Administrative Files, 1964-1987.

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Administrative Files, 1964-1987.

Administrative files (1964-1987) of the National Indian Lutheran Board (NILB) contain correspondence; minutes and agenda; memoranda; reports; resolutions and statements; historical and financial documents; project manuals, proposals, and publicity material; newspaper clippings; magazine articles; and publications regarding NILB activities in advocating Native American rights and concerns; providing liaison services to non-Native Americans in an effort to increase understanding of Native American issues; and providing funding for Native American projects and needs across the U.S. Correspondents include NILB Director Eugene R. Crawford; NILB Administrative Assistant Shirley Canchola; Lutheran Council in the USA (LCUSA) participating church body officials; LCUSA General Secretaries C. Thomas Spitz, George F. Harkins, and John R. Houck; LCUSA Division of Mission and Ministry officials and staff; NILB Board members and regional staff; Lutheran Church and the Indian People leaders; Native American and Native American related agency, organization, project, council, and group leaders and administrators; American Indian Movement (AIM) officials; Native American leaders and other officials; ecumenical organizations' Native American program leaders; inter-Lutheran agency and body leaders; U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of the Interior officials; Aid Association for Lutherans, Lutheran Brotherhood, and Ford Foundation officials; and Lutheran pastors and lay persons.

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