Digitized Books and Digitization Projects

Next Project: Family History Digitization      Start date: 2026
Do you have a family history with us or would like to donate yours? Contact us for the forms to be able to digitize the book and make it available to SGGEE members and/or the public.  More information coming soon about the project.  

Books Digitized: available for purchase and/or free downloading.

The German Colonies in Volhynia by Michael Kostiuk (direct link). Digital copy free for SGGEE members or $10 USD for non-members.  Print copies available for purchase through link.  Language: English; © 2020; Pages: 300.  Also accessible through SGGEE home page & scroll to the bottom of page.  

The Story of a Preacher from Russia by E.J. Bonikowsky (direct link).  SGGEE is pleased to introduce the first book available by download on our website.  © 1951 & 2012 translation; Language: English. Pages: 110.  PDF downloadable & not key word searchable.  Key word searchable PDF available soon on website or contact the SGGEE Library.  Summary available at SGGEE  website – Public Resources – Other Sites of Interest & scroll to bottom of page under Books.

Wandering Volhynians Magazine Complete Set, from Ewald Wushke.  (Description on Summary Page) Digital copy in PDF-key word searchable, available for purchase for $50 CAD. See Sale Items Page for more information. Contact us for gently used print copies available for $50 CAD.   ©1987-1999; Language: English. Published quarterly.  

Family Stories from our members:  For SGGEE Members ONLY – free & downloadable PDFs. 

See Main SGGEE Website:  Stories from our Members.  SGGEE Webpage-Member Resources-Member’s Home Page – Click Stories

Direct Link: SGGEE Website: Member Stories (Direct Link)

The Remus Family of Saxony, contributed by Bill Remus – Link not working, June 2026 

The Hoffman Family Story:  “The Hoffman Family of Volhynia”, contributed by Bill Remus; E-book © 2014.  Pages: 65.  Language: English. Downloadable PDF with clickable Table of Contents and document is key word searchable.  

An Autobiographical Composition by Johann Hapke, contributed by Karl Krueger. © date: unknown.  Pages:  19.  Language: English. Downloadable PDF with clickable Table of Contents and document is key word searchable.