Mennonite Library and Archives Bethel College North Newton, Kansas Harley J. Stucky Papers 1886-2005 Overview of the Collection ID: Harley J. Stucky Papers Extent: 52 cu. ft. boxes, 10.5 regular and 1 legal Hollinger boxes, 6 flat boxes, and 8 oversized flat folders. Names of creators: Harley J. Stucky (with small amount of financial and family records of his father, Julius, and grandfather, Josua P. Stucky and a few documents from other family members) Biography of Harley J. Stucky: Harley J. Stucky was born July 26, 1920, in rural McPherson County, the son of Julius and Olga Krehbiel Stucky. He graduated from Moundridge High School in 1937 and Bethel College in 1941 before attending Garrett Evangelical Seminary and receiving a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1944 and receiving his PhD in political science from Northwestern University in 1949. He taught history and political science at Bethel College from 1949 to 1959. From 1964 to 1974 he was Vice President for Academic Affairs at Friend University. Between his work at Bethel and Friends, he taught at Bethany College, Tabor College, and Central State University in Edmund, Oklahoma. While at Bethel Stucky also coached debate and forensics, and he authored numerous books and articles in addition to being a frequent speaker at conferences. Stucky’s interests outside academia were extensive. He served as president of the Kansas Authors Club, American Historical Association of Germans from Russia, and the Swiss Mennonite Historical Association. He was actively involved with Western District and General Conference committees and youth leadership in the 1940s and 1950s. He played a primary role in organizing and promoting the numerous wheat and Mennonite centennial activities in 1974. Stucky was ordained and pastored the McKinley Park Methodist Church in Chicago while completing his graduate education. He purchased and worked to restore and protect the Bernard Warkentin homestead in Halstead. Stucky married Ruby L. Voth on March 14, 1945, and they had four children, Steven, Franklin, Nathan, and Rita. Scope and Contents of the Collection The collection documents Harley J. Stucky’s academic career and involvement in numerous historical, community, and church activities. Extensive correspondence is available from throughout his life and provides unique insights into a number of programs, ranging from the early development of Camp Mennoscah and other youth programs (including the North Newton 4H club as well as Western District and General Conference institutions) to the various historical organizations and celebrations for which he played major leadership roles. His insider role occasionally highlighted issues and disagreements within the numerous organizations. Stucky read quite widely and collected many pamphlets and clippings on topics related to his teaching and interests, especially those regarding international relations and nonresistance. Most significant perhaps are the materials on conscientious objection, disarmament ,and universal military service. One unique aspect of the collection is that Stucky retained copies of most, or perhaps all, of the term papers of his students, and the set from Bethel College is especially extensive. This collection provides the most extensive documentation of the Mennonite and wheat centennial celebrations in 1974, and especially of the controversies surrounding the relationship of the Wheat Committee and the Kansas Wheat Commission regarding the Kansas Wheat Center after the centennial. see also elecrec/acc254 for phonograph record labels System of arrangement: The collection is divided into eight categories of materials: 1) family and education papers, including genealogical materials, coursework, papers while serving as a minister, correspondence, and financial documents; 2) academic papers; 3) church and religious materials; 4) historical organizations and activities; 5) printed materials; 6) photographs; 7) tapes and videos; and 8) oversized. Access points: MLA.MS.459 Harley J. Stucky Papers (1886-2005) Languages and scripts of the material: English, except a handful of documents of grandfather, Josua P. Stucky. Administrative Information Conditions governing access: No restrictions Immediate source of acquisition: Franklin Stucky, son Accruals: July, 2010, and December 20,2010 Other notes: Detailed Description of the Collection Box Folder Contents 1) Family and Education 1 1 Harley Stucky Biographical Materials - Obituary, Vitae, and entries from various Who’s Whos and Academic Directories 2 Receipt for Pencils donated to Harvey County Historical Society in 2015 3 Newspaper Report of Wedding of Harley J. Stucky and Ruby Lorene Voth, March 14,1945 4 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Estate Plan, undated 5 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Mortgages, 1886 6 Family Papers - Josua P Stucky Mortgages, including Amelia