Kenneth Scott Latourette Papers, 1905-1970

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Kenneth Scott Latourette Papers, 1905-1970

The papers contain extensive documentation ofLatourette's personal life, scholarly activities, and involvement in variousorganizations. Latourette was a professor of missions and Oriental history atYale University. He held leadership positions in the American BaptistConvention and Foreign Mission Society, American Historical Association, FarEastern Association, International Committee of Y.M.C.A.'s, Japan InternationalChristian University Foundation, United Board for Christian Colleges in China,World Council of Churches, and Yale-China Association.

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