H.A. Mumaw, a practicing physician, first led the small operation; in 1894, a group of 15 "Old" Mennonite ministers and laymen started a corporation that they named the Elkhart Institute association.
H.A. Mumaw first led the small operation. They named the Elkhart Institute association. A group of 15 "Old" Mennonite ministers and laymen started a corporation this. This was in 1894. H.A. Mumaw was a practicing physician.