Lacy Family Papers.

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Lacy Family Papers.

Correspondence, writings, and collected material document the life and work of three generations of the Lacy family. Of particular interest are the missionary circular letters and other documents gathered by Creighton Lacy when preparing his dissertation about Protestant missions and the Chinese church at the time of the Communist takeover. Creighton Lacy also gathered biographical information about the Lacy family and transcribed diaries written by his father, Carleton.

2 linear feet (5 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8027149

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Methodist Episcopal Church

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The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the U.S. in 1784. The first general conference was held in 1792 and the constitution was adopted in 1900. In 1939 the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Protestant Church united to form the Methodist Church (U.S.). From the description of Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122455885 From the guide to the Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945, (The New ...

Lacy, George Carleton.

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Lacy, Creighton

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Lacy began teaching in the Divinity School in 1953 and was Professor of World Christianity. As of 1991, he is Professor Emeritus of Parish Ministry. From the description of Creighton Lacy papers, 1952-1988. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 164581514 William H. Lacy directed the Foochow Mission Press and, after 1903, the Methodist Publishing House in Shanghai, while his wife Emma Nind Lacy taught at the Anglo-Chinese School in Foochow and elsewhere. Their four s...