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Simon Fraser University Special Collections and Rare Books Doukhobor collection File
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Anastasia and the Anutooskins

This file contains photographs of Anastasia Holoboff, and John and Dora Anutooskin from what appears to be an Anutooskin’s wedding.

[Land sale documents]

This file consists of land sale agreements between James Tarry and George Zbeetneoff and between George Zbeetnoff and William Perepolkin. Original documents in English.

Fyodor Ivanovich Wishloff - manuscript speeches of P. V. Verigin

This file comprises of 70 page manuscript in ink in lined notebook by Whishloff, Fyodor Ivanovich, ca. 1920s, recording speeches of P. V. Verigin 1917-1923. This appear to be a fair copy made at the time. Although, other listeners sometimes copied Verigin’s speeches, none were ever printed contemporaneously, and all copies have varying texts.

[Correspondence to V. Samorodin]

This file comprises of Peter P. Verigin’s letters to V. Samorodin and “Aloysha” (5 letters). Four letters on Verigin’s stationery, signed with Verigin’s customary initials; the fifth letter 2 pages on plain paper, unsigned, but clearly in Verigin’s hand. Letters discuss Samorodin’s role in making communal living in Krestova easier by reconciling differences between factions, and types of farm equipment to be purchased.

[Correspondence to M.E. Maret]

This file comprises of typescript letter on beliefs (3 pages) from P. V. Verigin in Verigin, Sask to M. E. Maret in Northfield, MN (Nov 22, 1922).

[Correspondence of Ivan Konkin]

This file consists of typed correspondence from M. Konkin, P. V. Verigin’s brother-in-law and the right-hand man both in Russia and Canada. All letters are addressed to T. Samorodin or V. Bonch-Breuvich. This file reveals Verigin’s position on military service before the WWI, the Doukhobor’s position on returning soldiers after the War, attitudes toward Russia and post-war immigration of Doukhobors both back to Russia or from Russia to Canada, and many other “executive” concerns of the CCUB. All documents are mimeographed and written in Russian. Some are written on CCUB letterhead, others are on The Fruit and Nursery Company of the Doukhobor Society letterhead.

Early photographs III

This file contains rare photographs of Doukhobor community in the early decades of the twentieth century. It includes images of working men in Brilliant, BC constructing communal home, zealot community of Porto Rico, BC, workers of Nelson Fruit Factory, group images of Doukhobor community with its leaders and events. This file also includes image depicting opening of bridge in Brilliant, BC, and various Doukhobors villages in Yorkton, Langham, Buchanan, Sask., village of Kenora(?) and Doukhobors in Winnipeg. Some photographs are in a postcard format.

[Correspondence to M. Verigin, Gabriel Vereschagin and Nicolai Markin]

This file comprises of Peter P. Verigin’s letters to M. Verigin, Vasily Verigin’s daughter, 6 letters (1917), each 2 pages, signed either as Petrushka or P. V., all with original mailing envelopes. Most are on Verigin’s letterhead, though one is mailed from Fort Garry Hotel on their letterhead. Letters discuss his daily activities and gives advice to his nephew’s daughter. In addition, this file contains Peter V. Verigin’s letters to Gabriel Vereschagin, 5 letters (1917), each 2 pages, 4 on Verigin’s stationery, all signed P.V. Vereschagin was one of Verigin’s trusted leaders, and he discusses details of his wishes to be executed in various villages and concerns. With contemporary photo of Vereshchagin and family (MsC121-DP-266). Next part of this file comprises of Peter V. Verigin’s letters to Nicolai Markin, 9 letters (1914-1923) 1-2 pages, most with covers, signed P. V or P.V. G.

Filming

This file contains photographs of a filming event in a garden. The images show people talking being filmed by camera operators.

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