Nachtigall (Gary) Maps of Mennonite Settlement in the Reedley-Dinuba Area, ca. 1972

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Summary

Title:
Maps of Mennonite Settlement in the Reedley-Dinuba Area.
Dates:
ca. 1972
Creators:
Nachtigall, Gary B.
Abstract:
Extent:
2 maps (each 36.5 x 48.5 inches)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Maps of Mennonite Settlement in the Reedley-Dinuba Area.. Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Library and Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Two maps with pencil notations showing tracts of land owned by Mennonites in the Reedley-Dinuba area of Tulare County during their early years of settlement there. Maps were apparently prepared for Nachtigall's master's thesis on Mennonite settlement in California, which was completed in 1972.

Biographical / historical:

Gary Nachtigall was an instructor, administrator, and coach at Fresno Pacific University. He completed a master's degree in geography at California State University, Fresno, in 1972. His thesis was entitled "Mennonite migration and settlements of California."

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Library and Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
ca. 1972
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research.

Preferred citation:

Maps of Mennonite Settlement in the Reedley-Dinuba Area.. Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Library and Archives

Location of this collection:
1717 S. Chestnut Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702, US
Contact:
(559) 453-3437
hannah.keeney@fresno.edu
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