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Abstract: The majority of the approximately 200 papers were written in connection with the Theological Discussion Group. The papers provide insight into the thoughts and Christian perspective of numerous American theologians and discuss various religious issues of the times. Papers arising from other organizations with similar intent are also contained in the collection. The Theological Discussion Group was established in 1934 as a series of two weekend retreat discussions during the academic year...

Abstract: Correspondence, writings, course-related material, and subject files document the work of Norman E. Thomas. Norman E. Thomas is a prominent missiologist, theological educator, and historian of world Christianity. A Yale graduate, he served as a missionary in Africa, missions administrator for the United Methodist Church, Director of the Mission and Evangelism Program and Boston University School of Theology, and Professor of World Christianity at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio...

Abstract: The James Claude Thomson and James C. Thomson, Jr. Papers provide a visual and written record of James Claude Thomson's career as a biochemist, professor at the University of Nanking, and medical nutrition expert. The collection contains Thomson's private and professional correspondence, a record of his academic and research work, several copies of his nutritional surveys of Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan, as well as the lectures and speeches he delivered during his long career as a professor. A...

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Detailed correspondence and reports document American missionary work in the Philippines and Taiwan. Walter and Margaret Tong were missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Davao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands from 1931 to 1947. Following World War II Walter served as Candidate Secretary of the ABCFM and later they worked with Church World Service in Taiwan.

Abstract: These papers document the work of the China Inland Mission and American Bible Society in Sichuan (Szechuan), West China. Also of significance in the collection are primary source accounts of Chinese Christians, and materials related to Torrance's research among the Ch'iang people in the upper Min valley, including relating to Torrance's theory that the Ch'iang people were of Jewish descent. Thomas Torrance was a missionary in Sichuan (Szechuan), China from 1896 to 1934, first with the China...

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Correspondence, diaries, and writings document the life and work of Charles Cutler Torrey, Biblical scholar and archaeologist who taught Semitic languages at Andover Theological Seminary (1892–1900) and Yale University (1900–1932).

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This collection contains tracts and graphic novels primarily published in the late 20th century and early 21st century. Many of the publications are representative of conservative American Christian religion and provide valuable insight into the reaction of evangelicalism to cultural upheavals in America society.

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Correspondence, writings, and collected material document the life and work of Eugene A. Turner, who served under the YMCA in China from 1913 to 1947. Turner was involved in student and city work for the Y.M.C.A. in China and was a keen observer of Chinese customs and political events.

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Writings and sermons of Tweedy document his theology and his career at Yale. Henry Hallam Tweedy (1868-1953) was professor of practical theology at the Yale Divinity School for thirty years.

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This collection contains biographical and historical information about Unitarian Universalist women and churches.

Abstract: Record Group No. 11A represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping with the papers in Record Group No. 11. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11b, RG 11c, RG 11d, RG 11e, RG 11f, RG 11g, RG 11h, and RG 11i. These archives document the work of the United Board as it sought to redefine its policies and goals following the closing of mainland China in 1951. It provides extensive information about...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11 and 11A. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11a, RG 11b, RG 11c, RG 11d, RG 11e, RG 11f, RG 11g, RG 11h, and RG 11i. This record group provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board for Chrisian Higher Education in Asia...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, and 11B. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11d, RG 11e, RG 11f, RG 11g, RG 11h, and RG 11i. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia supports educational work in...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, and 11C. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11e, RG 11f, RG 11g, RG 11h, and RG 11i. It provides information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board has lent its support. The United Board for Chrisian Higher Education in Asia supports educational work in China, Hong...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11f, RG 11g, RG 11h, and RG 11i. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board for Chrisian Higher Education in Asia supports educational work in China,...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, and 11E.Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11G, RG 11H, and RG 11I. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E and 11F. Other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11H and RG 11I. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, and 11G. other additions to RG 11 include: RG 11I. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board has lent its support. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and...

Abstract: This record group represents a continuation of the official archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, supplementing and overlapping the papers in record groups 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, 11G, and 11H. It provides extensive information about the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and universities in China and after 1950 extended...

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The United Campus Christian Fellowship was a national, Protestant, ecumenical organization that existed between the years 1960-1968.