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Date(s)
- 1935-1989 (Creation)
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Collection
Extent and medium
1.20 Linear Feet; 2 archives boxes and 1 half archives box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Rhea B. Yoder was born to Silvanus and Susie (Troyer) Yoder in October 18, 1898 near Middlebury, Indiana. Rhea graduated from Middlebury High School in 1917 and from Goshen College in 1923 with a major in Home Economics. While at Goshen she adopted a more liberal view during church schisms, which subsequently influenced her career opportunities negatively after graduating. During her lifetime, Rhea taught both elementary and secondary grades in Indiana and Illinois. She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church for many years. She also spent ten years in northern India, teaching at the Woodstock School. Rhea died on November 14, 1992 in Goshen, Indiana.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Outgoing letters and 8mm films created by a medical missionary couple that served in Dhamtari, India. The letters, written by Jonathan Yoder to his family in the United States, are quite descriptive, providing reflections on his work as a physician, Indian cultural practices, and information about other missionaries serving in the same area. A transcription of the letters by Paton Yoder (1989) is available in the collection. The films are heavily spliced and include brief notes about their subjects. Six of the films were created by Jonathan Yoder's sister, Rhea Yoder, a teacher at Woodstock School. VHS viewing copies for all of the films are available.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Flat
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
These materials are open for public research.
Conditions governing reproduction
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U. S. C. Copyright not owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.
Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Due to their fragile condition, the 8mm films are not available for viewing. Patrons are asked to view the VHS videotapes made from the films. The films exhibit symptoms of vinegar syndrome and require conservation.
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At one time, the films were cataloged separately as HM10-10. In February 2013, the films were reunited with the correspondence and cataloged as a single collection, HM1-298.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2013-02-14
Language(s)
- English