International Missionary Council Records9503930Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-08 22:59:54 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary International Missionary Council Records International Missionary Council 9503930 English . 4.5 linear feet 4.5 linear feet 9 boxes 1913-1960 General Note

In Archives.

Restrictions on Access

The collection is unrestricted to readers. Certain materials, however, are in a fragile condition, and this may necessitate restriction in handling and copying.

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This collection has no restrictions.

Scope and content

International Missionary Council was established in 1921. It linked missionary councils to discuss issues such as the missionary obligation of the church, theological education, and the ecumenical movement. Associated with the World Council of Churches in 1939, in 1961, it was integrated with WCC as its Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. Collection contains documents, correspondence, pamphlets and photographs relating to the formation and development of the organization.

Preferred Citation

Item description, MRL 12: International Missionary Council Collection, series #, box #, and folder #, The Burke Library Archives (Columbia University Libraries) at Union Theological Seminary, New York.

Processing Information

Papers processed BCK 09/2012.

Missions Missionaries International Missionary Council