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

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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