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

This file consists of the contributions of C.F. Klassen:
He was an outstanding leader and administrator in Mennonite relief and colonization work in Russia, Canada and Europe. He worked in the Canadian Board of Colonization and laid the foundation of the MCC. He was the general director of MCC work in Europe. He oversaw the migration of over 10,00 Russian Mennonites .refugees. A full biography is found in the GAMEO database.

MCC Photographs 1954-70 Paraguay Indian-Moro 1963

  • US MCC IX-13-02.04 Box 06 Folder 04/91
  • File
  • 1962-1963

Photos of Indigenous Ayoreo people in the Paraguayan Chaco and of Mennonites interacting with them. The folder also includes a photo of Catholics with Ayoreo children. Notes: Our historic documents refer to these subjects as "Moro Indians," a loaded and outdated term. The history between Mennonites and Indigenous peoples includes serious injustices. For more information, see https://mcc.org/what-we-do/initiatives/indigenous-neighbours

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MCC Photographs, 1954-70, Paraguay, Christmas Bundle, 1955-63

  • US MCC IX-13-02.04 box 6 folder 4/80
  • File
  • 1955-1963

Folder of photos of Christmas bundle distribution in Paraguay, many from Kilometer 81 Leprosy Mission, also known as Centro de Salud Menonita (Mennonite Health Center).

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MCC Photographs, 1954-70, Paraguay, Indian-General, 1964 (NF)

  • US MCC IX-13-02.04 box 6 folder 4/90
  • File
  • 1964

Photos of Indigenous people in the Yalva Sanga settlement, Paraguay. The first twelve photos (not uploaded) were taken by Nancy Flowers and are credited to the Standard Oil Company.

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MCC Photographs, 1954-70, Paraguay, Leprosy, 1955-61

  • US MCC IX-13-02.04 Box 06 Folder 04/93
  • File
  • 1955-1961

Photos of work with leprosy patients, mainly Indigenous, in Paraguay, centered on the Kilometer 81 Leprosy Mission.

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