Special Collections
Archives of the Mennonite Church
Curriculum Library
Hartzler Music Collection
Library Gallery
Mennonite Historical Library
Archives of the Mennonite Church
The
Archives of the Mennonite Church are located in Newcomer building at the south end of the Goshen College campus. Archives holds the official records of the program boards and agencies of the Mennonite Church, whose headquarters are in Elkhart, Indiana. The Mennonite Church as an organization dates back to 1898 when it began holding biennial conferences. The Archives also holds personal papers from individuals and records from some inter-Mennonite organizations, such as the Mennonite Central Committee.
Hours for the Archives
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - noon and 1:00-5:00 pm
Curriculum Library/Mary
Royer Reading Room
The Curriculum Library located in the south end of the basement contains textbooks, educational kits, curriculum guides (K-12), and peace education materials (K-12).
The Mary Royer Reading Room houses an excellent collection of children's
books. These books are accessible through
the Good Library online catalog. The call numbers for all books in this area begin
with "Juv".
Hartzler Music Collection
The
Hartzler Music Collection of American
Tune Books and Hymnals includes approximately 3000 titles from 1566
to the present. Most of the collection consists of American 19th-century
tune books and hymnals. This collection is not restricted along denominational
or regional lines. Our online catalog contains records for many, but
not all, of the materials in this collection.
Library Gallery
The Library Gallery is located in the north end of the basement of the Good Library. Recent exhibits have spanned a variety of styles and thematic material, including pop culture and Mennonite history, symbols of early Latin America, Amish quilts, contemporary sculpture, and images of Black life in northern Indiana. Visit Good Library Gallery or contact the library@goshen.edu for a current schedule of exhibits or more information.
Gallery hours when classes are in session:
| Monday thru Thursday |
8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday |
3:00 pm- 11:00 pm |
Hours vary during academic breaks, summer and holidays. See Library Calendar.
The Hershberger Gallery also features exhibits on campus throughout the year. It is located in the Music Center.
Mennonite Historical Library (MHL)
The
Mennonite Historical Library is located on the third floor of the Good Library. Holdings cover the period from the 16th century to the present, documenting Reformation and Anabaptist history and dealing with Anabaptists, Mennonites, and closely related groups worldwide.
Hours for MHL:
| Monday thru Friday |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| First Saturday of each month (Sept-May) |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
- For reference assistance related to MHL holdings, contact
-
- Mennonite Historical Library
- Goshen College
- 1700 South Main Street
- Goshen, IN 46526
- mhl@goshen.edu
- phone (574)-535-7418
- fax (574)-535-7438
Updated
09-Jan-2013 tnb
