MHSA Archival Description Record
Title and Physical Description
Margaret Riediger Collection. -- 1918-1926; 1972-1993 -- 5 cm of textual records
Biographical History
Margaret Riediger, born in Klinok, South Russia, immigrated with her
family to Canada in 1926. She has expressed a keen interest in family
history by translating documents prepared by her father, and his father
before him. At time of accession, she lives in Coaldale, Alberta, and
is a Member of the MHSA.
Scope & Content
The fonds consist of three series: A) Immigration stories, B) Correspondence, and C) Gospels.
Source of Supplied Title
Title based on the contents of the fonds
Source of Acquisition
Gift by Margaret Riediger
Arrangement
According to Subject and date
Language
German, Russian, Spanish and English
Originals and Reproduction
Some originals are in Margaret Riediger's possession
Access
Restrictions
None
Finding Aids
See Files Inventory
Online Resources:
Letters of Immigration
Accruals
Expected
Notes
Acc. 2002.002, 2007.046
Last Updated 10 Jan 2008 - Judith Rempell
Files Inventory
A. Correspondence. -- 1918-1926. -- 5 cm of textual records
The series consists of accounts of significant
events in the Riediger family's life, translated into English by Margaret Riediger.
1 - 1 The Diary of "Our
Trip to America" July 7, 1926 - August 13, 1926 by Peter
A. Riediger - 1926
1 - 2 My
Own Memories of the Trip - n.d.
1 - 3 [Page from Peter Riediger's diary showing his comparison of English/German
words while on board] - 1926
1 - 4
[Map of area around Klinok, where Margaret Riediger was born] -
n.d.
1 - 5
The Gracious Visit of the Czar in Lindenau, Molotschna, 1818 by
Peter Riediger, based on writings of Minister Davied Riediger - n.d.
1 - 6
Plan der deutschen Molotschnaer Kolonien [Map of the Mennonite Molotschna
Settlement, South Russia] - n.d.
B. Correspondence. -- 1972-1993. -- 3.5 cm textual materials
The series consist of two sub-series: 1) Relatives and 2) Friends.
1. Relatives. -- 1972--1993 -- 2.0 cm textual materials
The series consist of holiday card greetings arranged by date
1-7
From family who fled to Uruguay, then later moved to Germany – 1972-1976
1-8 From relatives who escaped to Paraguay and later moved to Paraguay - 1972-1982
1-9 From a cousin wounded in the war – 1972-1988
1-10 From friends and relatives in Canada – 1974-1977
1-11 From an aunt and uncle in Russia - 1975
1-12 From family who moved from Germany to Russia – 1978-1993
2. Friends. -- 1975-1993 -- 1.5 cm textual materials
The series consists of holiday card greetings arranged by date
1-13 From a missionary friend in India - nd
1-14 From a missionary friend in Mexico - nd
1-15 From Russia to Germany – 1970, 1974
1-16 From a friend from Russia, and later Germany – December 1992
B. Gospels. -- 0.5 cm of textual materials
The series consists of individual Gospels. The series is arranged in Biblical order
1-17 The Gospel according to Mark (Russian)
1-18 The Gospel according to John (Russian)
|
