William Chauncy Langdon papers, 1853-1859 (inclusive) [microform].

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William Chauncy Langdon papers, 1853-1859 (inclusive) [microform].

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The papers document the formation of the Young Men's Christian Association in North America. William Chauncy Langdon's initiation of the union of Christian associations and his role as first Corresponding Secretary are detailed in the correspondence and reports.

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Yake University Divinity School Library

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YMCA of the USA.

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Langdon, William Chauncy, 1831-1895

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Astronomer, clergyman, and patent lawyer. From the description of William Chauncy Langdon papers, 1600-1903 (bulk 1846-1863). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979892 The Reverend William Chauncy Langdon: Episcopal clergyman, who as a layman was one of the co-founders of the Young Men's Christian Association. Before his 1858 ordination he was chief examiner in the US Patent Office. Langdon worked for and wrote extensively on church unity. From the description of W...