Classification scheme:
Hist.Mss.1.331
Title: Bruce Nix fonds
Dates of creation: 1942, 1995-1996
Physical description: 2 cm of textual records
Biographical sketch: Bruce Nix (1916-1996) as born to Elmer and Nina (Sider) Nix in Bertie Township, Ontario where he lived for most of his life. From December 1941-April 1942 he did a term of service at Montreal River Alternative Service Work Camp as a conscientous objector. From June 1942-February 1943 he served at a camp near Campbell River, British Columbia. He married Edna Winger while on leave in November 1942; the couple would have three children. Bruce Nix worked as a farmer, factory worker and carptenter. In the 1950s, the couple were foster parents to over 80 children. Bruce and Edna were members of Sherkston Brethren in Christ Church.
Custodial history: Files 1-3 donated to the Archives by Bob Nix in 2018; files 4-6 donated to the Archives by Leone and Vernon Sherk in 2024.
Scope and content: The fonds contains a program for the funeral service of Bruce Nix, an autobiography by Nix, and a motto wall hanging created by Nix at Montreal River
Notes:
Original archival description created 2020 by Laureen Harder-Gissing
File list:
- Funeral service program for Bruce Nix, Sherkston Brethren in Christ Church, 15 Feb 1996
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Nix, Bruce W. My Life Story and History of the Nix Family. Ridgeway, Ont: B.W. Nix, 1995.
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"Jesus Never Fails" wall hanging, found wood and pebbles. On back: "Made in Camp Montreal River 1942-2 Bruce W. Nix."
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"A Personal Experience of Conscientious Objection in Canada During World War II" by Bruce Nix, 1989
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Floor plan of the camp bunk house drawn by Bruce Nix. See also Hist.Mss.8.9 for map of the Montreal River camp drawn by Bruce Nix
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Personal documents (photocopies) relating to Alternative Service. Note: Includes a copy of the pamphlet "Service of Goodwill in Wartime" by the Relief and Service Committee of the Brethren in Christ Church, 1940-1943