North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society – Winnipeg, MB
Proper Title
North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society fonds
Dates of Creation
1937–1996
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Administrative History
The North Kildonan Funeral Aid Society of the Mennonite and German Settlers of Manitoba was organized in [1937?]. It was established to assist families experiencing the death of a loved one, by providing money to help cover funeral expenses. Membership was reserved for Mennonites and Germans, along with their relatives. The society was funded by membership fees and premiums. The society dissolved ca. 1996.
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of primarily of records related to the Society’s annual general meetings, membership lists, and constitutions.
Custodial History
John Kliewer deposited the records at CMBS on 28 January 1997.
Notes
- Finding aid consists of a file list.
- Location: Volume 852.
- There is a gap in records prior to 1973.
- File list created by Alf Redekopp, 28 January 1997; finding aid developed by Donovan Giesbrecht, 19 June 2006.
- See the Mennonite Heritage Centre, 600 Shaftsbury for additional records.
- No restrictions on access.
File List
Volume 852
1. Constitutions. -- 1937, 1948, 1960, 1969, 1976, 1988.
2. Premium schedules. -- 1971, 1988.
3. Original constitution and minutes. -- 1935–1937, 1953.
4. AGM minutes and financial reports (missing 1994–1995). -- 1973–1996.
5. AGM notices and highlights from minutes. -- 1970–1989.
6. Society membership lists. -- 1966–1971.
7. Membership ledger. -- 1974–1984.
8. Individual statements for payments made. -- 1986–1993.
9. Correspondence. -- 1975, 1986, 1992.