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  • Enns, Peter H., 1885-1942


    Retrieval numbers: Volume 650

    Title: Peter H. Enns fonds
    Dates: 1915-1942
    Extent: 6 cm of textual material
    Repository: Mennonite Heritage Centre Archives

    Historical note

    Peter H. Enns was born in 1885. He farmed in Ste. Elizabeth, Manitoba. He was involved in the leadership of the Lichtenau Mennonite Church from 1930 to 1942, serving as Aeltester, or bishop. His brother, Joahnn H. Enns, was also an Aeltester, but left St. Elizabeth in 1932 to serve at First Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Peter died on May 7, 1942.

    Scope and content note

    This fonds consists of Peter H. Enns' personal papers concerning both his church work and his personal life. The latter includes correspondence with his brother and his memoirs. Most of the material is handwritten in Gothic script, with some typewritten material.

    Index terms

    Creators

  • Enns, Peter H., 1885-1942

    Adjunct descriptive data

    Finding aids

    Inventory file list available

    Notes

    Language

    Primarily German with a small amount of Russian and English.

    Arrangement

    Description completed by Joanne Moyer in January 2007.

    Restrictions on access

    None to access

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Papers provided by Peter H. Enns' daughter, Elizabeth Enns.

    Inventory File List

    Volume 650
    1. Memoirs, 1885 to 1942: handwritten in exercise books.
    2. Correspondence, 1934 to 1940: handwritten and typewritten letters from a variety of correspondents, including Jacob H. Janzen, B. B. Janz, Benj. Ewert, and Jacob and Helena Goosen.
    3. Correspondence, 1941: handwritten letter from Peter Enns.
    4. Correspondence with J. H. Enns, 1930 to 1931: handwritten letters to his brother. Includes explanatory note by Elizabeth Enns.
    5. Correspondence with J. H. Enns, 1932 to 1941: handwritten letters to his brother. Includes explanatory note by Elizabeth Enns.
    6. Correspondence with brother, 1915: handwritten letters in Russian.
    7. Music scores: handwritten.
    8. Pamphlet: Die Mennonitische Lehranstalt zu Gretna, 1928-1929.
    9. Pamphlet: Feuerregeln der Gegenseitigen Mennonitischen Brandordnung.
    10. Notes on church events, 1935 to 1941: exercise book of handwritten notes.
    11. Study paper for minister’s conference, 1936: handwritten.
    12. Bible school notes, 1938 to 1941: handwritten in exercise book.
    13. Constitution of St. Elizabeth Library Association: handwritten in exercise book.
    14. Constitution of Arnaud Mennonite Church, 1970: typed.
    15. Minutes: from a preacher’s conference in Winnipeg in 1939 and from an inter-Mennonite consultation, 1940.
    16. Various published papers, 1933-1935: primarily regarding relief work and Mennonite education.
    17. Mein Eden: Erinnerungen aus meinen Leben: handwritten memoirs.