William Ward Simpson Collection

Content Description

The William Ward Simpson Collection consists of two boxes which includes correspondence, information about the papier mache beasts, material on the Ballenger family, his evangelistic work, and writings. There is also some material from his daughter, Winea J. Simpson.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Lavon M. and Fred Ramsey (William W. Simpson’s granddaughter), donated the collection to the Andrews University Center for Adventist Research on November 29, 1976. As an interesting side note, the Turner Moving Company crated and moved the beasts from California to Michigan, charging $500 to do so.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Use Restrictions

All users of this collection will be required to complete the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulations specified in the "Patron Agreement" and "Researcher’s Code of Conduct." All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection: Box ___, Fld ___, William Ward Simpson (Collection 81), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.