, 1964
    10. Clippings and Pamphlets, 1947-1949, 1960-1962
    IV. Correspondence - General and Personal

    Volume 881

    1. General Correspondence A 1944-1973
    2. General Correspondence B 1942-1975
    3. General Correspondence C 1929-1975
    4. General Correspondence D 1940-1975
    5. General Correspondence E 1929-1975
    6. General Correspondence F 1932-1974
    7. General Correspondence G 1944-1975
    Volume 882
    1. General Correspondence H, 1933-1975
    2. General Correspondence I & J, 1932-1975
    3. General Correspondence K, 1933-1975
    4. General Correspondence L, 1938-1975
    5. General Correspondence M, 1933-1975
    6. General Correspondence N, 1941-1975
    Volume 883
    1. General Correspondence O, 1963-1966
    2. General Correspondence P, 1932-1975
    3. General Correspondence Q, 1967-1969
    4. General Correspondence R, 1933-1975
    5. General Correspondence S, 1931-1975
    6. General Correspondence T, 1932-1974
    7. General Correspondence U, 1933-1973
    8. General Correspondence V, 1944-72
    9. General Correspondence W 1932-1975
    10. General Correspondence Y & Z, 1935-1974
    Volume 884
    1. Treffen 1965 - Klasse 1912 Halbstadt – Kettenbriefe, 1965-1969
    2. 1974 - 1975 - Miss Lydia Janzen; Miss Erna Redekopp; Miss Heidi Bartsch; Miss Mary Redekop; Miss Mary Kornelson; Eleanor Sawatzky, 1969-1975
    3. Reisen in Canada, 1964-1970
    Volume 885
    1. Neufeld, Jacob A: correspondence re. Tiefenwege), 1945-1960
      198A.Writings by Jacob A. Neufeld: consisting of Ein Dornenweg: Erfahrenungen und Erleben in Gefängnissen & Strafflagern der NKWD in Siberien and others, ca. 1956
    2. Briefe mit Verwandten & Familiendaten 1932-1975
    Volume 886
    200.  Briefwechsel mit Verwandten, 1967-1975
    201. Correspondence with son Walter 1955-1957
    202. Clippings, 1964
    203. J J Thiessen Einwanderung die Geschwestern, 1946-1975
    204. Verschiedenes, 1960-1974
    205. Geschwister in Russland, 1929-1965.
    205b. J.J. Thiessen memoir, "Gottes Fuehrungen in meinem Leben" = God's guidance in my Life / J.J. Thiessen.  45 pages. -- [1973?].  Note: This is the piece referenced in Esther Epp-Tiessen's biography of Thiessen, first footnote.  Also included is "My friend J.J. Epp." 2 pages.
    V. Miscellaneous files (unmarked section)

    Volume 887

    1. File A, 1946-1960
    2. Adrian, J, 1947-1968
    3. B C Conference, 1947-1961
    4. H M Epp, 1950-1959
    5. Epp, Frank H, 1963-1972
    Volume 888
    1. Enns, J H Winnipeg, 1945-1948
    2. Conference, Schoenwieser 1945 (J H Enns), 1945
    3. Canadian Conference - Schoenwieser Church (J H Enns), 1946-1952
    4. Fast, Dr. H A, 1949-1953
    5. Gesangbuch, 1940-1943
    6. Goetz, Karl, 1947-1959
    7. Harder, A A, 1947-1963
    Volume 889
    1. Krahn, C, 1949-1975
    2. Kaufman, Dr. E G, 1954-1956
    3. Loans on Transportation Accounts, 1930-1931
    4. Mennonite Book Store, Rosthern, 1948-1964
    Volume 890
    1. Mennonite Youth Society, 1947-1959
    2. Ontario Conference, 1947-1962
    3. Pankratz, J A, I, 1944-1968
    Volume 891
    1. Pankratz, J, II, 1970-1975
    2. Rosthern Junior College, 1945-1975
    3. Rempel, J G, 1949-1975
    Volume 892
    1. Rempel, P A, 1947-1954
    2. Shelly, Andrew R, 1952-1964
    3. Schroeder, D, 1949-1950
    4. Teichroeb, John, 1948-1970
    5. Rempel, J G, Conference Books, 1956-1958
    6. Swift Current Bible School, 1962
    7. Tavonius, Dr. Erika, 1951-1957
    8. Winnipeg, 1949-1959
    Volume 893
    1. Wichert, J H, 1946-1969
    2. Young People's Union, 1951-1957
    3. Canadian Mennonite Association, 1966-1970
    VI. David Toews Correspondence and other files (unmarked section)

    Volume 894

    1. J J Thiessen Trip to Europe, 1947-1948
    2. South America, 1949-1951 (maps removed to map collection, #1213 and 1214)
    3. J J Thiessen South America Trip, 1941-1950
    4. J J Thiessen South America Trip, 1950-1951
    5. South America, 1950-1953
    Volume 895
    1. Paraguay Reise, 1963-1964 (map removed to map collection, #1215)
    2. Holiday Trip, J J Thiessen, 1961-1964
    3. Ferienreise Material ueber die Reise durch Holland, Deutschland, Schweiz, 1964
    4. J J Thiessen Hospitalized, 1956-1959
    5. South America Korrespondenz, 1964-1969
    6. Wichtige Papieren, J J Thiessen, 1931-1963
    7. Bibel fuer Russland, B B Jantz, 1944-1945
    8. David Toews (B Schellenberg Manus), 1947
    Volume 896
    1. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1929-1930
    2. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1931
    3. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1932
    4. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1933
    5. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1934
    6. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1935
    7. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1936
    8. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1937
    9. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1938
    10. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1939
    11. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1940
    12. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1941
    Volume 897
    1. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1942
    2. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1943
    3. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1944
    4. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1945
    5. David Toews Correspondence and Reports, 1946
    6. Home Missions of G.C., Correspondence, 1930-1946
    7. Home Missions of G.C., Reports and Minutes 1928-1973
    8. Saskatoon Girls' Home, 1931-1957
    Volume 898
    1. J J Thiessen: CMRIC Meetings (June 18-19, 1964), 1963-1964
    2. Missionary Manual and Handbook for Workers and Churches, 1953
    3. Board of Missions, January 23-25, 1964
    4. Book, Photocopied including some letters of 1922-23
    5. Magazine: World Communique, 1951
    6. “Anmerkungen zum Haupteil,” 196-?
    7. MCC Photos, ca. 1928-1936
    8. Poetry: Debbie Driedger, 19--
    9. Drama: Der Gutmütige Millionär, 19--
    Volume 899
    1. MCC Workbook 1964
    2. MCC Workbook 1967
    3. MCC Annual Meeting, January 12-13, 1968
    4. GC Home and Foreign Missions, Reports from Seminary Class, Autumn 1953
    5. Conference on Ordination, Mennonite Biblical Seminary, July, 1957
    6. GC Mennonite Church Report, 1959
    7. GC Mennonite Church Minutes, 1959
    8. Minutes: Board of Education and Publication, December 1958
    9. Minutes: Board of Education and Publication, December 1960
    VII. Board of Missions - General Conference Mennonite Church

