Collection contains primarily correspondence between Arthur W. Nafziger and various WWII servicemen in both the Civilian Public Service and the military. Correspondence discusses a variety of topics such as the weather, work habits of servicemen, religion, attitudes towards Mennonites, and daily life.

Other materials include records of Hopedale Mennonite Church activities, including the establishment of Sunday School programs and the congregational views on WWII servicemen, and photocopies of German-language letters sent in the 1800s. Some notes and lists concerning Arthur W. Nafziger's touring at the Caterpillar factory and other local historical spots are also included.

These personal papers of an (old) Mennonite Church pastor and bishop from Illinois are divided into two series:

(1) Sermons, 1946-1969

(2) Miscellaneous Materials, 1946-1969

A small set of papers containing correspondence, reports, and other materials pertaining to Mennonite churches in Illinois. Evanston Mennonite Church is particularly well represented in these papers.

Small set of personal papers creted by a bishop of the (old) Mennonite Church who served in Metamora, Illinois.  Consists primarily of sermon outlines and notes, but also includes some correspondence (pertaining to the Mennonite Board of Education, and Weber's Centennial History of the Mennonites in Illinois), clippings, and miscellaneous materials

This small set of personal papers is divided into three series:

(1) Sermons, 1934-1966

(2) Miscellaneous Materials, 1897-1966

(3) Writings and Manuscripts, 1917-1966

Includes a photocopy of a two page handwritten letter addressed to Aaron and Magdalena containing news of neighbors in Delavan, Illinois and family; lists of descendants of John C. Birky and Magdalena Zimmer and John C. Birky and Lizzie Greiser; two short manuscripts by Pearl Kauffman recalling her childhood.

Correspondence between John M.T. Miller and his father, Moses D. Miller. John was born and raised in Holmes County, Ohio, and moved to Bloomington, Illinois, in 1869 with his wife Gerta (Troyer) Miller. In 1877, they moved to Seward County, Nebraska, where they purchased land and helped to establish the East Fairview Amish Mennonite Church.

Made up of sixteen letters, the collection includes details about land sales and prices and the activities of Amish Mennonites from Holmes County, Ohio, and elsewhere who sought to profit from the acquisition and sale of land in Nebraska.

Personal and professional papers of a Mennonite historian and professor at Goshen College from 1929 to 1972.  Smith's papers include personal and professional correspondence, research notes and manuscripts for his books, subject files, class and teaching notes,  and various administrative records from Goshen College and College Mennonite Church (Goshen, Ind.).  Also includes a substantial collection of photographs.