Lonzo Steelwell Green papers

Collection – Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0535

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Personal correspondence, research notes, book reviews, news clippings, and printed material of an Ottawa County, Ohio Methodist minister.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1958

Extent

0.37 Cubic Feet (1 letter size archive box)

Scope and Contents

The range of activities and interests displayed in the materials in this collection include the typical duties of a minister in the first half of the 20th century, with notices of weddings and funerals at which Lonzo Green officiated. Also hinted at in the papers is Green's interest in local religious history, particularly in a series of inquiry letters sent to various Ottawa County, Ohio churches as he was doing research for a proposed monograph on religious developments in Ottawa County in the 19th century. Other research notes seem to be related to background material to be used for sermons or Bible study classes, and reviews written for book clubs in which he participated. Also in the area of local interests, Green was the author of a compiled history, "Tales of the Buckeye Hills," published in 1963, although there is no material in this collection directly related to that book.

Biographical / Historical

Lonzo Steelwell Green was a minister serving Methodist congregations in a variety of Ohio towns, such as Wellington, Newcomerstown, Minerva, and Galena. Born in 1894, he was married to Mabel Rena Green. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was also the author of a compiled history, "Tales of the Buckeye Hills,"published in 1963. He died on July 16, 1976 at the age of 81.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers of Lonzo Steelwell Green were donated and transferred to the Center for Archival Collections in August 1988 through the cooperation of Rosemary and Neil Merckens.