Papers, 1891-1965.

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Papers, 1891-1965.

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Correspondence with bishops, priests and other officials of the Orthodox Church in America, with other churches both orthodox and non-orthodox around the United States and the world, with the National Park Service concerning Russian Orthodox historic sites in Alaska, with the National Council of Churches, and with many other correspondents. There are also minutes and financial records of church councils; records of schools and seminaries; sermons, lectures, historical notes and theological research; poems, diaries, autobiographical and travel writings; and clippings, pamphlets, booklets and general subject files.

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