Manchester College Archives and Brethren Historical Collection

Brethren Historical Collection

Title: Seagoing Cowboys, Heifer Project
Number: BC2006/5
Size/Location: General Brethren Collection, Heifer Project, 2 Files.
Citation: BC2006/5, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana.
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Provenance:

Donation from Peggy N. Miller

Date of Accession: 5/25/06
Biographical/Historical Note: Cattle attendants, called "seagoing cowboys" cared for livestock being shipped to war-devastated countries following World War II.  This venture was part of the "Heifer Project" founded by Dan West, a Church of the Brethren leader and peace advocate. 
Scope and Content Note: 1.  Issue #6 of "Catoctin History,"  Fall/Winter 2005.

2.  January 10, 2006 issue of "The Mennonite."

Description prepared 30 May 2006 by Jeanine M. Wine.

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