bound volume containing family history information; most of the volume is blank
scanned version at   http://mla.bethelks.edu/archives/bd_ms_41/

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.

A small collection including photographs of the Peter Smith family (including Christian Smith, Peter Smith, and Mary Smith Oyer) and an account book apparently kept by Peter Smith.

A ledger book of sermons written by a minister and bishop of Partridge Mennonite Church (Metamora, Ill.).  Contains six funeral sermons, a sermons about marriage, a sermon about baptism, and a number of sermons on specific scriptures.  Scattered diary entries may also be found in the ledger book.  The collection includes a preservation photocopy of the ledger book, a German transcription, and an English translation of the sermons.  Also includes an undated manuscript assumed to be Esch's.

A small set of records pertaining to a defunct Illinois congregation affiliated with the (old) Mennonite Church.  Materials include a complete set of congregational reports(1858-1963) and Sunday school reports (1899-1963).  Other materials include a thorough secretary's record book noting important dates in the congregation's history, an undated congregational history, and church bulletins from 1950 to 1953.

A small set of personal papers consisting primarily of the diaries of a Mennonite bishop in Illinois.  The diaries provide brief daily entries recording the weather, select activities of the day, and sometimes scripture passages.  Of note in the 1919 diary are records of Nice's trips to California and Virginia.  Also included are two photographs and a photocopy of the memorandum book of Morrison Mennonite Church (also known as Mennonite Brick Church or Red Brick Church) in Morrison, Illinois.  The memorandum book served primarily as a record of congregational finances.

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.

A small set of personal papers assembled by a bishop, author, editor, and evangelist in the (old) Mennonite Church.  Includes diaries, sermon notes, clippings, photographs, and 59 cloth Bible conference teaching charts.

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.

A small collection of family records:  Samuel S. and Emma Ganger Leatherman's marriage certificate and Yellow Creek Union Cemetery Association membership certificates.

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.

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

The Roy C. Bucher Papers are divided into the folowing series:

(1) Biographical Documents

(2) Congregational Materials

(3) Sermons

(4) Audiovisual Materials

(5) Daytimers

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