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Zion Mennonite Church (Archbold, Ohio) Records

  • US MCUSAA III/35-40
  • Collection
  • 1956-2007

While these records include a handful of typical congregational records (primarily bulletins), the bulk of the collection consists of sound recordings and transcripts associated with the "Peace Stories Oral History Project" of 1990-1994.  The oral history project sought to document the experiences of conscientious objectors in the congregation and resulted in over 20 interviews. Other materials include administrative documents and publications associated with the oral history project.

Zion Mennonite Church (Archbold, Ohio)

Sonnenberg Mennonite Church (Kidron, Ohio) Records

  • US MCUSAA III/35-036
  • Collection
  • 1894-2018

Records, primarily bulletins, of a Mennonite congregation in Wayne County, Ohio, historically affiliated with the (old) Mennonite Church.  Of particular interest is a photocopy of the 1894 handwritten church history and register, in German.

Sonnenberg Mennonite Church (Kidron, Ohio)

Guy O. Graber Papers

  • US MCUSAA US MCUSAA HM1/1051 SC
  • Collection
  • 1918 - 1919

Collection of materials related to Guy O. Graber's experiences as a conscientious objector in World War I. This collection contains correspondence, a diary, and related materials including a draft notice.

Graber, Guy O., 1893-1960

Bethel Mennonite Church (West Liberty, Ohio) Records

  • US MCUSAA III/35-21
  • Collection
  • 1899-2021

These records are divided into the following series:

(1) Annual Meetings and Reports, 1907-2012 (2) Bulletins, 1953-2010 (3) Vacation Bible School Materials, 1932-1969 (4) Newsletters, 1977-2012 (5) Miscellaneous Congregational Records, 1899-1970

Bethel Mennonite Church (West Liberty, Ohio)

Wilmer D. Swope Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/200
  • Collection
  • 1925 - 1990

A collection of papers including correspondence reflecting Wilmer's interest in local history, Mennonite Church history and Christian hymnology. He wrote many hymn texts which are included.

Swope, Wilmer D., 1925-2010

Orrville Mennonite Church (Orrville, Ohio) Records

  • US MCUSAA III/35-007
  • Collection
  • 1928-2017

Bulletins, newsletters, and other assorted records from a Mennonite congregation in Wayne County, Ohio, historically affiliated with the (old) Mennonite Church.

Orrville Mennonite Church (Orrville, Ohio)

Isaiah W. and Christina Neuhauser Royer Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/147
  • Collection
  • 1895-1968

These papers primarily document the life and work of Isaiah W. Royer, but includes some material pertinent to his wife, Christina Neuhauser Rohrer. The papers are divided into three series:

(1) Biographical Information and Correspondence
(2) Sermon Notes and Orrville Mennonite Church
(3) Sunday School and Commission for Christian Education

Royer, Isaiah W., 1873-1968

John M.T. Miller Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/1031SC
  • Collection
  • 1870-1881

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.

Miller, John M.T., 1835-1894

Walnut Creek Mennonite Church (Walnut Creek, Ohio) Records 1968-2009

  • US MCUSAA III/35-28
  • Collection
  • 1859-2009

This set of records consists primarily of mid and late 20th century bulletins and newsletters documenting congregational life and worship.  Also included are two very early Sunday school record books (1859) a Bible conference program (1905), a centennial program (1962), a congregational history entitled "A Century and a Half with the Mennonites at Walnut Creek," and annual reports from 1984 to 1990 (1989 missing).

Walnut Creek Mennonite Church (Walnut Creek, Ohio)

Philemon L. Frey Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/825
  • Collection
  • 1917-1973

Personal papers of a conscientious objector during World War I and Mennonite pastor in Ohio. The bulk of the material consists of sermons organized by topic..  Also included are photographs from Camp Sherman, where Frey was stationed during the First World War, and a journal recording the names of other conscientious objectors at Camp Sherman and their visitors.  A small amount of correspondence from the World War I and World War II eras may also be found in these papers.

Frey, Philemon L., 1896-1984

Dillonvale Mennonite Church (Dillonvale, Ohio) Bulletins

  • US MCUSAA III/35-30
  • Collection
  • 1953-1956

Three and one-half years of church bulletins from a Mennonoite church that began as a Kidron Mennonite Church mission post and tent evangelism site.  Bulletins include schedules of worship, names of sorship leaders, and congregational announcements.

Dillonvale Mennonite Church (Dillonvale, Ohio)

Mary E. and Martha J. Brenneman Diaries

  • US MCUSAA HM1/814
  • Collection
  • 1909-1974

Diaries created by two sisters who lived near Lima, Ohio.  Include brief entries about church services and meetings, Bible school, household chores, funerals, calling on friends, marriages, and  domestic activities. 

Mary Brenneman's diaries document the following years:  1909, 1915, 1964-1965, 1968-1970.

Martha Brenneman's diaries document the following years: 1915, 1936-1974.

Brenneman, Martha J., 1887-1976

First Mennonite Church (Canton, Ohio) Records 1945-1977

  • US MCUSAA III/35-15
  • Collection
  • 1908-2011

The records consist primarily of bulletins from the mid-century.  Researchers should be aware that there are many gaps in the run of bulletins possessed by the archives.  Additional records include sesquicentennial materials, early programs for events held at the church, and a 2011 testimony regarding the importance of the congregation to a former member of the congregation.

First Mennonite Church (Canton, Ohio)

Menno L. Troyer Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/374
  • Collection
  • 1921-1965

These papers are divided into four series:

(1) Correspondence, 1948-1963

(2) Sermon Notes, circa 1932-1950

(3) Programs and Services, 1935-1965

(4) Papers and Reports, 1921-1963

Troyer, Menno L., 1891-1966

Anna Mary and Virginia Stalter Scrapbook

  • US MCUSAA HM1/125
  • Collection
  • 1963-1991

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, wedding announcements, anniversary announcements, and assorted programs and bulletins pertaining to members of Central Mennonite Church (Elida, Ohio) and other Mennonites in the community.

Stalter, Anna Mary

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