Overview of the J. Arthur and Edna Mouw papers
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Title: J. Arthur and Edna Mouw papers
Date (inclusive): 1931-2004
Collection Number: 2008C2
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, 27 digital audio files (1.29 GB)
(0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Photocopies of letters, sound recordings of reminiscences, pamphlets, and studies, relating to missionary work among the Dayak
people of Borneo. Includes a printed memoir by Sydwell Mouw Flynn, daughter of J. Arthur and Edna Mouw.
Creator:
Mouw, J. Arthur, 1903-
Creator:
Mouw, Edna, 1901-
Creator:
Flynn, Sydwell Mouw, 1933-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2008.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], J. Arthur and Edna Mouw papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
American missionary in Borneo, 1931-1950.
Scope and Content of Collection
Photocopies of letters, sound recordings of reminiscences, pamphlets, and studies, relating to missionary work among the Dayak
people of Borneo. Includes a printed memoir by Sydwell Mouw Flynn, daughter of J. Arthur and Edna Mouw.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Missionaries
Dayak (Bornean people) -- Missions
Missions -- Indonesia
Missions -- Borneo
Sound Recordings
1958-1972
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Making His Deeds Known
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000961
Scope and Contents note
Mouw begins discussing his ministry history on the Borneo island, including his friendship with another missionary. His main
focus is a tale about a merchant that lives near the river and their prayer for rain, the message being when God helps one
person, God is helping many people. Mouw also discusses another man named Jon.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: The Gospel Multiplied
1972 September 20
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000962
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: All Power Has Been Given
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000963
Scope and Contents note
A talk on his missionary service to Borneo. Includes a good deal on marriage in Borneo and a tale about curing a man of the
hiccups.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Beautiful Feet
1971 September 22
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000964
Scope and Contents note
Mouw recalls a tale in Borneo of wishing to travel to one village as he had promised, but being kept by another village interested
in his ministry. Includes stories of the taste of Borneo fruit, falling asleep from exhaustion during a teaching session,
and baptizing.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon at the Men's Fellowship North Redona Chapel
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000965
Scope and Contents note
Mouw recalling leaving the South Pacific during WWII, going through Australia, Panama, New Orleans, and finally into California.
Following, he talks about the Gospel and the Dayaks and other tribes of Borneo, particularly the man with a goatee.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon on his work in Borneo
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000966
Scope and Contents note
A talk on his missionary work in Borneo, beginning in 1931 and teaching people to sing. Mouw spends some time preaching from
Old Testament stories. He goes on to discuss the Borneo natives pre-Christianity prayer and non-prayer traditions, growing
up and prayer with his father, handshaking, and the seriousness of baptizing.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Djapit, The Cook
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000967
Scope and Contents note
A sermon on missionary work in Borneo. Includes his wife leaving the Dayaks, a tale of a tribe member dying, and building
a church.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: A Decision Reversed
1958 November 7
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000968
Scope and Contents note
Mouw discusses his interactions with the Dutch officials in regards to his work with the Dayaks. He discusses major breakthroughs
coming from speaking Dutch fluently and rationally explaining the health benefits for the Dayaks from Mouws ministry.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: The Escape Story
1972 September 24
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000969
Scope and Contents note
Mouw discusses his experience in Borneo following the Pearl Harbor bombing in the beginning of the US-Japan front of WWII.
Mouw vividly recalls the path and trials his family took from Borneo, passing through Australia, New Zealand, Panama before
arriving home in Pasadena, California. Concludes with the hymn "Throw A Line". Cassette sounds very bad and did not respond
to restoration treatments
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: An Example of God's Faithfulness
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000970
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: A Story From Borneo
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000971
Scope and Contents note
A talk by Mouw to young people describing what he calls persecution he received from the Dutch officials in Borneo and persecution
the tribes suffered from their chiefs. He likens this persecution to events in the Bible and events the young people might
encounter. Includes a tale about a young Dayaks religious act being confused for an act of political revolution.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Safety Pins
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000972
Scope and Contents note
A talk on interaction and trade with Dayaks.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Moving Day In Borneo
1972
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000973
Scope and Contents note
A talk on baptizing Dayaks, housing, bringing his wife up from the city, and the concept of being born again. In the process
he recalls how the Dayaks turned to Christianity, and the Dayak women had vetoed turning to Islam.
J. Arthur Mouw sermon: Matter of Blood
undated
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 2008c2_a_0000974
Scope and Contents note
A talk on the difference between Natives customs versus the born again Dayak customs. Concerns the "Business of the Blood,"
animal slaughter.
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