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The personal papers of a Goshen College faculty member who taught in the history department. The collection is divided into series: 1) Historical Documents, 1849, 1907-1971; 2) Publications, 1971-2008; 3) Teaching Records, 1971-1998; 4) Mennonite Experience in America Project Material, 1975-1995; 5) Miscellaneous Papers, 1957-1999.

A small set of personal papers created by a Mennonite composer, arranger, and professor of music at Goshen College.  Materials include a number of original musical compositions and arrangements, an autobiographical sketch, correspondence, conference programs and notes, various writings, and miscellaneous materials.

A small set of papers, ephemera, and photographs pertaining to Byers's work at Goshen College, where he served as president from 1903 to 1913.

A scrapbook of correspondence from former students presented to Verna Zimmerman, associate professor of nursing at Goshen College, on the occasion of her retirement.  Zimmerman served the college from 1952 to 1975.

The collection consists primarily of correspondence concerning "A Crisis Among Mennonites: in Education: in Publication" by George R. Brunk  II (1983), political and social issues, and his work with Goshen College and the Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries.  Also included in the collection is a diary of his experiences in 2008 as Interim Lead Pastor at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Ind. and sound recordings of a six sermon series preached at College Mennonite Church (Goshen, Ind.) in 1986.

The personal papers of a Mennonite artist and poet who resided in Chicago, Scottdale, Pa., Seattle, and Goshen, Ind.

These papers are divided into seven series:

Series 1: Biographical Information, 1936-1998 Series 2: Poetry and Writing, 1958-2007 Series 3: Art and Exhibitions, 1945-2009 Series 4: Correspondence, 1946-2007 Series 5: Vladimir Bubalo Papers, 1934-1990 Series 6: Photographs and Videos, circa 1940s-2000s Series 7: Miscellaneous, 1941-2009

Personal papers of Lores E. Steury, consisting largely of gathered information on the Amish Christian Church (including information highlighted in the book The Amish Christian Church: Its History and Legacy by Fredrick J. Schrock). Holdings also include personal information about Steury, including diaries, photographs, newspaper clippings, and drafts of an autobiography.

The papers are divided into the following series:

(1) Amish Christan Church Materials

(2) Geneological Records

(3) Diaries and Recollections

(4) Recorded Interviews

(5) Correspondence and Miscellaneous Materials

Personal papers of a peace activist and Goshen College professor.  These materials are divided into three series:

(1) Teaching Materials, 1963-1990 (2) Speeches and Writings, 1969-1997 (3) Correspondence and Subject Files, 1954-1990

A small set of professional papers associated with Viola Good, the Dean of Women at Goshen College.  Materials document changing attitudes towards the education of women at the college and include annual reports from the Dean of Women from 1942 to 1962.  Because Good was a strong supporter of international students, her papers also contain international student directories and tributes to Good written by international student alumni on the occasion of her retirement in 1977.

Personal papers of an esteemed churchman of the (old) Mennonite Church.  An ordained minister and bishop, Yoder served as secretary of the Mennonite Board of Missions (1921-1944) and president of Goshen College (1923-1940).  His papers reflect his two simultaneous positions within Mennonite inistitutions and provide insight into the conservative / liberal struggles of the (old) Mennonite Church of the early and mid- twentieth century.  His papers are divided into five series:

(1) Correspondence, 1917-1974

(2) Genealogical Materials, 1890-1967

(3) World War I Correspondence and Subject Files, 1917-1921

(4) Writings and Class Materials, 1901-1975

(5) Miscellaneous Materials, 1878-1975

These papers are divided into three series:

(1) Correpondence

(2) Notes and Teaching Materials

(3) Miscellaneous

Records of a Goshen College student and faculty club dedicated to promoting peace scholarship and research, peace education, and peace activism.  Materials include the governing documents, minutes, reports, correspondence, and some subject files containing publications, brochures, and other materials collected by the club.  Researchers will find that both the quantity and quality of documentation of the club's activities decreases over time, with little material available from the mid 1980s through the present.

These papers are divided into three series:

(1) Documents, 1923-1980

(2) Photographs, 1900-1970

(3) Sound Recordings, circa 1937-1950

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.

The collection includes the minutes and correspondence of the Goshen College Physical Education Department, as well as Mid-Central Conference materials, Women's Athletic Association correspondence, some photographs, and a few films.