Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
11-14-2022
Inclusive Dates--Span
1959 - 2014
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1970 - 1999
Scope and Content Note
The teachings (spiritual and practical), plans, correspondence, reflections, and tactics of Jerry Hill’s missionary work in Guatemala, Mexico, and Texas. Much of it is biblical teachings, evangelism tactics, correspondence with churches (financial support or updates), the Contacto, and many works in Spanish.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is excerpted from brotherhoodnews.com:
“Jerry Wood Hill, long-time missionary, was born in Sabinal on October 2, 1928. He moved to Pleasanton when he was a boy, where he graduated from Pleasanton High School. He served in the Air Force from 1946-1949 and graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1952. In 2002, ACU recognized Jerry and his wife Ann with a plaque commemorating their 43 years of service as evangelists and missionaries in Latin America.
He began his journey in mission work, teaching and preaching in English and Spanish at Benavides. In 1959 Jerry and his family moved to Guatemala. They did mission work in Guatemala, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina for over twenty years.”
Donor Note
Ann Hill (wife) and Barbara Kirk (daughter)
Arrangement
Collection, for the most part, are in the original order. It is possible that segments may be going forward, and some sections may be in reverse (originally 1, 2, 3, 4 now 4, 3, 2, 1) due to confusion on the original order. Nevertheless, the order is the same for most of the content except for box 8 that contains the agendas, tapes, and a box of index cards that were either originally on their own or were a part of other boxes.
Content List
See pdf finding aid for folder inventory.
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century Churches of Christ -- Texas, Guatemala, and Mexico Manuscripts
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
12 feet (8 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #319
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Jerry Wood Hill Papers, 1959-2014. Center for Restoration Studies MS #319. 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
Darren Hagood, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz, Ashlen Planes
Subjects--Personal Names
Ann Hill, J. W. Roberts
Comments
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