Doukhobor Philosophy: By Eli Popoff. Author /Writer, Historian, Mr. Popoff gives a lecture series in 1981 at Selkirk College, British Columbia, Canada. Spread over a series of days, each of the 7 tapes constitute his entire lecture covering Doukhobor history, philosophy, and goes into the meaning of some psalms and hymns of the Sbornik (collection of once-memorized psalms, hymns, and folk songs).

Peter spent much of his younger years recording various groups and individuals. In 1954 he was commissioned by the CBC Radio to produce several programs on the activities of the Union of Youth of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ. (Doukhobors). During the course of 1954-1955 Peter traveled with several other participants and recorded many hours of singing. Unfortunately the project was cancelled and the tapes were stored away.

Fifty years later Peter found the taped material. The information was deteriorating on the tapes, therefore had to be digitally restored and edited. The singing consists of several choirs and area groups who would gather together and practice singing. The groups that you would hear are from the Kootenay area of Nelson, Castlegar and surrounding communities.

Peter made these CDs to one-hour-each recordings for archival use and will make them available to those that wish to listen to them. These are down to earth songs sung by ordinary people and not by professional singers.

In memory of Frank Konken (April 4, 1927 – December 10, 2021), who graciously filled so many lives with his joy of music.

Commemorating the Past, Constructing the Future Senior Thesis of February 2005, by Stephanie Landucci, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music.