00.5. Acknowledgments
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
It is well nigh impossible to list the names of all those who have contributed to the preparation of this book. To those who checked the manuscript for historical accuracy, to the many teachers who gave their reactions to the material and offered suggestions, to the members of the committees that gave guidance in the preparation of this volume, and to those who assisted in other ways we express our sincere appreciation. Every one of them has had an important part in the publishing of this church history.
We also wish to express our appreciation to the Concordia Publishing House for the use of several maps and prints, to the Houghton Mifflin Company for the use of a map, and to the following organizations and individuals who loaned or contributed pictures: The American Bible Society, Brethren Missionary Herald Company, Inc., Christian Reformed Board of Missions, The Church Herald, Methodist Information, Netherlands Information Bureau, Northwest Iowa Newspaper Association, Presbyterian Historical Society, Anita Vissia, and Christine Voss.