Collection HM1/604 - Gustav Heinrich Enss Papers

Identity area

Reference code

US GCA HM1/604

Title

Gustav Heinrich Enss Papers

Date(s)

  • 1910-1965 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

1.50 Linear Feet; 1 records carton

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Born 13 Apr 1885, Samara, Russia. Parents: Heinrich Enss and Justina Claassen. Married Amy Greaves Sudermann in 1912. Moved to the United States in 1915. Taught at Bethel, Hesston, and Goshen Colleges. Held several pastorates, including Hopefield Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas. Died 10 Nov 1965 in Columbia, Missouri.

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Scope and content

These papers consist primarily of manuscripts of Gustav Enss's writings, most of which are theological in nature.  Other materials include notes, correspondence, and ephemera.  Researchers should note the "Catalog of Gustav H. Enss Papers" in Box 1, Folder 1, which provides some annotations and contextual information.

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Accruals

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Flat

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Conditions governing access

These materials are open for public research

Conditions governing reproduction

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.

Language of material

  • English
  • German
  • Russian

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Related units of description

Photographs of Enss may be found in the Jacob Sudermann Papers, 1900-1980.  HM1-606.  Mennonite Church USA Archives - Goshen.  Goshen, Indiana.

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ArchonInternalCollectionID:512

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Dates of creation revision deletion

2011-05-10

Language(s)

  • English

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