Cephas Brainerd papers, 1865-1947 (bulk 1880-1890).

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Cephas Brainerd papers, 1865-1947 (bulk 1880-1890).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62699344

The bulk of the collection consists of speeches and writings of Brainerd delivered during the later years of his tenure as secretary general of the International Committee of the YMCA. Also included are copies of manuscripts of biographies of Brainerd written by family members, including his son and wife.

1.0 cu. ft. (3 boxes).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7857034

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Brainerd, Ira Hutchinson

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Weidensall, Robert 1836-1922.

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Brainerd, Cephas, 1831-1910

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