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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.

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

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 an (old) Mennontite Church minister, bishop, and church planter, divided into four series:

(1) Correspondence, 1892-1945

(2) Miscellaneous Materials, 1903-1955

(3) Diaries, 1898-1956

(4) Sermon Notes, 1923-1952

This small set of personal papers belonging to a son of John M. Brenneman, a prominent 19th century Ohio Mennonite bishop, consist primarily of incoming correspondence to Moses Brenneman from 1865 to 1870.  The papers also include miscellaneous materials, including poems by Daniel Brenneman and land records,

A small set of personal papers belonging to a prominent 19th century Ohio Mennonite bishop and author.  Papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include a small amount of sermon records and notes, and account book, and other miscellaneous materials.

Correspondence and subject files pertaining to the administration of various facilities managed by the Mennonite Board of Missions.  These facilities include the  La Junta Mennonite Hospital and Sanatarium, Frontier Boys Village, West Liberty Children's Home / Adriel School, Schowalter Village, and many other facilities.

Administrative records of a retirement community in Hesston, Kansas that was at one time associated with the Mennonite Board of Missions.  Records include correspondence, minutes of the Schowalter Villa Committee, financial statements, and miscellaneous materials, including a dedication program and a roster of the earliest residents.

A small set of personal papers created by a service worker and missionary who served with Mennonite Central Committee in China and the General Conference Mennonite Church in Taiwan (Formosa).  Materials include reports and newsletters, correspondence, photographs and photograph albums, and miscellaneous materials.

Personal papers of a Mennonite pastor affiliated with the General Conference Mennonite Church who was a pioneer in interracial and urban ministry in the mid 20th century.  These papers are divided into two series:

• (1) Correspondence and Subject Files
• (2) Journals

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

Personal papers of a bishop of the (old) Mennonite Church and administrator of La Junta Mennonite Hospital and Sanatarium (La Junta, Colorado).  Series include:

(1) Correspondence and Subject Files, 1928-1975

(2) Diaries, 1921, 1961-1963, 1966

(3) Miscellaneous, 1925-1969

These records document the institutional history of a Mennonite turbuculosis sanatarium in Swink, Colo. that ultimately became the general hospital for the community of La Junta, Colo.  Other names by which this institution have been known include Mennonite Hospital and La Junta Medical Center.  In 1998, the hospital severed its association with the Mennonite Church and adopted the name Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.

Records include board meeting minutes, early correspondence of long-time administrator Allen H. Erb, and financial records. The gradual process of the city of La Junta assuming responsibility for the hospital, which began in the 1960s, is also well-documented.

Personal papers of a Mennonite Church USA pastor and employee of Mennonite Church USA from 2009 through 2014.  Shenk was a member of the denominational communications team with additional duties in interchurch relations and the women in leadership project. Sermons in this collection were delivered at a variety of Mennonite conference events and congregational worship settings.