Country Files, 1945-1987.

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Country Files, 1945-1987.

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Country files (1945-1987) of the U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC) and Lutheran World Ministries (LWM) contain correspondence; memoranda; Lutheran World Federation-Department of World Service (LWF-DWS) representatives'reports; country fact sheets; addresses and sermons; United Nations resolutions and reports; news clippings; visitation notes and itineraries; news releases; newsletters and publications; Lutheran World Federation (LWF) news service bulletins; Lutheran World Service annual reports on specific countries; scholarship applications; financial statements; and conference and consultation. Reports. Topics of discussion concern situations in countries around the world; allocations to LWF-DWS appeals for specific countries; church renovations; provision of medical, educational, and food supplies; aid and resettlement of refugees; scholarships; country visits by LWF-DWS staff; and LWF-DWS financial matters. Correspondents include USANC, LWM, National Lutheran Council (NLC), LWF-DWS and Department of Church Cooperation, and Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. officials; Lutheran church officials in individual countries; and National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., World Council of Churches, and United Nations staff.

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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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