This document certifies Peter M. Kule as a charter member of Bishop Demetrius M. Greschuk Assembly of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. This document is signed by the Supreme Knight, the Supreme Secretary, the Supreme Master, and the Faithful Navigator.
Part 1 and Part 2: Born on June 11, 1909 in a village of Rukhiv. Greek-Catholic faith. His father decided to come to a farm in Canada (Manitoba) when John was 6 months old. His mother died when he finished the 4th grade. Had to do all the chores around the house. His father did not belong to any organization because he was illiterate. At 18 y.o. left home and went to earn money, but there was the Depression already. Soup kitchen for unemployed. There were some organizations during Depression. City gave little work for married people but not for singles. Those could be sent to work on a farm for $5/month. John was working this way on various farms through Saskatchewan for about 10 years. In 1939 he went to Ontario, [Port Arthur] where he worked in a bush. Those who were able to bribe, got better strips of the bush. Did not want to join the army when the war started. So, he went to Winnipeg. Worked on a dining car till they found out who he was. Got a uniform in 1943. Underwent training in [Shiro], MB. From there he was sent to Newfoundland. But he ran away to Regina to hide. When the war was over he turned himself up and got 9 months of detention but was released after 4.5 months. From 1949 worked at a CPR.
Family wedding photo of someone from the Klymchuk family. The text on the back says: "1966."
A review of Klymasz, R. Ukrainian Folklore in Canada (Indiana University, 1971)
Onufrichuk, AnneEight letters from the Klapouszczak family members in Pastushe village (in 1920 in Poland, then in the Soviet Union, now - Ukraine) to relatives in Edmonton, Alberta.
Klapouszczak familyWritten by Manuel Puig, Directed by Pierre Bokor, featuring Phil Roberts and Kym Campell at the Arts Centre ANU.
This publisher also has a number of other items in another collection: https://archives.ukrfolk.ca/kismet-2
This publisher also has a number of other items in another collection: https://archives.ukrfolk.ca/kismet