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John R. Mott Papers, 1813-1982

Title: John R. Mott Papers 1813-1982

The papers document the multitude of activities andinvolvements pursued by John R. Mott in over seventy years of working life.General correspondence, 1886-1955, comprises nearly half the bulk of Mott'spapers, and includes letters to and from prominent American governmentalleaders, philanthropists, international political, social, and religiousleaders. Family papers and correspondence provide valuable biographical andgenealogical information as well as revealing another dimension of Mott's life,his role as a devoted son, brother, husband, and father. John R. Mott was bornon May 25, 1865 in Sullivan County, New York. His higher education was pursuedat Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa (1881-1885) and at Cornell University,Ithaca, New York (Ph.B., 1888: Phi Beta Kappa). He received honorary degreesfrom Yale, Edinburgh, Princeton, Brown, Toronto, and other universities. Heserved as administrator and leader of various organizations including the YoungMen's Christian Association, Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions,World Student Christian Federation, Foreign Missions Conference of NorthAmerica, International Missionary Council, Interchurch World Movement,Institute of Social and Religious Research, and the World Council of Churches.In 1916, Mott was a member of the commission assigned to negotiate a settlementwith Mexico. In 1917, he participated in a special diplomatic mission to Russiaheaded by Senator Elihu Root. Mott was co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in1946. During his career, he was officially honored by the governments of theUnited States, France, Italy, Japan, Poland, Greece, Jerusalem, Siam, Sweden,China, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Hungary, Estonia, Portugal, and Finland. Mottdied in Orlando, Florida on January 31, 1955.

ArchivalResource: Totalarchival boxes 230; total linear footage 95 '

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Saposs, David J. David J. Saposs papers [microform], 1918-1967.

Title: David J. Saposs papers [microform], 1918-1967.

Microfilm copy of research files and articles in the David J. Saposs papers held by State Historical Society of Wisconsin include summaries of interviews with workers from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin who were involved in the 1919 Steel Strike sponsored by the Interchurch World Movement.

ArchivalResource: 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45840136 View

Interchurch World Movement of North America. Records of the Interchurch World Movement of North America, 1919-1920.

Title: Records of the Interchurch World Movement of North America, 1919-1920.

Brochures, articles, reports, surveys.

ArchivalResource: 7 folders.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702132223 View

Interchurch World Movement of North America. History of the Interchurch World Movement, n.d.

Title: History of the Interchurch World Movement, n.d.

Official documents of the Movement.

ArchivalResource: ca. 850 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122404743 View

Mott, John Raleigh, 1865-1955. John R. Mott papers, 1813-1978 (inclusive), 1880-1955 (bulk).

Title: John R. Mott papers, 1813-1978 (inclusive), 1880-1955 (bulk).

Material documents the multitude of activities and involvements pursued by John R. Mott in over seventy years of working life. General correspondence, 1886-1955, comprises nearly half the bulk of Mott's papers, and includes letters to and from prominent American governmental leaders, philanthropists, international political, social and religious leaders. Family papers and correspondence provide valuable biographical and genealogical information as well as revealing another dimension of Mott's life, his role as a devoted son, brother, husband and father.

ArchivalResource: 95 linear feet (234 boxes, 4 oversize items)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702179259 View

Fosdick, Raymond Blaine, 1883-. History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : manuscript, 1923.

Title: History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : manuscript, 1923.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ; 28 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78386038 View

Simon, A. L. A.L. Simon papers, 1907-1948.

Title: A.L. Simon papers, 1907-1948.

Papers consist primarily of twenty-one sermons written by Reverend Simon on various topics, as well as articles from several Baptist periodicals pertaining to education and the ministry. A copy of Simon's address before the Philomathean Literary Society of Leland University, New Orleans, published in the "National Baptist Union" (1907), is present, as are one newspaper, one printed volume, and a letter from Reverend L. C. Simon to his nephew, A. L., regarding their attendance at the Interchurch World Movement in New Orleans.

ArchivalResource: 34 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505564 View

Fosdick, Raymond Blaine, 1883-. History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : manuscript, 1923.

Title: History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : manuscript, 1923.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ; 28 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52246885 View

Fosdick, Raymond B. (Raymond Blaine), 1883-1972. History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : typescript, circa 1923.

Title: History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America : typescript, circa 1923.

Two volume typescript entitled "History of the Interchurch World Movement of North America" containing official documents of the movement which was founded in 1918 as an interfaith Christian organization to coordinate Protestant church resources in evangelizing non-Christians throughout the world by focusing on Christian education, medical and sanitary work, and social service. Documents the establishment of the organization, distribution and publication of surveys, educational activities, field activities, financial activities, and the liquidation of the organization's assets.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.1 container.0.4 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/721087914 View

The Wayfarer collection, 1919-1920.

Title: The Wayfarer collection, 1919-1920.

The collection consists of materials pertaining to the production of the passion play The Wayfarer from 1919-1920. Includes the playbook of director Lawrence H. Rich containing autographs of performers, a typed program, sheet music, and hand written notes on stage directions, sound effects, and lighting. A scrapbook contains photographs of Walter Hampden, Blanche Yurka, Helen Newitt, Theo Karle, and scenes of the pageant; clippings; a poster; programs; and brochures relating to The Wayfarer. The collection also includes a booklet of the musical score and photographs, probably from D.W. Griffin's unreleased film production of The Wayfarer.

ArchivalResource: 58 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38478196 View