    Volume 900

    1. Foreign Missions Colombia, 1955-1960
    2. Foreign Missions China, 1949-1955
    3. Congo Inland Mission, 1954-1971
    4. Formosa, 1954-1962
    Volume 901
    1. India, 1951-1968
    2. Japan, 1953-1959
    3. Mission Information, 1952-1957
    Volume 902
    1. John Thiessen, 1951-54
    2. John Thiessen, 1955-60
    3. Mexico, 1953-1958
    4. Mexico, 1965-1968
    Volume 903
    1. Candidates, 1949-1957
    2. MCC Akron, Thiessen-Snyder, 1964-1965
    3. Visiting Missionaries, 1948-1952
    4. Visiting Mission Workers, 1952-1958
    Volume 904
    1. Missionskonferenz in Schulen, 1953-1956
    2. F.M. 1950, 1949-1951
    3. F.M. Minutes, 1950-1953
    Volume 905
    1. Minutes, 1954-1958
    2. Bequests for Missions, 1952-1959
    3. F.M. Treasury, 1950-1953
    Volume 906
    1. F.M. Reports (Financial), 1950-1954
    2. Financial Reports – Newton, 1954-1955
    3. Financial Statements, 1955-1958
    Volume 907
    1. (1) Register Book on Foreign Missions’ Finances, 1950-1952
      314 (2) Register Book on Foreign Missions’ Finances, 1953-1954
      314 (3) Register Book on Foreign Missions’ Finances, 1955-1956
      314 (4) Register Book on Foreign Missions’ Finances, 1956-1957
      314 (5) Register Book on Foreign Missions’ Finances, 1957-1958
    2. Small book on finances of individuals, ca.1951-57
    VIII. Der Bote and Education

    Volume 908

    1. Der Bote, 1927-1928
    2. Der Bote, 1954-1955
    3. Der Bote, 1955-1956
    4. Der Bote, 1957
    Volume 909
    1. Der Bote, 1958-1959
    2. Der Bote, 1960-1961
    3. Der Bote Study Conference, 1962
    4. Der Bote, 1962
    Volume 910
    1. Der Bote, 1963
    2. Can. Conf. Publication Needs Study, 1964
    3. Der Bote, 1964
    4. Der Bote, 1965-1966
    5. Der Bote, 1966-1967
    Volume 911
    1. Der Bote – Ad Hoc and Andre Studien, 1955-1967
    2. Der Bote, 1967
    3. Der Bote, 1968-1969
    4. Miscellaneous (Liste der Oberlichtschreiber fuer 1971-1974). Note: file missing.
    5. Der Bote, 1970-1971
    6. Der Bote, 1972-1975
    Volume 912
    1. Miscellaneous (Choir pieces), 1961-1969
    2. Miscellaneous (Der Kinderbote), 1967-1970
    3. Candidate Committee, 1954-1958
    4. General Conference, 1953-1962
    Volume 913
    1. Different Reports, 1952-1957
    2. Study on Communism, 1964-1965
    3. Church Unity Committee, 1953-1964
    4. Evangelism, 1958-1962
    5. Church Extension, 1959
    6. Education and Publication Board, 1955-1957
    7. Christian Service Board, 1956-1961
    8. Evangelism Committee, 1953-1958
    9. GC Committee on Ministry, 1950-1971
    Volume 914
    1. Canadian Foreign Mission Committee, 1951-1956
    2. Church Study Conference, 1955-1956
    3. General Conference, 1946-1953
    IX. Canadian Mennonite Bible College

    Volume 915

    1. CMBC, 1941-1945
    2. Bibel Kollege, 1945-1946
    3. CMBC, 1946-1953
    4. Mennonite Bible College, 1946-1949
    Volume 916
    1. CMBC, 1949-1950
    2. Mennonite Bible College, 1947-1950
    3. CMBC, 1948-1949
    4. CMBC, 1947-1952
    Volume 917
    1. CMBC, 1948-1951
    2. CMBC, 1948-1951
    3. Bible College, 1947-1950
    4. Bible College, 1952
    Volume 918
    1. Bible College, 1953
    2. CMBC Sask. Fin. Committee, 1960-1962
    3. Sask. Fin. Committee CMBC, 1954-1963
    4. Bible College Collection Building Fund, 1954-1959
    5. CMBC Collection, 1949-1952
      367a. CMBC Collection, 1951-1952
    6. CMBC Collection, 1953-1955
    7. Bible College Applixanter Lehrer, 1953-1963
    Volume 919
    1. CMBC donations, 1956-1963
    2. Bible College, 1953
    3. Poettcker, H., 1952-1959
    4. Bible College, 1954
    5. Bible College, 1955
    Volume 920
    1. Bible College, 1956
    2. David Janzen, 1956-1960
    3. Bible College, 1957
    4. Bible College, 1958-1959
    Volume 921
    1. CMBC College, 1959
    2. Canadian Mennonite Bible College Minutes, 1945-50
    3. CMBC Minutes, 1947-1953
    4. CMBC Minutes, 1947-1960
    5. Receipts from churches, 1946-1951
    Volume 922
    1. Bible College, 1960
    2. College, 1961-1962
    3. Bible College, 1962
    Volume 923
    1. College, 1963
    2. Waldemar Janzen, 1967-1971
    3. Bible College, 1964-1965
    4. CMBC, 1964-1965
    Volume 924
    1. Council of Boards, 1966
    2. CMBC, 1966
    3. CMBC, 1967
    4. CMBC, 1968
    5. Canadian Mennonite Bible College folder, 1966-1968
    6. CMBC, 1975
    7. CMBC Board meeting, 1969
    Volume 925
    1. CMBC, 1969
    2. CMBC, 1970-71
    3. CMBC, 1972-1974
    4. Annual Sessions, CMBC, 1974
    5. CMBC, 1975
    6. CMBC, Ansprachen, 1948-1966
    Volume 926
    1. Bible College Imperial Bank, 1954-1963
    2. Bible College Minutes, 1951-1961
    3. CMBC Minutes, 1962-1965
    4. List of material taken out of box which was between files
    5. Council of Boards, 1975
    6. Miscellaneous Minutes, 1962
    7. CMBC Board Minutes, 1942-1963
    Volume 927
    1. CMBC Board Minutes, 1963-1975
    2. CMBC Executive Board Minutes, 1948-1974
    3. CMBC Finance Minutes, 1954-1972
    4. CMBC Building Committee Minutes, 1954-1974
    5. H Wall reports to finance and conference (note: taken from box 10), 1949-1959
    X. Conference of Mennonite in Canada, General Conference, and Mennonite World Conference

