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See also the related photgraphs in Series X, box 83, folders 856 and 863. Porter noted that his 1960 trek had a major input into his thinking in revising Episcopal Church liturgy as it was eventually embodied in the Revised Book of Common Prayer. His experiences in Asia and Alaska contributed to his view that one should understand exact meaning of what was recited during worship services, and the best way to achieve that goal was to use familiar everyday language throughout the service.