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RMG 2.639 · File · 1844-1852
Part of Archive and Museum Foundation of the VEM (Archivtektonik)

Overview of the fate of the Africans and proselytes trained in the Mission House, by Ludwig von Rohden, n. J.; Louis François Esselen, Johann Georg Knab, Paulus Daniel Lückhoff and P. Stegmann from Capstadt notifying and recommending 5 young people from the Cap to train in the Mission House, 1844-1845; Curriculum vitae of J. A. Stegmann, Pieter Roux, W. D. Morgenrod, C. A. Bamberger and William J. Crossley, 1844; correspondence with and about William J. Crossley, teacher candidate from Capstadt, 1844-1852; 1 consignment note of the Düsseldorf-Elberfeld Railway about William J. Crossley's luggage, 1849;

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RMG 1.602 · File · 1874-1893, (1930)
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Mission colonist, catechist, from 1883 missionary in Otjimbingue, Otjozondjupa, Scheppmannsdorf, Walvis Bay, Okombahe, letters from 1866-1872 s. RMG 2.573; Letters and Reports, 1874-1887; Letter from Mrs. Maria Baumann, née Kleinschmidt, 1892-1893; Registered cover by Christian Baumann (son) from Hamburg, 1930;

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Baumann, Hugo (1872-1956)
RMG 1.652 · File · 1892-1894, 1901-1960
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1901-1911 in Okombahe, from 1912 pastor in USA, among others in Scotland S. D.; Letters and Reports, 1900-1912; Curriculum Vitae (3 versions), 1892-1894; Testimony for Hugo Baumann, 1912; Correspondence with Hugo Baumann, 1923-1954; Correspondence with Anna Baumann, née Hartwig, 1956-1960;

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Becker, Gustav (1877-1948)
RMG 1.672 a-b · File · 1902-1968
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1907-1923 in Warmbad, Keetmanshoop, Windhoek, Heimatdienst 1923-1927, parish office from 1927; letters and reports, 1907-1946; curriculum vitae, application, recommendation, 1902; examination certificate (copy), 1907; Henriette Fenchel, later Mrs. Becker, to Warneck and Johannes Spiecker, 1909 1910; report on Tobias Fenchel's illness and illness. Death, 1910; Engagement announcement Gustav Becker - Henriette (Henny) Fenchel, 1911; Agreement between the RMG in Barmen and the Evangelische Verein für Innere Mission in Nassau, 1924; Report by Ms Henriette (Henny) Becker "In Memory of my dear husband Gustav Becker", 3 p.., ms, 1948; Obituary for Gustav Becker, 1948; Correspondence with Mrs Henriette (Henny) Becker, 1948-1967; death certificate for Mrs Henriette (Henny) Becker, 1968;

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RMG 2.140 · File · 1880-1952
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Vol. 1; Letters and Reports from Siar, 1900-1904; General Report of the New Guinea Mission for 1900 (1901); Conference Report on the Establishment of a Health Station, c. 1901; Conference Paper "The Importance of Literature among a Literature-less People! 1901; condolence of the imperial governor to Bergmann's death, 1904; correspondence with the German Foreign Office in Berlin for seduction of a Papuan girl by a German official, 1902-1904; correspondence with and for wife Karoline Bergmann, née. Ott, 1931-1950; Ein Brief des Siar-Christen Bel an Frau Bergmann, 1950; Obituary for Karoline Bergmann, with letter of condolence, 1952; Vol. 2; Letters and Reports from Siar (circulars, travel letters etc.), 1888-1896; Vol. 3; Letters and. Reports from Siar, 1896-1898; private letters to inspectors of the RMG, 1887-1900; letter from Missionary Bamler from Tami to Gustav Bergmann, 20.09.1896; vol. 4 Nachlass; Bergmann to his parents and siblings, 1880-1897; program of the memorial service for housemother Busch, 1886; comparison of words of the Siar- and. Bogadjim language, not published; Karoline Bergmann to the Bergmann family, 1887-1893; various correspondence to the Bergmann and Ott families, 1887-1946; Ida Helmich to Karoline Bergmann and son Theo, 1906; report on the first christening ceremony at Siar Ragetta, 1906; letters from Papua school children to son Theo, 1906

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Bethanien
RMG 2.498 a · File · 1903-1946
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founded in 1814 by Schmelen, David Christian's tribe, outstations: Grootfontein, see also RMG 2,503 a-c, RMG 2,529 a, Farm RMG 2,548, Kuibis Farm s. RMG 2.541; station and annual reports, statistical data; chronological time table for Bethany from 1814 to 1899; visitation reports, 1906 1909 1913

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RMG 1.597 a-d · File · 1863-1915
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1863-1905 in Salem, Ameib, Walvis Bay, diaries see RMG 1.598; letters (also by Katharine Böhm, née Hahl), travel reports, station reports, cash reports, contributions to "Kleinen Missionsfreund" 1863-1907, 1915; financial correspondence with managing director Friedrich Schindelin, 1888-1890; letters and reports by Ludwig Koch, Landing

