Dana McLean Greeley Papers, 1931-1986.

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Dana McLean Greeley Papers, 1931-1986.

Collection is divided into three sections: private papers, presidential papers, and papers related to the World Conference on Religion and Peace. The private papers include sermons, worship materials, journals, diaries,appointment books, biographical materials, family correspondence, photographs, audiotapes, and correspondence related to Greeley's service at various churches.The presidential papers contain correspondence on social action, the Unitarian Universalist merger, UUA general assemblies, affiliated agencies, theological schools, churches and fellowships. The section on the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP), 1968-1985, includes reports, memos, minutes, speeches, agendas and correspondence.

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