Classification scheme: 
Hist. Mss. 1.128 (s.c.)

Title: Helen Thiessen fonds

Dates of creation: Early 1920s?

Physical description​: 2 autograph books

Biographical sketch: Helen Thiessen (1904- ) was born in Muntau, Molotschnaia. She almost died of malnutrition during the difficult years. She married Gerhard Peters just prior to emigrating to Canada so that she could emigrate with his family. They arrived in Canada in 1924. They lived in Vineland and in Kitchener.

Custodial history: Donated by Helen Thiessen Peters

Notes:

Original archival list created by Sam Steiner

File list:

  1. Autograph books from Molotschnaia

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