Keiter Affair - Testimonies, 1902-1905
Scope and Contents
These files contain materials pertaining to a scandal that developed over the management of the United Brethren Publishing House in Dayton, Ohio, by the agent Millard F. Keiter. In 1895, certain church leaders, including Milton Wright, began to suspect that the books were not properly kept. Audits uncovered large discrepancies and Keiter was forced out of office. This affair cuased a great divide in the Church between those members who supported Milton Wright in his unwavering attempt to prove that Keiter embezzled funds and those who supported Keiter.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1905
Creator
- From the Collection: Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wright family (Family)
Language of Materials
The records are in English, French, German and Italian
Restrictions on Access
Due to preservation concerns, original audio and video recordings in the collection cannot be played in the reading room. Patrons may have access to reference copies. Items without reference copies can be digitized at the request of a patron for the cost of creating a digital copy. Please provide us at least two weeks advance notice if you would like to request an audio or video reference copy. Call (937) 775-2092 or e-mail us at library-archives-ref@wright.edu. Use of digitized content is subject to conditions governing use.
To reduce stress on the original photographs, photo albums, newspapers, Wright Family School Items, and Milton Wright Diaries, patrons are asked to first use digital copies, in place of the originals. The digitized items are available online in CORE SCHOLAR at https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms1/.
Extent
From the Collection: 38.75 linear feet (and 203 volumes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
