Guide to the Hartzler Family Papers
Prepared by Aaron C. Smith, Student Assistant and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History, Madison, New Jersey
11/14/2003
Overview of Records
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| Record Creator: |
Hartzler, Coleman Clark |
| Title: |
Hartzler Family Papers |
| Dates: |
1887- 1986 |
| Abstract: |
Coleman Clark Hartzler and his wife, Lucy, were missionaries to the African Congo. Coleman Hartzler was born on July 24, 1887 in Brookfield, Missouri. Lucinda Lee Padrick was born on November 19, 1890 in Escondido, California. The Hartzlers sailed for Africa in December of 1916 with their infant son, James. They spent over twenty-five years in the Congo at five different stations: Kambove(1917-1918), Mulungwishi(1918), Kabongo(1919- 1933), Kanene and Jadotville(1933-1942). For the remainder of his career, Coleman served as a Pastor and preacher in various places, primarily in Southern California. Lucy Hartzler died on June 27, 1970 in Los Angeles. Coleman Hartzler died on July 4, 1976. |
| Extent: |
2.48 cu. feet |
| Resource ID:
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gcah.ms.1479 |
Biographical Note
Coleman Clark Hartzler and his wife, Lucy, were missionaries to the Congo.
Coleman Hartzler was born on July 24, 1887 in Brookfield, Missouri. He graduated from Missouri Wesleyan College in 1910 and received his M.A. degree from the University of Southern California in 1914. The following year he graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute.
Lucinda Lee Padrick was born on November 19, 1890 in Escondido, California. She graduated from the State Normal School at Los Angeles, California and attended the University of Southern California from 1914 to 1915.
The Hartzlers sailed for Africa in December of 1916 with their infant son, James. They spent over twenty-five years in the Congo at five different stations: Kambove(1917-1918), Mulungwishi(1918), Kabongo(1919- 1933), Kanene and Jadotville(1933-1942). While there, the Hartzlers helped to build and establish schools and ministered to the people. Lucy gave birth to three more sons, one of whom died in infancy. The others, Omar and Lynn, assisted them in their missionary work. In 1934, in recognition of his services, the Belgian monarch conferred upon Coleman Hartzler the " Order of the Lion." In about 1942, Coleman Hartzler suffered medical problems which forced their return to the United States.
The Hartzlers were never able to return to the Congo. For the remainder of his career, Coleman served as a pastor and preacher in various places, primarily in Southern California. Their son, Omar, returned to Africa as a missionary. Lucy Hartzler died on June 27, 1970 in Los Angeles. Coleman Hartzler died on July 4, 1976.
Scope Note
A large section of this collection consists of almost ninety years of correspondence between the Hartzlers and their friends and relations. It begins with some of Lucy's earliest letters as a young child. It also includes much correspondence dating from Coleman and Lucy's courtship. Later letters describe, in great detail, their days as missionaries, with Lucy striving to include almost every small detail of their lives in her letters. As their sons grew up and moved away, the letters between them and their parents become a central feature of the collection. Also present is a signed letter from John Kennedy to Coleman Hartzler, dating from Kennedy's 1960 election campaign. The diaries are Lucy Padrick Hartzler's accounts of both missionary and family life in Africa and the United States. Written in long hand, they give brief insights into Lucy's devotion to her husband, family, and church. They are personal in nature and quite informative.
In the first diary there is a short genealogical record of the Padrick family (1851-1957). Those records that center primarily on Coleman Hartzler are located in the Sermons and Administrative series. The former series reflects Hartzler's philosophy of ministry, Christianity, hermeneutics, ethos, and world-view. Most of the sermons are in outline form and are type scripted. There are research notes attached to a few of the sermons. Some of the sermons are dated. Supporting documentation for Hartzler's sermon preparation is comprised of notes, proto-addresses, quotes, prayers, poems, and litanies. The latter series, Administrative, contains three primary elements. The records in the first element reflects his professional life as a minister and a missionary. Subjects include the mission work in the Congo, financial accounts, job descriptions, and the Collins Pension Fund.
