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MCC Hostel for Indigenous patients on the grounds of the Mennonite Christian Hospital being built in Hualien, Taiwan. 1954 label: “MCC Hostel for mountain folks on grounds of new hospital in Hualien, Formosa. / April 26, 1954 / Taiwan Relief Unit”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information: https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

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MCC Hostel for Indigenous patients on the grounds of the Mennonite Christian Hospital being built in Hualien, Taiwan. 1954 label: “MCC Hostel for mountain folks on grounds of new hospital in Hualien, Formosa. / April 26, 1954 / Taiwan Relief Unit”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information: https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

MCC Hostel for Indigenous patients on the grounds of the Mennonite Christian Hospital being built in Hualien, Taiwan. 1954 label: “MCC Hostel for mountain folks on grounds of new hospital in Hualien, Formosa. / April 26, 1954 / Taiwan Relief Unit”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information: https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

Entrance to the Hualien Clinic, Taiwan, operated by MCC out of a building owned by an aluminum company (and later, a fertilizer company). Trees line the entry way, and several people gather around the entrance. A sign stands at left. 1954 label: “The main medical center in Hwalien [sic], Formosa, which treats around 100 patients a day.”

The Hualien Clinic is a precursor to the Mennonite Christian Hospital in Hualien, built in 1954. These health care facilities were established as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The 1954 hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information:

https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

Photo 06 with identification overlay applied. 1954 label: “Cornerstone-laying ceremony for Mennonite hospital, Hualien, Formosa. MCC personnel missionaries, Formosans and government representatives who participated in a simple cornerstone laying Aug. 21, 1954. “For Service in the Name of Christ” was engraved in the stone in English and Chinese.” An additional semi-transparent label is included with the image, which can be overlayed to identify many of the individuals present. The text of this label reads: “1. Mr. Olson – The Evangelical Alliance mission / 2. Mr. [Norman] Wingert – M.C.C., Japan / 3. Dr. Wang – Hwalien Public Health / 4. Dr. Hsu – J.C.R.R., Taipeh / 5. Mr. Miller / 6. Harold Becker / 7. Glen Graber / 8. Mr. Covell – Conservative Baptist Mission / 9. Dr. Tung – Taiwan University Medical School / 10. Roy [Z.] Eby / 11. Mr. [M. J.] Kao – Hospital Business Manager”

Note: See Photo 06.1 for help identifying individuals in this photo. 1954 label: “Cornerstone-laying ceremony for Mennonite hospital, Hualien, Formosa. MCC personnel missionaries, Formosans and government representatives who participated in a simple cornerstone laying Aug. 21, 1954. “For Service in the Name of Christ” was engraved in the stone in English and Chinese.” An additional semi-transparent label is included with the image, which can be overlayed to identify many of the individuals present. The text of this label reads: “1. Mr. Olson – The Evangelical Alliance mission / 2. Mr. [Norman] Wingert – M.C.C., Japan / 3. Dr. Wang – Hwalien Public Health / 4. Dr. Hsu – J.C.R.R., Taipeh / 5. Mr. Miller / 6. Harold Becker / 7. Glen Graber / 8. Mr. Covell – Conservative Baptist Mission / 9. Dr. Tung – Taiwan University Medical School / 10. Roy [Z.] Eby / 11. Mr. [M. J.] Kao – Hospital Business Manager”

Two unfinished wings of the Mennonite Christian Hospital under construction in Hualien, Taiwan. Small wildflowers dot the foreground. 1954 label: “Hualien, Formosa, MCC Hospital construction Oct. 10th 1954. / From the back showing the two wings.”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information:

https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

Scene from the construction of the Mennonite Christian Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan. 1954 label: “Hualien, Formosa, MCC Hospital construction progress, Oct. 10, 1954. / Along right side of building and gives view of hostel in back.”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information: https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

Scene from the construction of the Mennonite Christian Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan. Two workers sit on a wooden beam in the foreground. In the background, a group of workers work on a roof truss. 1954 label: “Hualien, Formosa, MCC Hospital construction progress, Oct. 19, 1954. / The roof trusses are being cut for raising.”

The Mennonite Christian Hospital was built in 1954 as an outgrowth of the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s Mobile Clinic Team, which, beginning in 1948, sought to provide medical assistance to the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The hospital continues today, claiming to be the largest Mennonite hospital. The hospital’s website frequently cites the story of its Mennonite origins, and the building even includes a “historical corridor” with artifacts and historical information.

