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Theological Discussion Group Papers, 1933-1965
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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 where prominent American theologians met to exchange ideas. The meetings were held at Yale Divinity School and in Washington, D.C.
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Thomas Torrance Papers, 1883-2016
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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 Inland Mission and then with the American Bible Society.
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Thomas Torrance Papers, 1883-2016 3 Linear Feet
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- Torrance, T. (Thomas)
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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 Inland Mission and then with the American Bible Society.
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Trustees of Lingnan University Records, 1885-1982
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Collection contains letters, minutes, financial reports, photos and other documents. These records represent the official archives of the Trustees of Lingnan University from approximately 1952 to the present. Originals of the earlier official archives are located at Harvard; a microfilm copy is available at the Yale Divinity Library. The photos and financial records in this collection provide substantial early documentation of Lingnan University and Canton Christian College. Lingnan University, located in Guangzhou (Canton), China, was formerly known as Canton Christian College. It received its charter from the New York Board of Regents in 1893. American involvement with the University ended in 1949 following the Communist takeover of Guangzhou (Canton). The Trustees of Lingnan University supported other institutions and programs after 1949, including Chung Chi College, Lingnan College, and the Lingnan Institute of Business Administration, all in Hong Kong.
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Trustees of Lingnan University Records, 1885-1982 30 Linear Feet
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- Ling nan da xue (Guangzhou, China)
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Collection contains letters, minutes, financial reports, photos and other documents. These records represent the official archives of the Trustees of Lingnan University from approximately 1952 to the present. Originals of the earlier official archives are located at Harvard; a microfilm copy is available at the Yale Divinity Library. The photos and financial records in this collection provide substantial early documentation of Lingnan University and Canton Christian College. Lingnan University, located in Guangzhou (Canton), China, was formerly known as Canton Christian College. It received its charter from the New York Board of Regents in 1893. American involvement with the University ended in 1949 following the Communist takeover of Guangzhou (Canton). The Trustees of Lingnan University supported other institutions and programs after 1949, including Chung Chi College, Lingnan College, and the Lingnan Institute of Business Administration, all in Hong Kong.
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Unitarian Universalist Women's Heritage Society Records, 1897-2003
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This collection contains biographical and historical information about Unitarian Universalist women and churches.
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Unitarian Universalist Women's Heritage Society Records, 1897-2003 6 Linear Feet
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- Unitarian Universalist Women's Heritage Society
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This collection contains biographical and historical information about Unitarian Universalist women and churches.
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records, 1882-1977
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The collection includes correspondence, minutes, reports, publications, financial records, and photographs which document the administrative functions of the United Board and antecedent bodies and provides extensive detailed and substantive information about the Protestant colleges and universities in China which were the focus of the Board's activities prior to 1955. The correspondence and writings provide a valuable perspective on life in China and particularly on the political turmoil which characterized this time period. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and universities in China. Following the Communist takeover of China, the United Board focused its efforts on educational work in other Asian nations.
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records, 1882-1977 206 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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The collection includes correspondence, minutes, reports, publications, financial records, and photographs which document the administrative functions of the United Board and antecedent bodies and provides extensive detailed and substantive information about the Protestant colleges and universities in China which were the focus of the Board's activities prior to 1955. The correspondence and writings provide a valuable perspective on life in China and particularly on the political turmoil which characterized this time period. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and universities in China. Following the Communist takeover of China, the United Board focused its efforts on educational work in other Asian nations.
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum A, 1904-1983
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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. 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 the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. Following the Communist takeover in China, the United Board extended its educational work to other Asian nations, establishing the support of Christian institutions in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum A, 1904-1983 115 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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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. 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 the institutions and projects to which the United Board lent its support. Following the Communist takeover in China, the United Board extended its educational work to other Asian nations, establishing the support of Christian institutions in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum B, 1938-1988
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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. 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, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum B, 1938-1988 68 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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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. 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, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum C, 1895-1994
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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. 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 China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum C, 1895-1994 38 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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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. 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 China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum D, 1882-1996
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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. 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 Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum D, 1882-1996 7.5 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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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. 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 Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan).
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum E, 1968-2001
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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. 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, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Thailand, and Vietnam. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and universities in China. Following the Communist takeover of China, the United Board focused its efforts on educational work in other Asian nations.
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Records - Addendum E, 1968-2001 12 Linear Feet
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- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
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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. 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, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, The Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Thailand, and Vietnam. The United Board was established to support and coordinate the activities of Protestant colleges and universities in China. Following the Communist takeover of China, the United Board focused its efforts on educational work in other Asian nations.
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