Papers, 1911-1984.

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Papers, 1911-1984.

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The Dutton Family Papers consist of correspondence (1911-69), reports, writings, and miscellaneous papers relating to Philip Drew Dutton (1891-1975; A.B. Oberlin 1913, B.D. 1916), his wife, Helen Wiley Dutton (1889-1982; A.B. Oberlin 1917), and their children, Thomas Chester (b. 1918; A.B. Oberlin 1941), Frank Warner (b. 1924), and Jean Marcia (1920- 26). The correspondence largely covers Philip D. Dutton's missionary service under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions at Taigu in Shansi Province, China, from 1919 to 1941, including four years of Japanese occupation; his wartime pastorate in Benzonia, Michigan (1943-48); and his teaching appointments with the Fukien Union Theological Seminary in China (1949-50) and with the College of Theology at Silliman University in the Philippines (1950-52). Letters exchanged between Philip and Helen document their courtship, missionary service, and World War II separation. Other records include newspaper clippings, writings of Philip and Helen Dutton, notebooks, diaries, and wedding books.

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...

Oberlin College

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Dutton, Philip Drew, 1891-1975

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Dutton family.

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Philip Drew Dutton, son of Charles and Marcia (Drew) Dutton, was born in Ashland, Massachusetts in 1891. He received the A.B. from Oberlin in 1913 and the B.D. in 1916. In the same year, he married Helen Axford Wiley, a 1917 graduate of Oberlin College. Following his ordination to the Congregational ministry, Dutton served parishes in North Dakota and Ohio. From 1919 to 1950, Philip and Helen Dutton lived in Taigu, Shansi Province, China as missionaries of the American Board of Commissioners for...

Dutton, Helen Wiley, 1889-1982

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