Collection HM1/391 - Abram B. Kolb Papers 1866-1923

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US MCUSAA HM1/391

Title

Abram B. Kolb Papers 1866-1923

Date(s)

  • 1866-1965 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

2.50 Linear Feet; 2 archives boxes and 1 oversize folder

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Papers of a friend and associate of John F. Funk who served as assistant editor / editor in chief of the Herald of Truthfrom 1886 to 1904.  Kolb edited a number of other Mennonite periodicals, was active in the Sunday school movement, and served as president of the Mennonite Evangelizing and Benevolent Board.  He married John F. Funk's daughter, Phoebe, in 1893.

Kolb's papers are divided into two series:

(1) Correspondence, 1866-1923

(2) Miscellaneous, circa 1853 - 1965

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Accruals

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By series

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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

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ArchonInternalCollectionID:1153

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Dates of creation revision deletion

2013-02-22

Language(s)

  • English

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