Papers, 1920-1936.

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Papers, 1920-1936.

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Personal correspondence (1930-1936), written in Morehead's capacity as Lutheran World Convention president, regarding speech and article requests; letters of recommendation and introduction; appeals for church building funds; the death of Gustav A. Brandelle, president of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America; the fifthieth anniversary of the Mary J. Drexel Home and Motherhouse of Deaconesses in Philadelphia; China missions; and Morehead's health. Correspondents include W.L. Scheding, Stewart W. Herman, and Frederick H. Knubel. Articles and speeches (1920-1935), written and presented by Morehead throughout his career pertain to Lutheran World Convention and National Lutheran Council activities and topics, and to the state of Lutheranism.

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