Switzerland, Geneva

1917 — International Monument to the Reformation, Geneva, Switzerland
Usually known as the Reformation Wall, is a monument that honors many of the main individuals, events, and documents of the Protestant Reformation by depicting them in statues and bas-reliefs. The Wall is in the grounds of the University of Geneva, which was founded by John Calvin. There are ten statues of Calvinism's main proponents. The four Genevan reformers are flanked by smaller statues of major Protestant figures, bas-reliefs, and inscriptions. Oliver Cromwell is surrounded by Pilgrims praying on the deck of the Mayflower.

 

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(12Apr2009) Some time ago, the SMDPA Board was shown the original membership ledger. It was in bad condition although it had previously been restored. It was judged that no further treatment would be possible. The book was fragile, and further routine handling of it was not suggested. It was determined that it had to be copied, preserved and the data put in a readily accessible form.

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