Musselman Library with rich historical collections is important to the Bluffton experience and supporting intellectual discovery of students, faculty and staff--and of scholars from around the world. These collections are the treasures of the institution...tracing the heritage back to the beginnings of Anabaptism. The Archives & Special Collections floor is located on the first floor of the 1965 addition to the Musselman Library and houses all archival and special collections owned by Musselman Library including the Mennonite Historical Collections founded in 1935 by the late Dr. C. Henry Smith as the Mennonite Historical Library. THe Mennonite Historical Collections reflect the Mennonite affiliation of Bluffton University and the Swiss tradition of many constituents. The Mennonite Historical Collections include a number of editions of key Anabaptist-Mennonite texts, periodicals with research and new for and about Mennonite and related groups, resources for genealogy research, secondary sources on Mennonite history and life, and historic materials from the Village of Bluffton and of surrounding communities. Material in the main library collection on the topics peace and general Anabaptist and Mennonite history support research in these areas. MHC materical are available for use by appointment.

1 University Drive
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
419-358-3275
www.bluffton.edu

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