Christian Men Builders collection
Collection
Identifier: L621
Scope and Contents
This collection includes several histories (1930-1977), correspondence from members during World War II (1943-1944), and ledgers detailing projects (1943-1945). Oversized yearbooks, commemorating yearly objectives, projects, members and notable events is also included.
Dates
- 1930-1977
Creator
- Christian Men Builders (Indianapolis, Ind.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Christian Men Builders was a bible class and non-profit organization taught at the Third Church in Indianapolis regularly having attendance topping 300 people. Active before and during the second world war, they assisted in completing various building projects throughout the Midwest, though the original meaning of their group was to 'build' Christian values.
Additionally, the Christian Men Builders had a radio broadcast on WFBM called "The Christian Men Builders' Hour" which aired 1926-1955.
Additionally, the Christian Men Builders had a radio broadcast on WFBM called "The Christian Men Builders' Hour" which aired 1926-1955.
Extent
22 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 22 oversized boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Harold Watkins and Harold Dove on 10/16/2000.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2000/01/12 by J.C. EAD finding aid created 2016/03/02 by Patrick Ridout. Finding aid revised by Bethany Fiechter during March 2016.
Creator
- Christian Men Builders (Indianapolis, Ind.) (Organization)
- Title
- Christian Men Builders collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
