Tasting beef prepared for the celebrations in Fernheim, Paraguay
A number of beefs were slaughtered and prepared for the celebrations in Fernheim, Paraguay. Among those tasting the prepared meat in the above photo are J. Funk, N. Siemens, H. Duerksen and H. Friesen. Used in CM 3-28-3.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Plaque on the Fernheim memorial represents
Caption in The Canadian Mennonite: "This plaque on the Fernheim memorial represents Christianity and the Bible, the Indian neighbors of the Mennonites, and the missionary obligation to these Paraguayan natives." Used in CM 3-28-3.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
A display at the anniversary of the first hut and tent in Fernheim
A display at the anniversary of the first hut and tent of the early pioneers. The floor was two feet below ground level and beds were made by laying trees down and covering them with grass. Used in CM 3-28-3.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Workers at the Mission to the Lepers Project at Kilometer 81
Workers at the Mission to the Lepers Project at Kilometer 81, Paraguay. Mrs. Schmidt, who with her husband, Dr. John Schmidt, direct the project, is standing in sixth position from the right. Used CM 3-7-5.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
A memorial was unveiled at the 25th anniversary
A memorial was unveiled at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Colony Fernheim in Paraguay on July 2. This airview shows the people in attendance with the public schools in the background. Used in CM 3-28-1.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Spanish and German plaques on memorial in Filadelfia, Fernheim
Spanish and German plaques can be seen on opposite sides of the memorial in Filadelfia, Fernheim. Used in CM 3-28-3.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Preparing for departure from Asuncion for Fernheim festival
Preparing for departure from Asuncion for Fernheim festival. Not found in CM. For more information see CM 3-28.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Buggies and horses of the guests which came from the villages
Buggies and horses of the guests which came from the villages to attend the festivities. Used in CM 3-28-3.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Pioneers and family heads present at the Fernheim anniversary
Pioneers and family heads present at the Fernheim anniversary celebrations. Used in CM 3-28-7.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
A painting by Fernheim Artist Loewen
A painting by Fernheim Artist Loewen which was on display during anniversary celebrations in memory of Russian bondage and rescue, brotherly help, and new homes in Canada, Brazil, and Paraguay. Used in CM 3-28-6.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Retreat for the ministers of the Ontario United Mennonite churches at Chesley Lake
Used in the CM 8-33-3 with art. by H. H. Epp. Retreat for the ministers of the Ont. UM churches at Chesley Lake, Aug. 1960.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Conrad Grebel College Student retreat
Used in the CM 9-40-5 with art. about the retreat. Dr. John Wiebe is lecturing to a group in the music room of Waterloo Lutheran U.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Students attending the Conrad Grebel College retreat
Students attending the CGC retreat are seen in an engineering lab. See notes with 14.2539. Left to right: (unknown), William Schmidt, Peter Penner, Dave Mathies, (unknown).
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Tour of the University of Waterloo campus
Used in the CM 9-40-5. The students, professors & ministers at the retreat are seen touring the U. of Waterloo campus. The new engineering building is in the bkgd. Second copy of photo is not as close up.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010
Students at a Conrad Grebel College Chaplaincy Committee retreat
Used in CM 9-40-1. Clergy & students at a U. retreat sponsored by the CGC Chaplaincy Comm. See CM for names of students. Notes with this photo give bkgd. details re. the pub.; H. H. Epp took the photos & wanted the neg. back.
Epp, Henry H., 1925-2010