World Council of Churches Subject Files, 1950-1987.

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World Council of Churches Subject Files, 1950-1987.

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World Council of Churches (WCC) subject files (1950-1987) contain correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, and publications regarding the National Lutheran Council (NLC), U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC), and Lutheran World Ministries' (LWM) involvement in the WCC's program. Topics of concern include international relief and mission, inter-church aid, ecumenical cooperation, and theological education. Files are those of NLC Executive Director (1948- 1966) and USANC General Secretary (1967-1972, 1974-1975) Paul C. Empie; USANC General Secretary Carl H. Mau, Jr. (1973-1974); USANC and LWM General Secretary Paul A. Wee (1976-1986); and LWM General Secretary Harold T. Hanson (1986-1987). Correspondents include NLC, USANC, and LWM officials; WCC officials; and U.S. Lutheran church body leaders.

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