Missionary Rest Colony Collection, 2005

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Missionary Rest Colony Collection
Dates:
2005
Creators:
Bundy, David Cram, Donald
Abstract:
Extent:
1 Box, 0.5 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Missionary Rest Colony Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of original and photocopied documents associated with the 2005 defense of the Missionary Rest Colonyโ€™s retention within the Glendale community. Specific records include a Los Angeles Times article; photocopies of documents Donald Cram and David Bundy gathered; and a photocopy of a scrapbook kept by Christian and Missionary Alliance retired missionaries.

Biographical / historical:

Jennie E Suppes founded the Missionary Rest Colony on Mission Road, Glendale, CA c.1920. Her goal was to build a whole community for visiting missionaries, regardless of ecclesiastical denomination or nationality. Suppes retired in the 1950s and transferred ownership to the Christian and Missionary Alliance. The CMA owned the colony until the 1970s. In 2005, MEK Associates, Inc owned the property and had the buildings deconstructed to support a healthcare company expansion project. Local community members including Alan Leib and Donald Cram attempted to save the Missionary Rest Colony.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Donald Cram and David Bundy in 2005

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Missionaries
Names:
Christian and Missionary Alliance

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
2005
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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

Preferred citation:

Missionary Rest Colony 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