Hinton Rural Life Center Records 1958-1985.

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Hinton Rural Life Center Records 1958-1985.

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Photographs and microfilmed records (1958-1985) documenting the work of the Hinton Rural Life Center, a North Carolina based Methodist Church mission project which focuses on strengthening small-membership churches.

0.4 linear ft. (7 rolls microfilm, 1 box of photographs)

Berea College, Hutchins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7652345

Berea College, Hutchins Library

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United Methodist Church (U.S.). Southeastern Jurisdiction

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McSwain, Harold W. (Harold Warren)

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Methodist Church (U.S.)

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Hinton Rural Life Center.

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The Hinton Rural Life Center is a mission program of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. It began in 1957 and is located in Clay County, North Carolina. During the 1960s, the first full-time director, Harold W. McSwain, and Center staff developed leadership training materials, authored numerous publications, conducted conferences and seminars, and established volunteer and youth programs. They were also active in such groups as the Appalachian Development Committee of t...