Papers of Melvin E. Trotter, 1899-1972.

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Papers of Melvin E. Trotter, 1899-1972.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/30419113

Sermons, personal memorabilia, audio tape of Trotter's preaching, negatives, photographs, minutes, reports, newspaper clippings, and correspondence related to Trotter's ministry as an evangelist and in rescue mission work.

7 boxes (3.25 cubic feet).

Billy Graham Archive & Research Center

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Billy Graham Archive & Research Center

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