Primary contact
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, California
US 93702
Identity area
Identifier
MLA
Authorized form of name
Mennonite Library & Archives (Fresno Pacific University)
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- University
- Religious
- Educational
Contact area
Hannah Keeney
Primary contact
Type
Address
Street address
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Locality
Fresno
Region
California
Country name
United States
Postal code
93702
Telephone
559-453-3347
Fax
hannah.keeney@fresno.edu
URL
Note
Kevin Enns-Rempel
Type
Address
Street address
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Locality
Fresno
Region
California
Country name
United States
Postal code
93702
Telephone
559-453-2225
Fax
kevin.enns-rempel@fresno.edu
URL
Note
Description area
History
The Mennonite Library & Archives at Fresno Pacific University (formerly known as the Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies) was established in 1962.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
It is the official archives of the former General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, and Fresno Pacific University.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
As the official repository of records for the General Conference and Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, the ML&A is responsible for preserving all archival records created by those entities. It also collects a wide variety of papers donated by individuals relating to Mennonite Brethren history.
Buildings
The ML&A is located in the Hiebert Library, on the main campus of Fresno Pacific University.
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Further information about its library and archival holdings are available at http://fresno.libguides.com/mla.
Access area
Opening times
Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
While research appointments are not required, we recommend that you call ahead to confirm hours and availability of staff to provide assistance at specific times.