Unitarian Service Committee. Executive Director. Records, 1941-1951.

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Unitarian Service Committee. Executive Director. Records, 1941-1951.

1941-1951

This collection contains the records of various acting and executive directors of the Unitarian Service Committee.

17 boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383064

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