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Exodus/New Jersey Records, 1964-1971 Exodus/New Jersey

Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.acu.edu/findingaids Preferred Citation [Identification of item]. File or Folder Name, Exodus/New Jersey Papers, 1964-1971. Center for Restoration Studies MS #10. Milliken Special Collections, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

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The Finding Aid for the Exodus/New Jersey Records (1964-1971) Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts # 10

Callie Faye Milliken Special Collections Brown Library Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 79699-9208 31 January 2014

About this collection Title: Exodus/New Jersey Records (1964-1971) Creator: Golf Course Road Church of Christ, Midland, Texas Identifier/Call Number: Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts # 10 Physical Description: 0.5 linear feet (1 box) Dates (Inclusive): 1964-1971 Dates (Bulk): 1964-1971 Location: Center for Restoration Studies Language of Materials: English Scope and Content Note: This collection contains materials concerning and produced by the Exodus/New Jersey missionary program. The collection also contains materials produced by International Mission, an organization sponsored by Garretson Road Church of Christ. Biographical Note: Exodus/New Jersey was a missions program spearheaded by the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, TX. The church, along with others sent families and individuals to Somerset Co., New Jersey to establish a church plant. The program was a part of the larger Exodus Movement, which sought to establish Churches of Christ in the Northeast. International Mission is an organization founded by Garretson Road Church of Christ in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The organization sought to evangelize international travelers in New York City by inviting them into the homes of members of their congregation.

Administrative Information Immediate Source of Acquisition: unknown Date of Acquisition: unknown Accession Number: R 2007. Date of Accession: 19 March 2007 Accessioned by: David Sessions, Julia Reid Processor and Date of Processing: Kayla Sanderson, 30 January 2014 Finding Aid Creator and Date: Kayla Sanderson, McGarvey Ice, 31 January 2014

Using this collection Processing Status: Processed Conditions Governing Access: Materials are housed in Callie Faye Milliken Special Collections, Brown Library, Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and are noncirculating. Access is available during normal business hours; prior appointments are preferred. Conditions Governing Use: Permission to publish, quote or reproduce items from this collection must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. File or Folder Name, Exodus/New Jersey Papers, 1964-1971. Center for Restoration Studies MS #10. Milliken Special Collections, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. Copyright notice: Unless transferred in writing to Abilene Christian University, copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States Copyright Law (Title 17 US Code). Researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law. Arrangement of Materials: The collection is arranged by material type: booklets, newspaper articles, and other materials. Separated Materials: none Subjects Churches of Christ -- Texas Central Church of Christ (Amarillo, TX) Golf Course Road Church of Christ (Midland, TX) Garretson Road Church of Christ (Bridgewater, NJ) International Mission Yates, Tom Clippings Ephemera Manuscripts Newsletters

Inventory Box 1 [First Folder] Finding Aid Folders 1-2 - Booklets Issues of "20th Century Christian" (Feb and Dec 1971) "Religions of Our International Neighbors" (booklet) Issue of "American Bible Society Record" (June/July 1971) "International Host Handbook" "ACC Lectureship Newsletter" (Feb 1967) "Exodus" (booklet) "Happiness in your world . . ." (booklet) Midland Missions Conference Bulletin (Sep 1965, June 1966) "Your Part in Exodus/NJ" (pamphlet) Issues of "20th Century Christian" (Jan 1963, Feb 1966, Jan 1970) Bulletin from Central Church of Christ, Amarillo TX (July 20, 1966) 45 rpm record Map of Exodus NJ location Folders 3-5 - Newspaper articles Numerous newspaper clippings concerning Exodus/New Jersey Folder 6 - Booklets and brochures produced by International Mission World Trade Center leaflet Four pamphlets concerning New York City "International Mission" (booklet) "You are Invited to Visit With an American Family" (booklet) Information packet "New Jersey Opportunities" (booklet) Various information sheets and fundraising materials