Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Podcast Description
Explore the history of Mennonites through materials found in the Mennonite Heritage Archives. Using interviews, object, and documents, this podcast will dive into stories inspiring, tragic, strange, and beautiful. As varied as the lives of the people and organizations whose materials are housed in the Mennonite Heritage Archives, this weekly podcast aims to educate and inspire greater interest in Mennonite history.
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to Mennonite history, focusing on personal stories, community traditions, and significant events. Episode examples include 'Flower Annie,' which tells the story of a beloved community member, 'Aunt Olly,' discussing the impact of her radio program on children, and 'The Mobility of Peter Dyck,' highlighting resilience after a tragic accident.
Explore the history of Mennonites through materials found in the Mennonite Heritage Archives. Using interviews, object, and documents, this podcast will dive into stories inspiring, tragic, strange, and beautiful. As varied as the lives of the people and organizations whose materials are housed in the Mennonite Heritage Archives, this weekly podcast aims to educate and inspire greater interest in Mennonite history.
Peter J. Klassen (1889-1953) was one of many educated Mennonites who migrated to Canada and took up farming out of necessity. After fleeing from the Soviet Union in 1925, him and his wife Elisabet (Liese), built a life on the prairies of Saskatchewan near the community of Herschel. They eventually retired to Yarrow, British Columbia. Throughout his life, he read and wrote extensively – publishing in Der Bote and other German papers, and a number of books. His writing has been described as imbued with a ”poignantly realistic sadness” – stories that came from his core.
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