Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
10-17-2022
Inclusive Dates--Span
1910-1999
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1910-1999
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of material from Otis Gatewood's missionary career. The majority of the collection is composed of correspondence, papers, and audio and visual materials. In addition, plaques, certificates, pictures, photos, memorabilia, church directories, books, and scrapbooks are included. Some printed materials were removed and cataloged into the print collection as needed. Additional print materials will be likewise relocated and the collection condensed at a future date.
Biographical Note
Otis Gatewood was a prominent missionary and preacher in the post-World War II era. He was active in the European mission efforts and ministered in West Germany for ten years. He authored You Can Do Personal Work and There Is A God In Heaven and was a frequent contributor to lectureships and periodicals among Churches of Christ.
Donor Note
Gatewood family
Arrangement
The materials are loosely arranged by material type and subject.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Subjects
Churches of Christ--Germany, Churches of Christ--Russia
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
52 linear feet (38 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #164
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Otis Gatewood Papers, 1911-1999. Center for Restoration Studies MS #164. 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
Audrey Schaffner, Beth Purcell, Lance Ferguson, James Bridwell, Austin Brown, Brady Cox, Amanda Dietz, Mac Ice, Avery Reinoehl
Subjects--Personal Names
Gatewood, Otis
Comments
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