Magdalena Hergert Becker

Magdalena Hergert Becker (August 4, 1878 – July 7, 1938) was a pioneer Mennonite[1] missionary. She served as Field Matron at Post Oak Missionary in Oklahoma for 28 years.[2] The matron position was one created by the US government to assist with assimilation efforts.[3] Becker was considered a success[4] in the matron program as some Native Americans did identify as Christian.

  1. ^ "Publications: Profiles: Magdalena Hergert Becker". mbhistory.org. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Reimer, Luetta. "Magdalena Hergert Becker (1878–1938)". Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  3. ^ Wishart, David J. "Field Matron". Encyclopedia of the Great Plains. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  4. ^ Kroeker, Marvin E. (1997). Comanches and Mennonites on the Oklahoma plains. Centers for Mennonite Brethren Studies. ISBN 0-921788-42-8.