For more information: https://www.mennonitemission.net/Impact/locations/asia/Taiwan

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/53/Default.aspx

https://www.mch.org.tw/Docs/270/Default.aspx

1954 label: “Dr. Chen gives attention to the broken leg of a two-year-old boy at the hospital. There are thirty beds in the hospital. / Formosa, 1954”

Six women and two young children sit on beds inside the Hualien Clinic, Taiwan. A poster depicting Jesus hangs on the wall behind them. Original label: “Hualien Clinic, Formosa. There are 30 beds at the clinic for inpatients. Here one can see sheets, pajamas, picture rolls which helped to make this possible. These are gifts coming through the MCC.” The Hualien Clinic in Taiwan was operated by MCC out of a building owned by an aluminum company (and later, a fertilizer company).

Harold Becker poses with a sack of wheat flour in the back of MCC's mobile clinic truck as part of a food relief distribution program in Taiwan. The bag is labeled with the Mennonite Central Committee Relief logo. Note: photos 02 through 07 are glued to a two-page letter, reading: “MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE / TAIWAN RELIEF UNIT / The Taiwan Relief Unit received a carload of cracked wheat flour which had been donated by Mennonites in Central Kansas. Herewith are enclosed a number of pictures taken during the distribution. / A number of villages in the mountain area surrounding our Hualien MCC hospital were chosen for distribution. Villages were chosen for their remote locations which had put them to economic hardships. Another basis was that of rice fields. Rice is considered in the Orient as its stable food. The villages chosen had few rice fields and so their diet consisted mostly of sweet potatoes, millet and peanuts so this served as a very welcome supplement. Their normal diet is short in necessary vitamin content and so they are severely afflicted with an untold number of skin troubles. This whole wheat was certainly a balm to their sore bodies. / The mobile clinic truck and its team served as the medium for this distribution. Each morning it was loaded to its capacity and a visit was made to one of the appointed villages which had been informed before hand of our interest for their need. There were a good number of villages that the truck was able to go only part way. In these instances the mountain people would meet us at a place to where we were able to go. / Flour was given in proportion to the number of family members and for this each family sent its representative. Before each distribution one of the boys would explain to them as to where this food originated and what the reason was for these people to show their kindness and friendship to these people in such a way. This naturally led to a short gospel message. It was also necessary to explain how it should be prepared. This of course was a new commodity to them. Explanation had to be made that this flour was not to be washed before cooking. This seemed odd to them after all these years of being told that all things should be washed before eating. / With a prayer and smiles of thanksgiving these people are returning to their homes and we are very happy to pass on to you their gratitude and there is no doubt but that this met more then their physical bodily needs. / THANK YOU / “In the Name of Christ” / Taiwan Relief Unit / [signed in handwriting] Harold Becker”

A man speaks to a crowd of people in front of a building in a village in Taiwan. Note: photos 02 through 07 are glued to a two-page letter, reading: “MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE / TAIWAN RELIEF UNIT / The Taiwan Relief Unit received a carload of cracked wheat flour which had been donated by Mennonites in Central Kansas. Herewith are enclosed a number of pictures taken during the distribution. / A number of villages in the mountain area surrounding our Hualien MCC hospital were chosen for distribution. Villages were chosen for their remote locations which had put them to economic hardships. Another basis was that of rice fields. Rice is considered in the Orient as its stable food. The villages chosen had few rice fields and so their diet consisted mostly of sweet potatoes, millet and peanuts so this served as a very welcome supplement. Their normal diet is short in necessary vitamin content and so they are severely afflicted with an untold number of skin troubles. This whole wheat was certainly a balm to their sore bodies. / The mobile clinic truck and its team served as the medium for this distribution. Each morning it was loaded to its capacity and a visit was made to one of the appointed villages which had been informed before hand of our interest for their need. There were a good number of villages that the truck was able to go only part way. In these instances the mountain people would meet us at a place to where we were able to go. / Flour was given in proportion to the number of family members and for this each family sent its representative. Before each distribution one of the boys would explain to them as to where this food originated and what the reason was for these people to show their kindness and friendship to these people in such a way. This naturally led to a short gospel message. It was also necessary to explain how it should be prepared. This of course was a new commodity to them. Explanation had to be made that this flour was not to be washed before cooking. This seemed odd to them after all these years of being told that all things should be washed before eating. / With a prayer and smiles of thanksgiving these people are returning to their homes and we are very happy to pass on to you their gratitude and there is no doubt but that this met more then their physical bodily needs. / THANK YOU / “In the Name of Christ” / Taiwan Relief Unit / [signed in handwriting] Harold Becker”

