The file contains copies of historical sketches of Mennonite colony, near Vanderhoof, British Columbia (1918-1921), along with capsule biographies and photocopies of photographs of early settlers. Prepared by Jacob V. Neufeld for the Nechako Valley Historical Society in 1980.

Series consists of a typsecript of the diary, written from the author's sick-bed, chronicling daily activities of author's family and activities of Mennonite community in Winkler, Manitoba and Vanderhoof, British Columbia. Diary also contains commentary on European War and reflections on contemporary world politics; explanatory notes, poems, and additional reminiscences by author's kinsman, J.V. Neufeld, are included.