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Accession #MU2012/34
TopicWest, Dan - Biographical Materials and Correspondence: John F. Young Collection,
TitleDan West: Biographical Material and Correspondence
SubtitleCollection of Dr. John F. Young
LocationBrethren People File: West, Dan
CitationDan West: Biographical Material and Correspondence, MU2012/34, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana.
AccessResearchers are responsible for determining copyright status of archived materials where this is relevant to their intended use of the materials.
ProvenancePresident Jo Young Switzer
Scope and Content

1. Correspondence with Dan West.

2. Articles about Dan West and Dan's projects from many sources.

3.  The booklet, "Thinking together..," by Dan West, 1948. This booklet is autographed for John Young by Dan West.

4.  Photocopy of newspaper article about Heifer Proejct and seagoing cowboy, John Miller [John E. Miller, of Bourbon, IN.

5.  Correspondence from Thurl Metzger, Heifer Project International.

6.  Article about Steve West from "Sharing Life," Heifer Project International, Winter 1992.

7.  Newspaper articles about Phil West and Edward Lange who took part in a Polish-American Exchange.

8.  "A Tribute to the Dan West Family," presented by John Young as part of the memorial service conducted by President Helman and M. R. Ziegler at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren.

9.  Photocopy of article about Lucy West from "Sharing Life," Heifer Project International, Summer 1992.

10. Article about Milo Yoder from October 1978 Messenger.

11.  Correspondence and literature about the Dan West Education Fund.

12.  Dan West obituaries and plans for memorial in Petersime  Chapel.

13. Correspondence with Jay Gould, Westinghouse Broadcasting Co., - WOWO, Fort Wayne.

14. Corresondence from Lucy West.

Date of Accession10 August 2012
Bio History Note

A note by President Jo Young Switzer is included in the folder:

Miriam Kindy Young died June 5, 1968.  Her mother, Elma Weaver Kindy and Lucile West were aunt and niece.

Miriam Kindy Young was the wife of Dr. John Young. The note refers to a letter to John Young written by Dan West.  It contains Dan's signature.  West writes about Miriam's health and gives words of encouragement.  

Archivist NoteDescription prepared 10 August 2012 by Jeanine M. Wine.
 


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