Browse Memoirs & Memories

Marg Durham collected references to her family and friends from newspapers, letters, and stories which she typed into a chronological narrative. This small part of that collection refers to the period of the First World War.

PMA_2012_007668

One of a series of interviews of Manitou community elders compiled by Bette Mueller.

This one features Margaret Durham.

PMA_2018_045643

Written by F. F. Enns, this is a biography of  a respected spiritual leader in the Mennonite community.

PMA_2020_046892

A memoir of the Roland, Manitoba district.

PMA_2022_062566

This typed copy of the eulogy for Sigurborg Gottfred came to us through Lena Thorleifson's collection of documents. Sigurborg was Lena's mother. We do not know who gave the eulogy at her funeral.

PMA_2012_000048

A biography of a Manitoba surgeon.

PMA_2024_077221

Reminiscences of early LaRiviere.

PMA_2025_079976

A short memoir of early 20th century LaRiviere with a collection of period photos.

PMA_2017_042920

A biography and memoir.

PMA_2024_077581

A memoir written in the mid 1950s by Thring Faryon concerning their first few years in the Belmont District.

PMA_2013_013379