Lutheran World Federation Assemblies Files, 1966-1984.

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Lutheran World Federation Assemblies Files, 1966-1984.

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Lutheran World Federation Assemblies files (1966-1984) regard the U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC) General Secretary's activities in planning programs and events and preparing U.S. participants for Assemblies held in Evain-les-Bains, France (1970); Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1977); and Budapest, Hungary (1984). Files include correspondence, reports, newsletter mailings, participant lists, questionnaires, studies, publicity material, and publications regarding participant appointments and travel arrangements, youth participation and attendance, participant insurance and accreditation, Assembly follow-up. Discussion and evaluation, and Assembly publicity in Lutheran and other religious publications. Correspondents include USANC General Secretaries Paul C. Empie (1967-72, 1974-1975) and Carl H. Mau, Jr. (1973- 1974); USANC and Lutheran World Ministries (LWM) General Secretary Paul A. Wee (1976-1986); and LWM General Secretary Harold T. Hanson (1986-1987). Additional correspondents include USANC officials and staff, Assembly delegates and other participants; Lutheran World Federation (LWF) officials; and Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (LCUSA) officials.

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