J. Chrys Dougherty III papers 1953-1978

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J. Chrys Dougherty III papers 1953-1978

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John Chrysostom Dougherty III (b. May 3, 1915) is a Texas lawyer who is active in many philanthropic religious, civic, and legal organizations. One foot, two inches of correspondence, minutes, financial and legal documents, reports and printed material (1953-1978), arranged in three series, document the involvement of J. Chrys Dougherty in religious organizations and activities. The majority of the records document the Advanced Religious Study Foundation. The collection also includes records relating to the September 1957 United States Conference for the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Study on “The Nature of the Unity We Seek,” and material concerning the Christian Faith and Life Community in Austin, Texas.

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Austin Seminary Archives, Stitt Library, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

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Faith and Life Community.

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World Council of Churches. Commission on Faith and Order

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Advanced Religious Study Foundation.

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The Advanced Religious Study Foundation was formed in 1955 with the purpose of supporting the advancement of Christian religious education through the establishment of scholarship funds and the support of institutions engaged in the preparation, education, and training of religious leaders. Laurence H. Favrot served as the president of the foundation as well as a board member of the Favrot Fund which provided financial support to the foundation throughout its existence. The Advanced Religious St...

Dougherty, John Chrysostom III (J. Chrys), 1915-

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John Chrysostom Dougherty III (b. May 3, 1915) is a Texas lawyer who is active in many philanthropic religious, civic, and legal organizations. Dougherty’s uncle paid for his undergraduate education at the University of Texas and Law School at Harvard on the condition that he would someday pass along the favor to someone else. Dougherty was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1940. He became a decorated military man while serving in World War II, and when he returned home he formed the Gra...