The Winkler Heritage Society consists of residents of historic minded people whose aim is to “promote and encourage public interest in our heritage, and to preserve historic records and artifacts of Winkler”, Manitoba. It was organized in April 1999. Its first president is Grace Schellenberg. The Society has regular meetings and its quarterly publication is called Legacy Links. Sally Harms is the editor. The Society has been involved in erecting cairns honoring the original settlers of Hoffungsfeld, Manitoba and the Jewish pioneer settlers of Winkler.
Scope and content
The material in this fonds consists of materials related to the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish families in Winkler, Manitoba. The material shows the people involved and the history of the cairn.
Custodial history
This material was created and collected by Susan Brandt when she attended one of the events of the Winkler Heritage Society.
Winkler Heritage Society material regarding the establishment of a cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers. – 2002.
Photo collection
Collection Number: NP155-01 Winkler Heritage Society
NP155-01:1 Arthur Nitikman speaking. – May 26, 2002. – 15 x 10 cm [b&w].
This photo is of Arthur Nitikman speaking from behind a pulpit at the event where the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler was unveiled. In the background is the cairn and a RCMP officer. This event was organized by the Winkler Heritage Society.
NP155-01:2 Jonathan Buchwald. – May 26, 2002. – 15 x 10 cm [b&w].
This photo is of Jonathan Buchwald of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue in Winnipeg. He is speaking from behind a pulpit at the event where the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler was unveiled. In the background a RCMP officer. This event was organized by the Winkler Heritage
NP155-01:3 Harold Buchwald. – May 26, 2002. – 15 x 10 cm [b&w].
This photo is of Harold Buchwald speaking from behind a pulpit at the event where the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler was unveiled. In the background a RCMP officer. This event was organized by the Winkler Heritage Society.
NP155-01:4 Max Gladstone. – May 26, 2002. – 15 x 10 cm [b&w].
This photo is of Max Gladstone, former Winkler resident, speaking at the event where the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler was unveiled. To the side is (l–r) Arla Nitikman Strauss and Harold Buchwald. The event was organized by the Winkler Heritage Society.
NP155-01:5 Cairn in Winkler to the pioneer Jewish settlers. – May 26, 2002. – 10 x 15 cm [b&w].
This photo is of the cairn erected by the Winkler Heritage Society to commemorate the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler. To the far left is a WWI veteran.
NP155-01:6 Jewish, Canadian, Winkler Flags. – May 26, 2002. – 10 x 15 cm [b&w].
This photo is of three flags flying in the wind during the unveiling of the cairn commemorating the pioneer Jewish settlers in Winkler. From left to right are the Jewish (Israeli) Flag, Canadian flag and the Winkler flag. This event was organized by the Winkler Heritage Society.