    Volume 928

    1. Can. Conf., 1944-1946
    2. Can. Conf., 1947-1950
    3. Can. Conference, 1951
    4. Can. Conference, 1952
    5. Can. Conference, 1953
    6. Can. Conference, 1954
    7. Conference, 1955
    Volume 929
    1. Canadian Conference, 1956
    2. Canadian Conference, 1957
    3. Canadian Conference, 1958
    4. Folder of photos, 195-
    5. Canadian Conference, 1959
    6. Canadian Conference, 1960-1961
    Volume 930
    1. Konferenz, 1961
    2. Can. Conference, 1962
    3. General Conference (17), 1941-50
    4. General Conference, 1955-1956
    5. Man. Conference, 1949-1959
    6. Studienkonferenzen Betreffs Verhaeinis der verschiedenen Konferenzen zu einander, 1960-1976
    Volume 931
    1. Council of Boards, 1951-1958
    2. Canadian Council of Boards, 1956-1961
    3. Council of Boards, 1962-1964
    4. Executive of Conf. of Menn. in Canada, 1961-1964
    Volume 932
    1. Can. Conf. Board of Finance, 1956-1964
    2. Can. Conference Christian Service Board, 1956-1964
    Volume 933
    1. Can. Conf. Board of Missions, 1956-1964
    2. Mission Board Folder, 1960
    3. Board of Missions Folder, 1961
    Volume 934
    1. Can. Conf. Board of Missions, 1962-1963
    2. Can. Conf. Board of Education and Publication, 1953-1964
    3. D. P. Neufeld Executive Secretary, 1962-1964
    4. Conference, 1963
    Volume 935
    1. Conference of Mennonites, 1964
    2. Conference of Mennonites in Can. I, Jan.-June 1965
    Volume 936
    1. Canadian Conference II, July-Dec.1965
    2. Canadian Conference, 1966
    Volume 937
    1. Can. Conference, 1967-1968
    2. Canadian Conference, 1968
    Volume 938
    1. Canadian Conference Saskatoon, 1969
    2. Council of Boards, Dec., 1963
    3. Council of Boards, 1964
    4. Council of Boards, 1964-1965
    Volume 939
    1. Executive Committee, Jan., 1966
    2. Annual Board Sessions of CMBC, 1969
    3. Annual Board Sessions of CMBC, 1970
    Volume 940
    1. Annual Board Sessions of CMBC, 1971
    2. Annual Board Sessions of CMBC, 1972
    3. General Conference, 1959
    4. General Conference Bethlehem, 1961-1962
    5. General Conference, 1965
    6. General Conference Packet, 1968
    Volume 941
    1. General Conference Evangelism Packet, 1963-1964
    2. Mennonite World Conference, 1947-1948
    3. Menn. World Conference, 1950-1952
    4. Mennonite World Conference II, 1951-1952
    5. Mennonite World Conference, 1955-1957
    6. Mennonite World Conference, 1957-1962
    Volume 942
    1. Weltkonferenz, 1967
    2. Saskatchewan Provincial Conference, 1959-1964
    Volume 943
    1. Saskatchewan Conference, 1965
    2. Inter-Mennonite Peace and Service Conference, 1957-1959
    3. Study Conference Goshen, August, 1958-1959
    4. Aeltestenamt-Studien, 1962-1963
    5. Studentische Bau (CMBC?), 1958-1959
    6. Der Bote (two issues), 1958
    XI. Mennonite Central Committee

    Volume 944

    1. Day Books of J.J. Thiessen, 1951-1969
      a. 1951
      b. 1952
      c. 1953
      d. 1955
      e. 1957
      f. 1958
      g. 1959
      h. 1960-1
      i. 1960-2
      j. 1961
      k. 1962
      l. 1963
      m. 1964
      n. 1965
      o. 1966
      p. 1967
      q. 1968
      r. 1969
    Volume 945
    1. Photography Album (Note: file removed from collection)
    2. Notebook, containing talks, 1952
    3. Record Book of Minutes of Meetings, teacher conferences, 1934-1939
    4. MCC Canada Executive Committee Meeting, May, 1964
    5. MCC Canada Executive Meeting, 1960-1965
    Volume 946
    1. MCC Canada Executive Meeting Sept, 1965-1967
    2. MCC Canada, 1964-1965
    Volume 947
    1. MCC Executive, 1965-1966
    2. MCC Canada, 1965-1966
    Volume 948
    1. MCC Canada, 1966-1968
    2. MCC Akron, 1964-1965
    3. Clippings, from 'Luebecker Nachrichten' German Paper, 1967-1968
    XII. First Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

