MHSA Archival Description Record
Title and Physical Description
Maria (Nickel) Tiessen (1890-1978) Collection. -- 1947; ca. 1975. -- 1 framed artwork; 2 photographs
Administrative/Biographical History
Maria (nee Nickel) Tiessen was born 4 February 1890 in Lindenau, Molotschna and died 7 September 1978. She was married to Heinrich Tiessen and immigrated to Canada in 1926. Until 1930 they lived in Magrath, Alberta when they moved to Rosemary, Alberta. Maria made very many mottoes - big ones for several churches (at Gem, Tofield, and Rosemary) and many smaller ones as well.
Custodial History
The motto was given by the Gem Mennonite Church to Mr. and Mrs. John Janzen of Tofield, Alberta on the dissolution of the Church since the Janzens were the first couple married in the Church. On Mrs. Janzen's death, her brother's family donated the motto to the MHSA.
Scope & Content
The fonds consist of a framed motto and two photographs of the creator.
Source of Supplied Title
Title based on the contents of the collection
Source of Acquisition
Gift by Paetkau family
Arrangement
According to Subject and date
Originals and Reproduction
Others mottos can be found elsewhere in Alberta Mennonite churches and homes.
Access
Restrictions
None known
Finding Aids
See Inventory
Accruals
Not Expected
Notes
Accession 2003.43
Language: German
Last updated 20 November 2003 - Judith Rempel
Inventory
Box 1
1 - 1 Wood-framed Spruch (Bible verse), Psalms 86:11, 134.5cm x 84.5 cm
1 - 2 Photo of Maria (Nickel) Tiessen
1 - 3 Photo of Maria (Nickel) Tiessen (copy of above)
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