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Mennonite Archives of OntarioConrad Grebel University College
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Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Title: Fred and Erma Cressman fonds
Dates of creation: 1942-1943, 1988-1989
Physical description: 5 cm of textual records
Biographical sketch: Fred and Erma (Dedels) Cressman were married on 7 June 1941. Fred was a conscientious objector (CO), and served at the Langford, British Columbia alternative service camp from June 1942 to November 1943. During his absence, Erma worked in a factory and gave birth to their son David.
Custodial history: The notes were given to Laureen Harder-Gissing by Erma Cressman in 2006, and donated by Harder-Gissing to the Archives in 2009. The autograph book and photograph album were donated to the Archives by David and Anita Cressman and Diane Cressman in 2017.
Scope and content: File consists primarily of notes for a talk given by Fred and Erma at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church on 20 November 1988. The talk recounts their wartime experiences. An autograph book from Fred's time in Alternative Service holds signatures and paintings from fellow COs. A photograph album documents his train trip to British Columbia, Green Timbers Forestry Station, Goldstream Alternative Service Work Camp (Langford, B.C.) and surrounding area, postcards of Victoria, B.C, and an interior view of the Lake Cowichan dining hall.
Notes: Original archival description created 7 July 2009 by Laureen Harder-Gissing.
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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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