Santiago Fontanez (RG 1610) became pastor of the Iglesia Bautista in Barrio Obrero (in Puerto Rico) in December 1939 and remained there until August 1944. He was also pastor of Central Baptist Church in Brooklyn. His collection contains marriage certificate receipt books from while he was pastor of the Baptist church of Yauco, Puerto Rico in 1938 and 1939. It is rare to have these items from a pastor, although many researchers ask about them. This collection is not available for researchers
Reuben E. E. Harkness’ collection (RG 1334) is also open to researchers. Dr. Harkness was a Baptist educator, Professor of Church History at Crozer Seminary, 1927-1950 and President of the American Baptist Historical Society, 1930-1949. The collection consists of working drafts of papers and articles, 1927-1941 and correspondence, 1935-1951.
