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This files in this fonds have been organized into four categories:
-1) History
-2) Administrative records (constitution, minutes, notes, reports, correspondence, weekly announcements, program bulletins, congregational and council meetings)
-3) membership records (commitment register, commitment forms)
-4) miscellaneous files (conference membership, building correspondence, pastoral search, refugee sponsorship).
The records show the functions and activities of the Portage Mennonite Church.

This collection consists of 100 black and white photos depicting Kehler's experience as a conscientious objector during the Second World War, performing alternative service at the Portage la Prairie mental institution. The photos depict Kehler, his friends and staff (male and female), patients, doctors, the hospital grounds and activities undertaken by staff and patients. Most of the photos are identified in the album either on the back or on the adjoining page of notes.
Significant people named include Abe Hildebrandt, Bill Enns, George Harder, Jake Friesen, Gerhard Ens, John Funk, Isaac Doerksen, Dave Dyck, Henry Funk, William Kehler, George Martens, Ed Penner, Darcy Loewen, John Inglis and Dr. Bristow.