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RMG 724 · File · 1822-1845
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

4 letters from Johann Jänicke and M. Rückert, 1822-1824; correspondence with v. Gerlach and Laroche, 1828-1837; Circular über Aussendung d. ersten Missionare, 1833; extract from account book on the costs of sending their first missionaries, 1835; letter Missionar Döhne an Miss. Lückhoff in Stellenbosch, 1837; Instruction for the missionaries of the Berliner Mission, 40 p., Dr., 1837; Offenes Schreiben zur Neuordnung der Jänickeschen Missions-Ges. in Berlin, 8 p., Dr., 1840; pamphlet against the attacks of the preacher Rückert, 1844; letter of comfort to the "Brothers beloved in Christo on Tahiti", 1844; correspondence with Insp. O. Sheet metal, 1845

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.603 a-f · File · 1866-1902
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1866-1901 in Otjimbingue, Omaruru (Okozondke), Okahandja (Augustineum), Clara Viehe, née Rothe was a missionary sister; letters and reports, from 1890 half-yearly, cash and annual reports of the Augustineum; contributions to the "Little Missionary Friend"; copies of correspondence with representatives of the. German colonial government; copies of correspondence with Catholic missionaries, 1879; copy e. Treaty with Samuel Maharero on grazing rights and property of the RMG, 1894; manuscripts:; Customs of the Ovaherero after the birth e. Child, 1879; The Mountain Damra in Hereroland as object of the RMG. Mission, 1883; The indigenous Christians, after their spiritual life and moral behaviour, 1884; Die Herero, 1886; Gemeinde-, Kirchen- u. Synodalordnung für d. Evangelische Missionskirche im Hereroland, 1887; Die Missionstätigkeit Pauli und ihre Anwendung im Gebiete unserer Hereromission, 1891; Reiseberichte:; Bericht über e. Journey to Kaoko, with individual reports about Omaruru, Franzfontein, Okombahe, Otjombuina, 1893; report about e. Journey to Otavi, 1894; letters of Clara Viehe, née Rothe about her husband's death, 1901; The latest fights of Hendrik Witbooi against Herero, 1891

Rhenish Missionary Society
Dittmer, Gerhard (1918-1989)
RMG 1.733 a · File · 1934-1949
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1951-1956 in Wupperthal, 1957-1964 in Gibeon, 1964-1966 Africa Department, then parish office; correspondence with Wilhelm Dittmer (father) 1935-1949 and with Gerhard Dittmer, 1935-1949; letters from the military service, 1936-1940; from the prisoner of war in France, 1946-1947

Rhenish Missionary Society
Erich Leistner (1893-1975)

Curriculum vitae, health certificates, vows of secondment, 1936; farewell sermon by Erich Leistner in Leipzig, 1936; letters from teacher Hirsch in Mlalo, 1936; work reports, letters of friendship, correspondence, 1936-1939; contract between the Bethel-Mission u. of the Protestant Church in Tanga, 1936; "Volksmission im Lande des Night-Porter, by Erich Leistner, 1938; "Soldaten enliven eine Gemeinde von Erich Leistner, 1938; Agreement between the Bethel-Mission u. Kontraktor Kirschinger, 1938; Conference of Shepherds and Elders of Shambalei and Digolandes, 1938; Overview of school work in Usambara-Bergland, 1938; correspondence because of Leistner's leave of absence with the LKA Dresden, old-age pensions, etc. Kindergeld, 1936-1946; Correspondence with the Leistner family during internment, 1940-1947; Correspondence concerning entry into the Berlin Mission Society, 1947; Correspondence with the Leistner couple during their work in Cape Town: Protokolle, Berichte, Aufsätze, 1947-1975; Geburtsurkunden von Ehepaar Leistner, 1950; "Zu den Füßen des Tafelbergs von Erich Leistner, 1950; "Aus dem Leben der braunen Gemeinden in u. around Cape Town by Erich Leistner, 1953; conference report of the Protestant Academy at the Cape, 1955; curriculum vitae and speech at the funeral of Erich Leistner, 1975

