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Mennonite Archives of OntarioConrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Title: Reuben Steinman fonds
Dates of creation: 1941
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records ; 1 photograph
Biographical sketch: Reuben Steinman (1919-2017) was the son of Abraham Steinmann and Mary (Roth) Steinmann. The family lived in the New Hamburg area. From August-December 1941, he was part of the third group of conscientious objectors to serve at the Montreal River Alternative Service camp, north of Sault Ste Marie. He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church.
Custodial history: Donated to the Archives in 2020 by Ervin Steinman
Scope and content: Items related to Reuben Steinman's time at Montreal River: notice of call to alternative service from the Department of National War Services, a colourized photograph of the camp, an autograph album, and a handmade wall calendar for 1942.
Notes: For photographs related to this fonds search the Mennonite Archival Information Database.
Original archival description created 2020 by Laureen Harder-Gissing.
Generally 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An appointment in advance is recommended.
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Conrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6
519-885-0220
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