Papers, 1921-1948.

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Papers, 1921-1948.

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Correspondence, reports, circulars, and other material concering Lutheran World Convention, 1921-1948; Provisional Committee of World Council of Churches, ca. 1936-ca. 1948; Lutheran World Federation, 1946-1954; relief work in Europe; and other matters.

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Lutheran World Convention

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The Lutheran World Convention (LWC) was founded by the National Lutheran Council and the Allgemeine Evangelisch-lutherische Konferenz to coordinate international Lutheran relief efforts after World War II and to promote Lutheran fellowship and cooperation throughout the world. John A. Morehead (1867-1936) was instrumental in its organization and served as executive committee chair (1923-1929) and president (1929-1935). The LWC's successor, the Lutheran World Federation, was established in 1947. ...

Lutheran World Federation

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Wentz, Abdel Ross, 1883-1976

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Abdel Ross Wentz (1883-1976) was a professor (1916-1940) and president (1940-1951) of Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Wentz was active in the formation of the Lutheran World Convention; its successor, the Lutheran World Federation; and the World Council of Churches. He also was a well-known author of numerous books about Lutheran history. From the description of Papers, 1921-1948. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library). WorldCat record id...

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