Thomas, David (David Greenwood)
Variant namesMissionary linguist; born August 21, 1930, to missionary parents in Shansi, China; graduated from Wheaton College (1951) and received a B.D. and M.A. from Columbia Bible College (ca. 1953); worked as a linguist with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines (1953-1957), Vietnam (1957-1975), and Thailand (ca. 1978- ); developed written form of Chrau language and prepared literacy, education and Bible study materials; helped organize a Chrau Bible School; married Dorothy Fowler, 1956.
From the description of Papers of David D. Thomas, 1954-1975. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 30767932
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| creatorOf | Thomas, David D. Papers of David D. Thomas, 1954-1975. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center | |
| referencedIn | Evans, Helen E. Oral history interview with Helen E. Evans, 1991 [sound recording]. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center |
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| associatedWith | Evans, Helen E. | person |
| associatedWith | Pittman, Richard S. (Richard Saunders), 1915- | person |
| associatedWith | Thomas, Dorothy Fowler. | person |
| associatedWith | Wycliffe Bible Translators. | corporateBody |
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| Chrau language |
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| Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
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