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1953 CMBC graduates

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-95
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1953

Leo Driedger graduated from CMBC in 1953, his graduation picture can be seen in the top-right corner of this photograph.

Driedger, Leo, 1928-2020

2 Percheron Horses and an Everitt-Metzgar-Flanders roadster

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-37
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ca. 1920

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

An unidentified farmhand is holding 2 harnessed Percheron horses, ready for field work. On the left is an Everitt-Metzgar-Flanders Roadster made by Studebaker. It was bought by Cornelius Driedger in 1917. Cornelius was farming on the Johann Driedger farm.

Unknown.

4 Driedger Brothers

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-2
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1964

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

Left to right : Peter Driedeger (1882), Abram Driedger (1887), Jacob Driedger (1889), Johan Driedger (1885). Information verified by Jacob Driedger November 20, 1965. All of them are Leo Driedger's uncles.

Driedger, Jack

515 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-87
Item
1952

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

Leo Driedger attended CMBC from 1951-1953. This photo shows the campus building of Canadian Mennonite Bible College at 515 Wellington Cres..

Driedger, Leo, 1928-2020

Abram and Sarah Driedger Wedding

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-176
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1910

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

Abram Driedger, b. 1887, was the son of Johann and Katharina Driedger. He met Sarah Friesen while working at a Rosthern store. They married in Rosthern on October 2, 1910. They took this photo at a studio in Rosthern the day of their wedding.

Unknown

Abram Driedger

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-40
Item
1906

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

This is a portrait photograph of Abram Driedger age 19. Abram is an uncle to Leo Driedger.

Unknown....

Abram Driedger

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-171
Item
1906

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

Abram Driedger, born in 1887, was the son of Johann and Katharina Driedger. He was born in Blumenfeld, Manitoba and moved with his parents to Clarks Crossing near Osler, Saskatchewan in 1904.

Unknown...

Abram Driedger and the musical quartet

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-177
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1910

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

In 1910 Abram Driedger worked at a store in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. There he met like minded musical friends who played the trombone, violin, and French horn. Abram played the clarinet (top left). The names of the friends are not mentioned. The quartet had their picture taken at a studio in Rosthern.

Unknown

Administration Building, University of Saskatchewan

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-152
Item
1955

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

The Administration Building was the first major building of the University of Saskatchewan built of fieldstone in 1910.

Driedger, Leo, 1928-2020

Aeltester Jacob Wiens

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-20
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ca. 1910

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

This is a photograph of Aeltester Jacob Wiens who was born in 1856 in South Russia and died at the age of 76 in 1932 in Mexico. His last baptism in Neuanlage, Saskatchewan, took place in 1928 after he returned from Mexico for some time. He would return to Mexico shortly before his death.

Unknown

Aeltester Johann P. Wall

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-17
Item
1954

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

This reproduced photo was given to Leo Driedger by local historian Jacob E. Friesen in 1954.

Unknown...

Altenheim "Old Folks Home" at Mennonite Youth Farm

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-59
Item
1954

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

This Senior Care Center was completely funded by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan.

Driedger, Leo, 1928-2020

Barn at the University of Saskatchewan

CA MHC PP-Photo coll 760-150
Item
1955

Part of Leo Driedger fonds

This iconic barn was built prior to World War 1. It shows a ramp that horses used to bring hay into the second level. The silage towers show advanced architectural features. It was used to house dairy cows.

Driedger, Leo, 1928-2020