Harold Becker uses a bowl to portion out food relief (in the form of cracked wheat flour) to several women in Taiwan. The Mennonite Central Committee Relief logo is on his bag of flour. Note: photos 02 through 07 are glued to a two-page letter, reading: “MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE / TAIWAN RELIEF UNIT / The Taiwan Relief Unit received a carload of cracked wheat flour which had been donated by Mennonites in Central Kansas. Herewith are enclosed a number of pictures taken during the distribution. / A number of villages in the mountain area surrounding our Hualien MCC hospital were chosen for distribution. Villages were chosen for their remote locations which had put them to economic hardships. Another basis was that of rice fields. Rice is considered in the Orient as its stable food. The villages chosen had few rice fields and so their diet consisted mostly of sweet potatoes, millet and peanuts so this served as a very welcome supplement. Their normal diet is short in necessary vitamin content and so they are severely afflicted with an untold number of skin troubles. This whole wheat was certainly a balm to their sore bodies. / The mobile clinic truck and its team served as the medium for this distribution. Each morning it was loaded to its capacity and a visit was made to one of the appointed villages which had been informed before hand of our interest for their need. There were a good number of villages that the truck was able to go only part way. In these instances the mountain people would meet us at a place to where we were able to go. / Flour was given in proportion to the number of family members and for this each family sent its representative. Before each distribution one of the boys would explain to them as to where this food originated and what the reason was for these people to show their kindness and friendship to these people in such a way. This naturally led to a short gospel message. It was also necessary to explain how it should be prepared. This of course was a new commodity to them. Explanation had to be made that this flour was not to be washed before cooking. This seemed odd to them after all these years of being told that all things should be washed before eating. / With a prayer and smiles of thanksgiving these people are returning to their homes and we are very happy to pass on to you their gratitude and there is no doubt but that this met more then their physical bodily needs. / THANK YOU / “In the Name of Christ” / Taiwan Relief Unit / [signed in handwriting] Harold Becker”

Harold Becker poses with MCC's mobile clinic truck, Taiwan. Labels on the truck read "Dodge Power Wagon". Note: photos 02 through 07 are glued to a two-page letter, reading: “MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE / TAIWAN RELIEF UNIT / The Taiwan Relief Unit received a carload of cracked wheat flour which had been donated by Mennonites in Central Kansas. Herewith are enclosed a number of pictures taken during the distribution. / A number of villages in the mountain area surrounding our Hualien MCC hospital were chosen for distribution. Villages were chosen for their remote locations which had put them to economic hardships. Another basis was that of rice fields. Rice is considered in the Orient as its stable food. The villages chosen had few rice fields and so their diet consisted mostly of sweet potatoes, millet and peanuts so this served as a very welcome supplement. Their normal diet is short in necessary vitamin content and so they are severely afflicted with an untold number of skin troubles. This whole wheat was certainly a balm to their sore bodies. / The mobile clinic truck and its team served as the medium for this distribution. Each morning it was loaded to its capacity and a visit was made to one of the appointed villages which had been informed before hand of our interest for their need. There were a good number of villages that the truck was able to go only part way. In these instances the mountain people would meet us at a place to where we were able to go. / Flour was given in proportion to the number of family members and for this each family sent its representative. Before each distribution one of the boys would explain to them as to where this food originated and what the reason was for these people to show their kindness and friendship to these people in such a way. This naturally led to a short gospel message. It was also necessary to explain how it should be prepared. This of course was a new commodity to them. Explanation had to be made that this flour was not to be washed before cooking. This seemed odd to them after all these years of being told that all things should be washed before eating. / With a prayer and smiles of thanksgiving these people are returning to their homes and we are very happy to pass on to you their gratitude and there is no doubt but that this met more then their physical bodily needs. / THANK YOU / “In the Name of Christ” / Taiwan Relief Unit / [signed in handwriting] Harold Becker”