    Volume 949

    1. Correspondence with church members, 1933-1957
    2. Glieder – Korrespondenz, 1956
    3. Correspondence with church members, 1957-1962
    4. Correspondence with church members, 1961 - 1965
    Volume 950
    1. Gemeinde Glieder, 1965-1972
    2. Saskatoon church, 1932-1960
    3. N. W. Dick, 1939-1961
    4. Saskatoon Church Mission Board Kirchenbau (Ist Mennonite Church), 1931-1970
    Volume 951
    1. Edward Enns, 1963-1973
    2. Church boards, 1961-1963
    3. Gemeinde, 1965-1974
    4. Barry Moore Ev. Campaign, 1961-1964
    5. Church, Christian Endeavour, 1957-1963
    6. Reports, 1936-1959
    7. Reports on church work, 1960-1972
    Volume 952
    1. Transfers to other churches, 1959-1964
    2. Ministerial, 1960-1964
    3. City, 1963
    4. Church treasurer, 1961-1965
    5. Saskatoon Ministerial Billy Graham Campaign, 1964-1970
    6. Young People, 1940
    7. Visitation lists, 1957-1963
    8. Education Committee, 1960-1963
    9. Deacons, Records of Minutes of Meetings, etc., 1952-1970
    10. Membership lists, 1954-1971
    11. Ministers, 1961-1963
    Volume 953
    1. Brotherhood and church council meetings, 1959-1963
    2. K J Martens and Bill Krueger, 1961-1962
    3. Church statistics, 1938-1968
    4. Marriages, 1962-1968
    5. Tauflisten, 1934-1951
    6. Baptismal Candidates, 1952-1953
    7. Baptismal groups, 1954-1955
    8. Tauflinge, 1956-1957
      Volume 954
      1. Catechism class II, 1958-1959
      2. Catechism class, 1960
      3. Catechism class, 1961
      4. Baptism class, 1961
      5. Brotherhood programs and Minutes, 1933-1955
      6. Brotherhood minutes, 1931-1944
      7. Gemeindeausgaben, 1927-1933
      8. Minutes Rosenorter Gemeinde, 1928-1938
      536A. Verschiedenes, 1932ff
      1. Church Building, 1932-1936
      2. General Newsletters, including telephone directories, 1959-1975
    Volume 955
    1. Notebook: Added Members, 1956-1958
    2. Notebook: Added Members, 1959-1963
    3. Notebook, 19--
    4. Cash Book, 1930-1937
    5. Cash Book, 1942-1947
    6. Cash Book, 1948-1951
      544A. Calendar Pad, 1954
      544B. Calendar Pad, 1956
    Miscellaneous minutes, reports and correspondence

    Volume 1135

    1. A, 1976
    2. Articles, 19—
    3. B-C, 1944-1977
    4. Biography and Sermons, 1926-1974
    5. CMBC, 1976-1977
    6. CMBC, 1950-1977
    7. Helen and Roy Brown, 1970-1977
    8. Der Bote, 1976-1977
    9. Agendas and Minutes: Council, Church Meetings, 1951-1977
    10. Correspondence with Church Members, 1944, 1976-1977
    Volume 1136
    1. Conference of Mennonites in Saskatchewan, 1966-1970
    2. Dyck, Peter J., 1974-1977
    3. D, 1972-1977
    4. C. A. DeFehr, 1970
    5. Lois Dyck, 1966-1971
    6. Frank Epp, 1972-1977
    7. E, 1972-1977
    8. F, 1948-1977
    9. G, 1954-1977
    10. H, 1946, 1976-1977
    11. Historical Committee and Archives, 1966-1977
    12. M. Historical Society of Sask-Alta, 1975-1976
    Volume 1137
    1. I J, 1973-1977
    2. Immigration – Relief past years, 1924-1950
    3. Paper: “The Impossible Migration Made Possible,” by Frank H. Epp, 1973
    4. Russian Mennonite Immigration, 50 Anniversary, 1973
    5. Lina Enns, 1949-1959
    6. K, 1946, 1971-1977
    7. L, 1971-1977
    8. M, 1970-1977
    9. Rev. G. J. Lohrenz, 1965-1977
    10. MCC (Canada), 1969-1973
    11. Meetings and Minutes of Meetings, 1966-1974
    12. N, 1973-1977
    13. Grace (Robertson) and Arthur W. McArton (Mrs.), 1966-1974
    Volume 1138
    1. P Q, 1960-1977
    2. Peters, C. C., “Es war einmal,” 1972-1973
    3. J. Pankratz, 1973-1977
    4. Press Clippings, 1931-1974
    5. Papers on Menno Simons and M. Luther, ca. 1934
    6. R, 1976
    7. Paper: “Ueber Missionstaetigkeit der Russlaendischen Mennoniten,” by Alexander Rempel, 1967-1968
    8. Paper: “Ein Forschungsbericht,” by Alexander Rempel, 1971
    9. Rempel, Alexander, 1971-1977
    10. E. Regehr, 1968
    11. Rempel, C. J., 1945-1946
    12. Rempel, Dr. David G., 1972-1977
    13. R. J. C., 1967-1971
    Volume 1139
    1. Saskatoon Mennonite Organization re: Immigration and Relief, 1925-1936
    2. U V, 1947
    3. Unruh, B. H., on Dostoyewsky, 19—
    4. Some Thank-You Notes, 1957-1975
    5. Ted Toews, 1976
    6. J. J. Thiessen, 1949-1974
    7. T, 1960-1977
    8. Teachers in Russia, 1925, re: group pictures in Bote #14, 1974
    9. Former Students in Russia, 1970-1976
    10. Letters from the S. American Conferences with Signatures, 1953-1977
    11. SA, 1975-1977
    12. Other Mennonite Churches in Saskatoon, 1975
    13. X-mas Letters, 1958, 1970-1975
    14. W Z, 1961-1977
    Volume 1140
    1. MCC, Sept. 23, 1954
    2. MCC, July 15, 1954
    3. MCC, Jan. 1-2, 1954
    4. MCC Minutes, J. J. Thiessen, Feb. 27, 1954
    5. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, May 15, 1954
    Volume 1141
    1. MCC Minutes, J. J. Thiessen, March 12, 1955
    2. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, 1954
    3. MCC Minutes, J. J. Thiessen, May 14, 1955
    4. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, July 16, 1955
    Volume 1142
    1. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Oct. 1, 1955
    2. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Dec. 16-17, 1955
    3. MCC, Dec. 29-30, 1955
    4. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Mar. 3, 1956
    Volume 1143
    1. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Dec. 15, 1956
    2. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Oct. 27, 1956
    3. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, August 29, 1956
    4. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Apr 21, 1956
    Volume 1144
    1. MCC, 1956-1957
    2. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Mar 2, 1957
    3. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, # 100,000 Loan to Paraguay Colonies, Apr 5, 1957
    4. MCC Personnel, 1954-1963
    5. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, May 11, 1957
    Volume 1145
    1. MCC, 1957-1958
    2. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Sep 14, 1957
    3. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, July 6, 1957
    Volume 1146
    1. MCC, Jan. 24, 1958
    2. J. J. Thiessen, MCC Executive Committee Meeting, 3-8-58
    3. MCC, 1958
    4. MCC, Sept. 19-20, 1958
    Volume 1147
    1. J. J. Thiessen, MCC Executive Committee Mtg., Nov. 29, 1958
    2. Annual Meeting MCC, 1958-1959
    3. J. J. Thiessen, MCC Executive Committee Meeting, May 2, 1959
    4. MCC, March 21, 1959
    Volume 1148
    1. Thiessen, J. J., MCC Executive Committee Meeting, January 17, 1963
    2. MCC, March 23, 1963
    3. Thiessen, J. J., MCC Executive and COMBS, May 2-4, 1963
    4. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, Aug 8, 1963
    5. Mennonite Central Committee Workbook, 1963
    6. MCC Annual Meeting, January 17-18, 1964
    Volume 1149
    1. MCC Annual Meeting, January 19-20, 1962
    2. MCC, 1963
    3. Mennonite Central Committee, Executive Committee and Annual Mennonite Minutes, Mar. 3, 1962
    4. Executive Committee Mtg., March 3, 1962
    5. Conjoint Meeting, May 10-12, 1962
    6. Executive Committee Mtg., September 7-8, 1962
    Volume 1150
    1. MCC, J. J. Thiessen, Dec. 13-15, 1962
    2. General Office Manual of the Mennonite Central Committee, Copy 62, 1961
    3. Mennonite Central Committee Workbook, 1962
    Volume 1151
    1. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, March 25, 1961
    2. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, March 6, 1961
    3. J. J. Thiessen, Executive Committee Meeting, September 16, 1961
    4. Thiessen, J. J., Executive Committee, 1961-1962
    5. Mennonite Central Committee Workbook, 1961
    Volume 1152
    1. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, Jul 15, 1960
    2. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, Nov 18/Dec17, 1960
    3. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, May 6-7, 1960
    4. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, March 26, 1960
    5. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, Jan 20, 1961
    Volume 1153
    1. MCC, Aug 29 & Nov 7, 1959
    2. MCC, Dec 19, 1959
    3. J. J. Thiessen, MCC, Jan 23, 1960

