Correspondence Files, 1946-1964.

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Correspondence Files, 1946-1964.

Washington Office correspondence files (1946-1964) contain correspondence and reports of Robert E. Van Deusen in his capacity as secretary of the office. Files relate to cooperative efforts with and for NLC Divisions, Departments, and Commissions; participation in national and Lutheran conferences and commissions; immigration and refugee work; issues of church and state; Lutheran support and opposition to specific government legislation; and Lutheran World Relief. Correspondents include NLC officials; U.S. government officials and agencies; United Nations officials; NLC participating church body members; international, national, ecumenical and Lutheran organizations; foreign dignitaries; Lutheran World Federation and Lutheran World Relief officials; and Lutheran pastors and lay persons.

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