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Personal papers of a missionary and voluntary service worker affiliated with the (Old) Mennonite Church, divided into two series:

(1) Correspondence, Newsletters, and Miscellaneous Materials, 1953-2020

(2) Photographs, 1953-1998.

While Hostetler served in a number of different areas, 1960s Algeria is the country most strongly represented in this set of papers.

Personal papers of a Mennonite missionary and president of Goshen College and his wife.  Papers are divided into the following series:

(1) Biographical and Family Materials, 1911-1992

(2) Correspondence, 1919-1977

(3) Articles, Addresses, and Sermons, circa 1929-1968

(4) Education and Teaching Materials, 1921-1965

(5) Commissioned Trips, 1946-1964

(6) Photographs, circa 1880-1963

(7) Miscellaneous, 1912-1961

The papers contain a hodgepodge of information pertaining to Ruth and Rhoda Resslers' various stints in Japan as mission and relief workers. Materials include correspondence, activity reports, the newsletter of the Hokkaido Mennonite Fellowship, miscellaneous materials relating to Mennonite mission work in Japan, and financial records. The Resslers' papers also contain a number of photographs, scrapbooks, and a handful of slides. Researchers should be aware, however, that many of the images are not labeled. The collection holds a several audiocassettes as well: recorded lectures presented by the Resslers in Japan, an oral history interview with Rhoda and Ruth Ressler, and a multi-tape oral history with Rhoda Ressler. Also included is an 1889 statement on dress and prayer coverings, unrelated to Mennonite mission work in Japan.

Letter from the Kaethlers written two months after their arrival in Friesland, Paraguay as medical missionaries.  The letter discusses the birth of their daughter, Wilma, the climate, their housing accommodations, and the 30 bed hospital.

Correspondence and subject files of the division of the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for church planting and mission work in the United States and Canada.  Includes information about African American, Native American, and Latino / a ministries.

Correspondence and subject files of the division of the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for church planting and mission work in the United States and Canada.  Includes information about African American, Native American, and Latino / a ministries.

Correspondence and subject files of the division of the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for church planting and mission work in the United States and Canada.  Includes information about African American, Native American, and Latino / a ministries.

Correspondence and subject files of the division of the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for church planting and mission work in the United States and Canada.  Includes information about African American, Native American, and Latino / a ministries.

Correspondence and subject files of the division of the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for church planting and mission work in the United States and Canada.

Transcription of the diary of a Mennonite medical missionary who served in India from 1910 until his death in 1931.  The diary includes very brief activites of Esch's activities, ranging from prayer to medical duties and from administrative mission work to menial labor.

These records consist primarily of the minutes of meetings of the governing board for the Mennonite Board of Missions and supporting documents from those meetings.  Other records include the board's original by-laws and articles of incorporation, and subsequent regulations, policies, and certifications.  Also of note is a 1915 report considering "Sisters Aid Societies" to be organized by Clara Eby Steiner.  Steiner went on to implement and lead the Women's Missionary and Service Auxiliary.

Sound recordings, filmstrips, and films produced by the Mennonite Board of Missions for evangelization and instruction of both youth and adults.  This colleciton is divided into several series:

(1) Filmstrips and Slide Sets, 1961-1978

(2) Sound Recordings, 1968-1976

(3) Films, 1959-1978

(4) Slides, 1947-1995

These records document the meetings of the primary governing board of the Mennonite Board of Missions.  The Board of Directors was instituted in 1971, replacing its predecessor, the Executive Committee.  Some of the minutes of Board of Director subcommittees and service committees, such as the Overseas Committee, Home Missions Committee, Communication Committee, Finance and Legal Committee, Personnel Committee, etc. may be found interfiled with these minutes.

Earlier minutes documenting the meetings of the governing body of the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities are located in Series IV-06-02.

Assorted records pertaining to personnel and general administation.  Also contains scattered mission brochures and reports.

Official minutes of the office within the Mennonite Board of Missions responsible for global evangelization and mission work.  These minutes provide an excellent overview of the international mission work performed by the mid to late 20th century Mennonite Church.