    Volumes 1656-1662
    These boxes contain reports and pamphlets on assorted themes.


    Volume 2327
    545. Book Cash Ledger, 1934-1953


    Volume 2780(b)
    (Acc. No. 2005-082)

    1. Operation 300,000,000…A Report of the Third Assembly of the World Council of Churches meeting Nov. 18 to Dec. 5, 1961 New Delhi, India / distributed by 20th Century Reformation Hour, Rev. Carl McIntire, Director.
    2. Handbook for Newcomers / prepared by Canadian Citizenship Branch…Hon. Walter E. Harris, Minister, Laval Fortier, Deputy Minister, Citizenship and Immigration, Ottawa.
    3. Frankfurter Hefte : Zeitschrift fuer Kultur und Politik. 10. Jahrgang Heft 5 (Mai 1964)
    4. Das Hilfwerk der Evangelischen landeskirche von Kurhessen=Waldeck im ersten Arbeitsjahr vom 1. Oktober 1945 bis 30. September 1946.
    5. A Christian Approach to Nuclear War / published by The Church Peace Mission (New York). – 1958(?).
    6. Resume on the development of the European refugee-problem from 1918-1948 / published by the Central Office of the Hilfswerk der Evangelishen Kirchen in Deutschland (Stuttgart).
    7. The Land of the Dead: Study of the deportations from Eastern Germany / Committee against Mass Expulsion (New York). – 1946(?).
    8. From Immigrant to Citizen: Report of the National conference on the Citizenship Problems of New Immigrants, Montreal, January 23-24, 1948 / Canadian Citizenship Council (Ottawa).
    9. Proceedings of the National Resettlement Conference for Displaced Persons, April 5, 6, and 7, 1949, Hotel Stevens, Chicago, IL.
    10. The Displaced Persons Commission second semiannual report to the President and the Congress. – August 1, 1949.
    11. World Communique (Vol. 8. No. 1 – Feb. 1949) published at the Geneva Headquarters of the World’s Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations.
    12. Munster Lager Activity : World’s YMCA Services to Prisoners of War. – 1948.
    13. UNHCR Reference Service No. 31 (January 1964). Published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Palais des nations, Geneva (Switzerland).
    14. Hilfe in der Not : Bilder ueber die Verteilung Amerikanischer Liebesgaben in Bremen = Help in Distress : Pictorial Report on the distribution of American Relief gifts in Bremen. – 1947.
    15. YPSI 1946 : [Book produced as a memoir for those associated with C.P.S. Unit # 90 (Ypsilanti, Michigan) – Civilian Public Service at the hospital.
    16. Abstracts from the reports of the Mennonite World Relief Conference at Danzig 1930 / published by Christian Neff; translated by Paul Schmidt, edited by Delbert L. Gratz.
    17. The blessed Fruit of the Gospel / by H. D. Burkholder. An address presented at the quarterly conference of the Eastern Dist. Gen. Conf. of Menn. – 1954.
    18. What Mennonites Believe / by Rev. P.H. Unruh (Goessel, KS) / reprinted by the Committee of Doctrine and Conduct of the General Conference of the Mennonite Church of North America.
    19. Peace With Eschatology? / John H. Yoder. A Concern Reprint. – 1954.
    20. Mennonite Refugees Whose Responsibility? / by William T. Synder (Akron, PA : Mennonite Central Committee, 1947)
    21. A Ministry of Goodwill / Irvin B. Horst (Akron, PA : Mennonite Central Committee, 1950) 119 pp.
    22. Christian Mutual Aid: A Handbook of Brotherhood Economics / by J. Winfield Fretz (Akron, PA: Mennonite Central Committee, 1947) 90 pp.
    23. Must Christian Fight: A scriptural Inquiry / by Edward Yoder (Akron, PA: Mennonite Central Committee, 1943) 68 pp.
    24. Müssen Christen Kriegen : Eine Forschung auf Grund Heiliger Schrift (Akron, PA: Mennonite Central Committee, 1943) 68 pp.


    MHC Microfilm Nos. 18-43, Project 12
    These 26 rolls of 16mm microfilm consist of approximately 64,000 frames, corresponding with volumes 859-955. The papers were microfilmed by Dennis Stoesz from March to July, 1977, at the Conference of Mennonites in Canada, 600 Shaftesbury, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 1T7

    MHC Cassette #34
    This tape contains an interview that Lawrence Klippenstein conducted with J. J. Thiessen in January, 1977, during the Council of Board sessions, regarding archives development.


    APPENDIX I
    The J. J. Thiessen Papers also included a collection of First Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan materials:
    Church Bulletins, 1946 - 1973 (incomplete)
    Annual Reports, 1956, 1960 - 1963, 1974
    Constitution
    "Encounter" Paper pink cover and February 1972
    Newsletter 1953 - 1969 (incomplete)


    Volumes 957-959 have been removed and amalgamated with First Mennonite Church papers, May 9, 1991.


