MHSA Archival Description Record
Title and Physical Description
Peter Gerbrandt (1848-1915) fonds. -- 1929-1931. -- .25 cm of textual records
Administrative/Biographical History
Peter Gerbrandt was born 18 Feb 1848 in South Russia to Johann and Anna (nee Dyck) Gerbrandt. He was married to Katarina Rempel, with whom he had seven children. He immigrated to Canada in the 1870s, settling in southern Manitoba. He was a member in the Sommerfelder church and became a career farmer.
Custodial History
The records were in the family, most recently with his grandson, John Gerbrandt of Olds, Alberta
Scope & Content
The fonds consist of a diary that includes genealogical information
Source of Supplied Title
Title based on the contents of the fonds
Source of Acquisition
The records were donated to the MHSA in 2008 by his grandson, John Gerbrandt
Arrangement
According to subject.
Language
Required by ASA; RAD only requires if non-English languages involved
Gothic German and English
Originals
The originals are held by the family
Access Restrictions
None
Finding Aids
See Files Inventory
Accruals
None expected
Notes
Suggested (ASA)
Accession 2008.030
GRANDMA #185822
Last updated 14 Feb 2009 - Judith Rempel
Files Inventory
Box 1
1 - 1 Diary [and its 2009 translation by Irene Klassen] - 1929-1931
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