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Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies, Winnipeg Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954
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Photograph of the address

This photo is of the "Illuminated address" presented by Rev. B.B. Janz on behalf of the Mennonite community to Sir. Edward Beatty (president of the CPR) for his role in bringing the Mennonites out of Russia to Canada in the 1920s.

Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954

Photograph of the address presented to Col. Dennis

This photo is of a document "illuminated address" presented by Rev. B.B. Janz to Col. John Dennis on behalf of the Mennonite community in recognition of his role in bringing the Mennonites out of Russia to Canada in the 1920s though the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The presentation was part of a service of thanksgiving on behalf of the Mennonite community held at the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church.

Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954

Sir. Edward Beatty conversing with girls

This photo is of Edward Beatty, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) (front) and behind him former CPR commissioner Col. John S. Dennis receiving flowers from a girl at the church service commemorating the roles that Beatty and Dennis had, through the CPR, in bringing the Mennonites our of Russia to Canada in the 1920s. The church service was held at the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev. B.B. Janz leading the thanksgiving service. Under Beatty's arm and in Dennis' hand is an illuminated address presented to the men on behalf of the Mennonite community.

Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954

Mennonite Church - Pigeon Lake

This is a photograph of the Pigeon Lake Mennonite Church [Schoenfelder Mennonite Church?] building. There are two men and a pile of wood leaning up against the church. The front end of a car is visible in the foreground.

Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954

M.B. Church - Coaldale, AB

The Mennonite Brethren Church in Coaldale, AB. This is the 1929 building. A new, much larger church was built in 1939, seating approximately 1,000 people, according to C.F. Klassen.

Klassen, C.F. (Cornelius Franz), 1894-1954

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