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RMG 1.594 a-c · File · 1862-1881, 1882-1887, 1888-1904
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1863-1889 in Otjimbingue, Otjikango, from 1880 Augustineum, from 1889 Stellenbosch; Letters and diary reports, 1862-1904; Short news about the Augustinstift in Africa, Missionary Peter Heinrich Brincker, 10 p., Dr., 1880; Essay: "Proof that our Herero mission has not yet reached a dead end", ms, 1882; Essay: "Thoughts at the baptism of adults and their children in Otjimbingue", ms., 1882; Memorandum, concerning the Herero mission, 1886; Memorandum, concerning the housing of our brothers and sisters from Ovamboland and possibly emeritus missionaries, 1899; Verzeichnis d. Writings of Peter Heinrich Brincker, 1894

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RMG 2.494 · File · 1890-1939
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Ordinances, circulars, printed matter; Statutes of the Commission for the Suppression of the African Spirits Trade,, Dr., 1910; Der Deutsche Verband zur Bekämpfung d. afrikanischen Branntweinhandelels, August Schreiber, 8 p., Dr., 1914; Publications of the Association, 1937 1938;

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RMG 2.173 · File · 1930-1963
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Correspondence with Pilgrim Mission St. Chrischona about the takeover of W. Döge, 1930; curriculum vitae and medical certificate, also for bride Marianne Kästner, 1930; correspondence with Walter Döge and Marianne Kästner about engagement and departure matters, 1930-1933; travel letters, reports and circulars from New Guinea, 1930-1937; "Ein Besuch bei den Stämmen im oberen Ramu-Tal", 7 p.., ms., 1933; Negotiations with the American Board of Foreign Missions for taking overöges and sending out his bride, 1935; "Kamong, ein Martyrer", 2 p., ms., 1935; "Report on the baptism in Sarisawu (Laden) on 15.09.1935", 9 p., hs, 1935; Among the untouched tribes on the north coast of New Guinea (Bunabun-Inland), 10 p., ms., 1934; correspondence with Walter Doege on home leave, 1938-1939; correspondence with Walter Doege in Manila, 1940-1942; correspondence with Walter Doegein the USA, 1946-1963; photo of the couple Doege, 1956

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RMG 435 · File · 1866-1956
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  1. inspector 1857-1884; Description of the attack by Jonker Afrikaner in Walfischbai by the Dane Iversen, English German, 1866; translation of an English newspaper article about fighting in Damraland, 1867; H. von Rague rejects appointment as deputation member, 1871; Program of the funeral in Godesberg, Dr., 1891; E. Kriele: Personal memories of Dr. Fabri, Dr., 1924; Correspondence about Fabri's youngest son Dr. Hermann Fabri, 1925; E. Kriele to Traugott Hahn about Fabri's relationship with Carl Hugo Hahn, 1927; Kölnische Zeitung, No. 205: Dr. Friedrich Fabri, a deserving colonial politician, 1937; General-Anzeiger d. City of Wuppertal, No. 234: Wuppertal and German colonies, memorial sheet to Dr. Fabri, the colonization pioneer, 1937; correspondence with A. Rosenkranz about Fabri dates, 1953; efforts for the manuscript estate, which was lost, 1956; [ Fabri Exegese 1. Joh.-Letter and 1st Cor. letter, co-authored by H. Sundermann, in RMG 1.844]
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RMG 811 · File · 1825-1845
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Rotterdam Missionsgesellschaft; R. Ledeboer, secretary, sends writings and asks for return delivery, 1825; list of needs of a missionary to be sent out, equipment, travel expenses and costs for ongoing maintenance in Africa, 1829; Ledeboer sends 12 Dutch-speaking missions. Bibles as a gift, 1829; Ledeboer requests information about Wilhelm Wilhelmi, 1830; Ledeboer requests trained missionaries for East India, 1830; Ledeboer requests documents to obtain a residence permit for RMG missionaries in Borneo and Java, 1834; Ledeboer requests information about Philipp Wilken, 1837; Domine van Rhyn writes about himself and his family, offers to take packages to Dutch India, 1845;

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Eich, Frederick (1843-1919)
RMG 1.540 a · File · 1870-1883
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1872-1884 Otjizewa, 1888-1891 Bogadjim, 1893-1919 in Cape Town, Praeses of Cape Mission 1895-1907; South West Africa:; Contains: Letters and reports mainly from Otjizewa, 1870-1883; Note: in it also letters (copies) of the captain: Jan Jonker Afrikaner, David Christian and Moses Witbooi; Report: "defeat and victory of Ovaherero on Otjikango", 1880

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Elberfeld Missionary Society
RMG 556 · File · 1819-1824
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Personal Records of the Kaufmanns C. F. Wetschky, member of the Elberfelder Missionsgesellschaft; Missions-Nachrichten aus aller Welt, Mitgliederlisten, Mitgliederversammlungen; Elberfelder Bibelgesellschaft, Barmer Missionsverein, Wupperthaler Tractat-Gesellschaft, Gesellschaft der Menschenfreunde; Hallisches Missionsseminar, Baseler Missions-Institut, Jänickesche Missionsschule in Berlin; New evang. Church in Barmen; London Society for the Promotion of Christianity among the Israelites; list of meetings in the area; world map of 1820, silhouettes, engravings, leaflets, Dr.; News of the expansion of the Kingdom of Jesus in general and through missionaries among the Gentiles, Vol. 5, H.4, 1819;[Diarium bound in leather, 1958 handed over to the RMG by H. Bächtold, Basel]

