Records of Religious and Benevolent Societies, Organizations and Meetings, 1800-1987 (inclusive).

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Records of Religious and Benevolent Societies, Organizations and Meetings, 1800-1987 (inclusive).

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Record Group 34 is an open collection of pamphlet and ephemeral material published or produced by religious and benevolent organizations. The concerns of the primarily American and British organizations, societies, conferences and councils represented in this collection include sabbath observance, tract and Bible distribution, support of widows, religious education, and ecumenical programs.

24 linear feet (58 boxes)

Yake University Divinity School Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8022158

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Episcopal Church

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Lee, ... Witness

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National Conference of Christians and Jews.

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