Papers, 1921-1948.

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Papers, 1921-1948.

Correspondence, minutes and agenda, committee reports, and constitutional drafts regarding Wentz's participation in the organization and formation of the Lutheran World Convention (LWC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), and the World Council of Churches (WCC). Topics include Lutherans in the ecumenical movement, LWC Conventions, LWF assemblies, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod cooperation with the LWF, International Missionary Council, and WCC assemblies.

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