The second element contains personal/family administration. The third and final element encompasses those travel documents that both Coleman and Lucy Hartzler used throughout their lives. The series containing photographs and biographical information are a mix of different family members both immediate and extended. It here that the genealogist will want to start their research. The photographs series cover the geographic areas of Africa and the United States. They are primarily portrait in orientation but also include a church facade (unknown) and weddings of variously connected relatives. The biographical series contains subjects that cover clergy, baptismal, and death certificates. Other subjects include various family members funeral services and education. The final series is located in a general file which covers such topics as pastoral records, African holidays, historic sites, friends, obituaries, and a historical calendar of the Congo mission. The bits of information contained within this small series fills the intellectual gaps left out by the preceding series.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Series: Administrative
Series: Biographical
Series: Correspondence
Series: Diaries
Series: General Files
Series: Photographs
Series: Sermons
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, Hartzler Family Collection, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
Related Material
Related Hartzler material can be found in the Methodist Episcopal Church's Board of Missions Missionary File Series as well as the Methodist Church's Board of Missions Missionary File Series and Biographical Reference Series. Other locations of related material include Archives Accessions 1984-022, 1984-057, 1988-001, and 1991-004. These are the records of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. Information pertaining to Coleman Hartzler can also be found in the Springer Papers
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Subject Terms |
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Additonal Creators - Personal |
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:Hartzler, Lucinda Padrick |
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:Hartzler, Omar. |
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Subject Names - Personal |
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:Askins, Fonda J. |
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:Hartzler, Flora Belle |
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:Hartzler, James Albert |
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:Hartzler, John Ellsworth |
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:Hartzler, Lynn |
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:Hartzler, Myram Custer |
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:Hartzler, Omar |
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:Reynolds, Emmett |
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:Reynolds, Homer |
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:Tyzack, Elizabeth |
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:Yav, Johnathan |
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:Yav, Mwant. |
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Subject Names - Corporate |
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Methodist Episcopal Church |
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Subject Topics |
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Bantu languages |
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Children of missionaries |
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Liturgy |
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Missionaries |
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Prayers |
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Preaching, Methodist |
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Sermons |
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Women missionaries |
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Women, Methodist. |
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Subject Geographic |
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Africa |
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California. |
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Congo (Brazzaville) |
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United States |
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Genre |
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Certificates |
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Clippings |
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Contracts |
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Correspondence |
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Diaries |
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Manuscripts |
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Memorandums |
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Ordination certificates |
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Pamphlets |
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Passports |
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Photographs |
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Poetry |
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Prayers |
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Reports |
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Sermons |
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Yearbooks. |
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Occupations |
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Minister. |
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Missionary |
Series: Administrative
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-2:
1 |
Administrative, Professional |
1923-1946 |
| 1344-1-2:
2 |
Administrative, Personal |
1897-1935 |
Series: Biographical
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-2:
4 |
Biographical, Coleman C. Hartzler |
1909-1910 |
| 1344-1-3:
1 |
Biographical, Coleman C. Hartzler |
1912-1977 |
| 1344-1-3:
2 |
Biographical, Lucinda Padrick Hartzler |
1906-1970 |
| 1344-1-3:
3 |
Biographical, Myram Custer Hartzler |
1922-1923 |
| 1344-1-3:
4 |
Biographicalk, Extended Family |
1935-1963 |
Series: Correspondence
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1342-6-10:
1 |
Correspondence June 28, 1925 - Dec 18, 1929 |
1925-1929 |
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2 |
Correspondence Jan 22, 1930 - July 31, 1932 |
1930-1932 |
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3 |
Correspondence August 7, 1932 - October 2, 1934 |
1932-1934 |
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4 |
Correspondence October 6, 1934 - May 13, 1936 |
1934-1936 |
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5 |
Correspondence May 15, 1936 - May 30, 1938 |
1936-1938 |
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6 |
Correspondence June 5, 1938 - July 16, 1939 |
1938-1939 |
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7 |
Correspondence July 19, 1939 - July 25, 1941 |
1939-1941 |
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8 |
Correspondence Aug 10, 1941 - Nov 13, 1945 |
1941-1945 |
| 1342-6-11:
1 |
Correspondence Nov 25, 1945 - Sep 15, 1949 |
1945-1949 |
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2 |
Correspondence Sept 15, 1949 - July 23, 1951 |
1949-1951 |
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3 |
Correspondence July 31, 1951- Nov 1, 1953 |
1951-1953 |
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4 |
Correspondence Nov 11, 1953 - Sept 21, 1957 |
1953-1957 |
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5 |
Correspondence Oct 1, 1957 - Nov 1, 1959 |
1957-1959 |
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6 |
Correspondence Nov 7, 1959 - Feb 2, 1962 |
1959-1962 |
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7 |
Correspondence Feb 20, 1962 - Feb 19, 1965 |
1962-1965 |
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8 |
Correspondence Mar 3, 1965 - Oct 17, 1969 |
1965-1969 |
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9 |
Correspondence Oct 23, 1969 - July 13, 1976 |
1969-1976 |
| 1342-6-9:
1 |
Correspondence May 20, 1887 - Jan 28, 1915 |
1887-1915 |
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2 |
Correspondence Feb 1 - May 6 |
1915 |
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3 |
Correspondence May 18 - June 9 |
1915 |
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4 |
Correspondence June 9, 1915 - Dec 26, 1916 |
1915-1916 |
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5 |
Correspondence Dec 26, 1916 - Oct 31, 1917 |
1916-1917 |
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6 |
Correspondence Nov 7, 1917 - July 26, 1918 |
1917-1918 |
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7 |
Correspondence August 1918 - Apr 17, 1920 |
1918-1920 |
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8 |
Correspondence Apr 19, 1920 - Mar 2, 1923 |
1920-1923 |
| 1342-6-9:
9 |
Correspondence Mar 14, 1923 - June 15, 1925 |
1923-1925 |
Series: Diaries
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-1:
1 |
Diary |
1913-1915 |
| 1344-1-1:
6 |
Diary |
1932-1936 |
| 1344-1-1:
8 |
Diary |
1938-1939 |
| 1344-1-1:
9 |
Diary |
1939-1940 |
| 1344-1-1:
10 |
Diary |
1940-1941 |
| 1344-1-1:
11 |
Diary |
1941-1945 |
Series: General Files
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-3:
6 |
General File |
1908-1961 |
Series: Photographs
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-3:
5 |
Photographs |
1936-1968 |
Series: Sermons
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1344-1-1:
12 |
Sermons, Old Testament |
1941-1962 |
| 1344-1-1:
13 |
Sermons, New Testament |
1945-1963 |
| 1344-1-1:
14 |
Sermons, Supporting Documents |
1943-1963 |
