1892-1904 missionary in New Guinea, home service, 1914-1937 home inspector; letters and station reports from Bogadjim and from journey home
Rhenish Missionary SocietyReports by A. Wullenkord, J. Welsch, F. Schöttler, G. Eiffert and others.
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetters and reports from New Guinea, 1889-1892; paper "What dangers do the accumulation of plantations pose to our people and what tasks do they pose to missionaries? ca. 1892; Report by Elli Arff, née Schumacher, on the last days of her husband's life, 1893; private letters to inspectors of the RMG, also by Elli Arff, 1890-1894; A letter by missionary Johannes Barkemeyer from Siar to the RMG, 1894; letters by Elli Arff from New Guinea, 1893-1894
Rhenish Missionary SocietyAnnual Reports / Elders' Conferences of local staff; Minutes
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetters and reports from New Guinea, 1893-1895; Report of the New Guinea Company about the hunting accident of Barkemeyer, 1895bequest; notebook with personal diary records, 1894-1895, with drawing of the volcano eruption on Dampier, 25.07.1895[ubi? August 2011]; recording of words of the Siar language ; "Waiting", poem by Andreas Bräm (1798-1882) from Neukirchen; letter, probably by Henriette Dielmann, the bride of missionary Albert Hoffmann, 1895
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 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
Rhenish Missionary SocietyReports by Doctor Frobenius, A. Hoffmann, W. Diehl, A. Wullenkord, G. Eiffert and others; Situation plan of Bogadjim, 1909; "Gründung u. Entwicklung der Station Bogadjim", 13 p., ms., by W. Diehl, 1912
Rhenish Missionary SocietyReports by A. Hanke and K. Becker; Site plan of Bongu, 1909
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetter from H. Emde (father of Lina Emde, Bösch's wife), 1889; private letters to inspectors of the RMG, 1890; letters and reports from New Guinea, 1889-1891; invoice for declaration of death, 1902; inheritance matter, 1903; letter from Mrs. Heemeier, Gelsenkirchen, to Missionary Diehl with thanks for a book about "Uncle and Aunt Bösch", together with pictures, 1936
Rhenish Missionary SocietyReports by W. Döge
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCorrespondence with the American Iowa Synod, Lutheran Church of Australia and the Neuendettelsau Mission from 1919-1926; "Die evangelische Vorwärtsbewegung" (in Amerika) - an introductory presentation, St. Louis, Dr., 1921; "Unsere Neuguineamission" - Berichte u. Mitteilungen, Ed.: Evang.-Luth. Synode von Iowa, 32 p., Dr., ca. 1922
Rhenish Missionary Societyalso conference reports, general reports and economic reports
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCorrespondence d. Insp. A. Hoffmann with representatives of the Board of Foreign Missions of the United Evangelical Luth Church of Australia on the return of the New Guinea Mission
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetters 1892-1898, original transcription
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1; Correspondence, papers, travel report, 1902-1934; Vol. 2; Letters from and to mission colleagues, also Papua Christians, 1917-1935; Vol. 3; Family Letters, 1904-1945; Vol. 4; Diary 1906-1913 and some letters, all photocopies
Rhenish Missionary SocietyHealth certificate, 1902; Military service matters, 1902 and 1916; Health certificate for Miss Bleidorn (bride), 1907; Letters and reports from New Guinea, 1902-1913; Proposal for the liturgy of a christening ceremony with baptismal vow (housemaster) in German and English. in Bogadjim language, 1903; Liturgy of the Baptismal Celebration for Gumbo Paul, December 1903; Agenda for Missionary Conferences in New Guinea, 1904-1913; Letter from Gumbo with German Transmission from Diehl, 1907; Correspondence with Wilhelm Diehl in the Homeland, 1927-1939; Obituary for Wilhelm Diehl, 1940; Correspondence with Johanna Diehl and Children, 1940-1943; Obituary for Johanna Diehl, 1946
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCorrespondence 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
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCurriculum vitae, application and certificates, 1896-1901; health certificate, 1907; letters and reports from New Guinea, 1907-1928; correspondence with H. Eckershoff in Heimatarbeit, 1928-1945; health certificates for the Eckershoff couple, 1929; correspondence with Elisabeth Eckershoff, nee. Walther, 1946-1954; Versorgungsangelegenheiten, 1937, 1946 and 1958; correspondence with Prof. H. Walther and condolences on the death of his sister, 1958-1959
