Melvin Wittler Papers 1826-2002 1956-1993

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Melvin Wittler Papers 1826-2002 1956-1993

Correspondence, writings, and collected materialdocument the life and work of Melvin Wittler, who was an American Protestantmissionary in Turkey from 1956 to 1993, and provide insight into religious andpolitical events in the Middle East. Wittler served as an administrator for theNear East Mission of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missionsand the United Church Board for World Ministries, overseeing the Mission'seducational and medical work.

Total archival boxes: 21.; Total linear footage: 9.

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Wittler, Melvin Armin

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Melvin Armin Wittler was born on March 25, 1929 in Hartington, Nebraska to Frank William Wittler and Cecil Maria Fiscus. After graduating from Hartington High School in Nebraska in 1947, he received a B.A. from Yankton College, South Dakota in 1951 and a B.Th. from Yankton College School of Theology in 1952. He served as minister at West Point, Nebraska Congregational Church from 1950 to 1952. On August 8, 1953 he married Nancy Patriquin; the Wittlers had three sons and one daughter...

United Church Board for World Ministries. Near East Mission

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...