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- 1934 (Creation)
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1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 14 cm
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Donated by John B Toews.
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Coaldale Bible school students and teachers. Johann Aron Toews is standing in the second row in the middle with the white beard.
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Coaldale Bible school existed for 36 years from 1929-1960. In 1961 it changed its name to Alberta Bible Institute.
Orgaization with Rev. A. Schieling in the home of David Klassen.
Classes were held in the Coaldale MB church.
In 1934 the first Bible school building was constructed.
In 1948 the enrollment was 101 students which was the peak of attendance.
In 1949 the Bible school building was enlarged at the cost of $11,000.
In 1961 Coaldale Bible school changed to Alberta MB Bible Institute.
In 1965 the school was closed dur to low attendance. Reasons were due to the German language fading out and students began attending other sshools.
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- Toews, Johann Aron, 1876-1953 (Subject)