Patty Sue Coldwater Papers, 1951-2011

Creators

Patty Sue Coldwater

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

4-26-2023

Inclusive Dates--Span

1951-2011

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1997-2011

Scope and Content Note

The collection includes personal papers from childhood, college, her time in Colombia, poetry, correspondence, journals, Bible class curriculum, and a quilt. It also includes professional papers from her business endeavors.

Biographical Note

The following biographical note was excerpted from findagrave.com:

“Patty Coldwater was born April 22, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado. She graduated in 1969 from Pueblo Centennial High School. Patty earned a BA in English from Harding College in 1973. As a senior, Patty was inducted to the Arkansas Eta chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Patty founded First Class Mailing Service on April 1, 1987. She was a national speaker for the Mailing and Fulfillment Services Association (MFSA) and for the National Postal Forum. Patty served as President of the Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association (RMDMA), on the board of directors for the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, the Boxelder Sanitation District, and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation. Patty’s Passion was studying God’s Word and sharing it. His Word was a lamp to her feet and a light to her path. She taught 5th grade Bible classes for over 20 years at the Loveland Church of Christ on S. Taft. Patty loved the Lord and looked forward to the perfect life beyond this one.”

Donor Note

Frank Coldwater

Arrangement

Materials kept in the original order as much as possible.

Content List

See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.

Subjects

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century Churches of Christ -- History -- 21st century Churches of Christ -- Colorado Manuscripts

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

15 linear feet (10 boxes)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #356

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [file or folder name], Patty Sue Coldwater Papers, 1951-2011. Center for Restoration Studies MS #356. 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

Carisse Berryhill, Chad Longley, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz, Ashlen Planes

Comments

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