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Mennonite Historical Society
of British Columbia

The Mennonite Historical Society of BC was formed in 1972 as a non-profit society to:


greeney.gif (987 bytes) collect and preserve valuable historical records
greeney.gif (987 bytes) foster awareness of Mennonite history and culture
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greeney.gif (987 bytes) sponsor programs and events which communicate our history and culture
greeney.gif (987 bytes) assist in publishing writings and books related to the above

Address:Mennonite Historical Society of BC
211 - 2825 Clearbrook Road
Abbotsford BC V2T 6S3
Phone:604-853-6177
Fax:604-853-6246
Email:MHSBC archives
Hours:9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
(except statutory holidays)

The MHSBC Archives will be closed Victoria Day, May 21, 2012.

Mennonite Women Working as Domestic Servants

MHSBC presents "Mennonite Women Working as Domestic Servants"
with Dora Dueck, Ruth Derksen Siemens & Sandra Borger.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012: 7:00 pm

South Abbotsford MB Church,
32424 Huntingdon Road,
Abbotsford, B.C.

Books to be highlighted, "This Hidden Thing," and preview of the "Maids & Mädchen" Mennonite Domestic Workers of Vancouver (1930-60), with a presentation by Sandra Borger. Come to honour and celebrate the contributions of many women to their family's lives. Light refreshments will be served.



Annual General Meeting

Thursday, June 21, 2012: 1:30 pm

Location: ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, B.C.

Following the Volunteer Lunch, Time: 12:00 pm;
Board Meeting to follow AGM at same place


Annual Fund Raising Banquet: 2012

Speaker: Rudy Wiebe

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Subject: The 50th Anniversary of the Publication
of Peace Shall Destroy Many

Emmanuel Mennonite Church,
3471 Clearbrook Road,
Abbotsford, B.C.

MHSBC is dependant on donations to support its operations. Tax-deductible receipts are provided.

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