Donald LaVerne Benedict papers, 1939-2006
Collection context
- Creator:
- Benedict, Don, 1917-2008
- Extent:
- 15 boxes 15 boxes 7 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Materials consist of correspondence, administrative materials; personal writings and drafts of publications; autobiographical material; ephemera; photographs.
- Biographical / historical:
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Donald ("Don") Laverne Benedict (1917-2008), UTS B.D. 1948; conscientious objector in WWII; community and racial justice activist; founder, East Harlem Protestant Parish; ordained minister in the United Church of Christ; Executive Director of the Community Renewal Society; Co-founder, Protestants for the Common Good.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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See finding aid for details on access restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Item description, Donald LaVerne Benedict papers, series #, box #, and folder #, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University in the City of New York.
- Location of this collection:
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- Contact:
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