    APPENDIX II
    List of Maps in J. J. Thiessen Papers moved to map collection, March 2007

    1. Peace River District, File #50, "B": Map #1211
    2. Witmarsum, Brazil, File #111, "Brazil, Krauel Settlement"
    3. Menno Colony, Chaco, File #240, " South America, 1950" Paraguay
    4. Friesland Colony, File #244, "Paraguay Reise, 1964"

    APPENDIX III
    List of photographs contained in J. J. Thiessen Papers
      Vol. File # Name of File Description of Photo Date
    1 859 1 Andres, Dorothy picture of Dorothy Andres in India 1952
    2 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of male quartet singing at a worship service in Taiwan Dec. 26, 195-
    3 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Christmas Eve service in Taiwan 195-
    4 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Methodist choir from Taipei 195-
    5 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of mountain scene at Sun. Moon Lake, Formosa 195-
    6 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Huffnungsfeld Mennonite church in Carrot River on day of Martha's ordination as missionary in newspaper Aug. 25, 1955
    7 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Martha on day of ordination in newspaper Aug. 25, 1955
    8 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of meal on Martha's ordination day in newspaper Aug. 25, 1955
    9 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Taiwanese bike carriage in Han and Martha Vandenberg newsletter Mar., 1963
    10 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of baby Tobia Grace in Han and Martha Vandenberg newsletter Mar., 1963
    11 859 4 Boschman, Martha picture of Vandenberg family in Han and Martha Vandenberg newsletter Mar., 1963
    12 859 6 Candidates picture of Raymond and Phyllis Reimer 1957
    13 859 8 Cressman, L. picture of Leona Cressman 195-
    14 860 9 Derksen, Peter picture of Mariechen and Rosie Derksen in newsletter May 2, 1956
    15 860 9 Derksen, Peter picture of evangelical tent in newsletter May 2, 1956
    16 860 11 Dyck, Anne, and Giesbrecht, Martha picture of the dedication service of the new church in Miyakonojo 196-
    17 860 11 Dyck, Anne, and Giesbrecht, Martha picture of a group of Christians gathered in prayer 196-
    18 860 11 Dyck, Anne, and Giesbrecht, Martha picture of pastors and student-pastors of Miyazaki-ken 196-
    19 860 18 Friesen, Dr. Alvin picture of a wedding (Note: photo not found in file) 1961
    20 861 21 Kornelson, Helen picture of a group of missionaries? in India 195-
    21 862 27 Peters, Herbert picture of children playing with a wagon 1956
    22 863 34 Thiessen, J. J. Hon. Degree plus picture of J. J. receiving honorary degree May 22, 1955
    23 865 58 Froese, Peter F. negatives of a Russian document 1940
    24 870 94 Thiessen, Rev. J. J. picture of Gerhard P., Lena and Peterchen Richert. 1956?
    25 870 95 Reimer, C. C. picture of C. C. Reimer 1958?
    26 870 98 Missions Konferenz picture of missions conference showing podium with speakers and audience after 1955
    27 870 98 Missions Konferenz picture of missions conference showing speakers on podium after 1955
    28 870 98 Missions Konferenz picture of missions conference showing the audience after 1955
    29 871 102 Seminary, Chicago picture of Sacred Song Ensemble from newspaper 1956
    30 871 102 Seminary, Chicago postcard of seminary Sep. 1959
    31 871 104 Boschman, D. picture of Kaethler girls, Hennielle(?) and Brigitte May 1952
    32 871 107 Brazil picture of houses in Witmarsum Brazil 193-?
    33 871 107 Brazil picture of houses in Witmarsum Brazil 193-?
    34 871 108 Witmarsum, Brazil picture of school 1960
    35 871 108 Witmarsum, Brazil picture of school choir 1960
    36 871 108 Witmarsum, Brazil picture of school choir 1960
    37 871 110 Foto Brasil picture of people involved in land purchase agreement in Witmarsum 19--
    38 872 116 Dyck, Dr. P, 1950-1970 picture of people drinking coffee after laying foundation stone of a school July(?) 17, 1958
    39 873 119 Dyck, Frank picture of school (Note: photo missing) Jul. 1958
    40 873 122 Epp, Bruno picture of the Epp family: Elizabeth, Bruno, Ruth, Rodney and Vernon 1962
    41 873 122 Epp, Bruno picture of a church 1956
    42 873 122 Epp, Bruno picture of a piano 1956
    43 873 122 Epp, Bruno picture of the Epp family: Bruno, Elizabeth and Vernon 1954
    44 874 125 Friesen, Martin C. picture of church in Loma Plata April 15, 1962
    45 874 125 Friesen, Martin C. picture of ministers of the church in Loma Plata April 15, 1962
    46 874 125 Friesen, Martin C. picture of Vereins-Bibelschule in Menno Jul. 1960
    47 875 134 Janzen, Johannes picture of Johannes Janzen, his wife and family on the occasion of his Golden wedding anniversary in the Mennonitsche Rundschau 1957
    48 875 136 Kliewer, Dr. F. picture of a young man 1956
    49 876 144 H M B Student Help picture of Abram Dueck 1957
    50 877 146 Help to S. A. 1953- picture of Jacob Wiebe family 1954
    51 877 146 Help to S. A. 1953- picture of Br. Frederico Arentz with John Edgar and Enkel Fritz(?) in Rio de Janiero Nov. 8, 1954
    52 877 146 Help to S. A. 1953- picture of people constructing a building with brick 1953
    53 877 146 Help to S. A. 1953- picture of people constructing a building with brick 1953
    54 877 146 Help to S. A. 1953- magazine photograph of C. J. out of "Papyrus" magazine Feb. 23, 1953
    55 878 154 Regier, M. picture of a woman by a fruit bush 1952
    56 878 154 Regier, M. picture of her house 1953
    57 878 154 Regier, M. picture of young people dressed in costumes for a play 1954
    58 878 154 Regier, M. picture of teachers in the Centralschule 1955
    59 878 154 Regier, M. picture of young people dressed in costumes for a play 1955
    60 878 154 Regier, M. picture of Marie Regier by her house 1955
    61 879 156 Redekopp, Jacob picture of construction of a building Aug. 1956
    62 879 157 Regehr, E. Uruguay picture of the Alaska Highway 1956
    63 879 157 Regehr, E. Uruguay picture of a man (Ernie Regehr?) in a garden 1958
    64 879 157 Regehr, E. Uruguay picture of a man driving a horse cart 1958
    65 879 161 Wieler, C. picture of house 1959
    66 879 161 Wieler, C. picture of construction 1959
    67 879 161 Wieler, C. picture of family: Hans, Rudolf, Mutter, Vater, Brigitte, Hilde, Dovchen(?), Karl Heinz, Hans Ericz(?) 1959
    68 879 161 Wieler, C. picture of trailer 1956
    69 880 163 SA Help to Hospitals picture of two workers March 11,1952
    70 881 178 General Correspondence G 1944 picture of Mr. Graus 1948
    71 882 179 General Correspondence H 1933 picture of G. Hein and family 1949
    72 882 179 General Correspondence H 1933 pictures of Cornelius N. Hiebert at various ages on funeral bulletin 1975
    73 882 180 General Correspondence I and J picture of H. B. Janz in a newspaper clipping 1933
    74 882 182 General Correspondence L picture of Alfred Lenk 1948
    75 882 182 General Correspondence L picture of a group of people on a Christmas card 1967
    76 882 184 General Correspondence N 1941 picture of Dr. Arnold Nickel in a newspaper clipping 1965
    77 882 184 General Correspondence N 1941 picture of J. J. Nickel in a newspaper clipping 1975
    78 883 188 General Correspondence R 1933 picture of Saskatchewan Housing Conference delegates eating meal at Rosthern Youth Farm in newspaper 1966
    79 883 188 General Correspondence R 1933 picture of Mrs. A. R. Regehr (nee Beverly Ann Heinrichs) in wedding announcement in newspaper 1970
    80 883 190 General Correspondence T 1932 picture of P. Janzen 1969
    81 883 190 General Correspondence T 1932 picture of Aron A. Toews in newspaper 1969
