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to serve as the replacement physician for George W. Holmes in Tabriz, Iran. He left for Tabriz in
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forces gained control of Tabriz. In the months leading up to the takeover of the city, foreigners were advised to leave the city because they were at risk of becoming hostages. Vanneman, along with several others from the mission, however, remained in Tabriz to keep the mission and its medical
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population and Tabriz officials when the mission church and school were ordered to be closed. With time, however, Vanneman would form a strong relationship with the city, and in his 1921 report,
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mission's dispensary and making home visits. Apart from his medical responsibilities, Vanneman was the treasurer for the Tabriz and West Persia mission, which included the mission at
699:. Reports of the missionary and benevolent boards and committees to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Vol. 1910. 1891.
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described him as “the best known and most respected citizen of Tabriz”. Vanneman also developed a close relationship with the Shah of Persia,
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in Tabriz to be chairman of the relief committee in Tabriz. In this role, he communicated with Secretary of State
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reached Tabriz in October 1904, Vanneman stayed to keep the mission’s dispensary open and make home visits to
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