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RMG 1.103 · File · 1935-1942
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Correspondence and memos on the situation of mission members in China and the Netherlands India; lists of names and news about internees; description of the conditions on mission stations after the Chinese-Ja-Panic War; newspaper article by journalist Zentgraff against RMG, IN: "de Java-Bode", No. 109, 110 112, May 1935; K. Helbig: Something about Atjeh & the Alas Valley, p.-Dr., Ostasiatische Rundschau, 3 p., 1940; The situation of Germans in Dutch and English overseas possessions, 7 leaflets, printed, partly in English. Ill. from internment camps, 1940-1942

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RMG 1.101 · File · 1885-1907
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Correspondence concerning the sale of the house in Otjimbingue; restriction of the import of spirits; pastoral care for the white population; free seeds for botanical experiments; contract with cultural engineer Borchardt-Ott according to meteorological records, 1898; compilation of the Laws on the Registration of Marriages Abroad, 1894; evidence of RMG property in South-West Africa and New Guinea, 1906.

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RMG 741 · File · 1902-1929
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Allgemeine Grundsätze über die Stellung d. Rheinischen Missions-Schwester, 1905; Schwesternordnung für China, 1905; Bestimmungen d. Frauen-Missionsbund über den Einsatz ihrer Schwestern, 1905; Report on the Board Meeting, 1905; Minutes of conversations and discussions. Correspondence with Mrs. Freda von Bethmann-Hollweg, 1905-1908; Contract for sisters of the DFMGB within the RMG, 1906 1928; Letter from Sister Helene Schmitz from Hong Kong, 1906; Regulations of the delegation from Sister H. Kloß, Dr.., 1911; Contract between Bibelhaus Malche and RMG, 1913; Correspondence with Countess Else von Baudissin, 1909-1923; Correspondence with Frau von Oertzen, Rostock, 1924-1929; Correspondence with the Club für junge Mädchen, Berlin, Countess von Reventlov, 1926

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RMG 967 · File · 1918-1966
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Minutes of the Annual Meetings; Annual Accounts, Correspondence with Rosary and Genius; Statutes of the DGfM, Dr., 1918 1960; C. Mirbt: German Society for Missiology, 7 p., Dr., 1918; The catechumenate in the RMG churches in; Southwest Africa by F. Pönnighaus, Karibib, 1951; New Guinea until 1930, N.N.; China, W. Grundmann, 1951; Sumatra, H. Berghäuser; Mentawai Islands, R. Smidt, 1951; Rosary: German Society for Missionary Science, 8 p., Dr., 1957; list of members, as of 1957

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RMG 2.174 · File · 1929-1932
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Employment negotiations, 1929-1930; curriculum vitae and certificates for the bride Liesel Taube, 1930; report on a fact-finding trip to various German companies for the marketing of copra, 1930; employment contract with R. Herrmann as merchant and plantation manager, 1931; correspondence for the order of woodworking machines, 1931; travel report, letters and reports on the plantation Nagada, 1931-1932; map sketch of the Nagada plantation, 1931

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Hofmann, Oskar (1901- )
RMG 1.709 · File · 1923-1933
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Farmer and construction technician, missionary farmer, 1928-1933 in Gaub; application, curriculum vitae and certificates; instruction as lay brother, 1928; certificates for Lydia Kühnle (bride), 1931; correspondence in engagement matters, 1928-1933; certificate as building craftsman, 1933;

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home inspector
RMG 602 · File · 1935-1951
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Lectures and sermons of the Home Inspector; Freytag: Feast sermon (Rev 3,10) at the annual celebration of the RMG 1948; Verwiebe: Die deutsche miss. assignment today. Reply to Prof. Holsten, Protestant Theology 1947; NN: Questions of life and tasks of the RMG today; NN: Need and promise of the home service of the German evangelical mission; Eucharist[liturgy]; Weth: Knight, death and devil; Weth: D. Holy Spirit as Door Opener and Door Closer of the Church of Jesus on Earth; Weth: Acute Question of the Home Service of the RMG and its Co-workers; Weth: New Ways in the Home Work of the RM, 1935; Weth: The Church Service of the RMG and its Co-workers. Pastors as service to and in the missionary Christianity of the world; NN: The bearers of the local missionary life of the RMG in history and present; Weth (?): The service of the woman in the local missionary work

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RMG 2.697 b · File · 1903-1906
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Letters from local Christians by J. F. Hein, Evangelist, 1905; Telegrams (including 1 "optical telegram"); Hypothekenangelegenheit Charles Ritter, 1903-1906; detailed account of construction and equipment e. Ochsenwagens, 1906; map sketch with travel route to Ovamboland, 1906; Letters to Johannes Wilhelm Karl Spiecker from the Heimatleitung, 1906; Reiseerlaubnis d. German authorities in Outjo, 1906

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