    82 883 193 General Correspondence W 1932 picture of Johann Wiens in newspaper obituary 1972
    83 884 195 Treffen 1965 - Klasse 1912 Halbstadt -- Kettenbriefe picture taken of Cornelius Wall and his wife, Jacob and Katherine Thiessen, Jacob Penner and his wife, Cornelius Thiessen and his wife, and David Abrams and his wife May 26, 1965
    84 884 196 1974-1975 Miss Lydia Janzen; Miss Erna Redekopp; Heidi Bartsch; Miss Mary Redekop; Miss Mary Kornelsen; Eleanor Sawatzky picture of Peter J. Kornelsen in newspaper obituary Octore 29, 1969
    85 885 199 Briefe mit Verwandten und Familien 1966-1970 picture of Abram and Nina Thiessen (note: photo not found) 1966
    86 886 200 Briefwechsel mit Verwandten 1971- picture of a deceased man in a coffin with another man looking on 1974
    87 886 204 Verschiedenes picture of J. J. Thiessen from newspaper 196-
    88 887 208 B. C. Conference picture of Dr. John Unrau in newspaper 1961
    89 888 216 Goetz, Karl picture of Uli Goetz 1949
    90 891 225 Pankratz, J. II picture of California (note: photo not found) 1961
    91 891 225 Pankratz, J. II picture of California (note: photo not found) 1961
    92 891 225 Pankratz, J. II picture of California (note: photo not found) 1961
    93 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Zentralschule 1951
    94 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Cooperativa 1951
    95 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Zentralschule 1951
    96 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Zentralschule 1951
    97 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Zentralschule 1951
    98 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Zentralschule 1951
    99 894 243 South America 1951-1952 picture of Cooperativa 1951
    100 895 246 1964 Ferienreise Material ueber die Reise durch Holland, Deutschland, Schweiz picture of inside of Witmarsum church 1964
    101 895 249 Wichtige Papieren J J Thiessen postcard photo of Zeibrucken (Pfalz) Fasaneri 1963
    102 895 249 Wichtige Papieren J J Thiessen picture of Witmarsum church and parking lot 1963
    103 895 249 Wichtige Papieren J J Thiessen picture of John, Kathy, Richie and Bobby Hostetler 1963
    104 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of E. J. Swalm, Frank Epp, J. J. Thiessen, and Elven Shantz looking at MCC display 1964
    105 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of John Hostetler, Wilbert Shenk, William Snyder, and C. N. Hostetter Jr. 1964?
    106 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of Mr. Klopiks and J. J. Thiessen? 19--
    107 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of a group of men, including J. J. Thiessen, sitting and standing around a table 1964?
    108 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of Newton Gingrich, Howard Bauman, Melvin Loewen, and C. N. Hostetter Jr. 1964?
    109 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of Newton Gingrich, D. P. Neufeld, and James Mullet working at a table 1964?
    110 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of auditorium of Victoria School 1928-1936
    111 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of auditorium of Victoria School 1928-1936
    112 898 278 Photos in Envelope, MCC picture of Nurse Sudermann of the Blind Institute 19--
    113 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Arthur Keiser 195-
    114 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Helen Miriam Keiser 195-
    115 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Vernelle Yoder 195-
    116 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Gerald Stucky 195-
    117 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Mary Hope Wood Stucky 195-
    118 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of LaVerne Rutschman 195-
    119 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Harriet Fishbach Rutschman 195-
    120 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Janet Soldner 195-
    121 900 290 Foreign Missions Colombia picture of Alice Bachert 195-
    122 900 292 Congo Inland Mission picture of CIM church, Charlesville, Congo Belge 1956
    123 900 292 Congo Inland Mission picture of Samuel and Leona Entz 1961
    124 900 293 Formosa picture of Janet, Cynthia, Nancy and Hugh D. Sprunger 195-
    125 901 294 India 1956- picture of John Thiessen 195-
    126 901 294 India 1956- picture of Peter A. Penner 195-
    127 901 294 India 1956- picture of Eva Pauls 195-
    128 901 294 India 1956- picture of Helen E. Nicket 195-
    129 901 294 India 1956- picture of Anna Penner Isaac 195-
    130 901 294 India 1956- picture of Samuel T. Moyer 195-
    131 901 294 India 1956- picture of Mathilde Ensz Penner 195-
    132 901 294 India 1956- picture of Martha Richert Penner 195-
    133 901 294 India 1956- picture of Martha Burkhalter 195-
    134 901 294 India 1956- picture of Peter W. Penner 195-
    135 901 294 India 1956- picture of Anne Penner 195-
    136 901 294 India 1956- picture of Peter J. Wiens 195-
    137 901 294 India 1956- picture of Helen Kornelsen 195-
    138 901 294 India 1956- picture of a church service on Duerksen letter 1957
    139 901 294 India 1956- picture of the outside of a church? on Duerksen letter 1957
    140 901 294 India 1956- picture of Philip Duerksen and Rodney and Curtis Dyck on Duerksen letter 1957
    141 901 294 India 1956- picture of Curt and Olga, and their four sons 1957
    142 901 294 India 1956- picture of Mary Christine, a guide, Mark, Joe and Philip at the Jantra Mantra, Delhi 196-
    143 901 294 India 1956- picture of three people in front of the Taj Mahal 196-
    144 901 294 India 1956- picture of Ben Sawatzky and Barnabas Paul 196-
    145 901 294 India 1956- picture of Nurse Hemlatta with a baby in an incubator 196-
    146 901 294 India 1956- picture of the Taj Mahal 196-
    147 901 294 India 1956- picture of Dr. Dav eand Lorma Wiebe with their two sons 196-
    148 901 294 India 1956- picture of Ruth and Harold Ratzlaff, 2 guests, Mary Lou Derksen, Debby Schmidt, Nettie Bergmann, Doris Dyck, Mary and John Pauls, Jeannie and Arthur Thiessen 196-
    149 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of a woman (Anne Dyck?) in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    150 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of people in front of a church in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    151 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of people inside a church in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    152 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of girls at a retreat in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    153 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Miss Mizuno in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    154 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of women of church in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    155 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of women gathered for World Day of Prayer in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    156 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Mrs. Fukuhara and Mrs. Akatsuka in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    157 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of a wedding in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    158 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Rev. and Mrs. Isobe in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    159 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Mr. and Mrs. Mitsumori in Anne Dyck letter 195-
