Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
4-19-2022
Inclusive Dates--Span
1909-2010
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1927-2010
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists primarily of material related to Leonard Wymore's tenure as organizing director of the North American Christian Convention, but also contains material before and after his tenure. The collection boasts a large number of manuscripts and recordings of sermons/lectures/papers presented in connection with the NACC and other conventions related to the Christian Church/Churches of Christ. For these files, Leonard Wymore created card indexes to serve as finding aids both topically and by author (Box 8). The collection also contains various materials related to the NACC. Finally, the collection contains numerous resources related to the Christian Church/Churches of Christ. Included are periodicals, audio visual materials (cassettes, CD's, DVD's), sermons, and pamphlets.
Biographical Note
Biographical note excerpted from obituary:
“Dr. Leonard Ginther Wymore, 95, passed away on January 19, 2017, to be with his Lord and Savior whom he served for over 75 years.
Leonard was born on September 10, 1921, in Bartley, Nebraska. He graduated from Manhattan (Kansas) Christian College and attended Butler University School of Religion. He was honored with a Doctor of Laws from Kentucky Christian University and the James A. Garfield Award from Emmanuel Christian Seminary for recognition of his outstanding service and leadership to the Christian community.
He served a number of congregations in Kansas and Indiana in the beginning of his ministry career. At Standard Publishing Company (1956-63), he served as editor of The Lookout magazine and director of the National Christian Education Convention. From 1963-86 he was director of the North American Christian Convention (an annual gathering of evangelical Christians). During this time, Leonard led in the founding of the Religious Conference Management Association, a vital multi-faith organization whose members are responsible for managing religious conventions across the nation. In retirement Leonard continued to write, consult, and pursue his love of golf and fly fishing into his later years.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Thelma (Haas); three children: Kathy (Bud) Downs, Don (Donna) Wymore, Fred Wymore; five grandchildren: Christopher (Astrid) Downs, Brian (Anne) Wymore, Lori Downs Fenn, Bradley (Felicia) Wymore, Eric Downs; and five great-grandchildren: Milo and Sydney Fenn, Sebastian and Annika Downs, and Molly Wymore.”
Johnson City Press, Dr. Leonard Ginther Wymore obituary, 6 July 2020, https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obituary/dr-leonard-ginther-wymore/article_df57be49-ae2c-58a5-9c12-a5e0f2a1200d.html
Donor Note
Leonard Wymore via Doug Foster
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by series, sub-series, the box number, then the folder title. This arrangement has been provided by Leonard G. Wymore the contributor of this collection. The collection also contains card indexes created by Wymore to serve as finding aids both topically and by author (Box 8).
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Subjects
Churches of Christ--Texas, Churches of Christ--Texas (Abilene), North American Christian Convention (NACC)
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
22.5 linear feet (15 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #108
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Leonard Ginther Wymore Papers, 1909-2010. Center for Restoration Studies MS #108. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
Austin Brown, Audrey Schaffner, Julia Reid, Mac Ice, Brianna Mullins, Avery Reinoehl, Amanda Dietz
Subjects--Personal Names
Wymore, Leonard
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