Dayhoff (Paul S.) Papers, 1925-2009

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Summary

Title:
Papers of Paul S. Dayhoff, 1925-2009
Dates:
1925-2009
Creators:
Dayhoff, Paul S. Dayhoff, Irvin E.
Abstract:
Extent:
12 Boxes, 7 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Papers of Paul S. Dayhoff, 1925-2009. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The Paul Dayhoff (1925- ) Collection documents Church of the Nazarene missions in southern Africa in the 20th century. Bulk dates range from 1952-2006. Material includes Paul Dayhoff’s three published works and related notes; Africa Church of the Nazarene Annual Assembly reports; individual Church papers, and periodicals published by the Nazarene Church. Photograph subjects include the African Nazarenes documented in Dayhoff’s biographical works. Compact discs contain pictures of the fauna and flora of Africa, Nazarene ministry in Africa, and the Dayhoffs’ family history. The audio cassettes contain interviews conducted for the books’ publications.

Biographical / historical:

Paul S. Dayhoff grew up in South Africa, born to missionary parents Fannie and Irvine E. Dayhoff. He received his B.A. from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1948) and a B.D. from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky (1951). He earned his D.Th. from University of South Africa in 1980. His D.Th. dissertation was entitled: “The Message of Holiness of the Church of the Nazarene among the Northern Sotho People.” After his studies in the United States, Dayhoff returned as a missionary of the Nazarene Church to South Africa. He taught and held administrative posts in Nazarene schools and Theological Colleges in South Africa and Swaziland. Dayhoff was a founding faculty member of the Nazarene Theological College, South Africa. After Dayhoff retired, he returned to the United States. Dayhoff published three books documenting the life stories of local African men and women who were involved in the mission and ministry of the Nazarene Church in Africa. • Living Stones in Africa: Pioneers of the Church of the Nazarene (1990) • Africa Nazarene Mosaic (2001) • Standing Stones of Africa: Pillars of the Faith in the Church of the Nazarene (2006)

Acquisition information:
Donated by Paul S. Dayhoff, 2005-2007.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1925-2009
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Paul S. Dayhoff, 1925-2009. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Location of this collection:
135 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182, US
Contact:
(626) 584-5311
archives@fuller.edu
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