The early immigrant Scudders and missionary-minded Scudders featured in this issue had unique opportunities to engage with people of other races, ethnicities, cultures, religions and politics that were different than their own. They moved to different countries or colonies where they were considered the strangers by those who were already present.
For over 200 years the Scudders have provided direct medical care and comfort to the peoples of India. For over 100 years Scudder families have provided financial support to those medical services through the philanthropic efforts of the Scudder Association Foundation. It is a tradition we have quietly continued. However, not since the turbulent period of Indian Independence in the 1940’s, has the work begun by the Scudders and continued by the thousands of graduates of the CMC Vellore and Scudder Memorial Hospital medical programs come under a graver threat to the welfare of the communities they serve, than now.
Which Is Your Courageous Immigrant Ancestor? John Scudder, b. 1618 or his sister Elizabeth Scudder, b. 1625Â or Their Uncle Thomas Scudder, 1587? From the beginning of the history of the American Scudder family, one family trait stands out strong. Scudders are willing and able to do hard things to better their circumstances.
The first document to prove that Thomas Scudder (T) of Horton Kirby, Kent, England was in America is dated 25 December 1637 and is found on the Salem, Massachusetts Town Records under Land Grants, B. Records in England show that Thomas Scudder…
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Please use this money for the severely disabled and bedridden elderly.
Thank you for the Scudder Foundation.
Here's a gift for you!
Merry Christmas, remember where you came from.
I am a distant relative of Ida Scudder. My grandmother Rose Geukes Strauss' first cousin Dr. Bernadine Siebers De Valois was a Dr. with Ida Scudder from 1930-1960 at the … Read more
I am a distant relative of Ida Scudder. My grandmother Rose Geukes Strauss' first cousin Dr. Bernadine Siebers De Valois was a Dr. with Ida Scudder from 1930-1960 at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Valore S. India
Congratulations to Jim and Jack for sponsoring this project
This is a great program. James Taylor is a very effective fundraiser.
Bazarsky Family Foundation
What a wonderful project, Aunt Ida would be proud
maternity hospital
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I will have the check drawn on the philanthropic account of my employer, Vohra Post Acute Physicians. I look forward to the benefit of lifetime membership. Thank you for all … Read more
I will have the check drawn on the philanthropic account of my employer, Vohra Post Acute Physicians. I look forward to the benefit of lifetime membership. Thank you for all you do! Best regards.
For COVID-19 expenses
As stated " When one is all, and all is one" Stair Way to Heaven. Led Zepplin.
God bless you all. We are praying from St. Clare Episcopal Church in Snoqualmie Washington, USA
Dedicated to Lena Scudder Beyer
Thanks Betsy for all your hard work.
Donated in loving memory of Gordon Sherman Jr.
Blessings, healing and provision, I pray for you????
A loving gift in memory of Lena Scudder Beyer
Helping my friend, Betsy Steel, help the people of India with a small contribution.
I've sent the link on to many including my church congregation.
Praying for you all. Thank you so much for your work. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Thank you for helping
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