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THE GROENFELDT COLLECTION

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The Groenfeldt Moravian Collection

Picture of Groenfeldt Collection RoomThe Groenfeldt Collection or “Moravian Collection” as it is sometimes referred to, is a comprehensive selection of published works relating to Moravian history, theology, worship and mission. The Groenfeldt Collection is housed on the lower level of the Reeves Library and includes many books in English, as well as other languages such as German and Czech.  The following bibliographies highlight some of the holdings in the Groenfeldt collection:

Introduction to Moravian History, Theology, Worship, and Mission

Overview of Publications on the Moravian Church in English, 2000-2010

Overview of Publications on the Moravian Church in English, 2011-2015

Translations of Zinzendorf's Works into English

Materials in the Groenfeldt collection may be used in the library, but cannot be checked out.  Sometimes, there are duplicates in the main stacks however, which do circulate.

For questions relating to the Groenfeldt Collection, please contact:

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Cory W. Dieterly
University & Seminary Archivist
Phone: (610) 861-1594
Email: dieterlyc@moravian.edu

The Groenfeldt Moravian Collection is named by Eva R. Groenfeldt in loving memory of her husband, the Reverend Dr. John S. Groenfeldt (1917-1995).

The area is furnished by Georgine Sander Weinlick in memory of her husband, Dr. John R. Weinlick who served the University and Theological Seminary Community as Professor of Church History from 1948-1967, and as Dean of the Seminary from 1967-1971.