Henry Smith Leiper letter and brochure for Modern Christian German martyrs film, 1937.

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Henry Smith Leiper letter and brochure for Modern Christian German martyrs film, 1937.

The collection consists of two items: form letter from Henry Smith Leiper, 26 April 1937, addressed to Reverend and Dear sir, with information on Christian German refugees, and about a new film on the subject titled Modern Christian German Martyrs, available to clergy for raising awareness of the topic; also, brochure advertising Modern Christian German Martyrs, circa 1937, consisting of speeches by James G. McDonald and Harry Emerson Fosdick, including information about the film, a list and portraits of members of the American Committee for Christian German Refugees, an order form for the film, and a suggested local program for showing the film.

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Leiper, Henry Smith, 1891-1975

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Henry Smith Leiper was an American clergyman and author. Born in New Jersey, he was educated at Amherst, and later Columbia University and the Union Theological Seminary. He spent four years as a missionary in China, and upon his return to the United States became active in various national and international organizations. He was the author of several books and co-founder of the World Council of Churches. From the description of Henry Smith Leiper letter and brochure for Modern Chris...

American Committee for Christian Refugees, Inc.

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