World Area Files, 1972-1987.

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World Area Files, 1972-1987.

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Office on World Community world area files (1972-1987) contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, statements, maps, news releases, publications, and news clippings regarding the Office's work for human rights, justice, and peace throughout the world. Correspondents include U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC) and Lutheran World Ministries (LWM) officials and staff; Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (LCUSA) officials and staff; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. (NCCCUSA) and World Council of Churches (WCC) leaders; United Nations (U.N.) officials; U.S. Government representatives; U.S. and. Foreign Lutheran church body leaders; and U.S. Lutheran pastors and lay persons. Countries and regions include but are not limited to the following: Central America, El Salvador; Ethiopia, Iran, Lebanon, the Middle East, Namibia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Files are those of Office Directors Edward C. May and Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Jr.

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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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