    160 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of a city from above in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    161 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Beth and Royce Thiessen in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    162 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Japanese evangelistic poster in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    163 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of children in evangelism tent in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    164 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Bible class in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    165 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of evangelism tent in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    166 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Japanese traditional worship? in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    167 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Bernard(?) with students in Bernard and Ruby Thiessen letter 1956
    168 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of newly baptized church members in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    169 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of kindergarten building in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    170 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of teachers in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    171 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of children in Sunday School in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    172 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Mr. and Mrs. Fukushima with children in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    173 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Mr. Ushio in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    174 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of house visitation group in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    175 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of young man lighting a fire to an idol in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    176 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of a funeral pyre in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    177 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Debra, David and Douglas Voran in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    178 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Voran family in Peter and Lois Voran pamphlet 1956
    179 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Miyazaki in Miyazaki Memories (Bernard and Ruby Thiessen pamphlet) 1957
    180 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of English Bible class in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    181 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of evangelism tent in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    182 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Faith-Peace Mennonite church full of worshippers in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    183 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of two men -- "church leaders for the future" -- in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    184 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of a group of children -- "witnessing believers" -- in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    185 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of bookstore groundbreaking service in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    186 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of Japanese men farming in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    187 901 295 Japan 1956- picture of the Thiessen family in Miyazaki Memories 1957
    188 901 296 Mission Information picture of Phillip A. Wedel at the end of a letter 1952
    189 901 296 Mission Information picture of Daniel J. Unruh at the end of a letter 1953
    190 901 296 Mission Information picture of W. Harley King at the end of a letter 1953
    191 903 304 Visiting Mission Workers 1952-1958 picture of Pastor Kazadi Matthew in newspaper clipping 1957
    192 909 323 Der Bote 1962 picture of an unidentified man 1962
    193 921 380 Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1946-1950 Minutes picture of buildings, probably prospective buy for the college 194-
    194 921 380 Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1946-1950 Minutes picture of buildings, probably prospective buy for the college 194-
    195 921 380 Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1946-1950 Minutes picture of buildings, probably prospective buy for the college 194-
    196 921 380 Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1946-1950 Minutes picture of buildings, probably prospective buy for the college 194-
    197 921 380 Canadian Mennonite Bible College 1946-1950 Minutes picture of buildings, probably prospective buy for the college 194-
    198 926 405 Bible College Minutes 1958-61 picture of people cooking in a big pot - alumni reunion? 19--
    199 926 405 Bible College Minutes 1958-61 picture of people walking across a river - alumni reunion? 19--
    200 929 426 Canadian Conference 1958 picture of the Canadian Conference Program Committee 1958
    201 929 426 Canadian Conference 1958 picture of Elders N. N. Driediger, J. B. Wiens, B. Ewert, G. G. Epp, and J. A. Nickel at Canadian Conference 1958
    202 929 427 Folder of photos picture of secondary school in Leamington, venue of Canadian Conference Assembly 195-
    203 929 427 Folder of photos picture of the outside of a church 195-
    204 929 427 Folder of photos picture of a man standing beside a car 195-
    205 929 427 Folder of photos picture of a congregation in a church taken from the pulpit 195-
    206 929 427 Folder of photos picture of three men, including J. J. Thiessen 195-
    207 929 427 Folder of photos picture of secondary school in Leamington, venue of Canadian Conference Assembly 195-
    208 929 427 Folder of photos picture of Mr. Clark (M.P. in Ottawa), Mr. Nobel (Reeve of Township), Mr. Murdoch (M. P. in Toronto), and Mr. Sawatzky (principal of school) 195-
    209 929 427 Folder of photos picture of Elders N. N. Driediger, J. B. Wiens, B. Ewert, G. G. Epp, and J. A. Nickel at Canadian Conference 1958
    210 929 427 Folder of photos picture of the Canadian Conference Program Committee 1958
    211 929 427 Folder of photos picture of two men and two women at Niagara-on-the-Lake 1951
    212 929 427 Folder of photos picture of secondary school in Leamington, venue of Canadian Conference Assembly 195-
    213 929 427 Folder of photos picture of a large gathering of people (probably at Conference) including a choir and several speakers 195-
    214 929 427 Folder of photos picture of people mingling outside a building 195-
    215 932 441 Can. Conf. Christian Service Board picture of Board of Christian Service display 1958
    216 936 451 Canadian Conference II, July-Dec. 1965 II picture of conference assembly full of people 1965
    217 941 471 Menn. World Conf. II picture of J. J. Thiessen 195-
    218 941 473 Mennonite World Conference 1962 group of six men 1958
    219 945 483 Photography Album (Note: file removed from collection) Pictorial album of construction of a church  
    220 948 492 MCC Canada 1967 picture of a woman and child 1967?
    221 948 492 MCC Canada 1967 picture of a woman and child 1967?
    222 950 502 Sasktoon Church Mission Board Kirchenbau picture of a church (with negative) 1936