Organization Subject Files, 1944-1945, 1959-1989.

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Organization Subject Files, 1944-1945, 1959-1989.

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Organization Subject files (1944-1945, 1959-1989) contain correspondence, memoranda, minutes and agenda, reports, grant proposals and summaries, articles of incorporation, constitutions and by-laws, studies, financial documents, conference and consultation participant lists, speeches and presentations, newspaper articles, publicity materials, newsletters, and publications regarding the Lutheran Council in the USA's (LCUSA) involvement with international, national, LCUSA associated, and Lutheran and non-Lutheran organizations and agencies. These organizational bodies include advisory committees; commissions; conferences; consultations; Lutheran fraternal agencies; LCUSA member church bodies; Lutheran churches in other countries; Lutheran educational institutions; adjunct agencies of the LCUSA; Lutheran student organizations. Voluntary agencies; international, national, and inter-denominational church organizations; non-Lutheran Protestant church bodies; Jewish agencies; and organizations established for the promotion and benefit of the environment, peace, medical interests of clergy, scouting, community service, chaplaincy, welfare, religious broadcasting, church in urban society, immigration, music and worship, human relations, and health issues. Organizations include the Aid Association for Lutherans; Joint Strategy and Action Committee; Lutheran Brotherhood; Lutheran World Federation; U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation; the United Nations; Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; and the World Council of Churches.

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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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