The majority of material in these papers consists of genealogical research files and correspondence regarding genealogical research on four family lines:
(1) Jacob Showalter, immigrated to America in 1750)
(2) Cyrus B. Showalter (1857-1937) and Lydia Wenger (1860-)
(3) John Slabach (1806-1861), immigrated to Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1829
(4) John Zimmerman (1843-1923), immigrated to Ohio in 1856.
The papers also include Lester Jay Zimmerman's chapel presentations of 1951-1952.
Report of the MCC Peace Section Study Conference, Winona Lake, Indiana, Nov. 9-12, 1950
Missions, Home and Foreign of the General Conference Mennonite Church: A summary survey consisting of reports by members of the Class in Mennonite Missions, Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Autumn Quarter, 1953
The Church, the Gospel and War: A Report of the General Conference Peace Study Conference, Apr. 10-11, 1953
filmstrip "A Journey through the Holy Land: The Holy Land from Jericho to Nazareth" (pub. by SVE)
filmstrip "Making Home a Happier Place" (pub. by Church Screen Productions)
filmstrip "Money: For Better or Worse" (pub. by Mennonite Mutual Aid) with tape
The collection consists of several letters regarding Lewis James Heatwole's church work, an index listing of names and a listing of church troubles for the years 1902 to 1903.
Of most interest in this small set of personal papers is a citation issued to Britsch and to Mennonite Churches in Ohio and Indiana by the state of Michigan for their service to Michigan residents in the aftermath of the Flint / Genesee County tornado of June 1953. Other materials in the collection are newspaper clippings about the work of Mennonite Disaster Service in the wake of the Flint tornado, Hurricane Bertha, and other natural disasters.
Papers of a Canadian-born Mennonite missionary who served at the Mennonite Gospel Mission (Toronto, Ont.) (1922-1931) and in Argentina (1931-1949). Weber also worked for the Mennonite Publishing House as an editor and translator (1950-1961). HIs papers are divided into several series:
(1) Sermons and Bible School Class Notes, 1923-1957 (2) Subject Files and Articles, 1918-1968 (3) Correspondence, 1941-1963
Lillie Shenk Kaufman's papers document her missionary work primarily through her outgoing correspondence. The papers also include outgoing stateside correspondence, photographs, school records, articles, postcards, and information about her husband, James Norman Kaufman.
A very incomplete set of records pertaining to the early history of Little Eden Camp. Materials include correspondence, financial reports, publicity materials, annual reports, board minutes, and other administative documents.
The collection primarily includes diaries and scrapbooks. The scrapbooks consist largely of photos, obituaries and various news clippings. Her diaries include comments about the weather, domestic chores and her husband's outings.
Letter from a Mennonite missionary serving the Pikangikum Indian community north of Red Lake, Ontario. Describes the missionary showing lantern slides of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ and playing records of testimonies, singing, and preaching "in the Indian language" to 40 Native Americans.
This collection includes many family documents and photographs beginning with the 284 page autobiography of his father Norman Arthur Lind and including personal legal documents and photographs of his extended family; records and programs from his participation in church conference and related organizations; and pamphlets and booklets on church related issues of his time.
