Student Christian Movement in New England records, 1926-1969 (inclusive), 1934-1967 (bulk).

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Student Christian Movement in New England records, 1926-1969 (inclusive), 1934-1967 (bulk).

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Material documents the local Christian ministries' programs of various colleges and universities in New England. The papers include correspondence, reports and minutes, study papers, printed material and financial material. They constitute the official archive of the organization from its formation in 1934 to its dissolution in 1967. These papers fit into a line of documentation at YDS of student work in New England, preceded by the Archives of the YMCA-Student Division and followed by the Archives of New England Commission for United Ministries in Higher Education.

21 linear feet (50 boxes)

Yake University Divinity School Library

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