Common errors in speaking and writing and how to avoid them : a series of exercises, with notes, cautions and suggestion, for the use of teachers, pupils and private students
Geography generalized ; or, An introduction to the study of geography on the principles of classification and comparison : with maps and illustrations and an introduction to astronomy
Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's abridgment of the History of Rome : to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans
The Practical speller : suitable for high and public schools : a series of graded lessons containing the words in general use, with abbreviations, etc., words of similar pronunciation and different spelling ; a collection of the most difficult words in the language ; and a number of literary selections, which may be used for dictation lessons, and committed to memory by the pupils
"Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction, Quebec ; authorized by the Council of Public Instruction, Manitoba ; authorized by the Council of Public Instruction, British Columbia"
[v.2] has part VI (p. 125-157) : Etymology ; authorized for use in the Schools of North-West Territories
A course of elementary reading in science and literature, compiled from popular writers : to which is added, a copious list of the Latin and Greek primitives which enter into the composition of the English language
Live and learn : a guide for all who wish to speak and write correctly, particularly intended as a book of reference for the solution of difficulties connected with grammar, composition, punctuation, etc., etc
Jacob Penner was born on March 22, 1919 in Siberia. He immigrated to Canada in June 1930, farming at 36-12-17 near Brookdale, MB and then at 22-12-17 near Justice, MB. He married Mary Reimer (1924-1989) on October 25, 1952 and they had three children: Arthur, Paul and Louise. Jacob Penner died on March 10, 2017 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Sparling Cemetery in the RM of Elton.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Jacob Penner about the Penner history from Russia to canada and the Mennonite Brethren Church at Justice, MB. The interviewer is Blair Loree.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Find a Grave website. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
Conservation
Preservation copy made 2021 (R. Hess)
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Jacob Peter Krueger was born on March 14, 1927 near Oakville, MB. Jacob married Katherine Elizabeth "Kaye" Martens (1923-2022) on August 4, 1951, and together they had three sons: Donald, Robert and Edward. The couple farmed at Carnegie. Jacob was involved in church leadership most of his life, was a member of the local Manitoba Pool Elevator Board, helped start the local chapter of the Canadian Food Grains Bank, volunteered on the Youth For Christ crisis phone line and reupholstered hundreds of chairs for the New To You Store for charity. Jacob Krueger died on December 30, 2019 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Zion United Church Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Jacob Krueger about the history of the Mennonite Church. Interviewer is Gwen Hickson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Krueger's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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Donald Jacob Engel was born on January 11, 1943 at Yorkton, SK. He attended elementary school in Rhein, high school in Yorkton and Luther College in Regina. He obtained his BA from the University of Saskatchewan and his Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Seminary. Before ordination he served as Lutheran chaplain at Regina Campus of the University of Saskatchewan 1969-1970. Over the next nine years, Don served parishes in Medicine Hat, AB, as well as Kipling and Wapella, SK. In 1979, he became pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon. Don left Brandon in 1986, becoming the Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Winnipeg until he retired in 2004. In retirement, Don has held a number of interm pastor positions in Winnipeg. Don married Donna Darnd (1947-?) on July 25, 1969 and together they had three children: David, Michael and Krista.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Pastor Donald Jacob Engel about the history of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, MB and Lutheranism in general. The interviewer is Marjorie Lange.
Notes
History/bio information taken from the records and the Cross Lutheran Church website. Description by Christy Henry.
Language Note
English
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