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Mennonite Archives of OntarioConrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Title: League of Torchbearers Boys Clubs fonds
Dates of creation: 1971-1987
Physical description: 4 cm of textual records ; 4 photographs
Administrative history: In 1955, the General Conference Mennonite Church formed a Mennonite Boys' League to promote the formation of local boys clubs. At the same time, the Mennonite Church also encouraged congregations to form clubs for boys. In 1958, Mennonite Publishing House published a Torchbearer guide book and manual. Torchbearer clubs were meant to be a Mennonite alternative to scouting programs that promoted patriotism. Instead, they stressed "brotherhood, cooperation, mutual helping, and loyalty to the kingdom of God." In 1971, a group of concerned boys club leaders met in Waterloo to form a league of Torchbearers clubs in Ontario to improve the quality of local programs and sponsor joint events.
Custodial history: Donated to the Archives with materials from Riverdale Mennonite Church in 2018
Scope and content: See file list, below
Notes: Administrative history compiled with additional information from the Torchleader's Manual, 1973.
Original archival description created 2020 by Laureen Harder-Gissing.
File list:
Generally 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An appointment in advance is recommended.
Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238
Conrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6
519-885-0220
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