Evangelical Missionary Society for German East Africa
Oak, William (1850-1935)
RMG 1.609 a-i · File · 1882-1935
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1871-77 in the service of the Mission Trade Society, 1881 ordained, from 1884 missionary, Praeses of Southwest Africa 1904-1910, in: Otjizewa, Okahandja, Otjosazu, Otjozondjupa, Karibib, Swakopmund, see also RMG 2.481 Briefkopierbuch 1904-1907; Letters (also by Mrs. Emmy Eich, née Mohn), Reports, Station Reports, Quarterly Reports, 1882-1935; Presentation on the Confirmation at the Conference on Otjimbingue, 22 p.., hs. 1894; Report of the Evangelist Elia Kandirikirira on Otjiwarongo, 1898; Reply to the attacks by the Farmers Erdmann v. Mission, 1905; Statements of the South West Africa missionaries on the question of orphanages and industrial schools for Herero children, 1905; Appeal of the Governor of Lindequist to d. Hereros,, Dr., 1905; Plan (blueprint) for the new mission house in Walfishbay; congratulatory letter and eulogy for Eich on the occasion of his 25th ordination anniversary (draft), 1906; Gedanken zur Mischehenfrage (Rassenmischhe), 1913; Rating d. Farmen Gaub, Ganachaams, Korab, 1920;

Rhenish Missionary Society

Correspondence with Otto Mörchen, 1906-1914; Reports from Rwanda by Otto Mörchen, 1907-1908; Correspondence with Johanna Mörchen, including reports from Kanyangereko and letters from prisoner of war at Camp Oldeano, 1917-1949; Obituary for Johanna Mörchen, 1957; Two cards, watercolours by Johanna Mörchen, o.J.

Evangelical Missionary Society for German East Africa

Reports from missionary work; official reports and statements; lists and statements; formation of the servant at the Word, c. 1939; answer to the questionnaire of the German Protestant Mission Day, c. 1935; copies from letters of missionary Friedrich Pönnighaus from war and imprisonment, 1939-1945; letters of African pastors

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.704 a-c · File · 1906-1908, 1914-1956
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

1921-1954 in Windhoek, Okahandja, Karibib, director of the Paulinums; correspondence, circulars, travelogues, essays, 1921-1938; curriculum vitae (2 versions), application, certificates, 1906-1908; medical testimony for Mrs. Martha Pönnighaus, nee. Brünger, 1920 From the Women of the Paulinum Disciples, by Martha Pönnighaus, 1951; Statistics on our Evangelists and Pastors in Southwest, 1953; Letters from Fr. Josua Tjiurutue and Fr. Hendrik Isaak, 1956; Let us save you! Mission game from Southwest Africa, by Mrs. Martha Pönnighaus, without year; correspondence by Friedrich Pönnighaus. Martha Pönnighaus with Gustav Menzel, missionary Fritz Heinrich Ludwig Harre and Inspector Gustav Weth, 1954-1966; Zur Vita von Herr Missionar Friedrich Pönnighaus, ca. 1966; answer to the questionnaire of the German Protestant Mission Day, concerning e. g. station Okahandja, 11 p.., ms, c. 1935; Heranbildung d. Diener am Wort, essay, 14 p., hs., c. 1939; copies from letters by Friedrich Pönnighaus from war and imprisonment, 1939-1945; correspondence Friedrich Pönnighaus with Dr. Hans de Kleine, 1962-1968

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.648 c · File · (1899-1913)
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Marginalien about the Herero and Witbooi Uprising 1904-1907, about visits of prominent personalities from war and peace in the Gibeon Mission House, reports and rumours, insights and experiences, notes and critiques on cultural and colonial politics, but especially the reproduction of original traits and typical characteristics of Hans and Willi and their siblings Gerhard, Marianne, Thea and others. Ilse - taken from the letters of our parents Christian/Else Spellmeyer née Lange in the years 1899-1923

Rhenish Missionary Society
RMG 1.633 a · File · 1893-1900
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1893-1900 in Ghochas, Ondjiva; Letters and Reports, 1893-1900; Curriculum Vitae of Wilhelm Karl Stahlhut, 1893; private letters to Inspector Johannes Wilhelm Karl Spiecker, 1894-1897; Dr. Otto Dempwolff, doctor of the Schutztruppe über Wilhelm Karl Stahlhuts Krankheit u. Gesundheitliche Verhältnisse im Ovamboland allgemein, 1900; Reports by Mr. and Mrs. Dannert and Private C. W. Rolfs about Wilhelm Karl Stahlhut's death, 1900; Letters and reports by Lina Stahlhut, 1900-1903, 1908, 1922-1926; Obituary for Lina Stahlhut, née Rohde;

Rhenish Missionary Society