Herbster, Ben M., 1904-

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Ben Mohr Herbster (1904-1984) was an American Protestant clergyman. A native of Ohio, he was active in social issues such as civil rights. In 1961 he was elected the first president of the United Church of Christ, a position he held for eight years. He died in New York on December 16, 1984.

From the guide to the Ben M. Herbster Papers, 1961-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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Birth 1904-08-26

Death 1984-12-16

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