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These papers of an Amish-Mennonite bishop in Ohio are divided into two series:

(1) Correspondence, 1837-1907

(2) Miscellaneous, 1863-1933

This small set of papers consists primarily of Weaver family land records and the estate papers of Barbara Weaver.  Other material in the collection includes photographs of the Weaver family and homestead, clippings regarding David Samuel and Barbara Weaver, assorted documents pertaining to Weaver family genealogy, correspondence concerning property management, and documentation of donations to Hesston College and the La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing.

The journal documents Wiens's service as a Mennonite Centeral Committee relief worker in Vietnam from 1954 to 1956. The typewritten journal began as a diary with handwritten comments that was sent to friends and family.  Later entries are more deliberately written as letters or reports, with fewer daily entries.  Wiens provides detailed descriptions of his work, the social conditions, and his interactions with the Vietnamese and other relief workers. 

This is a photocopy of the original journal.

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

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.

Papers of a female missionary worker (nurse) in India (1931-1939).  Includes diaries, extensive correspondence with family and friends in the United States, and with Indian friends and colleagues she met in the course of her mission work.  Also includes elementary school, Sunday school, and college notes, diplomas, a scrapbook made by Prairie Street Mennonite Church for her time in India, Christmas letters from missionaries and missionary families, and miscellaneous annotated publications and clippings.

Contains a collection of newspaper articles that Word published between 1995 and 2009. Most articles include typed drafts and clippings of the published version. Also includes an obituary, an informal index of publications, and notes from an address delivered for an Alumni Scholar Forum at Goshen College in 1999.

The newspaper articles cover a variety of topics , including commentaries on current events, annual holidays (especially Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Kwanzaa), activities of local organizations, and important people and events in Black history. They provide a valuable window into Word's worldview, the issues she cared about, her interest in history, and her experiences of racism as a Black Mennonite woman.

Three "update" letters discussing the Schwartzentrubers' mission work in Bragado, Argentina. Also includes two photographs of the Schwartzentrubers with their children printed on missionary leaflets.

These papers are divided into seven series:

(1) Journals, 1931-1945

(2) Correspondence, 1928-1945

(3) Family Notes, circa 1930-1947

(4) Pennsylvania Historical Data, circa 1940-1945

(5) Miscellaneous, circa 1939-1945

(6) Manuscripts and Articles, 1926-1957

(7) Teaching Materials, 1909-1938

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

Letter from a Mennonite missionary couple serving in Honduras; describes their travel to Trujillo for Christmas and difficulties with flooding and political disturbances.

These papers consist primarily of Elizabeth "Betty" Erb's outgoing correspondence, describing her life and work as a missionary nurse in India.  Also included among the papers are Erb's journals, a small number of photographs, and miscellaneous materials, including poems, compositions, and essays by Erb.

This small set of personal papers includes a diary documenting Bauman's service at the Youngstown Mission in Ohio from 1912 to 1913.  Also included among the papers are manuscripts of her essays and devotional writings, miscellaneous correspondence and family papers.

These papers primarily document the life and work of Ellis B. Croyle, but includes some material pertinent to his wife, R. Charlotte Hertzler Croyle. The papers are divided into five series:

1). Personal and Biographical Materials

2). Pastoral Files

3). Seminary and Continuing Education

4). Data Files

5.) Photographs and Sound Recordings

A small set of personal papers, including correspondence to and from J. D. Graber / Mennonite Board of Missions from 1957 to 1966, a curriculum vitae dated 1998, and four manuscripts: "The Christian Missionary, Agent of Secularlization" (1970), Pentacostalist Contributions to the Proletarianization of the Argentine Toba" (1980), "Mennonite Mission to the Argentine Chaco and La Iglesia Evangelica Unida (undated), and "Secularization Reconsidered: Perspectives from Argentina's Eastern Toba" (undated).