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− | + | The Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa was organized 7 September 1948 at [[Wellman (Iowa, USA)|Wellman]], Iowa, with Thomas Miller as president. Its purpose was to promote the local history of the Mennonites and Amish Mennonites in [[Iowa (USA)|Iowa]], particularly in the local settlements around [[Kalona (Iowa, USA)|Kalona]], Wellman, and [[Wayland (Iowa, USA)|Wayland]], including preservation of historical records and materials. It holds occasional public meetings, usually annually. Elmer G. Swartzendruber, local historian, was the prime mover in organizing the society. | |
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The Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa was organized 7 September 1948 at Wellman, Iowa, with Thomas Miller as president. Its purpose was to promote the local history of the Mennonites and Amish Mennonites in Iowa, particularly in the local settlements around Kalona, Wellman, and Wayland, including preservation of historical records and materials. It holds occasional public meetings, usually annually. Elmer G. Swartzendruber, local historian, was the prime mover in organizing the society.
Author(s) | Harold S Bender |
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Date Published | 1957 |
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Bender, Harold S. "Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1957. Web. 19 Aug 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mennonite_Historical_Society_of_Iowa&oldid=163104.
APA style
Bender, Harold S. (1957). Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 August 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mennonite_Historical_Society_of_Iowa&oldid=163104.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, p. 628. All rights reserved.
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