Rhenish Missionary SocietyNew Guinea:; Contains: Letters and reports from New Guinea, 1887-1889; same 1889-1891; land purchase contract (copy) with the New Guinea Company in Finschhafen, 1888; house construction bill Bogadjim, 1888; annual report on Bogadjim,1889
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetters and reports from New Guinea; land purchase contract (copy) with the New Guinea Company in Finschhafen, 1888; house construction bill Bogadjim, 1888; annual report on Bogadjim, 1889
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1 Curriculum vitae (3 versions) and certificates, 1898-1901; letters to Inspector Spiecker concerning application and admission to the mission seminar, 1897-1901; health certificate, also for Bride Emma Klingelhöller, 1907 and 1913; letters and reports from New Guinea, 1907-1926; conference sermon on John 8:12, 1911; model of a school contract for registered missionaries, 1897-1901; letter of recommendation to Inspector Spiecker. Pupil, Dr., 1914; "Kali ra!" (For All!), No. 1, 1 sheet, Dr., 1914; Referat "Neuregelung in Bezug auf Wiederbesetzung der Astrolabe-Bai", 1922; Correspondence with Georg Eiffert in der Heimat, 1926-1929; Letters and Reports, as well as Circulars from New Guinea, 1929-1934; Correspondence with Emma Eiffert, 1930-1931; "Faita-Chronik", 1930-1934; Vol. 2; Correspondence with Georg Eiffert in Heimatarbeit, 1935-1953; Versorgungsangelegenheiten, 1935-1953; Obituary for daughter Maria Eiffert, 1946; Obituary and death certificate for Georg Eiffert, 1953
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCorrespondence 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.
Rhenish Missionary SocietyThe christl. Heidenmission u.d. Colonial Government, 21 p., ms.
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1; Curriculum Vitae, Application and Testimonials, 1901-1903; Health Certificate, also for Bride Elfriede Quellenberg, 1903 and 1910; Letters and Reports from New Guinea and New Zealand. Australia, 1911-1930; Correspondence with Elfriede George in Germany, 1925-1930; Correspondence with Heinrich George in his Home Service, 1930-1936; Vol. 2; Correspondence with Heinrich George in his Home Service and Retired, 1936-1966; Correspondence with Daughter Elfriede Staa, née George, 1945; Letter of condolence to Elfriede George, 1967; Vol. 3; Correspondence of the Management in Financial Matters, 1946-1961
Rhenish Missionary SocietyStatements, petitions, minutes of board meetings; correspondence; Die Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft: Geschichte, Ziele, Satzung, Dr., 1903; Petition of the Deportation Association to the Reichstag concerning the settlement of released prisoners in the South Seas, 17 p., D., 1907; Initiation and purpose of the Deportation Association Appendix to this appeal, Dr., 1907; Koloniale Erziehungsstätten, Denkschrift, c. 1908; Miss. Simon: Memorandum on the question of the mission in the colonies, 10 p., ms., 1927; Statute and list of members of the colony German Colonial Society, Abtlg. Essen, Dr., 1930; Kolonialverein u. Dt. Kolonialgesellschaft, eine Grundsatzerklärung zur Unterscheidung, ca. 1930; newspaper reports on lecture by Dr. Johannsen: Südwest-Afrika - Urdeutsches Land, 1931; advertising letter concerning membership of the RMG, 1938; NN: Future missionary activity. Church and School of the Natives in Africa, 5 p., 1941; Statement by You. Berner to Colonial Secretary of State of Lindequist, 5 p., ms., 1941
Rhenish Missionary SocietyMinutes 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
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCurriculum vitae, application and health certificate, 1907; correspondence about Glitz' training as a boatman, 1908; certificate about the qualification for coastal navigation, 1908; instruction for Gustav Glitz, 1908; letters and reports from Hong Kong and New Guinea, 1908-1911; "Sketch of the old steam engine" and boiler, scale 1:10, 1908; employment certificate, 1921
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1; curriculum vitae (2 versions) and parish certificate, 1902-1903; health certificate, also bride Minna Steinseifer, 1903 and 1911; ordination certificate, 1911; letters and reports from New Guinea, 1912-1922; correspondence with Ernst Gräb in the Heimatdienst u. in the parish office, 1922-1956; death announcement for Ernst Gräb, curriculum vitae and obituary, 1958; correspondence with Minna Gräb, 1958-1963; curriculum vitae Minna Gräb (1913), 1964; correspondence with son Paul Gräb, 1964; vol. 2; correspondence on the dispute Schütz/Gräb, 1914
Rhenish Missionary SocietyCorrespondence and minutes of negotiations; "The Reorganization on New Guina, Presentations and Expert Opinion", together with Missionsinsp. Dr. Keyßer, Neuendettelsau, Dr.
