Files, 1954-1963.

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Files, 1954-1963.

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The Henry J. Whiting files (1954-1963) contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, conference programs, conference and committee minutes and agenda, articles, publications, and bibliographies from Whiting's tenure as Division of Welfare Executive Secretary. Topics of discussion include: the aged; chaplaincy; child welfare; church bodies' cooperative welfare efforts; division finance; health; education and scholarship; immigration and refugee work; the Division of Lutheran World Federation Affairs' international exchange program; international, national, and Lutheran welfare conference; cooperation with the Lutheran. Church-Missouri Synod (LC-MS) in immigration; Lutheran World Federation activities; welfare work for seamen; social work and welfare; and sponsorship of workshops, consultations, and conferences. Correspondents include NLC officials and members; Division consultants and other staff; church body welfare boards officials; LWF officials; international, national, and Lutheran conference officials; health and welfare agency officials and staff; government officials, and chaplains.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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