Henry Mixter Penniman Papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 09-9.36

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collections contains biographical information, personal correspondence, publications and an unpublished manuscript by the Reverend Henry M. Penniman documenting moonshining, feuds, and other mountain enterprises.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1910-1922

Creator

Penniman, Henry Mixter -- 1851-1937 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

Federal copyright regulations apply. Cite all information.

Extent

1.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

From 1895 to 1922, the Rev. Henry M. Penniman served as Professor of Christian Evidences, a field agent, fund raiser, financial agent, and general evangelist for Berea College. He was a close friend of President Frost and helped raise the funds for the·women's Gymnasium that would be named the Woods-Penniman building on the Berea College Campus. After retirement, Penniman continued to preach, teach, and work with the College.