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1; Letters and Reports from New Guinea, 1895-1899; Conference Paper "Our Position on the Roman Mission", 14 p. hs, 1897; Map sketches of Astrolabe-Bai and Pomeranian Bay, as well as of the Kaiser-Wilhelms-Land from Gorinna to Bunsenspitze, scale 1:250.000, drawn by Hanke, 1897-1898; Narrative of the Moon God in the Bongu language, with German translation, 1898; paper "Die Erziehung u. Behandlung unserer Eingeb.n hinsichtlich ihrer sittlichen, geistigen u. materiellen Entwicklung", 19 p., ed. 1899; Private Letters to Inspectors, 1895-1902; Vol. 2; Letters and Reports from New Guinea, 1899-1905; Biblical Stories in the Bongu Language, 16 p.., Dr., 1901; Vol. 3; Letters and Reports from New Guinea, 1906-1912; "Painting the Body with Red Color by the Papuans", IN: Brudergruß, 18th ed, 1906; "Reisebericht über eine Erkundungsreise in das Gebiet der Djeba-Lpete", 1912; Korrespondenz mit August Hanke im Heimaturlaub, 1909; vol. 4; Letters and reports from New Guinea (also family letters), 1913-1918; Nachricht vom Tod von August Hanke, 1918; Correspondenz mit Johanna Hanke, geb. Heider in New Guinea, 1919-1920; correspondence with Johanna Hanke in Germany, 1921-1966; death certificate, obituary and letter of condolence for Johanna Hanke, 1966
Rhenish Missionary SocietyVol. 1; Curriculum Vitae, about 1889; Letters and reports from New Guinea, 1894-1901; private letters to inspectors of the RMG and his wife Dassel, 1895-1900; Vol. 2; Letters and Reports Reports from New Guinea, 1901-1913; Correspondence with Heinrich Helmich in his homeland, 1919-1944; Appointment as Houseparents in the Johanneum Gütersloh, 1922; "Some of New Guinea's Mission History", IN: Westfälisches Sonntagsblatt für Stadt u. Land, No. 38-40, 1928; "Die Kapelle zum Seelenfrieden", IN: Evangelisches Monatsblatt für Westfalen, No. 7 u. 8, 1928; obituary for Heinrich Helmich, obituary and letter of condolence, 1947; correspondence with Ida Helmich, née Winkelsträter, 1948; obituary for Ida Helmich, née Winkelsträter, 1951
Rhenish Missionary SocietyFaithful to the death. On the 50-year anniversary of the murder of missionaries W. Scheidt and Friedrich Bösch (1891), 20 p., ms.
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetters and status reports from Bogadjim, Sidney, Ragetta and his journey home; documents from his German work (see part Germany/Home mission)
Rhenish Missionary Society1896-1898 Bongu/New Guinea, then Rietmond until 1904; Letters, also private letters from New Guinea and Siar, 1896-1898; Letters and reports from the Rietmond reserve, 1899-1904; Instruction for Ludwig Holzapfel, 1901; Characteristics of Carl Berger's missionary activity, 1903; Answer by Ludwig Holzapfels to Carl Berger's petition, 1903; Reports on d. Reservat Rietmond, 1902 and 1903; Kriegsbericht u. Profitabilitätsrechnung von Rietmond, 1904; Meta Holzapfel, née Brill about the murder of her husband, 1904; Correspondence with Meta Holzapfel, née Brill (also curriculum vitae 1900), 1904-1963; excerpts from Ludwig Holzapfels Reports, 26 p. ms.., 1900-1904;
Rhenish Missionary SocietyAlso list of missionaries and preachers from Samoa, pp. 213-215
Rhenish Missionary SocietyReports by G. Eiffert, A. Wullenkord, R.R. Hanselmann (American) and W. Döge Minutes of the Elder, Assistant and Teacher Conference, 1932
Rhenish Missionary SocietyLetter from Siar
Rhenish Missionary Society