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- [between 1960-1979?] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
ca. 300 photographs (predominantly B&W, some colored, some slide and negatives)
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Name of creator
Biographical history
- CMBC Public Relations Director 1962-1969
- Registrar/Public Relations Director 1969-1971
- Registrar 1971-1975
- Business Manager 1975-1981
Regehr was involved with virtually all of the College's publications from 1962-1981 - CMC Executive Secretary of Congregational Resources Board 1984-1992
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Scope and content
This collection of photos, ca. 300, was collected and arranged by Rudy Regehr of the Conference of Mennonites in Canada (CMC) . It consists primarily of black and white photos (there are a few color and slides) and negatives. Photographers include Menno Wiebe, Rudy Regehr, Henry H. Epp, Paul Wiebe, Orville Andreas, Leron Peters, Jake Unrau, Donald Stoesz, and Edwin Brandt. These photos were taken between 1960-1974 and depict the programs, events, leaders, and communities where Mennonite Pioneer Mission / Native Ministries worked. Some of the photos have descriptions with them.
Programs include the Y.O.U (Youth Opportunities Unlimited) program.
Events include: board meetings, training seminars, language instruction, games, orientation, baptism, Christmas, native camp, hockey, basketball, Pow wow dance.
Leaders include: Elijah McKay, Tom Jackson, Martin Cross, Norman Meade, George Munroe, Bobby Green, Neill von Gunten, Edith von Gunten, Jake Unrau and Trudy Unrau, Menno Wiebe, Jake Wiebe, Abe Hoeppner and Ruth Hoeppner, Henry Neufeld and Elna Neufeld, Orville Andreas, Edwin Brandt, Jake Dyck and Katy Dyck, Roland Fisch and Cheryl Fisch, John Funk and Verna Funk, Victor Funk and Norma Funk, Ike Froese and Margaret Froese, Otto Hamm and Margaret Hamm, John Klassen and Margaret Klassen, D.P. Neufeld, Ernie Sawatzky, Emile Schmidt, Jake Wiebe and Helen Wiebe, Steve Stucky and Janet Stucky.
Communities include: Cross Lake, Selkirk, Pine Dock, Bloodvein, Hollow Water, Hole River, Loon Straits, Pauingassi, Matheson Island, Little Grand Rapids, Manigotogan showing people, schools, modes of transportation, life styles, churches, homes, mission stations.