Vizcarra, (Manuel) Papers, an Apostolic Archives of the Americas Collection, 1950s-2003

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Summary

Title:
Papers of Manuel Vizcarra, an Apostolic Archives of the Americas Collection
Dates:
1950s-2003
Creators:
Vizcarra, Manuel J., 1924-2003 Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus
Abstract:
Extent:
141 Boxes, 59.63 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Papers of Manuel Vizcarra, an Apostolic Archives of the Americas Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The Papers of Manuel Vizcarra, an Apostolic Archives of the Americas Collection spans from the late 1950s - 2003. The majority of the material includes events, publications, correspondence, and departmental news and bulletins of the Apostolic Assemblies of Faith in Christ Jesus.

Biographical / historical:

Manuel J. Vizcarra (b. Dec 6, 1924 – d. April 7, 2003) served as the eighth Bishop President of the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus from 1968-1994, and the first Bishop President of the Apostolic Assembly in Mexico. He was elected Bishop Supervisor of the Northern California District in 1967. Bishop Vizcarra also served as Secretary of Christian Education, General Secretary, and Bishop Vice President. He worked over fifty years in service to the Apostolic Assemby in the United States and Mexico. Born in Mexico, Vizcarra grew up in New Mexico and Arizona, United States. He was baptized at the First Church of San José, California in 1945. He married Martha Araujo on December 6, 1953. Bishop Vizcarra earned degrees at the Instituto Teológico Apostólic International (ITAI) and Fuller Theological Seminary.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Vizcarra family.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1950s-2003
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.

Terms of access:

All rights reserved.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Manuel Vizcarra, an Apostolic Archives of the Americas Collection. 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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