Eisenmeyer 1903, Frederick Kreickenbaum, 1887 (Iowa), H. B. Buckwalter, 1893, and Eli Yoder, 1931 7 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Account Books, including Toyah Valley Texas Investments 8 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Correspondence (about 10 letters), 1910-1930 9 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Grain Receipts, 1928-1931 10 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Checks, 1910-1930 11 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Checks, 1910-1930 12 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Checks, 1910-11930 13 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Checks, 1910-1930 14 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Checks, 1910-1930 15 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Tax Statements, 1910-1930 16 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Tax Statements, 1910-1930 17 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky Federal Tax Return, 1923 MLA.MS.459 Harley J. Stucky Papers (1886-2005) Box Folder Contents 1) Family and Education 18 Family Papers - Josua P. Stucky, Stock, Insurance, and Financial Records, 1920-1930 19 Family Papers - Josua P Stucky, Donations to War Relief, 1920 20 Family Papers - Julius Stucky Draft Registration, 1918 21 Family Papers - Julius and Olga Stucky Peace Orations, Bethel, McPherson, and National Contests, 1950-1955 22 Family Papers - Julius and Olga Stucky Christmas Cards, 1948-1953 23 Family Papers - Julius Stucky Corrrespondence, Family and Business, 1949-1962 24 Family Papers - Julius Stucky Donations and Investments, 1942-1962 25 Family Papers - Notebook of Poems by Olga Laura Stucky, undated (includes some other materials, financial records) 26 Family Papers - Funeral Book of Uncle Otto Juhnke, 1886-1971 27 Family Papers - Golden Anniversary Program for Julius and Olga Stucky, undated 28 Family Papers - Birthday book with Bible verses, undated (perhaps of Anna J. Stucky) 29 Family Papers - Mound School Reunion and Photo 2 30 Family Papers - Funeral Programs of Anna L. Albright (1988) and Lena J. Stucky(1960) 31 Family Papers - 1930s and 1940s calendars of Julius Stucky 32 Family Papers - Last Will and Testament of Olga L. Stucky (2 copies), 1952 33 Family Papers - Minneapolis/Moline Implement Catalog of Julius Stucky, 1940 34 Family Papers - Small Box of Baptismal Certificates (perhaps of the Juhnke Family, early 20 th century 35 Family Papers - Julius Stucky German Bible, undated (some family information in the back) 36 Family Papers - Mennonite Hymnary given to Harley Stucky by his parents as an Ordination Gift, September 20, 1944 37 Family Papers - Notes found in several Bibles of Harley Stucky 38 Family Papers - Certificate of Election of Harley Stucky as North Newton Justice of the Peace, 1956 39 Family Papers - Agreement of Harley Stucky to be an agent of American Family Insurance, 1977 40 Family Papers - Copy of Fosdick’s The Meaning of Prayer 41 Family Papers - 19 Pocket Diaries and Address Books of Harley Stucky, 1960-1977 42 Family Papers - Pocket Diaries (continued) MLA.MS.459 Harley J. Stucky Papers (1886-2005) Box Folder Contents 1) Family and Education 43 Family Papers - “Stuckys” - folder of various clippings, programs, weddings, births, and other genealogical materials for various Stuckys 44 Genealogy - Josua P. Stucky - Notes, Drafts, and Printed Copy (1972) 45 Genealogy - Notes for Krehbiel Family History 46 Genealogy - Desk Copies of Jacob P. Krehbiel Family Record, 1671-1976, by Harley J. Stucky (Mrs. Julius (Olga Laura Krehbiel) Stucky was daughter of Jacob P. Krehbiel) 47 Genealogy - Notes for Krehbiel Book 3 48 Genealogy - Research on City of Richmond immigrants by Jacob D. Goering (Survey mailed by Harley Stucky), 1969 49 Genealogy - Elder Jacob Stucky Research and Genealogy 50 Genealogy - Elder Jacob Stucky Reunion and Jubilee, 1981 51 Genealogy - Stucky and Flickinger Coats of Arms 52 Genealogy - Voran Family, Jacob L. Stucky, C.E. Voth, Jacob C.Stucky, Napoleon Kaufman, and Gideon and Daniel Stucky 53 Genealogy - Krehbiel Reunion, Correspondence and Book, 1966, 1976, and 1986 54 Genealogy- Red Jake Krehbiel Family Reunion, 1991 and 1996 55 Genealogy - Red Jake Krehbiel Family Reunion, 1996 56 Genealogy - James W. Krehbiel’s Study of Volhynian Mennonites, 1996 57 Genealogy - Correspondence and Data from James W. Krehbiel 58 Genealogy - Research Materials for South German Mennonites from Howard Raid and David Habegger 59 Genealogy - Pfrimmerhof / Krehbiel, 1970 60 Genealogy - Jacob Schrag Family Record, 1836-1974,, by E. G. Kaufman, Correspondence and Notes 61 Education - Moundridge, Junior/Senior Banquet, 1937 62 Education - Bethel College, Stucky’s paper on A Survey of Mennonite Progress in McPherson, Marion, Harvey, and Reno Counties, for Mennonite History Course taught by E.G. Kaufman in 1941 63 Education - Bethel College, Pamphlets on Pacifism