Accession 2023.008
Title and Physical Description
John Heidebrecht fonds. – ca. 1942-943. – 9 photographs
Administrative/biographical History
John Heidebrecht was born 15 May 1918, at Grishkovka, Altayskiy Kray, Russia, the son of David Heidebrecht and Margaret (Epp) Heidebrecht. The family immigrated to Canada in 1929, settling near Tofield, Alberta. During World War II John Heidebrecht served as a Conscientious Objector in the Seebe camp and perhaps also in other camps. He died in Edmonton on 28 August 1974.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of nine photographs including group photographs of conscientious objectors, logging, dynamite and road/railway construction work.
Source of Acquisition
Gift by Irene Enns, daughter of John Heidebrecht
Notes
Accession 2023.008
See also Henry D Goerzen fonds Conscientious Objector collection
GRANDMA #652936