Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
8-15-2026
Inclusive Dates--Span
1966-2003
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1966-2003
Scope and Content Note
These papers include research materials pertaining to the Rochester (NY) Exodus in 1968, including oral history documents from Dwain Evans, David Young, and John Belasco.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is excerpted from the Interim Ministry Partners website:
“Steve was born and raised in the NY/NJ area and now lives in Tupelo, MS. He spent the first 17 years of his career working for Kodak in technical and management roles. During that time he felt called to ministry and preached for 20 years in congregations in IL and MS until retiring from full-time ministry in 2023. He holds BS Physics, MS Optics, MMFT, MDiv, and DMin degrees.”
Source: “Steve Shaffer,” Interim Ministry Partners, https://interimministrypartners.com/our-partners/steve-shaffer/. Accessed 15 August 2026.
Donor Note
Stephen Shaffer
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received.
Content List
[first folder] finding aid
Folder 1: Research materials and correspondence
Folder 2: David Young correspondence and oral history
Folder 3: Interview Notes and Exodus/New Jersey Master Plan (copy)
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
3 folders
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #125
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Stephen Shaffer Rochester (NY) Exodus Collection, 1966-2003. Center for Restoration Studies MS #125. 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
Kayla Sanderson, Ron Longwell, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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