Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
8-7-2022
Inclusive Dates--Span
1960s-1970s
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1960s-1970s
Scope and Content Note
Three document boxes of George A. Mester's correspondence, subject files, and church materials.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note excerpted from George A. Mester’s obituary(George Mester of Nashville, Tennessee, 1942-2019, https://www.woodbinefuneralhome.com/obituary/george-mester):
“George A. Mester, Age 77, of Nashville passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Alive Hospice after a brief illness.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Janice A. Mester; his daughter, Martha (Jason) Cooper of Mt. Juliet, TN; his son, Timothy (Diane) Mester of Longmont, CO; his sister, Marian Swan of Sevierville, TN; his nephew, Bill Peters; his nieces, Carol Jamieson and her family and Elizabeth Peters; and his grandson, Ryan Cooper.
Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Eleanor G. Mester. After graduating from West End High School in Knoxville, he attended Freed Hardeman University.
As a locksmith, George was known as the “Safe Guy” in the Nashville area. His expertise and knowledge of safes and locks was well known throughout Middle Tennessee and even in surrounding states, making him a vault of information for fellow locksmiths. He was a member of ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America) and many other locksmith organizations.
George was a member of the Church of Christ and has been with the Crieve Hall congregation since 1984. He drove a bus for the Inner City Ministry of Nashville for many years, bringing hundreds of kids to Bible classes. He was active in evangelism, whether personally or with a group. The Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch was another work he passionately supported.
When not busy with locks or safes, George enjoyed fixing and cleaning his cars, flea marketing, and helping others with various household tasks.”
Donor Note
Acquired from Dr. Holloway's Estate Sale
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received as much as possible.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1.35 linear feet (3 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #560
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], George Arthur Mester Papers, 1960s-1970s. Center for Restoration Studies MS #560. 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
Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz
Creative Commons License
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